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A glut in December 2016 led to tomatoes being sold at Rs 1 per kg, with most farmers finding it easier to use the vegetables as manure.

Here's why children may not finish their greens

Scientists discover eating mutations that may explain why people don't like certain types of food.

9 Oct 2017 10:45 AM IST

The condensed-reading idea on apps is appealing to time-starved readers, but raising the heckles of the traditional bookworms.

Most children with reading difficulties may have hearing problems

According to study, more awareness of youngsters' hearing problems might help kids to receive more structured support to...

9 Oct 2017 8:45 AM IST

Having dense breasts is a well-established risk factor for breast cancer. (Representational Image)

Bacterial imbalances may cause breast cancer, says study

Study is to understand bacteria in breast cancer by uncovering distinct microbial differences in healthy and cancerous...

9 Oct 2017 8:25 AM IST

A recent WHO-led study estimates that depression and anxiety disorders cost the global economy $1 trillion each year in lost productivity.

Mental healthcare: Facing a number of challenges

The crucial issue is what can be done to better the quality of life of those affected by mental health problems.

9 Oct 2017 1:21 AM IST

Understanding breast cancer

Understanding breast cancer

Breast cancer is the very common and accounts for 27 per cent of cancer cases in Indian women.

9 Oct 2017 1:19 AM IST

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Costly medicines may worsen perceived side effects: study

While placebo effect means some people feel better when they have unknowingly been given control treatment, the nocebo...

8 Oct 2017 5:31 PM IST

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Breast cancer linked to bacterial imbalances: study

Research took a step towards understanding the composition of the bacteria in breast cancer.

8 Oct 2017 5:13 PM IST

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Air pollution exposure reduces children's working memory

The study was conducted by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in Spain.

8 Oct 2017 2:47 PM IST

In the American states the black market was being fuelled by the higher cost of over-the-counter marijuana, the report concluded. (Photo: AFP)

Legalising marijuana can increase use: French study

In the American states the black market was being fuelled by the higher cost of over-the-counter marijuana, the report...

8 Oct 2017 2:45 PM IST

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Being too nice could have a negative impact on you

Learn to put your own needs first.

8 Oct 2017 1:44 PM IST

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Good gut bacteria can be useful in making cancer immunotherapies work...

Researchers are planning to follow-up on the current study with larger clinical studies.

8 Oct 2017 12:50 PM IST

Leafy greens. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eat greens to promote a healthy heart

Here is what researchers found.

8 Oct 2017 12:05 PM IST