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One procedure that uses the implants to treat incontinence, mid-urethral slings, was not banned (Photo: AFP)

Controversial pelvic mesh implants banned in Australia over risks to...

There is a lack of adequate scientific evidence that there were more benefits than risks to using them to treat...

30 Nov 2017 8:11 PM IST

The bones strengths of modern women were compared to those of women from early Neolithic agricultural eras (Photo: AFP)

Prehistoric women were stronger than athletes of today

The findings suggest a "hidden history" of gruelling manual labour performed by women that stretched across millennia.

30 Nov 2017 8:03 PM IST

Samples were collected on either Teflon or quartz microfiber filters and analysed to determine concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and transition metals (Photo: AFP)

People travelling on underground metro may be exposed to cancer risk

Two major compounds found in airborne particulate are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and hexavalent chromium.

30 Nov 2017 7:42 PM IST

Tahira needs help from family members to climb stairs and has been forced to drop out of school due to her condition (Photo: AFP)

Rare condition causing leg to balloon thrice its size forces girl to...

The swollen leg weighing 10 kg has left the child in pain.

30 Nov 2017 7:04 PM IST

Researchers analysed 27,940 newborns in China, where 310 were diagnosed with ASDs at three years of age. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D deficiency at birth ups autism risk

Low level of Vitamin D at birth is linked to an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) at the age of three.

30 Nov 2017 6:32 PM IST

Researchers found that daughters of female evacuees had the same high risk for mental health disorders as their mothers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mental illness may be passed to offspring: study

Many studies have shown that traumatic exposures during pregnancy can have negative effects on offspring.

30 Nov 2017 6:21 PM IST

The researchers found that young men with coronary artery disease had a higher prevalence of premature greying. (Photo: Pixabay)

Baldness, premature greying may up heart disease risk: study

Men below 40 years of age who are going bald and dealing with premature greying are at five-fold risk of developing...

30 Nov 2017 6:03 PM IST

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Mothers, babies' brainwaves snychronise with eye contact: Study

30 Nov 2017 3:35 PM IST

The drugs are the first preventive medicines developed specifically for migraines. (Photo: Pixabay)

New, long-acting drugs hold hope for millions suffering from...

The patient will know quickly if this is a drug for them and if not, move on to something else.

30 Nov 2017 2:01 PM IST

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Early baldness, greying of hair ups heart disease risk in men

30 Nov 2017 11:53 AM IST

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Exercise, good diet can keep arthritis at bay

Here is what a new study has found.

30 Nov 2017 10:08 AM IST

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Finding blood in your urine could be early sign of prostate cancer

The risk of developing the disease increases with age.

30 Nov 2017 9:52 AM IST