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He was given antibiotics after removing the wire to avoid infections (Photo: YouTube)

Accident at work leaves welder with 3 cm piece of metal hanging out of...

He avoided being blinded as the wire just missed the eye and was lodged in the skin on the corner of the eye.

20 Nov 2017 3:31 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

FDA approves first drug in US with digital ingestion tracking

The product has been approved for the treatment of conditions like schizophrenia.

20 Nov 2017 3:12 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D boosts a woman's chances of conceiving: Study

Vitamin D boosts a woman's chances of conceiving: Study

20 Nov 2017 2:50 PM IST

The new research shows how isolation can come from managing an invisible condition. (Photo: Pixabay)

Diabetes patients 'often' experience mental health issues, suggests...

The new research shows how isolation can come from managing an invisible condition.

20 Nov 2017 10:59 AM IST

A Mediterranean-style diet, called MIND, may lower your risk of developing cognitive impairment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how you can help prevent dementia

Dementia is one of the most dangerous and distressing conditions anyone can face in their lives.

20 Nov 2017 10:52 AM IST

The study was carried out using an artificially intelligent machine-learning system. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eat more green leafy vegetables, fruits to live longer: Study

According to the study, people who eat more fruits and vegetables are 42 per cent less likely to develop the condition...

20 Nov 2017 10:44 AM IST

The integration of the intact gene through retroviral gene transfer into the genome of the epidermal stem cells had been successful. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientist tries to make himself superhuman by editing own DNA

Josiah Zayner becomes first known person to have edited his DNA after removing protein inhibiting muscle growth.

20 Nov 2017 10:14 AM IST

Diagnosis at early stage is important for any kind of cancer, for the treatment to be effective (Photo: AFP)

Breast cancer reccurence risk lasts for years post treatment, says...

According to researchers, extending hormone-based therapy beyond five years continues to suppress and reduce recurrence...

20 Nov 2017 8:36 AM IST

Parents spank for many reasons, such as their educational or cultural background or how difficult their childrens behaviour is. (Photo: Pixabay)

Spanking may up risk of behaviour problems in kids, says study

Research shows children who are spanked at age five showed greater increases in behaviour problems by age six and also...

20 Nov 2017 8:08 AM IST

The prevalence of blindness in children is 0.5/1000, which means there are approximately 2 lakh severely visually impaired children in India.

Vision for a better tomorrow

Early detection and treatment are the only two sure-shot ways to cure visual impairment and defects in children.

20 Nov 2017 12:11 AM IST

These findings help reinforce a strategy whereby individuals may be able to improve their emotional functioning (Photo: AFP)

Anxiety can be tackled by stimulating brain activity

People may also be more likely to benefit from strategies that boost the brain's dorsolateral prefrontal activity.

19 Nov 2017 7:11 PM IST

We dont have to be running marathons to stay healthy (Photo: Pixabay)

People who finish daily chores tend to live longer: study

Improving levels of physical activity both light and moderate could be almost as effective as rigorous regular exercise.

19 Nov 2017 6:45 PM IST