Diabetes in pregnancy ups the risk in kids later
Children and youths whose mothers had diabetes during their pregnancy are themselves at an increased risk of the disorder, say researchers, including one
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Hormone that protects women from liver cancer
Researchers have discovered that a hormone — present at higher levels in women — can keep them away from liver cancer, suggesting the
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Poor diet causes hundreds of deaths in India
A poor diet, particularly the low intake of whole grains and fruits, accounts for hundreds of deaths in India annually, say researchers. The
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Iodised salt not necessarily be good for health
While universal iodisation of salt helped control iodine deficiency disorders, it could be increasing the risk of high blood pressure — a leading
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Exercise can boost health in breast cancer survivors
Exercise can likely reduce the risk of heart disease in women with breast cancer, results of a clinical trial has showed. Breast cancer
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Smoking in pregnancy raises infant’s obesity risk
Children whose mothers smoked during their pregnancy are at increased risk of being obese later in life, say researchers. The findings, published in
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Hearing loss before 50 may raise drug abuse risk
People below 50 years who suffer from hearing loss are more likely to misuse opioids, alcohol and other drugs than their peers who
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1bn people could be exposed to dengue, Zika by 2080
Global warming could expose as many as a billion people to mosquito-borne diseases including dengue and Zika by 2080, says a new study
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India cut 84% TB deaths in AIDS patients by 2017
India achieved 84 per cent reduction in tuberculosis deaths among people living with HIV by 2017 – three years ahead of the target,
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Adhesive gel to repair eye injury without surgery
American scientists have designed an adhesive gel that can seal wound or ulcers on the surface of the eye, thus sparing the need
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