Unique essential oils that can cure health problems
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Did you know that the curry leaf you put in your food can prevent hair loss? When it comes to maintaining a healthier mind and body, essential oils are greatly…
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Barve, Kochhar nominated for International Woolmark Prize
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Indian designers Nachiket Barve and Sahil Kochhar are among the nominees for the India, Pakistan and Middle East regional category of the International Woolmark Prize (IWP) 2016-17. The award ceremony…
Fertility treatments may up breast density, cancer risk
London, April 13 (IANS) Infertility and hormonal fertility treatments are likely to influence the amount of dense tissue in the breast and increase the potential risk of breast cancer, warns a new study. The findings…
Why wives make more friends in late 30s while hubbies stay aloof
London, April 13 (IANS) Ladies please take note! If your hubby does not feel like going to parties or social gatherings with you, do not fret especially if he is in his late 30s. Researchers…
Fear of sexually-transmitted infections turned humans monogamists: Study
Toronto, April 13 (IANS) The presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and peer pressure may have forced pre-historic humans to become monogamists, say researchers. As hunter-gatherers began living in larger populations of early-settled farmers, the…
Five-six cups of coffee daily can fight fatty liver disease
London, April 13 (IANS) If you drink five-six cups of coffee daily, here come some good news. According to researchers, increase in coffee consumption can provide protective effect against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Daily…
Breastfeeding cuts liver disease risk during teenage
Sydney, April 13 (IANS) Women who maintain a healthy body mass index and breastfeed their babies exclusively for at least six months can help reduce the risk of children developing liver disease during their adolescence,…
Facebook a popular friend among the elderly too
New York, April 13 (IANS) Not just youngsters, senior citizens are turning out to be Facebook’s fastest growing community, say researchers including an Indian-origin team member, suggesting that the elderly are joining Facebook for the…
Moms who delay pregnancy get smarter, healthier kids: Study
London, April 13 (IANS) Turning traditional knowledge onto its head when it comes to late pregnancy and associated risks, British researchers have found that kids of older mothers are actually healthier, taller and highly educated…
Safe male birth control ‘pill’ in the offing
New York, April 13 (IANS) Targeting an enzyme present in testes cells which give rise to sperm, researchers, including an Indian-origin reproductive biologist, have discovered a novel way to develop non-hormonal birth control drug for…
Can smartphone apps diagnose illnesses? No, say experts
By Nishant Arora New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) With a barrage of smartphone health apps being launched globally — claiming to go beyond fitness or calorie checkers and spot mental illnesses or respiratory diseases –…
La Bodega, where the ‘real’ Mexico comes alive on a plate
By Karishma Saurabh Kalita New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) “Mexican food is just not a plate of nachos with a heap of toppings; it is so much more than that,” says Neeti Goel, owner of…
Depression may boost risk of type 2 diabetes
Toronto, April 13 (IANS) Depression combined with obesity, high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels may significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds a new study. The findings showed that people who…
Liver disease risk rises in people with type 2 diabetes: Study
London, April 13 (IANS) A team of British researchers have found that people with type 2 diabetes are at a greater risk of serious liver disease than those without the condition. We have shown for…
Online shopping top reason for accessing internet: Survey
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Online shopping is the top reason for Indians to access internet followed by social networking, said a joint survey by American Express and Nielsen on Tuesday aimed at gaining consumer…
Even low levels of air pollution can impair kids’ lungs
(151225) — SHANGHAI, Dec. 25, 2015 (Xinhua) — Light rail trains run in heavy smog in east China’s Shanghai, Dec. 25, 2015. A yellow alarm has been issued to alert smog and air pollution by…
Brain injury can alter parent-child relationships
Toronto, April 12 (IANS) An incidence of brain injury in a child can have adverse effects on the quality of relationships shared between the parent and the child, finds a study. The findings revealed that…
Deepika Padukone teams up with Adriana Lima for eyewear brand
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone has teamed up with Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima and Chinese actress Liu Shishi for the communication campaign of Vogue Eyewear Spring-Summer (SS) 2016. Thr trio will embark on…
Time to taste authentic Kerala cuisine on Vishu
Gurgaon, April 12 (IANS) To mark the onset of spring and the beginning of the Malayalam new year, Zambar Restaurant is celebrating Vishu, the first day of the year by serving an authentic “Sadya” festive…
Smoking may hamper your job prospects too
New York, April 12 (IANS) Young smokers please take note! Smokers face more problems in finding a job and when they do find a job, they earn considerably less than their non-smoker peers, says an…