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The year 2015 saw an estimated 760,000 deaths due to HIV/AIDS, which has dropped from a million in 2010. (Photo: AP)

FDA approves first two-drug HIV regimen in US

The one-pill, once-a-day combination provides people living with HIV the option to reduce the number of...

22 Nov 2017 7:40 AM IST

$The \ground breaking\ liquid biopsy blood test promises to speed up the diagnosis of melanoma, ensuring patients get the personalised treatment they need sooner. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Paracetamol overdose can now be fought with a new blood test

Test, which detects levels of specific molecules in blood will help doctors identify which patients need more intense...

21 Nov 2017 8:46 AM IST

$The new trend sees mothers who have cesarean births \seeding\ their babies via cotton swabs with their vaginal microbes. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Babies recognise words even before learning to speak them

True word learning requires making connections between speech and world around us and learning how different words...

21 Nov 2017 8:04 AM IST

$Obesity risk increased even when children \usually\ had a regular bedtime, as opposed to \always.\ (Representational Image)$ Life

Help obese kids avoid weight stigma, doctors advice

Shaming children about weight contributes to binge eating, inactivity, social isolation, and avoidance of routine...

21 Nov 2017 7:40 AM IST

The integration of the intact gene through retroviral gene transfer into the genome of the epidermal stem cells had been successful. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Scientist tries to make himself superhuman by editing own DNA

Josiah Zayner becomes first known person to have edited his DNA after removing protein inhibiting muscle growth.

20 Nov 2017 10:14 AM IST

Diagnosis at early stage is important for any kind of cancer, for the treatment to be effective (Photo: AFP)

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Breast cancer reccurence risk lasts for years post treatment, says...

According to researchers, extending hormone-based therapy beyond five years continues to suppress and reduce recurrence...

20 Nov 2017 8:36 AM IST

Parents spank for many reasons, such as their educational or cultural background or how difficult their childrens behaviour is. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Spanking may up risk of behaviour problems in kids, says study

Research shows children who are spanked at age five showed greater increases in behaviour problems by age six and also...

20 Nov 2017 8:08 AM IST

Study finds dog ownership was especially prominent as a protective factor in persons living alone. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Keeping a pet dog reduces risk of early death

Older people who live alone are 33 percent less likely to die over the next 12 years if they have a dog, according to a...

18 Nov 2017 10:04 AM IST

Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth (Photo: Pixabay)

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A Chinese herb may help fight tooth decay, says study

Galla Chinensis revealed to inhibit acid production of caries-associated bacteria as well as make teeth more resistant...

18 Nov 2017 8:30 AM IST

Chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses are transmitted to humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which live in tropical, subtropical, and in some temperate climates. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Now Zika virus can be fought using anti-malaria drug

Medication, called chloroquine, has a long history of safe use during pregnancy, and is relatively inexpensive.

18 Nov 2017 8:18 AM IST

Researchers examined performance pressure in the workplace and the behaviours that result from it. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Too much of work pressure may cause employees to cheat, says study

Study finds when employees feel their job depends on meeting high benchmarks, some fudge results in order to stay...

17 Nov 2017 5:17 PM IST

Sleepwalking is caused by a partial arousal from slow- wave or deep sleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Find out the 7 reasons why you wake up at night

We list reasons why you may not be getting the desired shut-eye at night.

17 Nov 2017 4:56 PM IST