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Lifestyle & Fashion
New fathers gain extra fat: Study
New York: While tracking the weight of over 10,000 men from adolescence to young adulthood, it has been found that men gain enough fat after they become fathers for the first....
Sleep loss of one night can alter genes
London: Losing even one night of sleep can alter your genes, putting you at an increased risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, new research says. Swedish researchers at Uppsala....
Teenage friendships end soon: Study
New York: Differences can cause conflict in friendships formed during teenage years and therefore lead to their early dissolution, says a new study. "Adolescents are most likely to enjoy successful,....
Early intervention can prevent sexual transmission of HIV
Ottawa: Starting antiretroviral therapy early is highly effective in preventing sexual transmission of the virus in heterosexual couples where one person is HIV-infected and the other is not, according to results....
Junk Food Day: How about setting aside your ‘diet plan’ for a day?
Several times, making sure that you keep up to your diet chart isn’t too appealing. Right? So how about satisfying your taste buds this Junk Food Day? After all, the....
Prawns can protect us from parasitic disease: Study
New York: Freshwater prawns can help prevent the spread of schistosomiasis, a potentially deadly parasitic disease that can cause anaemia, stunted growth, infertility, liver failure, bladder cancer and lasting cognitive impairment,....
Origin of life revealed in drying puddle
London: The simple phenomenon of a water puddle drying in the sun may have driven chemical reactions that were critical to the formation of life on early Earth, shows research. The....
Cosmic rays unlikely to cause birth defects: Study
New York: Contradicting previous findings, new research has found that cosmic rays do not pose any hazards at the Earth's surface. In recent years, research has suggested that "solar particle events"....
Go online! E-stores a shopping haven for college-goers
New Delhi: Craving for branded crop tops, skirts, dresses, tops, jumpsuits, shirts, shoes, bags, accessories and more to spruce up your wardrobe for college, but have limited pocket money? Online fashion....
US teens choose marijuana over cigarettes: Study
New York: While cigarette and alcohol use are declining in the wake of public health campaigns, marijuana use among teenagers is on the rise in the US, says a study. "Our....
Expectations shape infants’ brains: Study
Washington: Infants can use their expectations about the world to rapidly shape their developing brains, shows research. Portions of babies' brains responsible for visual processing respond not just to the presence....
Dressing tips for men, women at work
New Delhi: In today's professional world, it's not just your hard work that matters but also the way you dress yourself. From avoiding running shoes to opting for well-tailored clothes can....
Facebook can even help you lose weight: Study
New York: Connect emotionally with your friends on Facebook if you want to avoid binge eating and a bloated body that happens later, says a study. According to the researchers from....
Tata Coffee net profit up by 6.6 percent in Q1
Kolkata : Tata Coffee on Monday said its standalone net profit during the first quarter of the fiscal increased by 6.6 percent at Rs.19.99 crore against Rs.18.74 during the corresponding timeframe....
Home remedies to prevent hair fall
New Delhi : Grieving over excess hair fall? Massaging your scalp for a few minutes daily and avoiding combing wet hair will help in preventing it, says an expert. Dilip....
Novel ingredient can cut daily salt intake
Washington: An ingredient that reduces sodium in certain foods can also lower its intake in the general public, saving them from various life-threatening diseases, new research shows. Called "SODA-LO Salt Microspheres,"....
A saga with mountains: Book Review
Title: Becoming a Mountain; Author: Stephen Alter; Publisher: Aleph; Pages: 262; Price: Rs.495. This is one man's tryst with majestic mountains. Author Stephen Alter, an American passport holder, was born....
Excess use of high heels causes osteoarthritis
New Delhi : Excess use of high heels both in men and women is fast becoming the cause of osteoarthritis, health experts said here on Sunday. According to health experts,....
Screaming triggers alarm bells in the brain
New York: Screaming has not only inspired various Hollywood blockbusters but it also has a remarkable power of piercing through other sounds to provoke an urgent sense of danger, says a....
Prolonged standing as bad as sitting
London: While health detriments associated with sitting for long stretches of time at the office are well documented, it has been found that jobs that require people to stand for long....
New fish species discovered in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: A new cyprinid fish, Puntius Dolichopterus has been discovered in Kerala's Kayamkulam city, a media report said. The new fish species has been discovered, named and described by Mathews Plamoottil,....
‘Men no longer depend on spouses to define their style’
New Delhi: Indian men have developed a deeper understanding of fashion and make independent choices as far as style is concerned, says designer Narendra Kumar Ahmed, who has dressed the likes....
Salty food doesn’t cause thirst: Study
London: Contradicting the popular assumption of salt causing thirst, it has been found that eating salty food does not necessarily make us drink more water, says a study. "Based on the....
Wine, berries can stain your teeth
Los Angeles: You may usually worry about the result of spilling certain foods and drinks on a pristine white table cloth or a new white dress, but also think about the....
Dairy products make probiotics more effective
Washington: The success of probiotics for boosting human health may depend partly upon the food, beverages, or other material carrying the probiotics, a study shows. Dairy products are the most popular....
Monsoon essentials for a woman’s bag
New Delhi: You may love the pitter-patter of the rain falling on window panes, but the monsoon can be a tough battle when you have to step out. Always keep some....
Ericsson’s sales surge
Stockholm: Telecom giant Ericsson reported a surge in global sales for the second quarter of the fiscal 2015-16, as the company executed its cost-savings programme. Sales in the second quarter totalled....
Chinese man grows breasts after eating chicken
Beijing: A 26-year-old Chinese man reportedly grew breasts because of the hormones in his fried chicken meals, his doctors said. Li, who loved to eat fried chicken wings and drumsticks, went....
Mahindra agri forays into edible oil segment
Kolkata : The agro vertical of automotive maker Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday said it has forayed into the edible oil segment, investing Rs.8-10 crore in this space. "We have....
Birth order has no effect on IQ level: Study
New York: The differences between first-borns and "later-borns" are so small that they have no practical relevance to personality or intelligence development of people, says a study. The study observed 377,000....
