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Indias significantly elevated blood lead levels can in part, be attributed to battery smelting, which is poorly regulated in India, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

High lead exposure causing intellectual disability in Indian children,...

At low levels, one microgrammes per deciLitre of lead contamination in the blood causes more than half a point of IQ...

15 Oct 2018 8:29 AM IST

Popular keto diet could put you at risk of type 2 diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ketogenic diet may prevent cognitive decline, says study

Ketogenic Diet has previously shown positive effects for patients with neurological disorders, like epilepsy,...

15 Oct 2018 8:12 AM IST

Just a decade later, that same gorgeous star shocked the world when she announced that both her breasts and ovaries were gone.

Genetic testing, privacy and discrimination

We are aware that we leave behind our DNA every time we comb our hair, brush our teeth, give blood during medical...

15 Oct 2018 1:43 AM IST

Sources of high levels of lead are lead-based paints, lead contaminated dust, water air.

High lead causes intellectual disability in kids

Australian varsity conducts first meta-analysis of Indian blood lead levels.

15 Oct 2018 12:43 AM IST

OTC drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional.

Information on internet, rising doctors fees lead to self-medication

Greater urbanisation, higher levels of education and awareness have played a major role in the rise of self-medication...

15 Oct 2018 12:25 AM IST

Survivors of natural disasters are at the risk of PTSD and other mental health issues. (Pictures used for representational purposes only)

Storming through post-traumatic disorders

Floods, cyclones, droughts and heat waves our climate is changing and taking a toll on our lives.

15 Oct 2018 12:12 AM IST

They claim to be free of the toxic-trio DnBP, toluene and formaldehyde (Photo: AFP)

Nail varnish claiming to be chemical-free may lead to infertility and...

The study suggested that they may lead to brain toxicity and even foetal abnormalities.

14 Oct 2018 8:16 PM IST

They said humans can also be created with two women or two men as parents (Photo: AFP)

Scientists create 29 mice from eggs of 2 mothers without sperm from...

Mice from two males were also created as part of the experiment but had mutations and didn't survive more than 48 hours.

14 Oct 2018 6:38 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Malaria mosquitoes wiped out in lab trials of gene drive technique

The researchers managed to eliminate the population in less than 11 generations

14 Oct 2018 3:23 PM IST

Researchers warn some dietary supplements contain harmful drugs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers warn some dietary supplements contain harmful drugs

The pharmaceuticals were most likely to appear in supplements marketed as weight loss aids, muscle builders and male...

14 Oct 2018 2:39 PM IST

Cataract surgery for senior drivers tied to reduced car crash risk, costs.(Photo: Pixabay)

Cataract surgery for senior drivers tied to reduced car crash risk,...

Past research has found that cataract surgery reduces mortality, falls and the odds of hip fractures.

14 Oct 2018 2:18 PM IST

New study links obesity to colorectal cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

New study links obesity to colorectal cancer

Here is what a new study has found.

14 Oct 2018 12:05 PM IST