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Clinical practice in India shows that surrogacy in registered clinics accounts for only 5 per cent of the cases.

Doctors raise concerns over new Surrogacy Bill

The bill, which was first introduced by Health Minister J P Nadda, only permits surrogacy for couples who cannot...

22 Dec 2018 10:08 AM IST

Playing Christmas music too soon can be harmful to your health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Christmas Eve the peak reason for heart attack, finds study

According to researchers at the Lund University, a person's risk for heart attack reaches its peak when the clock...

21 Dec 2018 5:00 PM IST

Johnson and Johnson announced paternity leave of eight weeks for new and adoptive fathers. Photo: AFP/ Representational

J&J receives order to cease use of raw material in manufacture of Baby...

Medical closes the section displaying the Johnson and Johnson baby powder in kolkata, India.

21 Dec 2018 4:17 PM IST

The molecule that Kaupp and colleagues identified allows sodium ions to flow into the sperm cell and, in exchange, transports protons out of the cell.

Exposure to cannabis may alter genetic profile of sperms

As legal access to marijuana continues to expand scientists are studying effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in teens.

21 Dec 2018 11:37 AM IST

Screening can significantly reduce risk of breast cancer death. (Photo: Pixabay)

Relief for double breast cancer patient

Oncologists from all three divisions, surgical, medical and radiation, came together to discuss the treatment plan in...

21 Dec 2018 5:59 AM IST

New study suggests exercise could prevent falls in older adults. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise may improve thinking in sedentary seniors with cognitive...

Study found exercise improved executive function, which involves person's ability to regulate behaviour, organize ideas...

20 Dec 2018 4:40 PM IST

Kellogg had in June decided to recall an estimated 1.3 million cases of its Honey Smacks cereal from more than 30 US states. (Representational Image/ PIxabay)

Television ads for sugary cereal do influence kids' breakfast cravings

Advertising aimed directly at kids has long been linked to an increased risk that children will make unhealthy food...

20 Dec 2018 10:31 AM IST

Taking painkillers during pregnancy can cause girls to hit puberty early. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pregnant women at higher risk of flu complications

Findings also stated that even extremely obese people are at high risk of the complications.

20 Dec 2018 10:02 AM IST

Study showed how larger intake of inorganic nitrate, which occurs naturally in many types of vegetable, reduces accumulation of fat in the liver. (Photo: Pixabay)

Higher intake of green leafy veggies essential to prevent liver...

Liver steatosis or fatty liver is a common disease that affects approximately 25 per cent of the global population.

20 Dec 2018 9:36 AM IST

Bullying, depression, substance abuse, and suicide are major challenges facing todays youth, said Dr Dinesan.

Depression, anxiety may lead to heart disease, arthritis, says study

Anxiety and depression may have similar effects as long-established risk factors like smoking and obesity, the new...

20 Dec 2018 9:30 AM IST

He had a habit of sniffing his socks after work (Photo: Pixabay)

Chinese man gets lung infection after sniffing his stinky socks every...

His sweaty feet had left a fungal infestation in the socks and this fungus was transferred to his lungs.

19 Dec 2018 8:33 PM IST

Lips not only symbolize ones beauty but also it talks about ones healthy appearance.

Bid good bye to dry lips with emollients this winter

Most people have chapped lips throughout the year, but it can get much worse during winter months.

19 Dec 2018 11:12 AM IST