Twins

Study shows higher cancer risk among twins, siblings

In fraternal twins it amounted to a 37 per cent risk of developing cancer if a co-twin was diagnosed.

Jan 06, 2016, 00:37 AM IST

Birth rate of twins hits record high in US

Studies have shown that having children at an older age may increase the likelihood of having twins.

Dec 26, 2015, 17:31 PM IST

Mohammadpur Umri, UP: The mysterious village of twins

Mohammadpur Umri in Uttar Pradesh is the most mysterious village of look-alikes. This is what separates Mohammadpur Umri from other villages - it's a village full of twins.

Dec 05, 2015, 23:32 PM IST

Splitting embryos to produce twins for IVF not viable

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Code of Practice makes it clear that clinics should not produce embryos for in vitro fertilisation treatment by embryo splitting.

Oct 26, 2015, 16:31 PM IST