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Injectable birth control for men holds promise; risks remain

Its side-effects include depression and other mood disorders.

29 Oct 2016 1:06 PM IST

Breast density compares the amount of fat to the amount of other types of tissue in a mammogram image. (Photo: AP)

Women unclear about breast density, breast cancer risks

Although women are more aware of this topic, they don’t understand the implications of what having dense breasts...

29 Oct 2016 12:49 PM IST

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Fatal measles complication more common than thought: study

Experts have stressed the importance of vaccinations against the highly contagious disease.

29 Oct 2016 12:48 PM IST

Having sex once a week is enough for being happy in a relationship

Although happiness rises with frequency of sexual intercourse but it doesn't go beyond once a week.

28 Oct 2016 2:34 PM IST

Previous studies on the use of cranberry products like juice and capsules produced mixed results (Photo: AFP)

Cranberries don't really prevent urinary tract infections

Women taking the capsules had just as many UTIs and infection-promoting factors in their urine as women taking inert...

28 Oct 2016 10:35 AM IST

Electronic media are becoming a larger part of teen’s lives and are often used before bed (Photo: AP)

Digital distractions and mobile phone usage causing lack of sleep...

Today’s adolescents sleep much less than previous generations, their sleep quality is poorer, and they report more...

28 Oct 2016 9:24 AM IST

Psychopathy increases risk of violence in romantic relationship: study

Higher levels of psychopathic personality traits is an important predictor of how likely someone is to engage in...

27 Oct 2016 12:57 PM IST

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Cholesterol test for 1-year-olds could be helpful: study

The study also revealed parents who had the condition but didn't know it, and had passed it on to their children.

27 Oct 2016 11:03 AM IST

Tibet has been regarded as the roof of the world. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tibet still among world's best regions in environment: report

Areas suffering from desertification have decreased by 107,100 hectares, state run Xinhua news agency reported.

27 Oct 2016 9:50 AM IST

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Coal ash not culprit for cancer-causing contaminant: study

There is overwhelming evidence that coal ash basins are not impacting water quality in neighbor wells.

27 Oct 2016 9:49 AM IST

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Dementia risk may rise in the wake of disaster

In the aftermath of disasters, most people focus on mental health issues like post traumatic stress disorder.

27 Oct 2016 9:21 AM IST

Healing power of salt

Cleanse your soul, body and mind with the help of the humble rock salt, which not only heals you from the inside but...

26 Oct 2016 10:20 PM IST