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Neurological diseases are widespread both in high-income and low-income countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Neurological disease deaths up 36 per cent in 25 years: study

Neurological diseases are widespread both in high-income and low-income countries.

14 Oct 2017 5:18 PM IST

According to a study conducted by Indiana University, the average penis size for American men is 5.57 inches, which is about an inch shorter than the standard condom size. (Photo: Pixabay)

American men need smaller condoms

FDA backs move to make 'bespoke' condoms as size of 6.69 inches is too big for US males.

14 Oct 2017 4:30 PM IST

The results of the study found that embryos were more likely to survive if they had a father with a high protein and low carb diet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Planning a baby? Father's diet before conception may impact child's...

The results of the study found that embryos were more likely to survive if they had a father with a high protein and low...

14 Oct 2017 3:18 PM IST

Magic mushrooms may effectively treat depression by rebooting the activity of key brain circuits in patients suffering from depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Magic mushrooms may treat depression: study

Magic mushrooms may effectively treat depression by rebooting the activity of key brain circuits in patients suffering...

14 Oct 2017 2:44 PM IST

According to doctors, vaginas are self cleaning and they do not need any extra help to keep them fresh, not even soap. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaginal facial could leave you with gonorrhea, HIV

The trend involves inserting the cold cucumber in the vagina before twisting it around for about 20 minutes.

14 Oct 2017 1:49 PM IST

Hormones have often not been prescribed for migraine sufferers because of the association between exogenous estrogen use and an increased risk of stroke in women who have migraines. (Photo:

Hormone treatment safe for women suffering from migraines, finds study

Migraine headaches are common among women, but due to various health risks can be challenging to treat in the elderly.

14 Oct 2017 11:27 AM IST

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled during the past generation. (Photo: Pixabay)

People with better education may have longer life, says study

Study of genes finds that people who are overweight cut their life expectancy by two months for every extra kilogramme...

14 Oct 2017 11:21 AM IST

The women went on to say that she immensely dislikes her 3-year-old and wanted him dead, ever since she found out that she was pregnant. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mothers see a shift in voice quality when talking to babies, finds...

When talking with infants, parents instinctively use 'baby talk,' unique form of speech including exaggerated pitch...

14 Oct 2017 11:12 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Meet the family who are all born with 12 fingers and toes

This type of genetic syndrome is called Polydactyly.

13 Oct 2017 6:33 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pexels)

Adequate calcium cuts risk of osteoporosis after menopause

It is uncertain whether excessive intake can cause harm.

13 Oct 2017 1:58 PM IST

The condition is caused when air escapes to the chest through a tear (Photo: Pixabay)

Girl's lungs collapse after screaming loudly at One Direction concert

The girl without any history of respiratory issues struggled to breathe after the concert.

13 Oct 2017 12:39 PM IST

Contant weight gain during pregnancy and higher BMI inreases the chances of obesity in mothers later. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pregnant women should not sleep on back during tri-semester, may cause...

Study finds foetuses' hearts become less active when their mothers lie-facing upwards as opposed to on their sides.

13 Oct 2017 12:27 PM IST