The first child is more likely to learn about the birds and the bees from his/her parents compared to the later-born siblings, new research has found.


First-born kids more likely to talk about sex with parents


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According to International Diabetes Federation's 'Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease report, in 2015, approximately five million were estimated to have died from diabetes, the majority of these as a result of cardiovascular complications. The report adds that populous countries have the largest absolute number of people dying from CVD, and include China, India and the Russian Federation.


Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases: It's time to act (September 29 is World Heart Day)


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Indian Naval Commander Abhilash Tomy, who was rescued four days after he was seriously injured and stranded in a boat race and said that every Indian is praying for his quick recovery.


Modi enquires speaks to rescued Indian Naval Commander


In view of the proposed nationwide strike on Friday to demand scrapping of the Centre's draft notification on sale of drugs by e-pharmacies, West Bengal's chemists and druggists on Thursday said they would hold a protest march but not shut their shops.


Bengal chemists to protest on Friday against e-pharmacies


As many as 50 per cent Indians may be hoarding at least two unused electrical or electronic devices constituting hazardous e-waste for up to five years, a survey has revealed.


50 pc Indians may be hoarding e-waste: Survey


Leading food delivery start-up Swiggy on Wednesday said it will open kitchens in four metros and partner with 300 restaurants-turned-delivery-only-kitchens to serve customers faster and expand the food delivery market across the country.


Swiggy to tie up with delivery-only kitchens for faster service


Actor Ayushmann Khurrana says his wife Tahira, who has been detected with pre-invasive breast cancer, is his biggest inspiration.


Tahira my biggest inspiration: Ayushmann


To encourage practice of ayurveda, India has set up an Ayush Information Cell at its embassy premises in Romania to create awareness about the traditional Indian system of medicine, the government said on Tuesday.


Govt sets up Ayush Information Cell in Romania


Actress Mallika Sherawat has extended support to the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) to promote veganism in India, and has urged fans to try a vegan diet for 21 days.


Mallika Sherawat supports FIAPO to promote veganism


Abu Dhabi, Sep 25 (IANS/WAM) A hospital funded by the United Arab Emirates has opened in the Red Sea coast of Yemen.


UAE-funded hospital opens in Yemen


Shruti Roy, a chubby seven-month-old baby of Loharsole village in this West Bengal district bordering Jharkhand, is a far cry from all-too-familiar pictures of malnourished children. And as awareness grows among the shy and conservative pregnant women and lactating mothers of this region, more and more infants now resemble Shruti.


Beating malnutrition; health awareness seeps into interiors of Bengal (Social Feature)


A former content moderator at Facebook has sued the company alleging that moderators who face mental trauma after reviewing distressing images on the platform are not being properly protected by the social networking giant.


Former content moderator sues Facebook over mental trauma


A strike called by junior doctors of a hospital here entered the second day on Tuesday even as 12 patients died in the last 24 hours, officials said.


Patna doctors' strike enters 2nd day, 12 patients dead


Afghan health authorities on Monday launched a five-day polio vaccination drive in some of the country's most high-risk provinces.


Afghanistan launches polio vaccination drive


A team of visually challenged girls, hearing impaired girls, cancer 'sheroes', 'baby-wearing' mothers and senior citizens were among the participants at the sixth edition of Pinkathon here on Sunday. Actor and Pinkathon founder Milind Soman says ladies need to realise that a healthy nation and a healthy world begins with empowered women.


Empowerment is a gift you give yourself: Milind Soman at Pinkathon


Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new battery made partly from carbon dioxide captured from power plants.


New battery may help cut Co2 emissions


For the last two years, the civic body of the Baddi town, Himachal Pradesh's biggest industrial hub, has been dumping municipal waste in Kenduwal village that has become a potential health hazard, an environmental watchdog said on Friday.


Solid waste in Himachal's industrial hub health hazard: Watchdog


As a 15-year-old, she convinced her parents not to marry her off so she could fulfill a childhood dream of becoming a doctor and treating the poor. Now, two years later, Priyanka Bauri strives to make other girls and their parents conscious of the perils of child marriage.


Brave girls of West Bengal's Purulia lead by example, fight child marriage (Social Feature)


"Finding a cure is always less lucrative than finding a treatment." As science and technology grow at an exponential pace, it is pretty obvious that drugs and treatments will remain heavily incentivised.


Kitchen is the best hospital, food the best medicine (Health Tips)


With over 300 medical companies, including participants from countries like Germany, Indonesia, China, South Africa and others, the Medicall Expo	will begin here on September 21.


With over 300 companies, Medicall Expo to begin on September 21


The insurance coverage for Ayurveda treatment is expected to give further boost to the ancient Indian form of medicine, says a leading Ayurvedic specialist.

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