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The mum said that wherever they go, people stare at her son and whisper about his eye. (Photo: Pixabay)

Boy loses eye on being hit with gun pellet, 6 yrs ago he lost same eye to toy arrow

Although he has had a bespoke prosthetic eye fitted, Taylor-Jay is hoping to raise £2,500 for a 'more realistic' eye.

18 Dec 2018 10:50 AM

Researchers noted that by 2030, 21.7 million new cancer cases and 13 million cancer deaths are expected to occur around the world.

Link between bodyweight and cancer discovered in new study

Study highlighted relationship between obesity and risk of 13 types of cancers, including postmenopausal breast cancer and liver cancer.

18 Dec 2018 9:40 AM

You got your old body because you followed the old ways of maintaining it.

Here are tips for weight management before party season

The best and most scientifically proven way of losing weight and keeping it off is a healthy, nutritious and balanced lifestyle change.

17 Dec 2018 3:42 PM

Results showed increased blood concentrations of magnesium and elevated urinary levels of a breakdown product of alpha-tocopherol, commonly known as vitamin E.

Hazelnuts may be the key to disease prevention, says study

Study found older adults who added hazelnuts to diet for 16 weeks significantly improved levels of two key micronutrients.

17 Dec 2018 2:15 PM

Scientists found that they could protect animal models from HIV by injecting them with neutralizing antibodies that were produced in the lab. (Photo: PTI)

World's oldest monkeys may help fight against HIV

Rhesus macaque could be prompted to produce neutralizing antibodies against one strain of HIV that resembles the resilient viral form.

17 Dec 2018 10:54 AM

Another case was confirmed in a district of the city of Jixi in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang where 24 pigs died on a farm of 84 pigs. (Photo: AP)

China confirms new African swine fever cases in Sichuan, Heilongjiang

One outbreak occurred on a farm of 210 pigs in Yanting county in the southwestern province of Sichuan, killing 26.

17 Dec 2018 10:44 AM

Poojari shares about his journey in fitness training, trending fitness methods and tips for youngsters and elderly alike to stay healthy and fit.

Here's how both elderly and youngsters can stay fit: Celebrity trainer Sherin Poojari

Sherin Poojari has made name for himself as celebrity trainer- having worked with stars such as Shilpa Shetty, Shamita Shetty and others.

15 Dec 2018 2:01 PM

The scientists concluded that "If doing sport in the evening has any effect on sleep quality at all, it's rather a positive effect, albeit only a mild one." (Photo: AFP)

Exercising during this time of day does not cause sleep problems, says study

Even among sleep researchers, it is a widely held belief that sleep quality can be improved by avoiding exercise in the evening.

15 Dec 2018 12:01 PM

Women with severe vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms reported a much worse quality of life than women with mild symptoms.

Menopause-related sexual, urinary problems tied to worse quality of life

Study suggests many women may be needlessly suffering from symptoms they either don’t discuss with doctor or don’t know how to treat.

15 Dec 2018 11:40 AM

Study shows while e-cigarettes are clearly associated with less toxic exposure than combustible cigarettes, they are certainly associated with more exposure than complete non-use of tobacco. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vapers inhale lower levels of toxins than smokers

Dual users had highest levels of nicotine biomarkers, followed by those who smoked traditional cigarettes only, study found.

15 Dec 2018 11:05 AM

Flu shots tied to lower risk of premature death with heart failure

Previous research also suggests that influenza may play a role in triggering blood clots and heart attacks.

15 Dec 2018 9:59 AM

A post mortem examination showed there were no traces of cancerous cells. (Representational Image)

Mum-of-one, cancer survivor hangs herself after wrongly believing it had returned

According to reports, dental nurse Dawn Cheetham, 43, had overcome the disease with chemotherapy in 2015.

14 Dec 2018 5:30 PM

She had gone public with intimate pictures of her 'plastic surgery from hell' to force legal action from the authorities - which is now announced. (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman left with hole in buttock, nipples in wrong place after surgery goes wrong

Case is against senior surgeons at Nudelman Cosmetology and Plastic Surgery Clinic in Ekaterinburg.

12 Dec 2018 6:13 PM

The scientists now hope caffeine and EHT could be combined into a drug to help treat Parkinson's and DLB in humans, which are both incurable.

Coffee could fight Parkinson's and dementia, says study

Scientists discover two compounds in the beverage that prevent toxic accumulation of proteins in brain.

11 Dec 2018 7:46 PM

Compared to people who ate white meat or veggie meals, red meat eaters had a ten-fold risk. (Photo: AFP)

Cutting out red meat reduces risk of heart disease in one month

The organic compound is known as TMAO and having high levels of it is associated with increasing the risk of stroke and even death.

11 Dec 2018 6:56 PM

ollywood actress Priyanka Chopra and musician Nick Jonas stand for photographs at their wedding reception in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Here's how Priyanka Chopra beat wedding stress: Dr Madhu Chopra

It’s the marriage season all around us and even Bollywood stars have given in to the trend.

11 Dec 2018 4:44 PM

Lapses in memory, understanding and episodes of confusion can be early signs of brain decline which can ultimately lead to life-threatening dementia.

Drinking orange juice could slash risk of dementia by 50 per cent, says study

Study found men who drank a small glass of orange juice were 47 per cent less likely to have difficulty remembering.

10 Dec 2018 3:12 PM

The study, conducted by the University of Utah, further added that even a brief period of pollution exposure can have dramatic effects on the body. (Photo: Pixabay)

One week of bad air can raise risk of miscarriage by 16 per cent, says study

The study highlighted that everyone on Earth loses about 2.6 years of life due to the damage air pollution does to us.

10 Dec 2018 11:55 AM

Study team examined data from 60 previously published studies of women who had survived breast cancer that focused on a variety of psychological issues.

Breast cancer survivors may have lingering mental health effects

Early detection and treatment of any mental health issues that arise is likely to help women better cope with disease and its aftermath.

10 Dec 2018 10:42 AM

There are several years of research and testing ahead, but technology could one day lead to rapid production of “single shot” vaccines against an emerging epidemic. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists to test tailor-made vaccine tech to fight epidemics

Vaccine platform is system that uses same basic components as backbone and can be adapted to immunise against different diseases.

10 Dec 2018 10:26 AM

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