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Doctors found that these had perforated the linings and were leaking bile into the childs stomach (Photo: AFP)

Boy hospitalised after swallowing 14 magnets while trying to hide...

The boy ended up swallowing the object and has had to undergo three surgeries to repair the damage in two weeks.

16 Nov 2018 5:00 PM IST

Authorities have been unsuccessful in tracking down the womans relatives (Photo: AFP)

Nuts, bolts and jewellery removed from woman's stomach in Ahmedabad

Apart from the large lump which had made her stomach rock-hard, safety pins were seen protruding from her lungs.

15 Nov 2018 7:11 PM IST

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Treating the 'bubble baby'

Immune diseases are among the top priorities in terms of care

15 Nov 2018 5:30 PM IST

Rigid arteries are an independent predictor of cardiovascular- related disease, death and vitamin D deficiency appears to be a contributor. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D supplements pointless for preventing heart disease, cancer,...

Study found participants' vitamin D levels had no effects on cancer risk or preventing serious heart issues as heart...

15 Nov 2018 2:11 PM IST

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Drinking coffee may cut diabetes risk

Here is what a new study has found.

15 Nov 2018 2:01 PM IST

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How alcohol ads on social media increase desire to drink

Researchers say comments left by other social media users may either reinforce or negate the message from a post.

15 Nov 2018 1:14 PM IST

Sleep or wakefulness disorder - ranging from insomnia to narcolepsy - can predispose people to chronic diseases including diabetes, obesity and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study says surgical menopause increases risk of insomnia

Surgical menopause is often accompanied by more psychological and physical difficulties.

15 Nov 2018 9:38 AM IST

Vegetarians and vegans tend to be much more deliberate in their food choices and far less likely to binge eat. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obese people enjoy food less, says study

Adolescents who feel more pleasure or enjoyment when eating "have a healthy relationship with food.

15 Nov 2018 9:32 AM IST

It is important to maintain a strong core to attain a good posture and strong core muscles keep your back healthy and resistant to pain and injury. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nitroglycerin patches may help ease tendon pain

After six months of treatment, topical nitroglycerin provided more pain relief than a placebo.

15 Nov 2018 9:04 AM IST

Earlier research has also branded the gut as our second brain because of the impact it has on our mood (Photo: AFP)

Research shows the impact of gut bacteria on the human brain

This can open doors to a completely new way of researching the effect of bacteria on human brain.

14 Nov 2018 7:08 PM IST

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Tobacco availability increases smoking rates in pregnant women

Smoking during pregnancy is a critically important public health

14 Nov 2018 3:06 PM IST

Social network size and participation in social activities may eventually be used as indicators of diabetes risk. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Diabetes Day: Nearly 70 per cent of Indian diabetics have...

India has become one of the epicenters of the pandemic, with 74 million people suffering from diabetes today.

14 Nov 2018 2:41 PM IST