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A millimeter away from death: Teen survives freak treehouse accident as 6-inch screw gets lodged in his skull

The teenager, Darius Foreman, was building a treehouse at his home in Maryland when he fell from a branch, side by side knocking over a wooden board of at least five foot in size, which landed directly on top of his head.

Jan 28, 2018

Is it ok to let your child play with plastic toys? Expert says they contain high level of toxic chemicals

A recent study reveals that children are at high risk of being poisoned by hazardous substances in plastic toys, like dolls, dinosaur figurines and Lego.

Jan 27, 2018

From infections to hormonal changes, expert reveals what causes vaginal burning and ways to ease discomfort

Vaginal burning or itching can be eased with simple lifestyle changes, says gynaecologist Dr Alyssa Dweck.

Jan 27, 2018

Struggling with low libido? Experts say kiss hormone can boost sexual desire for women

Around 40 per cent of women are thought to be suffering from low sexual desire.

Jan 27, 2018

An egg a day is good for brain: Study says eggs can boost babies' brain development

The latest study shows that eggs have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acid and it can play an important role in boosting children's brain development.

Jan 26, 2018

From spooning to facing away from each other, here's how sleeping positions determine sex life in relationship

As romantic as spooning or lying partially atop your partner might seem, it turns out they are the most detested sleeping positions.

Jan 26, 2018

Turmeric can help ease depression and boost memory in the elderly: Study

Curcumin - compound found in turmeric - causes significantly less protein build-up in the regions of the brain that is primarily associated with memory and emotion, a US study found.

Jan 25, 2018

Doctors take 2 minutes to extract LED bulb from lung of 7-month-old who swallowed it

The little girl from Chiplun, Maharashtra, swallowed the bulb while playing with a toy mobile phone.

Jan 25, 2018

From 'coffee enema' to 'sunbathing vagina': Here are 5 dangerous celebrity 'hacks' you should avoid

Dr Lauren Streicher shared that most of her patients are completely unaware that their idols profit from promoting these fads, their tips are actually dangerous, putting people at risk to several infections.

Jan 25, 2018

Are we more likely to die on weekends? Survey reveals survival rates suffer a dip during off-hours

Be it a heart attack, a blood clot within the system or just excessive bleeding in the brain – weekends are not patient-friendly. Doctors like to call it the 'weekend effect'.

Jan 24, 2018

Do you have heavy menstrual bleeding? Scientists discover new way to ease period pain

The scientists have said that the new discovery could pave the way to develop a new kind of treatment for heavy periods.

Jan 24, 2018

Troubled with insomnia? Here are 5 foods you should avoid to get better sleep at night

Insomnia is often caused by anxiety and even though it is believed to be a psychological condition. It has been now revealed that there are certain foods that can cause anxiety.

Jan 24, 2018

Deadly E.coli holds a surprising secret, promises cheaper renewable fuel and effective antibiotics

pEtN bacterial cellulose found in E.coli promises cheaper ethanol bio-fuel and effective antibiotics

Jan 23, 2018

Breastfeeding and vegan diet can cut diabetes risk in women? Here's what researchers say

There is a rapid increase in people with diabetes worldwide, especially in middle and low-income countries, according to World Health Organisation.

Jan 23, 2018

Holding hands actually reduces labour pain? New study breaks down the relation between touch and pain

In a research conducted by Colorado University, Boulder, it was found that with a mere touch, a partner can communicate empathy and reduce pain sensations.

Jan 23, 2018