A mother's hug can boost immunity, stabilise heart rate and maintain body temperature of the baby, say doctors in a survey which shows that an embrace does more than simply putting a smile on your little one's face.
Pre-menopausal women of South Asian origin might be more at risk of developing osteoporosis in later life, owing to higher levels of a by-product of bone resorption, a new study in the journal Bone reports.
In a shocking revelation, Canadian researchers have found that children with access to clean drinking water may be at an increased risk of developing asthma in childhood than those who do not.
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Pasta is a low-sodium and cholesterol-free food with a low glycemic index -- foods that keep blood sugar levels in control.
The study says drugs used to treat HIV could affect how the body responds to syphilis, inadvertently contributing to an outbreak reported in several countries, primarily affecting men having sex with men.