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Jan 13, 2018
RSS affiliate complains against cervical cancer vaccine: Should patriarchal organisations opine about women's health?
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has decided to ignore the serious issue of cervical cancer adhering to recommendations from an organisation affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. -
Aug 03, 2017
World Breastfeeding Week: Breast milk boosts child's immunity, helps develop baby's brains
With World Breastfeeding Week (August 1 to 7) being celebrated in more than 170 countries, Firstpost takes a look some of the advantages of breastfeeding as well as the myths associated with it -
Jun 21, 2017
Kangaroo mother care can help reduce neonatal mortality rate in India
If Indian mothers can be persuaded to care for their babies like kangaroo mothers do, many babies younger than four weeks who die every year can be saved. -
Jun 20, 2017
Debunking the milk myth: Is dairy really good for your bones, osteoporosis?
The calcium content in milk actually becomes a health hazard as undigested portions of it are deposited in the urinary system and become kidney stones. -
Jun 19, 2017
Shame, taboo resulting in unhygienic menstrual practices across much of India
According to a study, only 55 percent girls consider menstrual cycles a natural and normal physical process. -
Jun 10, 2017
Indian-origin scientist develops new drug to treat blood cancer
A new drug for blood cancer that may provide better treatment alone or combined with chemotherapy has been developed by a team led by an Indian-origin scientist. -
Jun 08, 2017
Don't be fooled by that fancy bottle: Wine labels may influence how much you like the drink
Cleverly written wine label descriptions can make a person enjoy the drink more and pay a higher cost for a bottle, a new study has found. -
Jun 07, 2017
Maharashtra may ban sale of e-cigarettes, FDA drafts regulations
Study revealed that the vapours which are produced after e-liquid flavourings are heated inside e-cigarettes, are toxic. -
Jun 02, 2017
Early onset puberty triggers changes that could affect learning
Researchers have found that puberty hormones might trigger certain changes in the brain that could impede some aspects of flexible learning during youth. -
May 30, 2017
Novel HIV test to detect hidden virus in a faster, less labour intensive and cheaper way
American researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a test that is sensitive enough to detect "hidden" HIV and yet is faster, less labour-intensive and less expensive than the current "gold standard" test.
