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Facts you need to know about BMI levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Facts about BMI levels

Here is what new research has found.

2 Nov 2018 1:00 PM IST

When he was supposed to move aside he spotted a mass in the pelvis and declared an emergency (Photo: AFP)

Doctor removes woman's healthy kidney after mistaking it for tumour

Maureen Pacheco was suffering from back pain following a car accident years back and decided to opt for surgery.

2 Nov 2018 12:52 PM IST

Becoming sensitive to pain increases risk of persistent knee pain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Becoming sensitive to pain increases risk of persistent knee pain

Preventing pain is crucial to improving quality of life and function in patients who suffer from osteoarthritis.

2 Nov 2018 12:36 PM IST

Hot coffee contains higher antioxidant levels than cold coffee. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hot coffee contains higher antioxidant levels than cold coffee

Researchers have found chemical differences between hot and cold brew coffee that may have health impacts.

2 Nov 2018 12:24 PM IST

Researchers say cottonseed oil can help lower cholesterol. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers say cottonseed oil can help lower cholesterol

A new study explains it pushes the body to burn more of that fat.

2 Nov 2018 11:31 AM IST

Many women over 50 have leaky bladders. (Photo: Pixabay)

Many women over 50 have leaky bladders: Survey

The most common triggers for leakage were coughing and sneezing

2 Nov 2018 11:20 AM IST

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Click-on bionic arm could help amputees do the simple things

Millions of people live with limb loss and the numbers are expected to grow due to rising prevalence of diseases like...

2 Nov 2018 11:12 AM IST

Roughly half of men diagnosed with prostate cancer receive treatment known as androgen deprivation therapy (Photo: AFP)

Men who get surgery for prostate cancer more likely to use...

Compared to a control group of men without a prostate cancer diagnosis, men with prostate cancer were 49 percent more...

2 Nov 2018 10:37 AM IST

Study finds consuming coffee during pregnancy increases kids risk of obesity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hot coffee has higher levels of antioxidants than cold brew: Study

Study found that the pH levels or acidity indicator, of both hot and cold coffee were similar.

1 Nov 2018 8:26 PM IST

Doctors were horrified to discover the 10-centimetre (4-inch) creepy crawly and immediately removed the insect with a pair of tweezers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Taiwanese woman has 4-inch centipede removed from her ear, it was...

The 52-year-old woman checked herself into hospital in Chiayi, south-west Taiwan a few days ago after feeling discomfort...

1 Nov 2018 7:04 PM IST

They also recommended an initiative where ten minutes of physical activity was combined with lessons and walking meetings for children (Photo: AFP)

Electrical stimulation helps three paralysed patients walk again

Study, called STIMO (STImulation Movement Overground), establishes a new therapeutic framework to improve recovery from...

1 Nov 2018 6:18 PM IST

While overeating can cause blood sugar levels to shoot up in diabetic patients, snacks rich in salt can cause blood pressure to spike in hypertensive patients. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 9 effective tips to stay fit this Diwali

A little bit of planning, self-control and smart eating can help one avoid these unwanted festive binge after effects.

1 Nov 2018 5:01 PM IST