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Consuming junk food, red meat increases risk of bowel cancer

Researchers warn this diet raises the risk of the deadly disease.

19 Jan 2018 12:11 PM IST

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Prebiotics in infant formula could improve learning, memory

New mothers are always encouraged to offer breast milk to newborns

19 Jan 2018 10:47 AM IST

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'Mutant flu' could lead to more effective vaccine: study

Scientists arrived at the new approach by studying the genome of the flu virus.

19 Jan 2018 9:14 AM IST

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Infertility no longer just an issue with women

Also find out about the signs and symptoms of infertility in males.

19 Jan 2018 9:02 AM IST

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Cancer blood test finds 8 kinds of tumors: study

Further study is needed before the test can be made widely available.

19 Jan 2018 8:54 AM IST

TV doctor Dr Michael Mosley found eating pasta and bread at dinnertime is better for your diet than toast in the morning. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts reveal the best time to eat carbs

To put it simple low-carb breakfast and high-carb breakfast are the best combination.

18 Jan 2018 8:11 PM IST

In India, male infertility is an ignored phenomenon and women are subjected to social stigma for being unable to bear children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Infertility not just a 'woman's problem'

The basic test to determine male infertility is semen analysis.

18 Jan 2018 7:56 PM IST

The flow of creative juices in ones mind can be felt within moments of finishing a cup of tea. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tea-drinkers are more creative, focused

Despite the reasoning, the whole study gives you another reason to grab your 'garam chai ki pyali'.

18 Jan 2018 7:46 PM IST

The Klotho family of two receptor proteins is located on the surface of cells of specific tissues. (Photo: Pixabay)

Secrets of longevity protein revealed

By developing drugs that enhance the pathway, he said, researchers can target diabetes and obesity.

18 Jan 2018 7:25 PM IST

After being transferred into a new host via a mosquito bite, malaria parasites work their way into the liver, where they mature and reproduce (Photo: AFP)

Research indicates toothpaste ingredient may help fight malaria

The disease can be treated with a number of drugs, but resistance to these medicines is increasing.

18 Jan 2018 6:33 PM IST

Prior clinical studies have shown that ouabain curbs fertility in men (Photo: AFP)

Male contraceptives may be developed from extract of poisonous herb

Women have many options for oral contraceptives that are safe, effective and reversible, but despite decades of...

18 Jan 2018 5:16 PM IST

The robot is a small device which is attached to the oesophagus by two rings. (Photo: Pixabay)

New robot can help treat rare birth defect

An incorporated motor then stimulates the cells by gently pulling the tissue.

18 Jan 2018 4:12 PM IST