London, Feb 12 (IANS) A high-cholesterol diet and eating eggs will not increase the risk of heart attack, not even in persons inclined genetically, reveals a new study. Relatively higher intake of dietary cholesterol, or…
Woman receiving roses online Canberra, Feb 12 (IANS) Australia’s consumer watchdog on Friday revealed that a total of 2,620 people fell victim to online romance scams in 2015. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)…
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) Yes, Albert Einstein was right and the gravitational waves predicted by his general theory of relativity 100 years back have been detected directly in what is dubbed as a breakthrough…
Bengaluru, Feb 12 (IANS) Scientists and professors in Bengaluru are elated at the discovery of gravitational waves hypothesised by Albert Einstein in 1915 and said India must continue to attract future generations into this great…
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) High-impact exercise during adolescence and young adulthood is linked to healthier bones in middle-aged men, reveals a study. According to researchers, individuals who continuously participated in high-impact activities such as…
Singapore, Feb 12 (IANS) An Indian-origin scientist has developed a smart chip that can be paired with neural implants for efficient wireless transmission of brain signals — thus alleviating the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease…
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) Mechanical engineers from University of Wisconsin-Madison are developing an innovative energy harvesting and storage technology that can reduce reliance on batteries in mobile devices and charge your smartphone as you…
Toronto, Feb 12 (IANS) Diamond may be of eternal value, but its valuation actually gets affected by the stories people attach to it, suggests a new research. Diamond rings disclosed to be associated with divorce…
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) The US Researchers have found correlations between Neanderthal-derived genes and various diseases in modern humans — including those influencing the skin, the immune system, depression, addiction and metabolism. The researchers…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) A majority of people would love to have either their engagement or wedding on Valentines Day, reveals a new survey. Of the 1,800 respondents in a survey by online matrimony…
Assorted personal hygiene products Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) Capturing the growing influence of the internet on beauty and hygiene (B&H) products, a report released by Google and Bain & Co. on Friday revealed it would…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Women buy more sexual wellness products than men in February, the month of Valentine’s Day, says a study. Women’s purchases in the first two weeks of February go up to…
New York, Feb 12 (IANS) Want better action between the sheets tonight? Increase the volume of your favourite number and reap the results as the loud sound will ensure your way to better and steamier…
Toronto, Feb 11 (IANS) People with schizophrenia are six times more likely to have attempted suicide than those without the mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels and behaves, a new study says….
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Examining dementia risk in a large population representing the diversity of the US, researchers have found the incidence of the brain disorder to be the lowest among Asian Americans. The…
Tokyo, Feb 11 (IANS) Infants aged between five and seven months are able to categorise colours in their brain, even before the acquisition of language, according to Japanese researchers. A long-held theory called Sapir-Wharf hypothesis…
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Researchers have found that a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug currently used for obese patients and Type-2 diabetics has the potential to be used in the treatment of…
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Do you love to spend more time watching TV or movies and hate to exercise? Go hit the ground running as poor physical fitness in middle age may accelerate brain…
New York, Feb 11 (IANS) Have you come across a few people who never seem to worry about weight and yet manage to stay slim? One secret that works behind their seeming effortlessness may actually…
London, Feb 11 (IANS) Pet dogs with the ability to ‘wait for a treat’ or what is called inhibitory control may be better at problem-solving, new research suggests. Dogs’ inhibitory control, or the ability to…