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Dr Namrata Jadwani (Photo: File)

Dr Namrata Jadwani: The Tooth Fairy Debunks Myths for Your Toddler's...

She is on a mission to debunk misconceptions related to oral health.

25 Oct 2019 11:21 AM IST

Some chemicals cross the placenta during pregnancy, exposing the foetus and potentially causing irreversible developmental damage. (Photo: Rep[resentational/Pixabay)

Harmful chemicals during trimester can result in low IQ in children

Using consumer products during pregnancy results in lower IQ in children.

25 Oct 2019 10:08 AM IST

People should be told about risks of getting breast implants. (Photo: AP)

FDA suggests strongly giving out risks of breast cancer

FDA wants stronger warning on breast implants about risks.

24 Oct 2019 8:00 PM IST

Maintaining muscle health becomes more important as one ages. (Photo: Representational/ Pexels)

Adults with low vitamin D levels likely to have weak muscles

Vitamin D deficiency linked to poor muscle function in adults.

24 Oct 2019 4:00 PM IST

Dr James Thomas uses a high-tech device for cardiovascular screening on a patient. (Photo: AP)

Stethoscope battles it out with new devices

Is the stethoscope dying? High-tech rivals pose a threat.

24 Oct 2019 11:22 AM IST

Pre-eclampsia is typically reflected through high BP and is dangerous. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Pre-eclampsia can now be easily detected

Simple test to predict symptoms of deadly pregnancy disorder.

24 Oct 2019 9:13 AM IST

Taking BP medicines at night seems to be more effective. (Photo: Representational/ Pexels)

When should one take BP medicines?

Read on to know how to maximise benefits from your BP medicine.

23 Oct 2019 9:30 PM IST

AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria are on the rise in Africa, especially due to cyclones. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Malaria harder fight due to climate change

Climate change hampers progress on fighting epidemics: Global Fund.

23 Oct 2019 7:30 PM IST

Vaping might be banned in South Korea due to growing health concerns. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

South Korea likely to ban e-cigarettes

South Korea warns of 'serious risk' from vaping, considers sales ban.

23 Oct 2019 7:00 PM IST

As teens take to screens, they feel the urge to have more sugary drinks. (Photo: Representational/ Pixabay)

Sugar intake goes up as usage of electronic devices increases

More time on electronic gadgets may propel high caffeine intake.

23 Oct 2019 6:20 PM IST

Thermal cameras are sometimes used by doctors to screen patients for breast cancer. (Photo: AFP)

Interactive heat-cam exhibit reveals breast cancer

Heat-cam exhibit alerts tourist to breast cancer.

23 Oct 2019 2:46 PM IST

Biogen said it would offer aducanumab now to patients enrolled in these and earlier studies of it. (Photo: AP)

Drug company to seek approval for medicine to treat Alzheimer's

Biogen reanalyses studies, presses ahead on Alzheimer's drug.

23 Oct 2019 10:57 AM IST