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  Life   Health  03 Aug 2017

Life, Health, 03 Aug 2017

Zika infection may not spread by kissing, sharing spoon

Zika virus is transmitted to people, primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito.

03 Aug 2017 4:39 PM

World Breastfeeding Week: Mothers-to-be need lessons on breastfeeding

These classes provide formal breastfeeding education, which is over and above the information given at a standard doctor visits.

03 Aug 2017 4:02 PM

Ebola can persist in survivor's semen 2 years after infection

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill made the discovery.

03 Aug 2017 3:14 PM

Men with erectile dysfunction at higher risk of Parkinson's disease

A dysfunction with this process controlling erections causes problems getting an erection and the same dysfunction leads to Parkinson’s.

03 Aug 2017 2:42 PM

Revolutionary breast cancer treatment shows fewer side effects

Researchers say targeting tumors directly with radiotherapy is as successful as treating the whole breast.

03 Aug 2017 1:13 PM

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New study says type 2 diabetes could be transmitted like mad cow disease

According to experts method is akin to deposit of misfolded IAAp proteins in pancreas of individuals.

03 Aug 2017 1:01 PM

Women who have big buttocks have lower risk of heart diseases

According to researchers, pear shaped body helps in staving fat off from heart and liver thus protecting women from diseases.

03 Aug 2017 12:31 PM

Scientists are able to reprogram cells in immune system for medical applications

According to researchers converting cells to other type may have several medical applications including return of balance to immune system.

03 Aug 2017 10:16 AM

Teen depression increases risk of violence

Findings highlight the need for active and early treatment of depression in adolescents and young people.

03 Aug 2017 9:16 AM

Artificial sweeteners while dieting increases calorie intake

According to researchers there is a clear connection between artificial sweeteners, hunger and food intake.

03 Aug 2017 8:57 AM

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Scientists edit gene to erase disease in human embryos

According to researchers, method can potentially be used to prevent transmission of genetic disease to future generations.

03 Aug 2017 8:34 AM

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