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The Warburg effect is a phenomenon in which cancer cells rapidly break down sugars, stimulating tumour growth. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugar makes cancer tumours more aggressive: study

The evidence shows positive correlation between sugar and cancer, may have far- reaching impacts on tailor-made diets...

16 Oct 2017 3:48 PM IST

The mother and child are safe despite the babys traumatic arrival (Photo: Pixabay)

Mother almost dies after baby's kick tears a hole in her womb

The woman was in pain and was moved to the operating theatre since doctors feared she may suffer internal bleeding.

16 Oct 2017 3:44 PM IST

Lack of vitamin D can lead to deficiencies such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how you can get Vitamin D in cold winter months

Lack of vitamin D can lead to deficiencies such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

16 Oct 2017 3:20 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

After medical errors, patients want doctors to hear them out

Patients and families had some surprising advice for doctors and hospitals.

16 Oct 2017 3:18 PM IST

The study showed that the odds of a complication were increased by more than 50 percent for procedures between 9 pm and 7 am. (Photo: Pixabay)

Surgeries performed in late hours have more complications, suggests...

The study showed that the odds of a complication were increased by more than 50 percent for procedures between 9 pm and...

16 Oct 2017 3:07 PM IST

To ensure that you enjoy during festivals without putting yourself at risk of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, weve shared a few tips to manage your diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how you can have a sugar-free Diwali

Tips to manage yout diabetes to ensure that you enjoy during festivals without putting yourself at risk of hypoglycemia...

16 Oct 2017 1:11 PM IST

Spyscape, a 60,000 square foot spy museum developed by the British investment group Archimedia, will be located in midtown Manhattan.

New espionage museum to open in New York City in December

Spyscape, a 60,000 square foot spy museum developed by the British investment group Archimedia, will be located in...

16 Oct 2017 12:41 PM IST

The 50-year-old recipient who got the heart of less than half his age, suffered from a condition called Cardiac ischemia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart transported from Jaipur to Delhi to save life of 50-year-old

The harvested heart was flown down to Delhi by an Air India flight and landed at T3 at 2.40 pm on Saturday.

16 Oct 2017 12:31 PM IST

Not having sex for a while can also cause orgasm in dreams (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why older women lose interest in sex

Study shows, fear of pain and bladder problems caused by hormone changes are the key reasons for women losing interest...

16 Oct 2017 11:23 AM IST

Banana peels not only taste great but they are also high in potassium, protein and can even help lowering blood pressure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out ways win which to recycle banana peel

We list ways in which skin of banana can be used for various purposes, including skin care.

16 Oct 2017 10:42 AM IST

Studies also find that children over-exposed to them are the ones who find it hardest at school. (Photo: Pixabay)

Allowing children to watch TV is a public health issue', say experts

According to experts, people are realising that screens can cause addiction among children, and in extreme cases...

16 Oct 2017 9:34 AM IST

An akhara managed by the Sankat Mochan temple trust was the first to open its doors to girls and others fell in line soon after. (Representational image)

Teen girls may take longer to heal than boys, after concussion

Study finds girls reporting symptoms at least 28 days after sustaining concussion, while boys no longer show symptoms...

16 Oct 2017 8:28 AM IST