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The \ground breaking\ liquid biopsy blood test promises to speed up the diagnosis of melanoma, ensuring patients get the personalised treatment they need sooner. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Paracetamol overdose can now be fought with a new blood test

Test, which detects levels of specific molecules in blood will help doctors identify which patients need more intense...

21 Nov 2017 8:46 AM IST

A lower ranking is indicative of a higher rate of malnutrition and hunger.Life
India has more hungry than North Korea, Myanmar, finds research

According to World Economic Forum, India ranked 100 out of 119 countries, faring poorly on Global Hunger Index (GHI,...

21 Nov 2017 8:12 AM IST

The new trend sees mothers who have cesarean births \seeding\ their babies via cotton swabs with their vaginal microbes. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Babies recognise words even before learning to speak them

True word learning requires making connections between speech and world around us and learning how different words...

21 Nov 2017 8:04 AM IST

Obesity risk increased even when children \usually\ had a regular bedtime, as opposed to \always.\ (Representational Image)Life
Help obese kids avoid weight stigma, doctors advice

Shaming children about weight contributes to binge eating, inactivity, social isolation, and avoidance of routine...

21 Nov 2017 7:40 AM IST

A file photograph of Namrata Purohit training Kangana Ranaut at her studio in Mumbai.Life
FIT message from Nam

She packs a punch with her list of clients. Celebrity trainer Namrata Purohit shares her lessons on fitness.

21 Nov 2017 12:16 AM IST

Workplace deaths in India is 20 times higher than in Britain (Photo: AFP)Life
Occupational accidents kill nearly 48000 people every year: study

The British Safety Council is a not-for-profit workplace health, safety and environmental management organisation.

20 Nov 2017 8:17 PM IST

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Holocaust survivor reunites with newly discovered nephew

The rate of reunions has trickled significantly in recent years as elderly survivors have passed away.

20 Nov 2017 7:38 PM IST

He once said he wanted to die and end the suffering (Photo: YouTube)Life
Thai man gets surgery to remove huge tumour that got him dubbed man...

While he only earned Rs 172 a day working as a garbage collector, a picture of him posted on social media by a passer-by...

20 Nov 2017 7:29 PM IST

Men with the condition should get screening (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Men should be concerned about a curved penis as it may be linked to...

A curved penis may signal towards Peyronie's disease which is a condition that is linked to various cancers.

20 Nov 2017 6:35 PM IST

Women are always advised to not consume any alcohol while breastfeeding. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Drinking alcohol not bad for nursing mothers: Study

To all those women who crave for a glass of wine when they wish to unwind, here's some great news.

20 Nov 2017 5:46 PM IST

The proportion of participants who underwent the training and later developed dementia was smaller than among those who didnt. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
'First brain training that reduces dementia risk identified'

The cognitive training, called speed of processing, showed benefits up to 10 years after participants underwent the...

20 Nov 2017 5:20 PM IST

Although PTSD is primarily known to develop in individuals following a traumatic event such as a serious accident or natural disaster. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
One-fifth of cancer survivors suffer from PTSD: study

To these patients, seeking help for the emotional issues they face is akin to admitting weakness.

20 Nov 2017 4:44 PM IST

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