New York, Jan 12 (IANS) Specks of calcium in the heart’s artery walls could signal early risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly in men from South Asian countries, including India, and may help develop treatment methods,…
Dhaka, Jan 11 (IANS) A unique seven-colour tea, offering varied flavours in a glass or cup, is now available in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka. About a decade ago, a tea vendor, Romesh Ram Gour, in…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) About 90 per cent of people in the country risk their safety by not using rear seat belts despite over 70 per cent affirming to its presence in their cars,…
Wellington, Jan 11 (IANS) Eating up to 30 grams of naturally-occurring dietary fibre — such as whole grains, pulses, vegetables and fruits — daily may prevent the risks of developing non-communicable diseases, finds a review…
Toronto, Jan 11 (IANS) Do you reward your child with extra screen time for their good behaviour? According to a study, it may not be a wise idea as they are likely to get addicted…
New York, Jan 11 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new 3D-printed device that could help reduce side effects of chemotherapy such as hair loss, nausea and heart failure. Although chemotherapy can kill cancer cells very…
London, Jan 11 (IANS) Vitamin D supplements can reduce the risk of potentially fatal lung attacks in some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggests a new study. COPD is a group of lung…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) After a stressful day at work, unwind, destress and get a restful sleep by using right fragrances in your surroundings and by choosing a bedroom colour that aid your sleep,…
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) An international force to reckon with in the world of music, classical tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain says his tabla has been his mate since he was…
New York, Jan 11 (IANS) Excessive use of social media platforms like Facebook can make its users take decisions as bad as drug addicts tend to do, a new study suggests. “Around one-third of humans…
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) The Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) has joined hands with Diamond Producers Association to identify and mentor Indian diamond jewellery design talent, who will be given a chance to showcase their work…
London, Jan 10 (IANS) In a first, a Swedish woman has become the first to get pregnant after having a womb transplant performed by a robot. The women who underwent uterine transplantation with robot-assisted surgery…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday said things like adultery and gay sex, both of which have been decriminalised by the Supreme Court, cannot be allowed in the Army….
San Francisco, Jan 10 (IANS) More than 90 per cent of the children of millionaire families in the US want to inherit their parents’ values more than their wealth, according to a survey. More than…
Wellington, Jan 10 (IANS) New Zealand’s population could hit five million by the end of 2019, the country’s statistics department said on Thursday. At present, New Zealand’s population is more than 4.93 million, according to…
Sydney, Jan 10 (IANS) Are you obese and worried about your excess weight? Take heart. New research suggests that with irregular fasting and a strictly controlled diet, you can lose more weight and improve your…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Different from paintings and sculpture, artists’ books — a unique art genre itself — engage ‘viewer-readers’ differently with works otherwise hung on the wall. Exhibited at a leading gallery here…
New York, Jan 10 (IANS) Poor sleep quality may signal the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults, a study suggests. People with Alzheimer’s tend to wake up tired and their nights become even less…
Sydney, Jan 10 (IANS) Even moderate alcohol consumption, described as intake of two drinks daily or 14 per week, could increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm condition, warn researchers. The team from the Alfred…
London, Jan 9 (IANS) German researchers seem to have finally found an answer to the most intriguing question that whether Leonardo da Vinci’s world-famous 16th century oil painting: ‘Is Mona Lisa is looking at her…