Health
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Taking paracetamol in pregnancy risks child’s behaviour
Women who take paracetamol during pregnancy are at risk of having children with behaviour problems, warn researchers.
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‘Night owl’ girls more likely to gain weight: Study
Teenage girls who prefer to go to bed late are more likely to gain weight, compared to same-age girls who…
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Tips to improve your sleep routine
Glenn Harrold's book "Look Young, Live Longer" offers interesting insights into improving fitness and being a happier, healthier you.
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Indians wake up to benefits of ‘desi ghee’ for stronger bones
All the members of New Delhi-based S. Rahul's family are health-conscious.
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Drug for Alzheimer’s disease increases hospitalisation risk
Dementia is a growing problem, with almost 10 million newly diagnosed cases every year around the world, said the researchers.
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Medical mistakes cause 2.6 mn deaths yearly: WHO
More than 138 million patients are harmed every year by doctors' errors, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned.
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Packaged food, drinks unhealthiest in India: Survey
A global survey has found that when it comes to having the healthiest packaged food and drinks, India ranks the…
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WHO calls for increased anti-tobacco campaigns globally
Many governments are making progress in the fight against tobacco use, but WHO's latest tobacco report shows more could be…
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Pakistan: Count of polio victims reaches to 47 this year
NEOC of Pakistan on Friday confirmed the registration of one new polio case each in Quetta and Banno provinces.
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Red wine can treat depression, anxiety: Study
The research also reveals that PDE4, induced by excessive amounts of corticosterone, causes depression- and anxiety-like behaviour.
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