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Skin Positivity: Latest trend in beauty world

The trend celebrates people's imperfections.

1 Feb 2018 11:36 AM IST

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Fit children have healthier lungs in adulthood: Study

The new study provided early evidence that keeping children fit could help reduce the burden of lung disease in the...

1 Feb 2018 11:19 AM IST

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Cancer-causing virus can lurk in your throat

Only about 5% of HPV-infected people will develop cancer of the mouth or throat.

1 Feb 2018 11:02 AM IST

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

Here are myths and facts about cervical cancer

There are about 122,000 new cases of cervical cancer annually in India.

1 Feb 2018 8:59 AM IST

The deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant is similar to a cardiac pacemaker device. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study shows traumatic brain injuries increase later dementia risk

People who experienced moderate, severe, repeated TBIs are at greatest risk, and overall, odds of dementia diagnosis...

1 Feb 2018 8:38 AM IST

World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that in Yemen alone there have been a million cases of cholera. (Photo: Pixabay)

Namibia reports first cholera case after deadly outbreak in Zambia

Ministry said further investigation is ongoing and health workers have been alerted to be on the lookout for cholera...

1 Feb 2018 8:19 AM IST

The bacteria can be spread to humans through the consumption of infected milk, beef and produce fertilised by cow manure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bacteria in milk may trigger rheumatoid arthritis: study

Patients suffer from pain and deformities mostly in the hands and feet.

31 Jan 2018 7:52 PM IST

The deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant is similar to a cardiac pacemaker device. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain pacemaker may delay Alzheimers symptoms: study

We have many memory aides, tools and pharmaceutical treatments to help Alzheimer's patients with memory.

31 Jan 2018 6:46 PM IST

Traditionally in the past, its never been clear if the timing of the weight gain matters. (Photo: Pixabay)

Early pregnancy weight gain linked to baby's size at birth

Mothers' pre-pregnancy weight was consistently associated with babies' birth weight.

31 Jan 2018 6:34 PM IST

The absolute risk of suicide was less than 1 percent for both surgical and non-surgical patients in both registries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight-loss surgery tied to slight increased risk of suicide

The findings suggest that patients should be followed for several years after surgery to monitor for any potential...

31 Jan 2018 4:47 PM IST

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New online tool imparts knowledge of breast cancer treatment options

The interactive site was designed to walk people systemically through key facts about breast cancer surgery.

31 Jan 2018 3:26 PM IST

Nearly half all Americans over age 30 suffer from some form of gum disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer risk elevated with severe gum disease

Odds of developing colorectal cancer were increased particularly for nonsmokers with severe gum disease.

31 Jan 2018 2:32 PM IST