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Your unwell pet can take a toll on your health too; here's why

Researchers at Kent State University in Ohio compared the results of 119 owners of sick dogs or cats with the same number of owners of healthy pets

Sep 22, 2017

Shed fat with every sip: 7 teas to help you lose weight

White tea helps in breaking down fat cells.

Sep 22, 2017

Can India sustain the falling death rates?

India prevented 1 million child deaths since 2005: Report [VIDEO]

The study found a 3.3 per cent annual decline in mortality rates of infants less than one month old and 5.4 per cent for those in the age-group from one month to 59 months.

Sep 22, 2017

Shocking: The top 10 causes of death in India [VIDEO]

More than 60% of deaths in India are due to non-communicable diseases, according to a new study.

Sep 21, 2017

Beat migraine pain with 7 common foods available in your kitchen

So instead of popping pills, choose from a range of natural remedies to fight migraine.

Sep 20, 2017

Sex and good sleep can make you happier than money!

The survey was conducted on 8,250 Britons, who agreed that sound sleep is more beneficial for them than cash.

Sep 19, 2017

Food for fertility: 7 common foods that could boost chances of conceiving

Having one egg a day can boost fertility as they are rich in folic, omega 3 fatty acids as well as vitamin D

Sep 19, 2017

An untrained hand on your neck can even result in paralysis

A harmless neck massage by barber may damage nerve, cause paralysis [VIDEO]

Injury to a blood vessel, also known as 'dissection' in medical terms, may lead to blood supply getting blocked or reduced, causing a devastating paralytic attack or brain attack.

Sep 19, 2017

Beware! Neck massage can lead to paralysis or can even give you stroke

Doctor says: "The neck massage and neck-crack that barbers ritually perform after a haircut can cause long-term damage to neck joints."

Sep 19, 2017

Seven foods that help your hair grow faster, thicker

If your hair is weak, yellow pepper may work wonders.

Sep 17, 2017

Beware of cats! Your feline friend can give you cancer, say researchers

The results came after researchers from around the globe analysed data from a study that has monitored 246 infants with Toxoplasma gondii-related disease since 1981.

Sep 16, 2017

Pain pills and brand fever: Draft pharma policy comes with few blockbusters

Strict audits of manufacturing plants will deter impostors, but doctors and third party manufacturers stand to lose out

Sep 15, 2017

Americas infertility crisis: The shocking statistics

New research shows sperm concentration had fallen by 52% in Western countries between 1973 and 2011. In the 1970s, the average Western man had a sperm concentration of 99 million/milliliter. That number changed by 2011 when the sperm count had fallen to 47.1 million/milliliter. Sperm concentrations under 40 million per milliliter are considered below normal and can impair fertility.

Sep 14, 2017

From Irma to Katrina: Five most expensive natural disasters to hit the US

These are the 5 costliest natural disasters ever happened to the U.S.

Sep 14, 2017

Ink Master: How women are making their mark in the tattoo industry

There are more women in the US with tattoos than men. But only one in six tattoo artists is a woman. These women, however, made their mark in the male-dominated industry, and will be featured in a new show, Ink Master: Angels. The show will premiere on 3 October.

Sep 14, 2017