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The MDACS has informed all blood banks in the city that all blood donors who have tested positive for HIV have to regularly visit these centres for further treatment.

India sees major reductions in HIV infections: UN report

Joint UN Agency on AIDS (UNAIDS) report warned epidemic was growing in Pakistan.

20 July 2018 11:00 AM IST

Survey finds one third of millennials brush their teeth only once a day. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's a safe and effective way to whiten teeth

Teeth can become discolored on their outer surfaces when people consume colored foods and drinks, such as coffee, tea or...

20 July 2018 10:03 AM IST

One of the prevalent yet unmet needs for children and young adults with special health care is dental hygiene and care. (Photo: Pixabay)

Everything you need to know about dental hygiene for those with SHCN

Dental care requires specifically tailored instructions for both individuals suffering from SHCN but their immediate...

20 July 2018 9:19 AM IST

She turns on hearing the baby cry and tears well up in her eyes (Photo: AFP)

Mother recovers from comatose thanks to newborn baby in Kerala

She has shown improvement from her neurologically challenged state particularly after starting breastfeeding.

19 July 2018 8:43 PM IST

Brain Tumour (Representative image)

CT scan may increase brain tumor risk

CT scans are sometimes also used to identify conditions related to an increase tumour risk.

19 July 2018 7:28 PM IST

One shouldnt ignore risk factors such as ill-fitted dentures, broken teeth, sharp teeth, discomfort or constant irritation in the oral cavity, pain or ulcers that are not healing despite medication (Representational Image)

Here's a safe and effective way to whiten teeth

Researchers have now developed a new, less destructive method.

19 July 2018 7:24 PM IST

The findings showed that hope and self-efficacy significantly predicted intentions to take actions against skin cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular sunscreen use can cut deadly skin cancer risk by 40 per cent

Regular users of sunscreen were more likely to be female, younger, of British or northern European ancestry.

19 July 2018 7:20 PM IST

The year 2015 saw an estimated 760,000 deaths due to HIV/AIDS, which has dropped from a million in 2010. (Photo: AP)

HIV infection doubles heart disease risk, says study

Analysis of global figures, published in Circulation, reveals HIV-associated cardiovascular disease has more than...

19 July 2018 5:02 PM IST

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy harmful for baby

Nicotine replacement therapies may not protect infants from SIDS.

19 July 2018 4:20 PM IST

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Man's best friend could help reduce ADHD symptoms

Here is what a new study has found.

19 July 2018 3:59 PM IST

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Sugar improves memory in older adults

Older adults who had a glucose drink showed significantly better memory and more positive mood.

19 July 2018 3:43 PM IST

Tuna, a fish which is high in Omega 3 fatty acids help in keeping arthritis at bay (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating fish may help prolong life: Study

Women had 8% lower total mortality, 10% lower cardiovascular disease mortality, and 38% lower Alzheimer's disease...

19 July 2018 3:25 PM IST