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Parents' religious beliefs taking a toll on sick children

Parental hopes of 'miraculous intervention' are subjecting very sick children to futile care and prolonged suffering.

Docu on India's national anthem gets I-Day release

National anthems worldwide often become ritualised with its adherents paying little attention to the words or their underlying meaning.

American to study 'gay music' in India

An American scholar from the University of California has been granted the prestigious Fullbright-mtvU Scholarship to study music of the gay and lesbian community in India.

Calories, not nutrition; Looks, not health

Researchers from the University of Missouri found that young people think more about calories when it comes to eating, instead of nutrition.

All you need is water to get relief from headaches

Drinking water regularly can reduce the severity of headaches and migraines, a new study has claimed.

Don't stress, it may shrink your brain

Don't take stress or depression lightly, they can actually shrink the brain and contribute to both emotional and mental degradation, according to a US study.

You are likely to find your BFF in your office

You are most likely to meet your Best Friend forever (BFF) at workplace rather than through school, university, hobbies or family, a new study has found.

'Alcohol affects brain differently in men and women'

The long term alcohol abuse affects the brain differently in men and women, a new study has claimed.

Convenient and inexpensive blood test for Alzheimer's soon

Scientists are developing a convenient and inexpensive blood test for Alzheimer's, finding a group of markers that hold up in statistical analyses in three independent groups of patients.

Fashion no longer a spectator sport for middle class: Report

Even though Bollywood is the face of Indian fashion industry yet its alter ego lies in middle class Indian weddings is the essence of "Powder Room - An untold story of Indian Fashion" written by Shefalee Vasudev.

Blood test to detect Alzheimer's disease?

A blood test is in the offing to detect Alzheimer's disease, researchers at Emory University say.

Use of sleeping pills harmful in the long run

Sleeping spills are "counter-productive" and offer no real benefit in treating insomnia.

C-section botches a baby's IQ?

Babies delivered naturally have higher IQs than those by cesarean, a new study has claimed.

Yoga can reduce depression in pregnant women

Yoga can reduce depression in pregnant women and make them feel more attached to their unborn baby, a new study has claimed.

Search for the fastest texter in America

The fastest texters in the United Sates are facing off in the annual LG US National Texting Competition.

Low IQ? Blame junk food for it

Babies and infants fed junk food may have a slightly reduced IQ, while those going in for healthy diets have a slightly higher IQ, says a study.

Broccoli can halt breast cancer growth: Study

A key component found in broccoli sprouts can help fight breast cancer, a new study has claimed.

Obese mothers bad for child's development

Physical growth of infants born to obese and overweight mothers is slow in the initial phase as they are likely to put on less fat mass, crucial for brain growth and development, a new study has claimed.

Have diabetes? Ginger could help

Ginger could help manage high levels of blood sugar which create complications for long-term diabetic patients.

Fasting good for body, but not if overdone

Doctors say the practice does more than just appease the gods: it also benefits your body, if done with care.

Waitresses who dress in red attract more tips

Waitresses who wear red colour clothes get up to 26% extra in tips from male customers than they would otherwise, researchers have claimed.

Women who pop the Pill are less likely to suffer depression

Women who take the most widely prescribed type of contraceptive pill are less likely to suffer depression, a new study has claimed.

Your eyes can say a lot about your sexual orientation

Your pupil dilation holds telling indications of your sexual orientation, a new study has claimed.

Getting angry good for relationships: Study

It is not always best to forgive and forget in your marriage, sometimes it is okay to let out the anger bottled-up inside you.

Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy's 151st birthday celebrated

Rich tributes were paid to Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy, eminent academician and founder of India's first pharmaceutical company on the occasion of his 151st birthday today.

Brain imaging can tell how smart you are

What factors distinguish the brains of exceptionally smart humans from those of their average counterparts? Brain size does matter somewhat, accounting for about 6.7 percent of individual variation in intelligence.

In sperm world, slow and steady wins the race

Scientists have discovered that it is not the fastest swimming sperm that is most likely to succeed in fertilising the egg but the slower and longer one.

Fake nose made to help detect lung cancer

Researchers have designed an electronic nose to help diagnose malignant mesothelioma (cancerous tumour) early on, with a breath test.

A single traumatic brain injury can up Alzheimer's risk: study

A single event of a moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury can disrupt proteins that regulate an enzyme linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.