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$\Expect more accidents\ because of women drivers, remarked one Saudi, echoing an avalanche of sexist comments on Twitter. (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Find out about the problems and insights for safe driving for people...

While judgment and quick reaction time are essential for safe driving, diabetes is one condition that may affect...

12 Oct 2017 4:24 PM IST

Scientists were led to believe that the UTIS can be caused by E.coli, which is found in the gut and faeces of many animals. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Beware of under-cooked poultry, it could give you urinary tract...

According to scientists, nearly 25 percent of poultry samples they examined from retail stores contain bacteria.

12 Oct 2017 11:37 AM IST

The babys condition deteriorated soon after birth due to breathing issues and needed oxygen supply immediately. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

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Caesarean born babies more likely to be obese, says study

New study finds children born via caesarean are more likely to have unbalanced amount of good and bad bacteria in their...

12 Oct 2017 10:18 AM IST

The elderly are at a risk of falls even when on medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Old age delays perception of falls, says study

Researchers say findings will help shape development of wearable fall prevention technology.

12 Oct 2017 8:33 AM IST

The PfSPZ vaccine is being developed to treat the deadliest Plasmodium falciparum mosquito-borne parasite. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Ebola vaccines show promise against hemorrhagic fever in new study

Report in New England Journal of Medicine is first full account of a large-scale effort to test what could be first...

12 Oct 2017 8:18 AM IST

Contant weight gain during pregnancy and higher BMI inreases the chances of obesity in mothers later. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Women with low egg reserves may not be infertile, says study

Study showed women with low ovarian reserve were as likely to conceive within 12 months as those who did not have...

12 Oct 2017 8:05 AM IST

The women went on to say that she immensely dislikes her 3-year-old and wanted him dead, ever since she found out that she was pregnant. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Labour is not slowed down by epidural painkillers, says study

Findings suggest that long-held practice of reducing or stopping an epidural in later stages of labor could be "out of...

11 Oct 2017 8:11 AM IST

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

Obesity rates among children have peaked in rich countries

Globally, more children are still underweight rather than obese although the researchers think that will change by 2022...

11 Oct 2017 7:59 AM IST

The claim forms a part of a study which says that there is no obvious evolutionary need to live beyond the age of 50. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Science says maybe we do not need grand parents after all!

Evolutionary purpose of grandparents is again shrouded in mystery as researchers find children fare just as well without...

10 Oct 2017 11:11 AM IST

While some of these behaviours make the patient feel supported, their partner may be experiencing more anxiety (Photo: AFP)

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Find out ways to manage anxiety

Anxiety can affect the health which may make a person suffer both mentally and physically. We list ways to help cope...

10 Oct 2017 10:07 AM IST

Corn is a fave ingredient during the monsoon, with high nutrient values. Come, try out these delicacies.

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US scientists create corn to boost protein

Crop will produce amino acid contained in meat, in the process boosting the nutritional value of one of the world's most...

10 Oct 2017 8:47 AM IST

About 5 percent to 15 percent of all mothers are diagnosed with depression after giving birth. (Photos: Pexels)

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Find out how to fight depression this World Mental Health Day

As per WHO estimates, nearly five crore Indians are suffering from depression and over 300 million people are living...

10 Oct 2017 8:28 AM IST