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  Health Alert: Childhood obesity can cause hip disease

  Lifestyle | July 10, 2017 10:28 IST

  The study helped researchers to understand one of the main diseases affecting the hip in childhood.

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  Smoking rates in Britain now at lowest ever level

  Lifestyle | July 03, 2017 10:48 IST

  A decade after cigarettes were banished from Britain's pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants, smoking rates in the country have reached the lowest ever recorded, shows new research.

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  7 tips to keep your body summer cool

  Lifestyle | June 14, 2017 13:54 IST

  Chef Ashish Massey at The Ancient Barbeque, and chef Sonu Negi share their expert advice on how to keep your body cool in summer.

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  Baby care tips for newly turned moms

  Lifestyle | May 30, 2017 18:33 IST

  While new mothers need to embrace the fact that the first few days will be chaotic, there are ways in which baby care can be provided without too much stress, said experts.

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  Need to reduce dependence on imported medical equipment for ‘affordable treatment’: PM Modi

  Politics | May 25, 2017 13:53 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India needs to reduce its dependence on imported medical equipment in order to make treatment affordable for the common man.

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  A wristband that can observe human emotions

  Lifestyle | May 23, 2017 11:03 IST

  In a first, an MIT engineer has developed a wristband which has a potential to recognise human emotions, the brain as well as behaviour, especially during seizures caused by epilepsy.

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  Health care: A low-glycemic diet may prevent age-related eye disease

  Lifestyle | May 17, 2017 18:53 IST

  Eating low-glycemic foods such as starches found in whole grains, legumes, lentils, chickpeas, vegetables, leafy greens, may help prevent the development of age-related eye disease that causes vision loss.

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  Health Alert: Consumption of yoghurt can improve bone health

  Lifestyle | May 12, 2017 10:40 IST

  Increased yogurt consumption is associated with a higher hip bone density and a significantly reduced risk of osteoporosis in older men and women, researchers said.

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  Health Alert! Cotton buds may do more harm than good

  Lifestyle | May 09, 2017 10:22 IST

  Using cotton buds to clean ears may seem harmless, but they have the potential to cause minor to severe injury to the ear, researchers have warned.

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  'Artificially sweetened sodas, aerated drinks lead to infertility'

  Lifestyle | May 08, 2017 10:34 IST

  With sedentary lifestyle being one of the biggest reasons causing infertility, doctors say consumption of artificially sweetened sodas and aerated drinks may also lead to infertility in humans.

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  Pregnant women at increased risk of traumatic injury

  Lifestyle | May 08, 2017 10:26 IST

  Pregnant women are twice as likely to be a victim of an assault-related trauma -- and die from their injuries -- than an accident-related trauma like car accidents or falls, compared to women who are not pregnant, new research has found.

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  This is why extra virgin olive oil is good for health

  Lifestyle | April 11, 2017 15:25 IST

  A compound commonly found in extra-virgin olive oil can significantly reduce symptoms of insulin resistance and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease -- the negative effects of a high-fat diet, a study has found.

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  Donald Trump plays gamble, demands ‘make-or-break’ vote on Health Care Act

  World | March 24, 2017 9:55 IST

  Abandoning negotiations, President Donald Trump demanded a make-or-break vote on health care legislation in the House, threatening to leave "Obamacare" in place and move on to other issues if Friday's vote fails.

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  Amazing! This smartphone app can detect Zika, dengue in 30 minutes

  Lifestyle | March 21, 2017 17:45 IST

  Researchers including one of Indian origin have developed a smartphone-controlled, battery-operated diagnostic device claims to detect Zika, dengue and chikungunya within 30 minutes. The device, developed by the team at Sandia National Labs, part of

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  Centre approves National Health Policy, offers universal healthcare, free drugs and diagnosis

  India | March 16, 2017 12:52 IST

  The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the National Health Policy which proposes a concrete framework to provide "assured health services to all" in the country.

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  Good News: Kerala no less than United States in saving newborns, says NHFS

  Lifestyle | February 21, 2023 13:35 IST

  Kerala has been famous as the most literate state in India. But the godly state has defeated all other states of India in saving the newborn children. This means, the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Kerala has been brought down to 6

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  Good News! Delhi residents can now get free diagnostic tests in 21 private hospitals

  Lifestyle | March 02, 2017 17:12 IST

  There is a sigh of relief for the residents of national capital of India. All the residents of Delhi can now get free diagnostic tests in as many as 21 private institutions if they are referred to by the Government run hospitals.

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  Consuming prebiotics can reduce stress, improve sleep

  Lifestyle | February 26, 2017 10:38 IST

  If you are one of those who are looking for sleep improvement, then it is advisable to consume prebiotics. These dietary fibers found naturally in foods like chicory, artichokes, raw garlic, leeks and onions --

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  Back pain increases risk of early death

  Lifestyle | February 24, 2017 19:05 IST

  Be careful, as avoiding back pain symptoms might turn riskier for you. As per the latest report, back pain -- approximately affecting 700 million people worldwide -- is the leading cause of disability globally and

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  Chewing gum may adversely affect digestive system

  Lifestyle | February 20, 2017 14:24 IST

  Chronic exposure to a common food additive found in everything from chewing gum to bread can decrease the ability of small intestine cells to absorb nutrients and act as a barrier to pathogens, warns a