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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

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

Ibuprofen during pregnancy may harm fertility of daughters

Exposure during first 3 months of foetal development results in loss of germ cells that make follicles from which female...

2 Feb 2018 9:04 PM IST

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Women between 16-30 at highest risk of cervical cancer

India accounts for nearly one-third of all global cervical cancer deaths.

2 Feb 2018 7:21 PM IST

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Causes and symptom

The two main symptoms of IPF are breathlessness and chronic cough.

2 Feb 2018 7:01 PM IST

A picture a model sporting the glitter eye makeup trend.

Glitter's toxic, scientists want it banned

Experts believe glitter can be harmful for both skin and the environment.

2 Feb 2018 6:58 PM IST

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Here's why red wine is good for your heart

Red wine antioxidants over time promotes healing and prevents blood clotting and inflammation.

2 Feb 2018 6:36 PM IST

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Doctors warn of heart risk from some breast cancer therapies

Not all treatments carry these risks, and there may be ways to minimize or avoid some.

2 Feb 2018 6:12 PM IST

According to experts, hilsa fish has changed its travel route and is reaching Western Assams Dhubri in large numbers, bringing cheer to the residents.

Sunflower and fish oils may cause cancer, says study

Humans often use sunflower oil while cooking, but fish oil is most often obtained through daily supplements.

2 Feb 2018 5:33 PM IST

Such large tumours are common among women as compared to men since their bodies are designed to carry more weight in the abdomen (Photo: YouTube)

Massive 34 kg tumour removed from 57-year-old woman's ovaries

She was forced to go ahead when it grew to cover 80 percent of her abdomen and crushed her intestines.

2 Feb 2018 4:35 PM IST

The teenager suffering from pica syndrome was once hospitalised for alcohol poisoning when she drank hand sanitiser (Photo: Pixabay)

Teenager addicted to eating pencils and pens rushed to hospital for...

Jade's mother is scared that her daughter, who also has autism, may choke on such items if left alone.

2 Feb 2018 3:37 PM IST

Studies should examine parallel biological pathways linking depression to cancer survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists start human trials for cancer vaccine that kills tumours...

Experts from Stanford University develop vaccine that could attack and destroy tumours all over the body following a...

2 Feb 2018 3:37 PM IST

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New study finds dancing can make you more intelligent

Here's a fun way to get smarter.

2 Feb 2018 2:06 PM IST