Mother's depression may affect kid's brain development
Depressive symptoms in women during and after pregnancy are linked to reduced thickness of the cortex -- the outer layer of the brain responsible for complex thought and behaviour -- in preschool-age kids, says a new study.
Nov 16, 2016, 19:51 PM IST
Early menopausal symptoms may predict heart disease
Women who experience menopausal symptoms -- hot flashes and night sweats -- much earlier are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) as compared to those with later onset of such symptoms, says research.
Sep 30, 2016, 00:45 AM IST
Attention men! All you need to know about prostate cancer (Watch video)
Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among men of all races and Hispanic origin populations.
Sep 15, 2016, 12:05 PM IST
Jaundice: Symptoms, treatment, prevention tips!
Bilirubin is a yellow compound found in bile and is responsible for the yellowing of the skin and sclerae.
Aug 09, 2016, 09:58 AM IST
Japan develops sensor to detect viruses in five minutes
Japanese electronics giant Toshiba in collaboration with Osaka University has developed a sensor that detects infectious viruses in five minutes, the media reported on Tuesday.
Mar 15, 2016, 15:54 PM IST
UNICEF calls for immediate action against Zika virus
The United Nations Children' s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday called for immediate action to help stop the spread of Zika virus which is the suspected underlying cause of soaring cases of microcephaly in newborn babies in Brazil.
Feb 03, 2016, 06:58 AM IST
