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The cool tummy tuck

If belly fat has been getting you down, try this new solution to say farewell to flab!

9 Jan 2018 12:26 AM IST

Conjoined twins who share key organs have a low chance of survival (Photo: AFP)

Successful operation in Saudi separates conjoined twins from Gaza

The news comes months after a doctor and family member of the twins pleaded from Gaza that they be allowed to go abroad...

8 Jan 2018 8:23 PM IST

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Robot duck's aim: Helps kids with cancer via power of play

The duck is undergoing testing and is expected to be widely distributed by the end of this year.

8 Jan 2018 3:44 PM IST

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Repeated vaccinations help prevent influenza in older adults

A new study found that repeated vaccination for influenza was twice as effective in preventing the severity of the flu.

8 Jan 2018 3:21 PM IST

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Sugar could be responsible for obesity and diabetes epidemics

Gary Taube, journalist and author, investigates this global issue.

8 Jan 2018 2:57 PM IST

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Bariatric surgery during adolescence may help in later life

Here is what a new study has found.

8 Jan 2018 2:25 PM IST

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Female night shift workers at risk factor for common cancers

These results might help establish and implement effective measures to protect female night shifters.

8 Jan 2018 1:50 PM IST

A combination of streamlined jump sets, the workouts involve balanced jumping on a trampoline to stay fit, explains Madhuri Ruia, nutritionist, reboundologist and founder of Integym, Colaba.

Working out twice a week may be best medicine for cognitive decline

MCI becomes increasingly common at older ages and is characterised by mild problems with thinking and memory.

8 Jan 2018 8:05 AM IST

Ankylosing spondylitis is still under-diagnosed due to the lack of awareness both in the medical fraternity and public.

Not just back pain!

An increasingly common condition, especially among men and young adults, ankylosing spondylitis can be tricky to...

8 Jan 2018 12:50 AM IST

The procedure led to the discovery of pieces of plastic packaging coming from a sachet of Heinz tomato ketchup (Photo: AP)

Doctors find sauce sachet piercing in intestine of woman being treated...

When she didn't respond to treatment doctors eventually decided to conduct a keyhole surgery as the only option.

7 Jan 2018 7:55 PM IST

Not being able to warm up quickly after coming home from the cold and noticing changes in skin colour can mean something far more serious (Photo: Pixabay)

Cold feet and hands can be tackled by wearing loose clothes and eating...

Loose clothing is also suggested as a way to stay warmer since it helps the body heat up extra air space that provides...

7 Jan 2018 7:26 PM IST

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Total body rejuvenation: Get beautiful from inside

Find out what an expert has to say.

7 Jan 2018 1:45 PM IST