Life, Health, 28th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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Life, Health, 28 Nov 2017

Cancer survivor's ovarian tissue frozen 11 years ago transplanted back in womb using robot

The woman who wishes to not be identified had her eggs removed at the age of 15.

28 Nov 2017 9:00 PM

Less schooling can translate into fewer job opportunities and lower pay over a lifetime. (Photo: Pixabay)

OCD linked to educational underachievement

OCD sufferers also need to cope with the social consequences of their symptoms, which they may perceive as embarrassing.

28 Nov 2017 7:34 PM

The study also indicates how African countries are 'leapfrogging' technology by skipping the landlines, moving straight to mobile devices. (Photo: Pixabay)

Text-message ‘blast’ can expand access to surgical services

Some 5 billion people in the world lack access to safe surgery and anesthesia.

28 Nov 2017 7:27 PM

The new origami-inspired muscles are both soft and strong, and can be made for less than $1. (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial muscles give 'superpowers' to soft robots

Each artificial muscle consists of an inner "skeleton" that can be made of various materials.

28 Nov 2017 7:19 PM

Children are always fussy when it comes to food, and parents do their best to outsmart, trick or persuade them into eating all foods without bias. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experts reveal top 6 tips to deal with children's fussy eating habits

According to the study published in the Journal of Child Health Care most children develop picky attributes around the age of two.

28 Nov 2017 6:54 PM

The finding may allow doctors to halt the inflammation early on, potentially saving patients from blindness. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers find way to stop vision loss among elderly

Almost 200 million people in the world have macular degeneration.

28 Nov 2017 5:36 PM

Megan Markle uses coconut oil for everything from skin to hair and cooking (Photo: AFP)

Here's what helps Meghan Markle to stay fit as she enjoys her pizza and wine

The American actress says that she likes to jog as it clears her mind and goes for hot yoga sometimes a week.

28 Nov 2017 3:58 PM

Chronic, long-term amputees can learn to control a robotic limb. (Photo: Pixabay)

Amputees can learn to control robotic limbs with minds

Amputees can learn to control a robotic arm with their mind even several years after an amputation.

28 Nov 2017 2:15 PM

Diabetes, obesity behind 800,000 cancers worldwide: study

Obesity is itself a leading risk factor for diabetes.

28 Nov 2017 1:51 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Unexpected new drug target discovered for acute myeloid leukemia

AML is the most common acute leukemia affecting adults.

28 Nov 2017 12:29 PM

Vitamin D deficiency could increase risk of dementia, says study

Find out more.

28 Nov 2017 12:10 PM

Eat garlic to fight chronic infections

Here's why.

28 Nov 2017 11:55 AM

OCD often starts in childhood/adolescence and can be chronic. (Photo: Pixabay)

Educational underachievement linked to OCD, says study

Less schooling can translate into fewer job opportunities and lower pay over a lifetime.

28 Nov 2017 8:42 AM

Delhi government on Monday issued a health advisory, urging people to avoid stepping out during the early morning and late evening hours. (Photo: PTI)

Impaired lungs prevalent in every third child across Delhi, finds study

Study comes days after air pollution in national capital rises to alarming levels, forcing authorities to resort to emergency measures.

28 Nov 2017 8:30 AM

Prevention of childhood asthma in boys may soon be possible. says study

Study shows family risk for asthma may not be a result of genetics alone, but may also involve microbes found in baby's digestive tract.

28 Nov 2017 8:19 AM

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