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A serving of the lab-engineered potato has the potential to provide as much as 42% of a childs recommended daily intake of vit A. (Photo: Pixabay)

Golden potato to deliver bounty of vitamins A and E

Provitamin A carotenoids are converted by enzymes into vitamin A that the body can use.

9 Nov 2017 6:31 PM IST

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India's rape survivors degraded by 'finger test' despite reforms,...

HRW called for India to introduce a victim and witness protection system to encourage people to come forward.

9 Nov 2017 6:31 PM IST

The man decided to seek medical attention only when the pain in his penis became unbearable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out the signs of testicular cancer

Here are symptoms of testicular cancer to create awareness.

9 Nov 2017 4:21 PM IST

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Poor heart health affects memory: Study

Researchers from the Vanderbilt University Medical Centre conducted the study.

9 Nov 2017 3:09 PM IST

He first thought of the swelling as temporary (Photo: YouTube)

Gujarat man left with 25 kg leg due to mosquito bite begs for help

The 53-year-old was forced to give up work and is now asking for help to raise money for his treatment.

9 Nov 2017 2:06 PM IST

To assess 20-year risks, the study had women who received their breast cancer diagnosis many years ago. (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of breast cancer's return looms for 20 years: Study

To assess 20-year risks, the study had women who received their breast cancer diagnosis many years ago.

9 Nov 2017 2:05 PM IST

Indias primary care consultation time was two minutes in 2015. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors in India see patients for just two minutes: study

India's primary care consultation time was two minutes in 2015.

9 Nov 2017 1:59 PM IST

Most research in the field has focused on how proteins called nicotine acetylcholine receptors contribute to dependence. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why it is so hard to quit smoking decoded

The study, published in the journal Cell Reports, identified specific genes and microRNA that play an essential role in...

9 Nov 2017 1:51 PM IST

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Foods to help tackle arthritis

Find out what you need to incorporate in your diet.

9 Nov 2017 1:32 PM IST

PDS sugar rate for select groups is also hiked from Rs 15 per kg to Rs 20.

Find out why cancer patienst shoud stay away from excess sugar

Cancer cells usually grow quickly, multiplying at a fast rate, which takes a lot of energy, which means they need lots...

9 Nov 2017 12:53 PM IST

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Leg ulcers? Just sweat them out

Researchers from the Sheffield Hallam University explored treatment options.

9 Nov 2017 12:10 PM IST

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A 3-D approach to fighting cancer with cancer

Researchers devised a process that can grow hundreds of cultured cell masses from just a few tumour cells derived from a...

9 Nov 2017 11:44 AM IST