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Do Dinosaurs and birds have common ancestors?

A fossilised dinosaur egg found in Spain shares the same characteristics as that of birds' eggs and could be the "missing link" to prove their "common ancestor".

Childhood trauma makes it hard to kick the butt

Early childhood trauma could be the the reason behind why some women struggle to kick the butt, say researchers

DNA screening to help choose life partners

In the future, men and women may rely on their genetic compatibility to choose their life partners rather than through a fickle emotion such as love.

Book chronicles rise of women in Indian cinema

Bollywood actresses have broken the Sati-Savitri mould and are no longer all about sugar, spice and everything nice, says a book that documents their journey from a time when cinema was considered a profession beneath the dignity of 'respectable' women to an era where women actors are icons and idols

Now, a new fat to shed fat

cientists have identified a third type of fat that helps burn calories in adults, a finding they say could speed up the development of effective treatments for obesity

A blood-sucking parasite named after Bob Marley

A tiny blood-sucking parasite that infests fish on Caribbean coral reefs has been named after Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley.

Want to be slim? Get rid of your fat friends

Researchers from Loyola University in Chicago found that students were more likely to gain weight if they had friends who were heavier than they were. However, they were more likely to either slim down, or at least gain weight at a slower pace, if their friends were leaner than they were.

Eating in inactive period makes you fat

This study suggests that there are differences in the impact sugar drinking can have on body weight gain, depending on the time it is consumed.

South African farmer gets phone calls from his sheep

Whenever Erard Louw, a Cape Town farmer gets a call from his sheep, it's always a bad news as the phones are programmed to switch on only when the sheep start running, a sign that the thieves might have cut through the fence.

Breastfeeding can help women stay slim for decades

Researchers at the Oxford University found that women who breastfed their babies even for a few months after the birth were less likely to be obese 30 years later.

How to find a rich husband? Learn from a Chinese woman

A Chinese woman who married a multimillionaire has started tutoring other women on how to can find a rich husband.

Why diabetics face four times greater TB risk

A third of the world's population, living in developing countries, carry a dormant tuberculosis (TB) bug, which remains a lifelong risk.

Jet set go: Fly Disney style with Mickey and Minnie

Childrens' entertainment channel Disney India and Jet Airways unveiled a Disney-themed aircraft wrapped with images of cartoon characters at the Mumbai International Airport.

Girls suffer from 'mathematics anxiety' more than boys

The study, published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Functions, found that a number of school-age children suffer from mathematics anxiety, but girls' maths performance is more likely to suffer than boys as a result.

World's first anti-obesity shot promising

The world's first anti-obesity vaccine has shown promising results in boosting weight loss, according to a study.

Come, kiss Prince Charles, the frog

In an unusual honour, a newly discovered colourful Ecuadorian frog species has been turned into amphibian royalty after being named after Prince Charles.

Perks of having more kids: You are less likely to catch cold

If you are a parent, then you are 52 percent less likely to develop a cold than non-parents, says a latest research.

Angry? Counting to ten can leave you angrier

Never count to 10 when you're feeling angry, it could only make it much worse.

Teenage girls in UK heaviest drinkers?

The UK department of health report, based on the European School Survey project of 2007, showed that 55 percent of girls in Britain consumed five or more drinks at least once a month.

Parents with more kids less likely to catch cold

Parents with one or two children were 48 percent less likely to get sick while parents with three or more children were 61 percent less likely to develop a cold.

Does your toothpaste have seaweed bacteria?

Brushing teeth with an enzyme extracted from a bacteria found in seaweed could be more effective than toothpaste in the fight against tooth decay, a British study has found.

Eat less, you'll live longer

Reducing daily intake of food by 40 percent may help in enhancing one's life span by 20 years, British scientists working over treatment for ageing disease have suggested.

Fast food even once a week ups heart disease risk

People who consume fast food even once a week elevate their risk of dying from coronary heart disease by 20 percent. The risk rises depending on how often you consume junk food.

Talking about weight might give kids eating disorder

Two out of three parents fear that talking to their kids about their weight might give them an eating disorder.

Children's performance linked to sound sleep

A study in China's Shanghai city has found students lacking sleep tend to be poor performers in comparison to those who have enough sleep.

Chronic pain? Its all in your head!

Ever wondered why some people experience chronic pain than others from similar injuries? It's because their brains are hardwired differently to respond to injuries, scientists say.

Will Gandhigiri be able to save tigers in Maharashtra?

Alarmed at the rise in tiger poaching, wildlife lover Bandu Dhotre will start a fast unto death in Nagpur from Monday to seek protection for the big cat in Maharashtra.

Sleep loss jolts immune system into hyperactivity

Severe sleep loss jolts the immune system into hyperactivity, producing the same response as thrown up by exposure to stress, says a study.

Mark 20 March on your calendar as International Happiness Day

The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution appointing 20 March as the International Happiness Day. Not a single member of the 193 UN members objected to the idea, the UN website reported.