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The tumour had in the brain on both sides of the midline through the skull (Photo: AFP)

Biggest brain tumour which left man blind removed by doctors in Mumbai

Pal required 11 units of blood and had to spend three days on life support after the procedure.

22 Feb 2018 4:41 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why washing new clothes before you wear them is crucial

You never know what you could develop.

22 Feb 2018 3:53 PM IST

Those who suffer from sleep apnea, or other sleep disorders, often pop sleeping pills to ensure a good nights rest.

Find out how to stop snoring while sleeping

More than 45 per cent of healthy adults snore while sleeping.

22 Feb 2018 3:48 PM IST

Memory became abnormal in 77 of 670 participants with initially normal memory comprising 18% of those who had had surgery. (Photo: Pixabay)

Surgery, anaesthesia may affect memory

According to a new study, patients may score slightly lower on certain memory tests after having surgery and...

22 Feb 2018 3:04 PM IST

Protein is found in animal products like beef, pork, lamb, eggs, fish and poultry, as well as in plant-based foods like legumes, nuts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Protein rich diet may reduce Alzheimer's risk: study

We also know that developing cardiovascular disease increases your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

22 Feb 2018 2:29 PM IST

Plants and fruits produce polyphenols to ward off infection by harmful bacteria and other pathogens. (Photo: Pixabay)

Wine may be good for oral health: study

Some health benefits of polyphenols have been attributed to the fact that these compounds are antioxidants.

22 Feb 2018 12:14 PM IST

Mari Lopez with her niece Liz (Youtube Screengrab/ Liz & Mari)

Vegan who claimed her diet 'cured' her from cancer, dies from disease

Mari Lopez who claimed her plant-based diet 'cured' her cancer and lesbianism has died from the disease.

22 Feb 2018 11:29 AM IST

Some previous research has also linked robotic surgery to lower blood loss and shorter hospital stays than other prostate operations. (Photo: Pixabay)

After-effects not necessarily reduced with robotic prostate surgery

For many men, especially relatively healthy cancer patients which hasn't spread beyond the prostate, surgery might not...

22 Feb 2018 10:10 AM IST

As per the study, the death rate was three times higher on TV, 22% of trauma patients died on TV compared with 7% in real life. (Photo: Pixabay)

TV trauma cases don't look much like real life

Only 6 percent of TV patients got transferred to a long-term care facility, compared with 22 percent of actual patients.

22 Feb 2018 10:01 AM IST

Both influenza and whooping cough are highly contagious, and babies who catch these infections often require hospitalization. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaccinating pregnant mothers is safe for babies

Infants are much less likely to get influenza or whooping cough when their mothers were vaccinated during pregnancy.

22 Feb 2018 9:50 AM IST

There is more benefit to drinking coffee than harm. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds drinking coffee is liked to longer life

Those who drink twice or thrice a day may have a lower chance of dying from certain illnesses than those who abstain it.

22 Feb 2018 9:12 AM IST

In addition to the nutrients mentioned in this new research, pasta also provides important carbohydrates (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds eating carbs not linked to risk of PMS

Only one sugar, maltose, was linked to a 45 per cent increased risk for PMS among women who ate a lot of it.

22 Feb 2018 8:29 AM IST