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Any form of tobacco, including e-cigarettes, was associated with future smoking. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemical in cigarette smoke may damage vision

Researchers found that higher levels of cadmium in the blood were associated with diminished contrast sensitivity.

19 Sept 2018 8:50 AM IST

Once permission as given Ayala cuddled the baby and started to breastfeed him, after which he stopped crying immediately. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Mother's trauma impacts newborn's weight

Researchers found significantly lower birth weights in male infants born to women who had been exposed to trauma at some...

19 Sept 2018 8:39 AM IST

Higher intake of total dairy, which was more than two servings per day compared with no intake was associated with a lower risk of the cardiovascular problems, stroke and heart failure after a follow up for more than nine years. (Representational Images)

Regular intake of dairy products cuts risk of cardiovascular issues

Butter intake was low and was not significantly associated with clinical outcomes.

19 Sept 2018 3:08 AM IST

Migraines affect one in seven globally and are a major reason for disability, discomfort and absenteeism from work, leading to major economic losses in the global working population.

The bane of migraine

Known as the Mother of all headaches', migraine symptoms can range from moderate to debilitating, lasting for a few...

19 Sept 2018 2:14 AM IST

Many mothers of preterm babies have difficulty providing breast milk for their babies. (Representational Image)

Breast milk best source of energy

The shift to highly processed and junk foods is a concern among the youth who need to be educated about the right kind...

19 Sept 2018 12:34 AM IST

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Consume varied oils for good health: Experts

Panel for nutrition says single type of oil doesn't provide required fatty acids.

19 Sept 2018 12:32 AM IST

Most children under five die due to preventable or treatable causes (Photo: AFP)

Majority of child deaths can be prevented with medicines and clean...

Half of all deaths in children under five were in sub-Saharan Africa, where one in 13 children died before their fifth...

18 Sept 2018 8:49 PM IST

Undiagnosed STIs can increase negative PMS in women. (Photo: AFP)

Undiagnosed STIs can increase negative PMS in women

Here is what a new study has found.

18 Sept 2018 6:47 PM IST

The boy needs to undergo surgery in Lucknow (Photo: YouTube)

Child born with 4 legs and 2 penises branded 'miracle of god' by...

Meanwhile the cause of his condition may be a parasitic twin which may not have fully developed but remains attached to...

18 Sept 2018 3:32 PM IST

Expert reveals simple exercises can help recharge your brain at work. (Photo: Pixabay)

Expert reveals simple exercises can help recharge your brain at work

Aerobic exercise has a rapid beneficial effect on people's ability to plan, pay attention, remember, and juggle tasks

18 Sept 2018 2:30 PM IST

Affordable testing spurs cancer patients relatives to assess own disease risk. (Photo: Pixabay)

Affordable testing spurs cancer patients' relatives to assess own...

Cascade genetic testing is one of the highest-yield ways to identify carriers and ultimately reduce their risks.

18 Sept 2018 1:52 PM IST

Few teens with chronic health problems have plans to take charge of their own care. (Photo: Pixabay)

Few teens with chronic health problems have plans to take charge of...

Experts say teens should get help developing self-care skills.

18 Sept 2018 12:09 PM IST