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It is still not known if the child is doing better after her diagnosis started (Photo: AFP)

Child diagnosed with nasal cancer after doctors dismiss runny nose as...

Scans found a tumour in her nasal cavity which had invaded the bone in her nose along with her skull and muscles used...

16 Oct 2018 7:28 PM IST

When he first visited the hospital doctors found that he had intersexuality (Photo: Pixabay)

Man left with physical features of a woman as his testicles...

Doctors believe that his testicles became twisted in the womb and dropped off in the womb as blood supply to them may...

16 Oct 2018 4:02 PM 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)

World Spine Day: 8 simple ways to improve posture at work for healthy...

Good posture results when body muscles and joints are balanced and supported properly.

16 Oct 2018 2:56 PM IST

Children and teenagers; can end up with chronic back pain for any number of reasons, including injuries from sports or stressing overly flexible joints. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Spine Day: Teenage back pain can wreck long-term health, say...

And any damage to the spine has long-term consequences; even more so among children and adolescents.

16 Oct 2018 2:38 PM IST

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Despite crisis, most patients want to take opioids after surgery

While opioids may effectively relieve pain after surgeries and procedures, they may not be the best option in all cases.

16 Oct 2018 12:31 PM IST

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Pain disruption therapy may treat back pain

Here is what a new study has found.

16 Oct 2018 12:07 PM IST

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'Cued care' approach helps new babies, parents to sleep

The program educates parents about expectations around normal infant sleep and encourages them to experiment with...

16 Oct 2018 11:20 AM IST

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Hip and knee surgeons to use Apple Watch to monitor patients

Apple has been working on new health initiatives for its users.

16 Oct 2018 9:22 AM IST

While Jackie cant tell if she is a caffeine addict, she is 77 now and has survived (Photo: AFP)

Grandmother says she has only drank 4 cans of Pepsi a day since she...

She orders Pepsi when they go out to eat since she doesn't like to drink alcohol as well.

15 Oct 2018 8:46 PM IST

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive, chronic problem that can cause enduring psychological harm, scientists say. (Photo: Pexels/Representational)

Workplaces need to raise bar for employees' mental wellbeing

Constituents of employee wellbeing comprise: physical, mental, emotional and financial.

15 Oct 2018 3:33 PM IST

During Durga Puja, many devotees offer prayers to the Goddess precisely on the belief that she will protect them and their families in times of need. (Photo: Supratim Chakraborty)

Durga Puja 2018: 6 tips for diabetics to enjoy autumnal festivities

Here are a few small measures that could ensure diabetes afflicted individuals keep sugar levels in check during the...

15 Oct 2018 12:45 PM IST

Stephen Hawking passes away at 76 (Photo: AFP)

Here's what Stephen Hawking's final fear was

Celebrated professor was afraid of the rise of superhumans resistant to disease.

15 Oct 2018 12:35 PM IST