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Ear infection in winter is caused because of cold, flu and chilly winds.

Take care of your ears this winter!

It's that time of the year again when your ears need special attention due to the cold and chill of the winter season.

1 Jan 2018 6:40 AM IST

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