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Women who got reconstruction also tended to have less advanced cancer than women who only got a mastectomy (Photo: AFP)Life
Study finds weight loss may be an indicator of cancer

According to study, unintended weight loss is the second highest risk factor for colorectal, lung, pancreatic and renal...

11 April 2018 7:05 PM IST

More than 10,000 kilometres of rivers around the globe have concentrations of the drug in excess of the EU \watch list\ limit of 100 nanogrammes per litre (Photo: AFP)Life
Research suggests threat to rivers from pharma waste

Endocrine disruptors, for examples, have notoriously induced sex changes in fish and amphibians.

11 April 2018 6:52 PM IST

The tilted posture or the misbalance and misalignment displaces the uterus from its physiological anteverted or retroverted position. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Study shows high heels linked to uterine issues in girls

If heel size is over 5 inches, it forces body to adopt unnatural postures that prevent girls from conceiving.

11 April 2018 6:47 PM IST

Exercise can alter the DNA in the fathers sperm and this boosts intelligence in the child (Photo: AFP)Life
Parents who exercise regularly may have children with higher...

Such children have enhanced communication between cells in different regions of the brain to facilitate flow of...

11 April 2018 3:25 PM IST

The formic acid, a dangerous chemical sprayed out by some venomous ants, would have slowly eroded the womans organs, experts say. (Photo: Pexels)Life
Here's what being embalmed alive does to the body

From ruptured organs and bursting blood cells to violent fits, here's how Russian woman who was embalmed alive suffered.

11 April 2018 3:19 PM IST

It was later discovered that it also leads to reduction in protein and fat intake (Photo: AFP)Life
Gene making people crave sugary treats may also reduce body fat

Another expert warned that FGF21 can also trigger redistribution of fat to the upper body.

11 April 2018 2:19 PM IST

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E-cigarette flavour affects a lot more than just taste

They are associated with ancer and other diseases.

11 April 2018 9:44 AM IST

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Proximity to oil, gas facility could increase health risk: Study

People living close to oil and gas facilities are at the greatest risk of acute and chronic health issues due to air...

11 April 2018 9:29 AM IST

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Antiepileptic drugs can increase Alzheimer's risk

Antiepileptic drugs increased risk of the condition by 15%.

11 April 2018 9:15 AM IST

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Losing weight can help counter sleep disorders

There are other improvements.

11 April 2018 9:03 AM IST

There is more benefit to drinking coffee than harm. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Find out how coffee can help you lose weight

The beverage also contains the helpful weight loss aid Chlorogenic acid.

10 April 2018 8:29 PM IST

Hall and his colleague developed an online tool to assess how close people were to their friends. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Find out how long it takes to become good friends with someone

Study shows that it takes 200 hours to become 'good friends' with a person.

10 April 2018 8:12 PM IST

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