New York, March 2 (IANS) US researchers have discovered a mechanism for how androgens — male sex steroids — sculpt brain development, which could ultimately help understand development of social behavioural differences between males and…
New York, March 2 (IANS) Higher consumption of tomatoes could be associated with a decreased risk of liver cancer caused by high-fat diets, a study has found. The study, conducted on mice, showed that tomatoes…
Sydney, March 1 (IANS) Conceiving within a year of stillbirth is not associated with increased risk of pregnancy loss, preterm birth, or any other health risk to the baby, finds a new study, challenging previous…
Los Angeles, March 1 (IANS) Pop singers Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas sported ensembles designed by New York-based Nepalese designer Prabal Gurung for their single cover “Sucker”. Gurung on Friday shared the cover…
New York, March 1 (IANS) Legalising recreational marijuana can increase junk food sales, which may contribute to obesity, a major risk factor for diseases like Type-2 diabetes heart disease as well as various cancers, say…
New York, March 1 (IANS) Being happy or sad in your marriage could be determined by your genes, says a study. People fall in love for many reasons — similar interests, physical attraction and shared…
San Francisco, March 1 (IANS) In the face of allegations that YouTube is being used by paedophiles to target minors, the Google-owned video streaming platform said it is now disabling comments on videos featuring minors…
Brooklyn, March 1 (IANS) The United States’ largest exhibition in a decade, on iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), known across the globe extensively for her self-portraits, will kick off on March 8 at the…
London, March 1 (IANS) Making people more aware of their own internal body signals, such as heartbeat or breathing rate, could promote a positive body image, says a new study. The findings, published in the…
New York, March 1 (IANS) With vaping no less harmful than traditional cigarettes, a new study suggests it is associated with wheezing in adults, which is a precursor to serious health conditions including heart failure,…
By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Traditional concepts of pairing white meat with white wine and red meat with red wine might still work in western countries but in India, it becomes essential…
Gurugram, March 1 (IANS) Actress Vaani Kapoor has no regrets when it comes to her professional decisions, and says she is happy about her choices. “I am very happy with what I have done. I…
Shimla, Feb 28 (IANS) Union Minister of Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu on Thursday launched the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN-II in Himachal Pradesh by flagging off a 30-minute helicopter ride on the Shimla-Chandigarh route. Priced…
New York, Feb 28 (IANS) Despite the addition of healthy foods such as salads and sprouts to the menu, fast food is less healthy today than it was 30 years ago, and is increasingly contributing…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Around 33 per cent of young professionals in India feel technology is a major hindrance to work and family commitments, said a Monster.com survey, here on Wednesday. Other hindrances were…
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) A mix of Indian classical music with a “little Jazz and Carnatic music” is how tabla player Ojas Adhiya describes the music of his band Samarpan. The band performed here…
San Francisco, Feb 27 (IANS) After a report claimed that Cognizant employees, tasked with vetting Facebook posts flagged for pornographic material, graphic violence or hate speech, have resorted to drugs and sex at workplace, the…
Toronto, Feb 27 (IANS) Tobacco plants can be used to produce an anti-inflammatory protein that can have powerful therapeutic potential for treating conditions like Type-2 diabetes, stroke, dementia and arthritis, more effectively and at an…
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Finding it hard to sleep at night? If so, blame your genes, say researchers, who identified 57 genes associated with symptoms of insomnia, affecting 10 to 20 per cent people…
New York, Feb 27 (IANS) Women who deliver babies during night time, weekends and even on holidays are more likely to face complications, finds a new study. The study, published in Risk Analysis journal, showed…