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8 cities, 88% dengue cases
8 cities, 88% dengue cases (Getty Images) The latest data on spread of vector-borne diseases in the state has left…
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Heartbreak tops reasons for youngsters contemplating suicide: Government helpline
BENGALURU: Natasha M (name changed), 15, attempted suicide by consuming poison after her family found out that she was in…
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Artificial scarcity of thalassemia drug feared
Over 1 lakh people face threat to life. Desefral, the life-saving drug used by thalassemia patients, has been in short…
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Fever grips, healthcare trips
With 24 dengue deaths this year, Bengal worst hit Dengue cases have reached alarming proportions in states like West Bengal,…
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Second-hand smoke can hurt kids years after exposure
Breathing second-hand smoke during childhood can lead to long-term breathing and health problems and a shorter life expectancy, according to…
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HIV vaccine a step closer
HIV vaccine a step closer (Getty Images) A recent study at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) shows that holes in…
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How ionising radiations cause cancer
A recent research identifies two characteristic patterns of DNA damage caused by ionising radiation in human cancers. These fingerprint patterns…
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How much you drink may depend on fellow drinkers
People’s decisions on whether or not to drink more may be influenced more by their environment and their observation of…
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Stressed during ovulation window? It may affect your chances of conception
Higher levels of stress in women may reduce their chance to conceive a baby, a study has found. Women who…
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Work-life imbalance ‘afflicts’ doctor couples too
Psychiatrists report increasing number of couples who are in need of help. Doctors too don’t seem to be immune to…
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