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The patient was appalled when the worm was pulled out through the rectum (Photo: AFP)

Doctors in Singapore pull out 9-foot tapeworm through man's rectum

Such infections are usually caused due to larvae of diphyllobothrium which is found in freshwater fish.

31 Jan 2018 2:12 PM IST

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Breastfeeding reduces women's risk of developing high blood pressure

Study of more than 3,000 women found those who nursed infants were up to 51 per cent less likely to become hypertensive...

31 Jan 2018 1:11 PM IST

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Vaping cause DNA mutation

New study found DNA repair systems responsible for protection against cancer were also impaired in the exposed animals.

31 Jan 2018 12:42 PM IST

Following the birth of Love and Prince, the doctors decided to wait for at least six months before conducting a surgery to separate them (Photo: AFP)

Alzheimer's could be cured using brain pacemakers

New research shows implant being fitted directly into patients' skulls.

31 Jan 2018 12:21 PM IST

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Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth

Here is what a new study has found.

31 Jan 2018 12:17 PM IST

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Heal cardiovascular damage with Vitamin D3

New study finds the molecular mechanism of vitamin D3-triggered restoration of the function of damaged endothelium in...

31 Jan 2018 11:47 AM IST

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Complications differ in reconstruction surgery for transgender...

The study also focused on increased phalloplasty risks for trans-male patients and with staged-urethral surgery.

31 Jan 2018 11:32 AM IST

You need to look out for other symptoms paired with headaches such as confusion, double vision, nausea or even sensitivity to light or noise (Photo: AFP)

Here are times when your headache could be deadly

According to experts, any more than two headaches for three weeks is a cause for concern.

31 Jan 2018 10:56 AM IST

Other forms of contraceptive shots do not show the same correlation with HIV infection. (Photo: Pixabay)

USFDA grants approval for Cipla's HIV drug

Cipla in a BSE filing said it has received final approval from USFDA for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets.

31 Jan 2018 8:49 AM IST

Closer the relationship, the more alike the neural patterns in parts of the brain governing emotional response, high-level reasoning, and the capacity to focus ones attention. (Photo: Pixabay)

Best friends' brains show similar neural activity patterns

Study shows close friends have comparable neural responses to life experiences.

31 Jan 2018 8:36 AM IST

The study is published online in Obesity Reviews. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight-loss surgery tied to increased risk of suicide, says study

Study reinforces need for pre-surgery mental health assessments of bariatric patients.

31 Jan 2018 8:22 AM IST

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

Global cancer survival rates improved, says study

Studies however, show that there are huge disparities between countries when it comes to survival prospects.

31 Jan 2018 8:07 AM IST