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Now, prayers offered to gadgets on Diwali

Yes, the customary prayers to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi still take the pride of place, but with changing times, Diwali puja has taken newer forms.

Video goggles may help the blind see through sound

A new study has found that blind people can learn to 'see' through sound as areas of the brain, even in those born blind, can be trained to recognise objects and 'read' through visual input.

Why dogs prefer classical music over heavy metal

The findings have implications for welfare of animals in stressful environments and could lead to new guidelines for the care of dogs in shelters.

Multivitamins don't help lower risk of cardiovascular disease

The intake of daily multivitamins does not lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in men, says a new finding.

Regular use of party drugs can cause heart attack

Regular use of cocaine at parties causes stiffer arteries, higher blood pressure and thicker cardiac wall muscle, making it a "perfect heart attack drug", a new study has found.

New tool improves diagnosis of brain diseases

A key discovery could give medical science a new tool for a better insight into and monitoring of brain diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS).

Is aspirin an effective way to prevent blood clots?

The study found that people who have suffered blood clots in the veins of the leg or the lungs are less likely to suffer a recurrence when on low-dose aspirin.

Israel pushing ahead in medical marijuana industry

Moshe Rute survived the Holocaust by hiding in a barn full of chickens. He nearly lost the use of his hands after a stroke two years ago. He became debilitated by recurring nightmares of his childhood following his wife's death last year.

High blood pressure can damage brain: Study

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage the brain's structure and function even in young middle-aged people, a new study has claimed.

Delhi gives 61-year-old Afghan man a face-lift before wedding

A 61 year-old Afghan national, who got a facelift done in a New Delhi hospital, wanted to look young enough for a young woman he is marrying.

More than half of moms lie to seem like a 'perfect parent'

More than 53 per cent mothers feel the pressure to appear 'perfect' and are increasingly being forced to lie about their parenting skills, according to a new UK survey.

Fruit ripening protein discovered, to help sales

Scientists have discovered a protein that ripens fruits early and could boost their value and sales dramatically.

How the brain can see more than your eyes

Researchers found that the very simple eyes of fruit fly larvae provide just enough light or visual input to allow the animal's relatively large brain.

Can rattle snake venom heal cancer?

Chromatin, a protein isolated from the venom of the South American snake, increased the survival rate of rats with skin cancer.

At 37, men are most happy

Why skyscrapers are polluting our cities

By examining the path and amount of air pollution from a building to its neighbours downwind, Concordia University researchers have come up with eco-friendly building guidelines.

How your genes, social environment decide your friends

Researchers found that genetic similarities may help to explain why human birds of a feather flock together.

Brit man creates world's first music from swimming pool waves

A British composer dubbed 'King Canute' has become the first in the world to perform music created by waves — in a swimming pool.

Can one junk food meal increase your risk of heart disease?

Just one junk food meal can damage your arteries, raising the risk of heart attack, heart disease or stroke in later life, a new study has claimed.

Albert Einstein a reality TV star? Thats what British kids think

A third of primary school children in the UK believe Albert Einstein is a reality TV star and one-fourth of them think Stephen Hawking is a hairdresser, a new study has found.

Want to burn calories? Watch a horror movie

Viewers who put themselves through 90 minutes of adrenaline-pumping horror action can use up as much as 113 calories.

Can a shot of flu vaccine help you prevent heart disease?

Toronto-based researchers claim the influenza vaccine could be an important form of treatment for maintaining heart health and warding off cardiovascular events like strokes and heart attacks.

Now, a blood test can detect Down's syndrome in unborn babies

Researchers have developed a blood test for pregnant women that can detect Down's syndrome in unborn babies without the risk of miscarriage.

Can smoking reduce life expectancy by 10 years?

The risk can be avoided by giving up smoking, preferably before 35 years of age.

How humans can 'sense the future'

This phenomenon is sometimes called "presentiment," as in "sensing the future.

Astronauts suffer low blood pressure on landing on earth

When astronauts land on earth, their blood pressure (BP), along with the altitude, drops in a condition known as orthostatic hypotension, according to a research.