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At Delhis Sitaram Bhartia hospital, excruciatingly tiny babies weighing as little as a kilogramme (2.2 pounds) breathe oxygen through plastic tubes as machines monitor their vital signs. (Photo: AFP)

Pregnant women in Delhi fear for health of unborn child

Mothers-to-be fear for their unborn in smog-choked Delhi.

9 Nov 2019 1:00 PM IST

Healthier eating behaviours and patterns may result from household-level changes rather than peer exposure, as peer exposure is also present in away-from-home care. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Children with siblings make healthier diet choices

Children with siblings are less likely to be obese than only-children.

9 Nov 2019 10:52 AM IST

$Non-recreation physical activity also was inversely associated with several types of fracture. (Photo: ANI)$ Lifestyle

Fracture risk lowered in older women by regular exercise

Regular physical activity lowers fracture risk in older women: Study.

9 Nov 2019 10:43 AM IST

The tumour-based hypoxia pattern was also better at predicting the survival of patients free of distant metastases. (Photo: ANI)

Cancer spreads faster in oxygen-starved cells

Oxygen-starved tumour cells have survival advantage that promotes cancer spread: Study.

9 Nov 2019 10:30 AM IST

It is crucial for muscle and brain recovery and has been shown to play a role in memory consolidation. (Photo: ANI)

Mechanism that builds memories during deep sleep identified

Neuroscientists discover circuit responsible for building memories during sleep.

9 Nov 2019 10:22 AM IST

Health the holistic way

Nutritionist Aswini Sagar of Ahaarveda advocates healthy eating and a balanced approach towards food to enhance oneâ€™s...

9 Nov 2019 12:26 AM IST

So far, the cells have survived and have been multiplying as intended. (Photo: AP)

US tests gene editing tool for cancer cure

Doctors try CRISPR gene editing for cancer, a 1st in the US.

8 Nov 2019 11:39 AM IST

The study focuses on truss problems because they represent complex engineering design challenges. (Photo: ANI)

Artificial intelligence now capable of adopting human design...

AI can now make creative and exploratory decisions.

8 Nov 2019 10:33 AM IST

Fracture is very common in postmenopausal women, and is associated with loss of independence, physical limitations and increased mortality. (Photo: ANI)

Physical activity can prevent fracture in postmenopausal women

Studies reveal that regular physical activity lowers fracture risk in older women.

8 Nov 2019 9:49 AM IST

The researchers adjusted for other factors that could affect the risk of stroke or heart disease including alcohol use, smoking, and level of physical activity. (Photo: ANI)

Insomnia can lead to serious cardiovascular diseases

Studies reveal that insomnia symptoms linked to cardiovascular diseases.

8 Nov 2019 9:42 AM IST

With World Diabetes Day nearing, city women are gearing up for a mega conference to converse on how to assist diabetic patients of their family for a better future.

Taking care of diabetics in the family

The burdens of managing a chronic disease like diabetes may also lead women to skip recommended cancer screenings,...

8 Nov 2019 12:00 AM IST

Ultrafine particulate has been linked to thrombosis, coronary heart disease and hypertension, among other conditions. (Photo: AFP)

E-cigarettes is likely to increase blood pressure and heart rate

Studies reveal that E-cigarettes may damage the heart.

7 Nov 2019 12:36 PM IST