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According to a girls mother, her daughter wont leave the house without makeup because she believes that it is the only thing that will make her appear attractive. Additionally, the girls mother claimed that her daughter starves herself in order to seem appealing, much like the girls in the online games. (Representional Image: DC)

New-age online games affecting children, say experts

Hyderabad: The proliferation of online games with irrational themes among tweens and teens has increased more...

13 Feb 2023 8:49 AM IST

Experts say foods like spinach, green leafy vegetables, dry-fruits like almonds, yogurt and citrus fruits would help improve immunity. (DC file photo)

Averse to certain foods? Beware, you could be suffering from ARFID!

HYDERABAD: Are you or your child repulsed by certain staple foods? If yes, then you could be suffering from ARFID -...

13 Feb 2023 1:43 AM IST

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Students advised to avoid mobile phone addiction

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh State Minority Commission chairman Dr K. Iqbal Ahmed Khan on Sunday asked students to avoid...

13 Feb 2023 1:15 AM IST

Daughters, aged between 1014 years, are given two doses of HPV vaccination at an interval of six months while those above 15 years are given three doses at 0, 2 and 6 months interval to protect them against HPV infection, thereby preventing cervical cancer, Dr Leela explained.

Lifestyle modification can reduce cancer risk: Doctors

Stress on importance of integrated medicine to prevent further spread of a disease

12 Feb 2023 11:30 PM IST

A therapeutic option for the treatment of fatty liver has been identified in a study led by Karolinska Institute researchers. (Representational image: ANI)

Study suggests antibody therapy can be used to treat liver disease

The study indicates that an antibody that blocks the protein VEGF-B presents a possible therapeutic option for fatty...

12 Feb 2023 12:42 PM IST

Another reason for beginning such a session will be to overcome the dread of dogs as well as sensitise the participants to embrace the indie dogs. (Photo: DC)

Yoga with furry friends, a â€˜pawsomeâ€™ experience

Hyderabad: Ever heard about meditating with puppies? People in the city can now practice Yoga having these fur balls...

11 Feb 2023 12:35 AM IST

Addressing media here on Wednesday, Dr. Varun of VCS said the patient Bapanamma of Ramalingeswara Nagar in Vijayawada has a height of five feet, but weighed 90 kg when she arrived at the hospital near Benz Circle in Vijayawada in a ventilation stage. Representational Image/VCS Website

TAVI gives 86-year-old new lease of life

Vijayawada: In a rare case, VCS hospital carried out a Trans Catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) on an 86-year-old...

9 Feb 2023 11:58 AM IST

India initiates probe against alleged dumping of Vitamin C from China. (PTI Photo)

Study shows Vitamin D supplements can lower diabetes risk

Vitamin D has many functions in the body, including a role in insulin secretion and glucose metabolism

7 Feb 2023 7:27 PM IST

Dr Mohana Vamsy with the Ethos (AI) machine. (Photo:DC)

Hyderabad-'s Omega cancer hospital is India-'s 1st to offer AI-based...

Hyderabad: A city cancer hospital is now home to the world's first PET/MR (positron emission tomography/magnetic...

6 Feb 2023 12:33 AM IST

Dr Geetha Nagasree N, Care Cancer Centre, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. (Photo: DC)

World Cancer Day to raise awareness on early detection, prevent...

February 4 is observed throughout the world as the World Cancer Day. This special day is marked throughout the world to...

4 Feb 2023 12:35 AM IST

Cancers like leukemia, colorectal cancers and lung cancer are found to affect breathing. Pixabay

â€œClose the Care Gapâ€ focuses to have impact beyond World Cancer...

4th Feb is observed throughout the world as the World Cancer Day. This special day is marked throughout the world to...

3 Feb 2023 11:10 PM IST

Around 10 people with eye injuries sought care at the Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, and four were hospitalised and six received treatment in the outpatient department. (Representational Image/Pixabay)

City ophthalmologists to raise awareness about eye cancer

HYDERABAD: Eye specialists will be raising awareness about the impact and precautions with regard to eye cancer to mark...

3 Feb 2023 12:34 AM IST