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The risk increases after women go through menopause. (Photo: Pixabay)

Menopause complaints in women peak in early 50s, says study

Women go through menopause when they stop menstruating, which typically happens between ages 45 and 55.

10 Nov 2017 8:53 AM IST

The drug Liraglutide can be used to cure diabetes and also be used as a safe method without any side effects. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men more likely to be diabetic, says new study

According to data, if diabetes continues to rise at present fast pace, India may regain ignominy of being diabetic...

10 Nov 2017 8:18 AM IST

The man decided to seek medical attention only when the pain in his penis became unbearable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out the signs of testicular cancer

Here are symptoms of testicular cancer to create awareness.

9 Nov 2017 4:21 PM IST

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Find out why cancer patienst shoud stay away from excess sugar

Cancer cells usually grow quickly, multiplying at a fast rate, which takes a lot of energy, which means they need lots...

9 Nov 2017 12:53 PM IST

Any type of alcoholic beverage consumption raises the likelihood of developing two forms of cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alcohol ups risk of 7 types of cancer, finds study

Drinking is especially closely associated with increased risks for oesophageal, mouth, liver, colorectal and breast...

9 Nov 2017 10:33 AM IST

Recent research is also pointing to a link between alcohol and poor sperm development. (Photo: Pixabay_

Here's how alcohol affects a man's fertility

According to research, both men and women should cut out booze if they want to conceive.

9 Nov 2017 9:49 AM IST

A scanning electron micrograph of multiple round bumps of the HIV-1 virus on a cell surfaceRepresentational Image. (Photo: AP)

Scientists decode how HIV hacks cells

Scientists discover previously unknown details about how HIV, may offer new avenue for drugs to combat the virus.

9 Nov 2017 9:16 AM IST

Boy saved through experimental gene therapy on skin

The boy, was admitted to hospital in June 2015 with the devastating effects of a genetic disease called Junctional...

9 Nov 2017 8:33 AM IST

Night-time burns - sustained between 8pm to 8am - were 95 percent healed after an average of 28 days, compared with only 17 days if the burn happened between 8am and 8pm. (Photo: Pixabay)

Night time wounds heal twice as slowly, say scientists

Burns that happened at night took an average of 60 percent longer to heal than burns that occurred during the day, the...

9 Nov 2017 8:21 AM IST

Modest amount of resistance exercise, such as two 30-minute sessions per week, has beneficial effects (Photo: PIxabay)

Exercise lowers risk of premature death in people with type 1 diabetes

Compared to people who spent little time exercising, participants who reported devoting most time were less likely to...

9 Nov 2017 8:14 AM IST

Higher levels of alcohol consumption might not have beneficial effects on the pronunciation of a foreign language (Photo: AFP)

High alcohol intake linked to several types of cancer, says study

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) hopes to draw attention to strong links between drinking and risks for...

8 Nov 2017 11:05 AM IST

The boys operation took place at Indraprastha hospital in delhi. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Boy from Bangladesh with acute liver failure, gets new life in Delhi...

His condition deteriorated to such an extent that he developed coagulopathy and went into coma.

8 Nov 2017 8:37 AM IST