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The brain changes were likely an adaptation for motherhood (Photo: AFP)

Study finds motherhood ages women faster

Study finds effects of becoming a mum ages a woman's DNA more than smoking or being fat.

27 Feb 2018 11:24 AM IST

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Some essential tests for women in their 40's

Read on to find out more.

23 Feb 2018 7:32 PM IST

When an overweight woman delivered vaginally, the risk of her child being overweight was three times higher than normal. (Photo: Pixabay)

Overweight women more like to have obese kids: study

Gut microbiome is the community of bacteria that live in the digestive tracts of humans.

23 Feb 2018 6:33 PM IST

Watching TV itself isnt likely bad, but we tend to snack and sit still for prolonged periods while watching. (Photo: Pixabay)

Watching too much TV ups risk of deadly blood clots: Study

Watching TV itself isn't likely bad, but we tend to snack and sit still for prolonged periods while watching.

22 Feb 2018 5:55 PM IST

Those who suffer from sleep apnea, or other sleep disorders, often pop sleeping pills to ensure a good nights rest.

Find out how to stop snoring while sleeping

More than 45 per cent of healthy adults snore while sleeping.

22 Feb 2018 3:48 PM IST

In any weight loss diets, adherence to the diet and the overall quality of the diet are probably more important than any other factors. (Photo: Pixabay)

Carbs, fat, DNA? Weight loss is finicky, new study shows

Gene analyses identified variations linked with how the body processes fats or carbohydrates.

21 Feb 2018 4:59 PM IST

If overweight girls with PCOS can lose upto15 kg, they might resume their regular periods without medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity may lower your chances of conception

Women who are obese are also at a greater risk for pregnancy complications like having a C-section.

20 Feb 2018 9:58 AM IST

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Obesity may reduce your chances of conception

Find out how weight gain causes fertility issues.

19 Feb 2018 4:13 PM IST

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80% of diabetics are from developing countries and are not overweight:...

Here is what a new study has found

18 Feb 2018 9:42 AM IST

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled during the past generation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how eating slowly can help you lose weight

Study has found changes in eating habits were strongly associated with lower obesity and weight (BMI), and smaller waist...

17 Feb 2018 8:48 AM IST

Its true that maybe in 50% of the population, a stroke grows very quickly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Children with shorter stature at higher risk of stroke as adults,...

People with shorter heights should work at changing modifiable risk factors they can control.

16 Feb 2018 10:06 AM IST

Couples planning a pregnancy might consider limiting their consumption of these beverages. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sweetened drinks may lower chances of pregnancy: study

Intake of energy drinks was related to even larger reductions in fertility, although the results were based on small...

14 Feb 2018 2:50 PM IST