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Three paramilitary soldiers were killed and as many injured today in multiple landmine blasts at a check-post in north-western Pakistan. (Representational | Photo: AP)

Talk therapy may help soldiers combat insomnia

Studies show that up to 20 per cent of active military personnel have insomnia.

28 April 2018 8:05 AM IST

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New smartphone app to boost efficacy of TB therapy

Tuberculosis requires measures to ensure that patients adhere to treatment.

27 April 2018 5:21 PM IST

Scientists suspect Manpreet may have a rare condition called Laron Syndrome (Photo: YouTube)

Man with rare condition trapped in child's body considered incarnation...

He was healthy at birth but stopped growing after a year and now needs to be carried around like a toddler.

27 April 2018 4:35 PM IST

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Psoriasis treatments could heart plaque

The find could help researchers further understand how anti-inflammatory therapy options could impact coronary plaque...

27 April 2018 4:03 PM IST

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Western diets: Blessings in disguise, new study claims

Here is what a new study has found.

27 April 2018 3:42 PM IST

Austin can only communicate through eye movement and a spelling chart - the method she used to pen her book, In the Blink of an Eye. (Facebook Screengrab/ Mia Austin)

Woman paralysed from neck down writes book using eyes

Mia Austin, 29, was just 21 years old when a stroke left her trapped in her own body, unable to speak.

27 April 2018 1:38 PM IST

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How even a modest workout can improve heart health

Find out how you can prevent heart faliure.

27 April 2018 1:31 PM IST

Black poop is a sign of bleeding in the upper intestinal tract possibly from the stomach and is a sign of chronic ulcers, cancer and chronic inflammation. Black poop is difficult to identify in home kits.

Find out about the 11 ways to fart less

Farting is perhaps not the best way to go about when you have company or are in a social or professional setting.

27 April 2018 9:51 AM IST

Obese people who get bariatric surgery are less likely to require medication to control diabetes symptoms after. (Photo: Pixabay)

Higher risk of irregular periods in girls with diabetes

Menstrual irregularities can have variety of causes, including pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, infections, trauma and...

27 April 2018 8:36 AM IST

Estimates suggest health savings from reduced air pollution may be between 1.4-2.5 times greater than cost of climate change mitigation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution linked to fertility treatment failure, says study

Past research has linked high concentrations of air pollutants produced by fossil fuels or wood to heart disease, stroke...

27 April 2018 8:27 AM IST

While it is normal to have some inattention or unfocused motor activity, even this slight deviation is unacceptable our society.

Knowing ADHD

Here's why it's important to consult a mental health professional when someone starts showing the symptoms of ADHD.

27 April 2018 12:20 AM 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)

It's better to induce than watch and wait!

Turns out, it is better to induce the labour than to wait and watch, a new research has stated.

26 April 2018 9:11 PM IST