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  Study finds how air pollution triggers biological changes that lead to premature births

  Health | June 08, 2025 14:24 IST

  A new study found that women exposed to PM2.5 air pollution could be at a higher risk of premature deliveries. The study included researchers from Emory University in the US and was published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal. Read on to know more.

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  Premature grey hair? Learn about its reasons and preventive measures here

  Lifestyle | December 17, 2023 7:00 IST

  Hair problems are seen increasing rapidly in people of almost every age. Problems ranging from hair fall to premature graying are quite common, but do you know the reason for this? Health experts say conditions like pollution, dietary disturbances, and stress are negatively affecting the hair.

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  Premature white hair: Causes, natural treatments, and prevention

  Beauty | April 11, 2023 13:25 IST

  Premature white hair can be a cause for concern, but there are several natural treatments and prevention methods available.

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  Women with HIV may transition to menopause earlier: Study

  World | November 06, 2019 17:25 IST

  The researchers from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) noted that the average age of menopause in Canada and the United States is between 50 and 52 years. Based on earlier studies, they said that women living with HIV are at an increased possibility of experiencing early age (between 40 and 45 years) and premature age (less than 40 years) menopause

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  SC seeks details from doctor alleging hospitals declare patients brain dead in Kerala to harvest organs

  India | July 02, 2019 21:25 IST

  The apex court said it can examine the allegations if some evidence is brought on record by naming certain hospitals which are purportedly declaring patients as brain dead in order to harvest their organs for transplant.

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  Acharya's exit will not roil markets: SBI report

  Business | June 24, 2019 20:07 IST

  The bank's latest Ecowrap research report authored by SBI Chief Economist Soumya Kanti Ghosh said the exit of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Deputy Governor was not surprising. 

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  Cold-parenting may lead to premature ageing in offspring

  Health | June 03, 2019 12:42 IST

  According to a study, unsupportive parenting styles may have several negative health implications for children including premature ageing and higher disease risk later in life.

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  Government proposes permitting premature closure of PPF account

  India | February 13, 2018 22:35 IST

  The government proposes to allow premature closure of Public Provident Fund (PPF) accounts and permit opening of small savings accounts in the name of minor.

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  Why are premature babies always at a risk of being bullied?

  People | February 06, 2018 18:28 IST

  The findings showed that premature babies also spend less time socialising during their early childhood, affecting their well-being.

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  Premature babies are at higher risk to flu and lungs-related diseases during adulthood

  Lifestyle | June 09, 2017 16:00 IST

  Premature babies who are exposed to high amount of oxygen are more prone to suffer from flu and other lung-related diseases in adulthood.

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  Weight gain during pregnancy may risk premature birth, claims study

  Lifestyle | August 19, 2016 13:32 IST

  Weight gain after a certain point has a big role to play in children being born premature, as per new study. Abnormalities in interval between pregnancies, mother’s body mass index (BMI) prior to pregnancy and

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  IOC: Talk of moving Rio Olympics is premature

  Other Sports | April 10, 2014 14:45 IST

  Belek, Turkey: With sports federations demanding a "Plan B" because of the chronic delays in Rio de Janeiro, the International Olympic Committee said Wednesday it was "premature" to speculate about taking the 2016 Games away

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  Hazare Writes To PM

  India | April 06, 2011 22:05 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 6: Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare today told Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that insinuations that his fast was instigated were an "insult" to his wisdom, as political leaders wanting to make common cause