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Here's how women with irregular periods can get pregnant quicker, experts reveal

Health experts reveal how women with irregular menstrual cycle can conceive quicker.

Jan 20, 2018

What is globophobia? Know about the rare medical condition that makes a woman faint every time she sees balloons

"I can't feel my limbs and they were shaking uncontrollably," she explained.

Jan 20, 2018

New cancer drug being developed could prevent tumours from spreading

The drug controls the tumour's ability to survive by averting it from attaching to the protein it requires to grow.

Jan 19, 2018

Curious about when you'll die? This new AI might have the answer for you

Stanford researchers have been able to develop an AI that can predict the time a patient has left, with up to 90 percent accuracy, thus helping caregivers and families plan the end-of-life arrangements.

Jan 19, 2018

Why women should have sex: You're putting your vagina at high risk without it, say experts

The result of no sex could be "vaginal atrophy". The condition affects menopausal women the most, but may also affect women treated for cancer.

Jan 19, 2018

Scientists develop magic supplement consuming which can make women run faster: Study

Women, who took the supplement for a month, saw their 3-mile run times drop by almost a minute, researchers claimed.

Jan 19, 2018

Heart-stopping poison once used by African hunters could be the new male birth control pill

The compound is known as ouabain -- a plant extract which was earlier used by African warriors and hunters on the tips of arrows as 'heart-stopping poison'.

Jan 19, 2018

Stay healthy during pregnancy by following these 5 simple steps

Unhealthy weight gain during pregnancy can increase the risk of high blood pressure, diabetics and even complications during delivery.

Jan 18, 2018

Are you a restless sleeper? Expert shares 4 easy steps for good night's sleep

Restless sleepers may suffer from several chronic illnesses, including heart attack, diabetics and stroke.

Jan 18, 2018

Unable to ditch your favourite carbs? Worry not, you only have to eat them at the 'best' advised time

According to Dr Michael Mosley, eating pasta and bread at dinner is actually better for one's waistline than having any amount of toast in the morning

Jan 18, 2018

Have spicy food while breastfeeding: Expert says it helps in enhancing infants' taste buds

Many women worldwide avoid spicy food during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to a pervasive myth that having strong flavours may cause fussiness and excessive gas in infants.

Jan 18, 2018

What is the Tide Pod Challenge? Teens are frying and eating detergent, taking videos

The Tide Pod Challenge involves teens eating detergent pods and has alarmed many parents as well as the detergent brand.

Jan 17, 2018

Having sex while menstruating can benefit women, reveal gynaecologists

Women who have sex while menstruating they get benefitted, gynecologist s from the University of Michigan revealed.

Jan 17, 2018

Brushing the teeth of young kids is not enough to keep tooth decay at bay, research reveals

Also, kids of those parents don't have a proper control on the diet their child follows are also at the risk of suffering from tooth decay.

Jan 17, 2018

I sold my home and zeroed my savings to hear my son say 'Amma'

Balpinal and her husband are struggling to pay for their son's treatment. Your donations can help them save their son's life.

Jan 17, 2018