RK Narayan’s short story for kids: A new arrival

"He hovered about uncertainly. The hushed voices, hurry, seriousness, agitation, hot water, and medicine-preparations for ushering a new person into the world-were too bewildering for Swaminathan's comprehension. Meanwhile, Granny kept asking something of everybody that passed by, and no one bothered to answer her." Mother had been abed for two days past. Swaminathan missed her very much in the kitchen, […]

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Girls’ Trip! Khloe, True Hit the Beach on Turks and Caicos Vacation: Pics

Mommy-daughter time! Khloé Kardashian and her 13-month-old daughter, True, soaked up the sun in Turks and Caicos during their picture-perfect vacation. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 34, documented their getaway via Instagram on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18. The twosome appeared to spend most of their time at the beach. Kourtney Kardashian as well as longtime […]

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First anticoagulant approved for preventing VTE recurrence in children

(HealthDay)—Fragmin (dalteparin sodium) injection has been granted the first approval for subcutaneous use in preventing recurrence of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children aged 1 month or older, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced. Fragmin has been approved for use in adults since 1994. Approval in children was based on a trial of 38 pediatric patients with symptomatic deep […]

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True Thompson's Baby Album: Pics

Perfect in every way! Khloé Kardashian has been quite the doting mommy ever since her first child with Tristan Thompson, True Thompson, arrived on April 12. And luckily for Us, she loves to share her daughter’s beauty with her fans! True’s unique name was inspired by Kris Jenner’s grandfather and father. “I sometimes, still can’t believe im a mommy!!! True […]

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Study paves way for better treatment of lingering concussion symptoms

A La Trobe University study has lifted the lid on the debilitating effects of persistent post-concussion symptoms (PCS) felt by many—10% of concussion-sufferers—after a knock to the head. The results of the study, released in Neuroscience journal, show that significant levels of fatigue and poorer brain function can persist for months, or even years, following concussion. Renowned concussion expert Professor […]

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One in seven babies born with low birthweight: study

More than 20 million newborns in 2015—one in seven—came into the world weighing too little, according to a global assessment of birthweight, published Thursday. Over 90 percent of babies tipping the scale at less than 2.5 kilos (5.5 pounds) when born were in low- and middle-income countries, researchers reported in The Lancet Global Health. Worldwide, just under 15 percent of […]

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IL-1 inhibitors may reduce radiation-induced vascular damage

Radiation therapy against cancer can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease much later in life, as the radiation causes chronic inflammation of the exposed blood vessels. In a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have shown that these inflammations can be treated with IL-1 inhibitors. Damage to healthy tissue is one of […]

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