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The rate of preterm births was twice as high in the small group of soldiers who had recently returned from deployment when they delivered. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Recent return from deployment tied to preterm births for military...

It's likely that many women on active duty didn't realize they were pregnant or receive prenatal care early in their...

3 March 2018 11:17 AM IST

The woman claimed Diet Coke ups risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Coca-Cola defeats US lawsuit over Diet Coke ads

The Judge noted that supermarkets do not display Diet Coke in the health food section.

1 March 2018 4:30 PM IST

$\Mad\ Mike Hughes, the rocket man who believes the Earth is flat, propelled himself about 1,875 feet into the air Saturday. (Photo: AP)$ Life

Self-taught rocket scientist blasts off into California sky

"Mad" Mike Hughes, the rocket man who believes the Earth is flat.

25 March 2018 12:49 PM IST

Dental exams may provide a way to identify someone at risk for developing diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

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World Oral Health Day 2018: Tooth health may indicate diabetes risk

Poor dental outcome can be observed before the onset of overt diabetes.

20 March 2018 7:03 PM IST

Coffee isnt just warm and energising; it may also be extremely good for you. (Photo:Pixabay)

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Cancer warnings to be served up with coffee in California

Many California coffee sellers, including Starbucks, already post signs with such warnings.

10 May 2018 8:14 AM IST

The forest department has also started cleaning of water holes in Andhari, Tadoba, Nagzira, Melghat forests among others to provide water for the wild animals to save them from dehydration. (Representational image)

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Many animals are shifting from day to night to avoid people

Even if people think that we're not deliberately trying to impact animals, we probably are without knowing it.

15 Jun 2018 5:07 PM IST

Most teenagers from this generation have the habit of staying up late, one night before the exam to overstuff their minds by memorising information. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Late night cramming is harmful for youngsters, says study

Studying late night causes the human brain to have no 'downtime' to let the information sink.

11 Jun 2018 5:20 PM IST

China White is a street name given to a highly potent heroin substitute made from the homemade designer version of fentanyl.

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Superbug infections rising among injection drug users

Users of heroin and other injection drugs were 16 times more likely than other people to develop severe illnesses.

9 Jun 2018 6:06 PM IST

The California wildfire has already charred more than 50,000 acres, destroying hundreds of houses. (Photo: AP)

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Winds fan growing California wildfires, thousands evacuated

Erratic wind and heat gripping a swath of California from San Jose to the Oregon border drove the flames.

25 Jun 2018 11:18 AM IST

Net neutrality is the principle that internet providers treat all web traffic equally, and its pretty much how the internet has worked since its creation.

Technology

California lawmaker attacked over net neutrality decision

The lawmaker has been facing intensely personal online attacks aimed at his family as well as criticism from fellow...

23 Jun 2018 12:50 PM IST

That roasted the previous record, set in Death Valley in July 2017 when the average was 107.4 degrees (41.89 Celsius). (Photo: AP)

Science

Death Valley sees hottest month, sets world record

The natural furnace of California's Death Valley was on full broil in July, tentatively setting a world record for...

4 Aug 2018 3:52 PM IST

Since being posted on September 1, the post has garnered four thousand likes and over 500 shares. (Facebook Screengrab/ Santa Rosa Police)

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Heartwarming story of how US police officer adopted a homeless woman's...

A California police officer responding to an emergency call of a homeless pregnant woman has adopted her newborn...

4 Sept 2018 8:37 AM IST