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Many people with joint injuries would benefit from a good replacement for cartilage (Photo: AFP)

Artificial cartilage developed from Kevlar

Understanding cartilage is understanding how life forms can combine properties that are sometimes unthinkable together.

16 Nov 2017 5:56 PM IST

Her parents are unable to afford her treatment (Photo: AFP)

Rare condition that may be fatal causes Tripura girl's head to double...

The condition may leave her with permanent brain damage, learning disabilities, difficulties in walking and may even...

16 Nov 2017 2:44 PM IST

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US scientists try first gene editing in the body

Through an IV, a man in the US received billions of copies of a corrective gene and a genetic tool to cut his DNA in a...

16 Nov 2017 2:40 PM IST

Dont be under the notion that whisky should only be paired with western cuisine.

Scotland pushes minimum alcohol pricing in bid to boost public health

Country famous for whisky production but the price change will target cheap, strong alcohol favored by binge drinkers.

16 Nov 2017 1:12 PM IST

In case of FNAIT, the natural killer cells do not decrease but remain prevalent causing miscarriages and child death (Photo: Pixabay)

Women may not need to wait to conceive post miscarriage, finds study

Research finds about 17percent of clinically recognized pregnancies end in loss.

16 Nov 2017 1:04 PM IST

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Amish gene mutation makes some live 10 years longer: study

Researchers also discover they live healthier.

16 Nov 2017 12:08 PM IST

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Control risks, complications of diabetes with a healthy diet plan

Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

16 Nov 2017 11:29 AM IST

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Bisexual women face higher rates of sexual violence

In fact, 50% of bisexual women have experienced rape at one point of their lifetime while within the United States.

16 Nov 2017 10:04 AM IST

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Head injury doesn't up alcoholism, new study finds

Here is what they found.

16 Nov 2017 9:53 AM IST

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Intensive glucose control in diabetes could be dangerous: Study

Serious questions remain about the safety of some glucose lowering drugs

16 Nov 2017 9:45 AM IST

May our grandparents feel exalted by us and experience each of us as Gods gift to them. (Photo: AFP)

Grandparents' influence bad for children's health, says study

Study finds grandparents are inadvertently having adverse impact on grandchildren's health, especially in areas of...

15 Nov 2017 9:25 PM IST

The results of a study also indicate that those who breathe in pollutants over time have a higher concentration of free radicals in the blood (Photo: AFP)

Air pollution puts men and women at higher risk of infertility

Air pollutants cause defects during gametogenesis leading to a drop in reproductive capacities in exposed populations.

15 Nov 2017 5:30 PM IST