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Gravitational pull of TWO’s

While losing fat is important, the next step is to get a toned body with more muscles.

14 Feb 2016 6:13 AM IST

This can cause babies to be born with abnormally small heads and brains. (Photo: AFP)

WHO says will know if Zika causes microcephaly in weeks

The virus is strongly suspected of being linked with microcephaly.

12 Feb 2016 6:00 PM IST

Neanderthal DNA may influence modern depression risk

In people of Asian or European ancestry, around 2 percent of DNA can be traced to Neanderthals.

12 Feb 2016 12:39 PM IST

Daily beetroot juice could be a potential therapeutic option to improve aerobic endurance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking beet juice daily improves stamina, BP

A study showed that daily dosing of beetroot juice improved aerobic endurance by 24 percent after one week.

12 Feb 2016 10:38 AM IST

Combination behavioural therapies increase synchronized brain activity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise-meditation combo, a weapon against depression

These therapies can be practiced over a lifetime and that they will be effective in improving mental and cognitive...

12 Feb 2016 10:34 AM IST

Why asthma gets worse for kids after holidays

The study could help improve public health strategies to keep asthmatic children healthy.

11 Feb 2016 10:09 PM IST

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Paracetamol use during pregnancy may up baby's asthma risk

The association was similar whether paracetemol was used for influenza, fever, or pain.

10 Feb 2016 3:45 PM IST

Insight - Zika, disease of the poor, may not change abortion in Brazil

An estimated 850,000 women in Brazil have illegal abortions every year, many under dangerous conditions.

10 Feb 2016 2:21 PM IST

There is currently no cure or vaccine for the virus which, in most people, causes mild symptoms. (Photo: AFP)

WHO cautions linking Zika virus with rare nerve disorder

Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) urged caution about linking the Zika virus with a rare nerve disorder...

10 Feb 2016 11:52 AM IST

Blood test to diagnose five deadly cancers

Researchers will now look at whether the signature can be used to identify cancers in blood samples from patients with...

9 Feb 2016 9:32 PM IST

Clean kitchens cut calories

Cluttered and chaotic environments can cause stress, which can lead us to grab more of the indulgent snacks —...

9 Feb 2016 9:29 PM IST

Late-life immunisation

In most developing countries including India, the word immunisation is most identified with children.

8 Feb 2016 10:33 PM IST