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Sexual assault was associated with levels of depressive symptoms, anxiety, and sleep quality (Photo: AFP)

Here's how sexual harassment affects mental and physical health of...

Not only are sexual harassment and assault highly prevalent today, but they may also have negative health consequences.

4 Oct 2018 10:53 AM IST

Addiction may be caused by an ancient virus still lingering in our DNA. (Photo: Pixabay)

Child abuse leaves 'molecular scars' in victims' DNA

Difference in methylation between those who had been abused and those who had not might one day be useful as a biomarker...

3 Oct 2018 8:01 PM IST

The global market for cord stem cell banking is expected to grow to $4 billion. However, there is a need to create awareness about cord cells in India. There is also a need for strict regulations.

Umbilical cord stem cells may help repair cleft palate

The study is the first to use stem cells as part of primary surgery to repair cleft palate in an infant.

3 Oct 2018 7:12 PM IST

Scientists say genomic study could help cure diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

This gene variant increases Type 2 diabetes, low body weight risk

Individuals with gene variant transcription Factor-7 may be at risk for Type 2 diabetes even while maintaining low body...

3 Oct 2018 6:08 PM IST

Previous research has suggested that women suffer from work-related stress more than men (Photo: AFP)

Work-life stress may reduce a woman's chances of pregnancy by 25 per...

The study recommended counselling women trying to have a baby about importance of a work-life balance.

3 Oct 2018 2:28 PM IST

Health of women deteriorates faster than men prior to onset of...

The metabolic changes that eventually lead to T2D can precede the development of hyperglycemia by years or even decades.

3 Oct 2018 12:28 PM IST

Glucose intolerance is a symptom of metabolic disease and often leads to diabetes (Photo: AFP)

Diet high in fat and sugar can take a toll on fertility among women:...

No change in the females indicates a possible sex-specific difference in response to an HFHS diet.

3 Oct 2018 10:42 AM IST

Acute bronchiolitis is highly infectious and usually spreads from one child to another. (Representional Image)

Rain ups acute bronchiolitis cases

The incidence is more among premature babies, with a pre-existing heart and/or lung disease.

3 Oct 2018 5:11 AM IST

Indian Medical Association not to co-operate with Centre

Medical body against superseding of MCI.

3 Oct 2018 12:44 AM IST

LVPEI is celebrating 20 years in treating peoples eyes and state that 70 per cent of the rural population has been covered in these three states. (Representional Image)

Digital strain takes toll on eyes: Study

The excessive usage of gadgets is leading to eye-related ailments in all age groups observed the study.

3 Oct 2018 12:40 AM IST

In 2018, 12 polio cases have been reported from borders of Afghanistan and Pakistan because of which vigil in India is rigorous.(Representional Image)

Polio vaccines' use stopped due to fear of type 2 strain

The weekly immunisation schedule of the government will not include the polio vaccine till tests clear the doubt about...

3 Oct 2018 12:31 AM IST

New technique allows scientists to see how brain cells talk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists decode why too many choices hinder decision making

Choice overload can sometimes have serious consequences, said Colin Camerer, a professor at California Institute of...

2 Oct 2018 8:38 PM IST