Washington, March 20 (IANS) After thousands of women reported that breast implants had caused them problems, like debilitating joint pain and fatigue, the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and researchers have started re-examining its…
Houston, March 20 (IANS) In the Instagram era you have to be photo-ready, is what Nina Garcia, Editor-in-Chief of Elle Magazine said about her meeting with Enrique Lores, HP’s president imaging and printing. Someone wanted…
Sydney, March 20 (IANS) Eating fish oil, rich in omega 3 fatty acids, can help reduce the risk of asthma by nearly 70 per cent, finds a study. Fish oil is known to be rich…
New York, March 20 (IANS) Love to drink your tea piping hot? Beware, it could raise the risk of esophageal cancer, finds a study. The study showed that risk of esophageal cancer more than doubled…
London, March 20 (IANS) Ranked as the fourth most common cause of human illness, skin diseases increasing with age are more frequent in elderly men than in women, say researchers. The study, published in the…
New York, March 19 (IANS) While statins prevent risk of death due to heart disease, a new study finds only about six per cent patients adhere to the medication, which may increase their risk of…
Beijing, March 19 (IANS) In a bizarre case, a woman in China nearly killed herself after self-injecting liquidised fruit — a concoction of 20 fruits — in her effort to stay healthy, the media reported….
New York, March 19 (IANS) Paris, Singapore and Hong Kong are most expensive cities in the world while Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru are among the cheapest places to live, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s…
New York, March 19 (IANS) Scientists have found that they can reverse the urge to drink alcohol, finds a study, which may open the door to developing drug or gene therapies to control alcohol addiction….
New York, March 19 (IANS) Besides genes and an unhealthy diet, your friends can also play a role in making you overweight, says a study, which found that obesity can spread through communities like a…
New York, March 19 (IANS) Women who drink sugar sweetened beverages are at an increased risk of death from cardiovascular diseases, researchers have warned. The study, led by Harvard University researchers, found that drinking 1-4…
Toronto, March 19 (IANS) Factors such as gender, sexual orientation and the desire to form lasting romantic relationships appear to influence sexual risk-taking among young adults, a new study suggests. The study, published in the…
New York, March 19 (IANS) Want better output from your employees? Promoting an environment of growth for all would lead to higher satisfaction, innovation, trust and retention among workers, say researchers. When employees feel valued…
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Poignant letters sent home by Indian soldiers during World War I and folk songs sung by families pained by war and separation have inspired artist Angeli Sowani’s exhibited paintings that give…
New York, March 19 (IANS) The different approaches to risk taking might not be inherent and could be shaped by culture and social environment, according to a study. Previous studies have shown that women are…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Affluent Indians’ spending on high-end fashion and electronics has grown, and even surpassed jewellery spends, finds a report. The American Express’ report titled “Luxury Spend Analysis 2018” showed that high-end…
Tokyo, March 18 (IANS) Besides being the perfect morning drink, coffee may also play a role in delaying prostate cancer, finds a study, which may pave the way for treating drug-resistant cancer. Scientists from Kanazawa…
London, March 18 (IANS) Taking paracetamol or other painkillers during pregnancy is not responsible for increase in the risk of asthma in children, finds a study of nearly 500,000 women. Although women taking paracetamol during…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) In a bid to curb fake news during the general elections, WhatsApp and NASSCOM Foundation on Monday came together to impart digital literacy training. As part of the partnership, WhatsApp…
Beijing, March 18 (IANS) An international research team has for the first time identified nine genes responsible for eyebrow colours. Eyebrow colour is one of the most recognisable visual traits of the human body. It…