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Although testicular torsion was ruled out initially, an ultrasound revealed that blood supply was cut to both testicles (Photo: Pixabay)

Baby boy won't be able to have children after twisting both testicles...

While testicular torsion affects only six in one lakh children, most of these cases affect only one testicle.

12 Feb 2018 6:53 PM IST

Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but they also affect the vasculature inside the tumour. (Photo: Pixabay)

New system can predict chemotherapy outcome

There is currently no method that can predict treatment outcome of chemotherapy early on in treatment.

12 Feb 2018 4:06 PM IST

Physical activity has positive effects on childrens health, from decreased rates of obesity to improving overall well-being. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pre-school physical activity good for children's betterment

Findings from the study will appear in the April issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

12 Feb 2018 3:54 PM IST

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Travel goals: Stay fit during your holiday with these tips

12 Feb 2018 3:47 PM IST

Obtaining the right mix of chemicals to destroy the contamination is the key to success. (Photo: Pixabay)

Novel device to fight fungal, pollen allergy

The technology developed by researchers at the University of Liverpool in the UK only requires air and electricity to...

12 Feb 2018 3:25 PM IST

$Risks are heightened by the addition of daily cups of \burning hot\ tea. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Drinking hot tea can increase risk of oesophageal cancer

The risks to smokers also increase with high-temperature tea drinking.

12 Feb 2018 1:45 PM IST

The levels of the female hormone, estrogen, begin to fall in their blood which can affect libido and the loss of interest in sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are ways to boost your libido this Valentine's Day

Libido fluctuates depending on what is going on in a person's life, and personal and external influences that impact it.

12 Feb 2018 1:22 PM IST

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Best ways to avoid spreading the flu in the workplace

Here is what you need to do.

12 Feb 2018 12:52 PM IST

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Why so many college students are suffering from mental health issues

When reality has to compete with the virtual world, it leads to disastrous outcomes.

12 Feb 2018 11:45 AM IST

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43 percent of Indian women don't have access to sanitary pads: Survey

12 Feb 2018 8:38 AM IST

Early detections are mostly seen in cases where the individual has had a history of respiratory infections.

Breathe right

Factors like environmental pollution and passive smoking pose a risk to your lung health.

12 Feb 2018 1:07 AM IST

Symptoms can include upper abdominal pain or swelling, loss of weight or appetite, white chalky stools, and general fatigue. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ultrasound, blood test may boost liver cancer detection

Liver cancer screening in patients with chronic liver disease has traditionally been performed using an abdominal...

11 Feb 2018 6:43 PM IST