New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) One doesn’t have to be an activist or an environmentalist to make a difference about deforestation, “The Trees Told Me So” author and journalist Purva Grover said during an “adda…
Toronto, July 13 (IANS) Patients who have metabolically healthy obesity but are free from other metabolic risk factors do not have an increased rate of mortality, a new study has found. Metabolically healthy obesity is…
London, July 13 (IANS) The 5,300-year-old Otzi the Iceman’s last meal was remarkably heavy on fat, revealed the first in-depth analysis of the Iceman’s stomach contents, which also offer a rare glimpse of ancient dietary…
Sydney, July 13 (IANS) If you want to prevent losing your vision as you age and keep your eyes healthy, eat oranges daily, says a study led by an Indian origin researcher. Macular degeneration is…
London, July 13 (IANS) Scientists have found that the placentas of male or female babies control the level of small molecules which may explain the reason behind why pregnancy complications may vary depending upon the…
Sydney, July 13 (IANS) A researcher at an Australian university has found that cinnamaldehyde, a component of cinnamon essential oil, can help fight superbugs by inhibiting the development of even those bacteria that resist the…
By Nivedita New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Comic books were once the best travel companions. And they remain so in today’s digital world, with e-comics and web comics garnering popularity and reaching out to a…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) You’ve heard of oral hygiene, personal hygiene and food hygiene, but did you know you there was something as simple as sleep hygiene, that ensures blissful, uninterrupted sleep? Little things…
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Culottes sound like a trend that sprung out of nowhere. But is one of those 1970s trends that found its way back into the millennial avenues. They are super comfortable,…
Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) GOQii, a domestic fitness technology player, on Thursday unveiled its waterproof “Vital fitness band” with blood pressure monitor and heart rate sensor at Rs. 3,499. “GOQii Vital” features a colour OLED…
Los Angeles, July 12 (IANS) Television personality, model and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner is on the cover of Forbes’ “Richest Self-Made Women” issue. Ever since Jenner founded Kylie Cosmetics in February 2016, her company has earned…
New York, July 12 (IANS) Legalizing same-sex marriage will offer the LGBT community a chance to significantly improve their quality of life by getting easy access to health services and care, a study has found….
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) On display at the India International Centre (IIC) here are old photographs, textile samples and revived versions of antique hand-woven saris, which tell the tale of a 45-year journey of…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Israel has witnessed a record of Indian tourist arrivals with 82 per cent growth in six months, from January-June in 2018. As many as 40,300 Indian travellers visited Israel during…
London, July 12 (IANS) While exposure to tiny air pollution particles have known to increase the risk of dementia, including Alzheimers disease, researchers find that older adults, especially women staying near greener neighbourhoods would have…
London, July 12 (IANS) If you have asthma, switching to a healthy diet of fruits, vegetables and whole grain cereals may help in reducing the symptoms like difficulty in breathing, chest pain and coughing among…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Food and alcohol pairings classically happen in two scenarios – to complement one another or to draw a contrast. In both cases, the person enjoying the meal gets the best…
New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Bathrooms are already transforming from a purely functional area into a self pampering zone almost like a private spa or a personal wellness space. The movement is towards sensory experiences…
London, July 12 (IANS) People with Type-2 diabetes may be more at risk of developing restrictive lung disease (RLD) characterized by breathlessness, than non-diabetic patients, a study has found. “Increased breathlessness, RLD, and interstitial lung…
London, July 12 (IANS) Over half a million people in Britain, representing 1 per cent of the total population, were estimated to suffer the poorest levels of personal well-being, an analysis has revealed. The Office…