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Stress causes changes in the sperms genetic material (Photo: AFP)

Stress changes a man's sperm raising risk of depression and PTSD in...

The body releases three hormones when under stress which send it into fight or flight mode.

19 Feb 2018 5:17 PM IST

Due to their relatively large size of their brains and their longevity, sheep are a good for studying neurodegenerative disorders. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists create first human-sheep hybrids

Research could pave way for organs to be grown in animals for transplant even providing a cure for diabetes.

19 Feb 2018 4:14 PM IST

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Obesity may reduce your chances of conception

Find out how weight gain causes fertility issues.

19 Feb 2018 4:13 PM IST

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This protein aids cancer growth: Study

University of Illinois researchers have conducted the study.

19 Feb 2018 3:51 PM IST

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Plastic surgeons are seeing many patients wanting belly button surgery

19 Feb 2018 2:44 PM IST

A woman sought permission from the court to end her pregnancy based on an ultrasonography report. (

WHO: Women being pushed into unnecessary C-sections

World Health Organisation issues warning, women are not being given enough time to give birth naturally.

19 Feb 2018 2:30 PM IST

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How this drug could repair binge drinking brain damage

Here is what a new study has found.

19 Feb 2018 2:03 PM IST

The study says the brain mechanisms behind these effects appear to be linked to a boost in beta frequencies in some regions of the cortex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercising with music may alter brainwaves

The study says the brain mechanisms behind these effects appear to be linked to a boost in beta frequencies in some...

19 Feb 2018 1:10 PM IST

The tests could lead to earlier detection of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists develop tests to indicate autism in children

Children with autism could be given appropriate treatment much earlier in their lives.

19 Feb 2018 1:00 PM IST

DNA test SHERLOCK can rapidly diagnose diseases and works like a pregnancy test. (Photo: Pixabay)

Paper-based DNA test 'SHERLOCK' can rapidly diagnose diseases

The researchers, including those from Harvard University in the US, previously showcased SHERLOCK's utility for a range...

19 Feb 2018 12:05 PM IST

A biopsy may be needed to test for cancer after a mammogram or MRI reveals abnormal cells or other signs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breast MRIs may lead to more biopsies that catch fewer cancers

The goal of screening is to detect tumours before they can be felt in a physical breast exam.

19 Feb 2018 11:06 AM IST

Arrhythmias which in other words could be called irregular heartbeats, fluttering, palpitations, and so on, can put you in grave danger. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hyderabad receives two beating hearts after surgery complications

Seven-hour long operation saw the 56-year-old becoming one of only 150 people worldwide to have undergone such an...

19 Feb 2018 10:43 AM IST