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

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Scientists may have created molecule that could eliminate HIV

Group of scientists have been looking for ways to eliminate 'reservoirs' where virus hides, and researchers may have...

6 Oct 2017 12:20 PM IST

Vasectomies are deemed to be a safe and effective form of contraception (Photo: Pixabay)

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Vasectomies are no more in style, says study

People getting the snip' are down by 63 percent as men opt to preserve their fertility in case of marriage breakdown.

6 Oct 2017 10:07 AM IST

According to scientists, it triggers and early form of fatty liver diseases in youngsters. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Find out why ice cream is not good for children

Research finds that fructose found in ice cream and soda is damaging children's livers.

6 Oct 2017 9:25 AM IST

Researchers discovered that female heart cells are actually different from those of males. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Individuals with low calcium level in blood at higher risk of cardiac...

Ninety nine percent of the total body calcium is in the bones and the remaining 1% is in the extracellular space.

6 Oct 2017 8:40 AM IST

An antibody that protects from dengue virus is also effective against Zika, a study has found. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Zika vaccine made from genome shows promise in early human trial

Unlike conventional vaccines, it is made by reproducing sections of virus genome in lab.

6 Oct 2017 7:55 AM IST

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Zumba classes may help better our quality of life, says new study

According to study, positive impact of the dance routine can last for up to two months.

5 Oct 2017 1:57 PM IST

The foetus had hair and a penis but no mouth or umbilical cord (Photo: AFP)

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Doctors find dead foetus of twin in stomach of boy who complained of...

Doctors thought it was a tumour when the boy complained of a hard mass in his abdoment but scans showed something else.

5 Oct 2017 12:33 PM IST

Cannabis use seems to be a predictor for continuing opioid use despite treatment with methadone (Photo: AFP)

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Smoking cannabis linked to violence in people, says study

Researchers confirm for first time that using the drug may lead to rise in crimes.

5 Oct 2017 12:06 PM IST

Pasta provides energy and essential nutrients in the form of fiber, vitamins and minerals. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Here's why you should eat more pasta!

Pasta consumption doesn't contribute to obesity, and is actually linked to a lower body mass index (BMI).

5 Oct 2017 11:26 AM IST

$Berlin mayor Michael Mueller congratulated the happy couples and described the first gay nuptials as a \historic event\. (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Drop in HIV cases as controversial PrEP prophylactic drug spreads

According to study, it is the first time that cases in high-risk group have decreased since epidemic started in the...

5 Oct 2017 10:21 AM IST

Obesity was associated with lower volume of semen, sperm count, concentration, and motility, as well as greater sperm defects (Photo: AFP)

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Working night shifts increases risk of abdominal obesity, says study

Researchers suggest modifying working schedules to avoid prolonged exposure to long-term night shifts might help reduce...

5 Oct 2017 8:11 AM IST

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Meditation may help prevent heart disease, say experts

Meditation may be associated with decreased levels of stress, anxiety and depression, and improved sleep and overall...

5 Oct 2017 8:01 AM IST