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With the suggestions stirring up a debate, we ask experts if non-vegetarian food and sexual intercourse during pregnancy can cause harm to women.

Find out the subtle hints which indicate pregnancy

While, mother's-to-be do not have any sign of a tell-tale bump, there are a number of subtle signs that might indicate...

6 Sept 2017 2:35 PM IST

The drug Liraglutide can be used to cure diabetes and also be used as a safe method without any side effects. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heart disease, diabetes genetically linked, says study

Research shows that most of the sites on genome known to be associated with higher diabetes risk are also associated...

6 Sept 2017 11:48 AM IST

This research extends the deleterious effect of cured meat on health (Photo: Pixabay)

Having excessive red meat and poultry ups risk of diabetes

Too much of red meat and poultry is associated with diabetes, which is attributed to higher content of heme iron in...

6 Sept 2017 10:52 AM IST

Chemotherapy is often regarded as the first option for breast cancer patients to shrink tumors and even blitz the disease altogether. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain cancer can be fought with Zika virus, says study

Research shows that the virus specifically takes aim at brain cancer stem cells, the kind that tend to survive...

6 Sept 2017 8:51 AM IST

Findings point out the importance of screening for and treating depression even years after someone is diagnosed with heart disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaginal oestrogen not linked to cancer or heart disease risks

The results of the study suggest that the use of vaginal oestrogen may not actually carry the same health risks as use...

6 Sept 2017 8:21 AM IST

A scanning electron micrograph of multiple round bumps of the HIV-1 virus on a cell surfaceRepresentational Image. (Photo: AP)

Now, anti-HIV pill found to safe for adolescent gay and bisexual boys

The pill, that was only given to adults combines two drugs was seen to be well tolerated among youngsters.

6 Sept 2017 8:01 AM IST

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One pill to ward off diabetes, heart disease could soon be reality

The findings add to the basic scientific understanding of both these major diseases and point to potential targets for...

5 Sept 2017 8:11 PM IST

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Study reveals breastfeeding could reduce risk of asthma attack

5 Sept 2017 2:25 PM IST

Study shows that children develop the ability to see the world through someone elses eyes much earlier than what was previously thought (Photo: Pixabay)

Bacterium in throat increases risk of joint infection in children

The bacterium Kingella kingae in children's throats is strongly linked to bone and joint infection.

5 Sept 2017 12:58 PM IST

Researchers found that the chocolate enriched with olive oil was associated with significantly increased EPC levels (Photo: Pixabay)

Chocolate craving not a physical need, says study

Researchers tested increasingly compelling hypothesis that menstrual chocolate cravings may be a culture-bound...

5 Sept 2017 10:08 AM IST

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Only 39% of Indian mothers initiate first hour breastfeeding: Survery

4 Sept 2017 8:48 PM IST

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Sudy links rapidly ageing hearts to diabetes risk

Researchers say there are more risks involved.

4 Sept 2017 6:59 PM IST