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These days, ultrasound is the best way to track the development of a foetus. Long before doctors could see a baby on a screen, they relied on the mother's symptoms, physical examination, fetal movements, and heartbeat.

New Indian research develops RK 251, a drug candidate designed to activate mainly inside cancer cells.

H1N1 is currently on top of the Indian health trends with significant surges recorded in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai lately. Most people ignore this as just the flu, not knowing that it can manifest itself to pneumonia, which can be life-threatening.

The painkiller sitting in your medicine cabinet has a history that stretches back thousands of years, and includes opium, heroin, a willow tree and one of medicines biggest turning points.

Had H1N1 (influenza) before or taken the flu vaccine? Here is why you can still catch it again, what happens to immunity, and how vaccination can reduce the risk of severe illness.

Being slim does not necessarily mean your cholesterol is healthy. A person can have a normal body weight, eat reasonably well, and stay active, yet still have high cholesterol. To know the reasons, read this article.

Pain in the abdomen, groin, or around the waist after lifting something heavy can be confusing. Is it simply a pulled muscle, or could it be a hernia?

You may not notice high cholesterol until a blood test reveals it. From what you eat to how much you move, some everyday habits can gradually push your cholesterol in the wrong direction.

Do you use essential oils? If yes, do you know the right way to use them? We asked an expert to tell us some common mistakes that people make when using essential oils.

Have you ever wondered why do you see dreams? We asked a psychotherapist to understand what goes inside our brain when we dream.

The fatigue and dizziness you believe to be exertion might actually be due to anxiety. Yes, there are several physical symptoms of anxiety that most people misinterpret for other diseases. Read this article for more information.

Have you felt more anxious at night compared to the day? You are not alone. According to a psychotherapist, there is science behind why anxiety worsens at night. To know more, read this article.

Not sure whether to choose breast milk or formula? A doctor explains the key differences, benefits, and situations where each option may be the right choice for your baby.

Protect your family this monsoon by avoiding these 10 common rainy season hygiene mistakes at home. Follow simple monsoon hygiene tips to prevent infections, mould and mosquito-borne diseases.

Queen Elizabeth I's famous Venetian Mask promised porcelain-white skin, but its lead-based formula came with serious health risks. Discover the fascinating history behind one of the world's most dangerous beauty trends.

Before today's ultra-thin sanitary pads, women relied on cloth and even wartime bandages. Discover how sanitary napkins evolved over the years and the innovations that transformed period care.

Chandipura virus is a fatal vector-borne illness primarily caused by the bite of infected female sandflies. Reports suggest that this virus mainly affects children. To know more, read this article.

Breastfeeding offers benefits that go far beyond infancy. This World Breastfeeding Week, a doctor explains how it supports the lifelong health of both babies and mothers.