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A three per cent loss of body weight is considered a measurable health benefit. (Photo: Pixabay)

If you lose a few kilos, your partner might too

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4 Feb 2018 11:40 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Cancer Day: Benefits of palliative care

Here is all you need to know.

4 Feb 2018 11:32 AM IST

According to leading names in the plastic surgery field, the vaginal surgery, one of the most sought-after, is officially the fastest growing procedure.

Global demand for a designer vagina has soared by almost 50 per cent

According to industry figures, there has been a huge jump in number of labiaplasties across the world.

3 Feb 2018 8:46 PM IST

The School of Chinese Medicine (SCM) of Hong Kong Baptist University recently completed a clinical trial on the use of acupuncture for weight control showing positive results (Photo: Pixabay)

Acupuncture boosts chances of getting pregnant through IVF

New study reveals ancient Chinese medicine can boos chances of getting pregnant.

3 Feb 2018 6:01 PM IST

The study is the first systemic mapping of brain lesions associated with criminal behaviour -referred to as acquired sociopathy. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Anxiety cells' in brain discovered by researchers

Hippocampus plays well-known role the brain's ability to form new memories and to help animals navigate through complex...

3 Feb 2018 2:38 PM IST

It also reduced length of hospital stay by nearly three days for patients with lung cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regular exercise cuts complications post-lung cancer surgery

Pooled analysis of the data showed that an exercise programme before surgery reduces the complication rate afterwards by...

3 Feb 2018 2:04 PM IST

The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of fish a week. (Photo: Pixabay)

Omega-3 supplements may not cut heart disease risk

The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of fish a week.

3 Feb 2018 1:58 PM IST

An Indian Caprese Pizza is a vegetarian dish that incorporates totamotes, basil and spinach as a few of its core ingredients

Pizza for breakfast is healthier than having cereal

Experts reveal one bowl of frosted cereal flakes is worse than a slice of the Italian favourite.

3 Feb 2018 1:20 PM IST

Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks, and babies born after 37 weeks are considered full term. (Photo: Pixabay)

More evidence links advanced maternal age to preterm births

All women, including older women, can take steps to reduce their odds of a preterm birth.

3 Feb 2018 1:07 PM IST

The new study looked at the impact of both acute and chronic alcohol exposure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Low doses of alcohol good for brain: study

Animals that were exposed to low levels of alcohol consumption, actually showed less inflammation in the brain.

3 Feb 2018 12:44 PM IST

Hair loss troubles a substantial number of individuals all over the world, particularly in ageing societies. (Photo: Pixabay)

New method may lead to hair loss therapy

The regenerated hair exhibited the typical hair cycle of murine hair.

3 Feb 2018 10:02 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)

Pregnant mothers, stay away from those low-carb diets

A study has found expecting women switching to diets such as Paleo, Keto increases risk of birth defects.

3 Feb 2018 2:22 AM IST