Being overweight during pregnancy can make the baby susceptible to epilepsy

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Being overweight during pregnancy can make the baby susceptible to epilepsy Epilepsy is a brain disorder whose causes remain poorly understood.

Summer is here to stay! Here are tips to protect yourself from viral infections Viral infections enter homes as uninvited guests in summer. Simple precautions can help you stay safe and infection-free.

Irritation from ill-fitting dentures may lead to cancer Ill-fitting dentures may damage the mucosa 24 hours a day, even during sleep, and contribute to trauma.

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Now, a DNA-based blood test to detect skin cancer The new blood tests, which take only 48 hours, are the first to identify melanoma DNA in blood.

Women, take note! Common plastic chemical may increase breast cancer risk 55 to 65 per cent of women who inherit a harmful mutation in the BRCA1 gene -- will develop breast cancer.

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Children with Autism find it harder to recognise facial expressions Teaching emotion recognition may be helpful for learning to navigate social situations.

Suffering from a cold? Call a mate, loneliness worsens the symptoms Lonely people are more likely to report worse cold symptoms, according to a study.

Elevated thyroid hormone levels may up atherosclerosis risk Adults with increased levels of free thyroxine may be more likely to develop atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Are you in a shift-based job? Your chronic lack of sleep may lead to bone loss The altered bone balance creates a potential bone loss window that could lead to osteoporosis.

Now an online crystal ball can predict heart disease, diabetes  Online risk calculator proves more accurate than method traditionally used by doctors.

Struggling to sleep? Insomnia may increase heart attack risk Insomnia symptoms included difficulty initiating sleep, difficulty maintaining sleep & early-morning awakening.

Playing Tetris may help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder, says new study Researchers also found that the intrusive memories diminished more quickly.

Over 300 mn people suffer from depression: WHO The number of people with depression has increased by more than 18 per cent from 2005 to 2015,

Suffering from insomnia? This ancient ayurvedic herb may help you sleep Currently available synthetic drugs often show severe side effects. Suffering from diabetes? Eating legumes may help Due to these unique nutritional qualities, eating legumes regularly can help improve human health.

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