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The United Nations Children' s Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday called for immediate action to help stop the spread of Zika virus which is the suspected underlying cause of soaring cases of microcephaly in newborn babies in Brazil.

British researchers have identified a piece of non-coding Ribonucleic acid (RNA) that stops cells turning cancerous, reveals a study.

US researchers have found that a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat may have the potential to improve some social functions of individuals with autism.

In a surprise revelation, researchers report that nearly 75 percent of the vaccine-related posts on the visual social media platform Pinterest are negative towards vaccination.

Women with a history of any category of hypertensive disease of pregnancy (HDP) are at increased risk of early mortality.

People who are fit are more likely to survive their first heart attack, a new study reveals, adding that low fitness may pose a risk of death following a cardiac arrest.

Researchers at the Harvard University including an Indian-origin scientist have replicated a folding human brain in 3D, revealing for the first time a simple mechanical framework for how it folds.

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A team of European scientists has developed a new method to detect human stem cells in a cell culture and preserve them in the laboratory.

Both too short and too long sleep durations in pregnancy are associated with extremes of gestational weight gain, says a new study.

Just two months of healthy living classes can significantly reduce the risk of common diabetes complications, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, limb amputation and microvascular complications, says a study.