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Death rattle is not painful but is simply a part of dying, says expert. (Photo: Pixabay)

Death rattle: Hearing this means you have just 23 hours left to live,...

As part of dying process, people lose ability to swallow or cough, which stops them from clearing secretions in...

14 April 2018 8:35 PM IST

Feeling sick after orgasms is also included in list of things that indicate sex allergies (Photo: AFP)

Find out about the 7 types of cheaters out there

From the harmless micro-cheater to the more elaborate professional, we list the types.

14 April 2018 6:47 PM IST

Humans are addicted to continuous social interactions and not to their smartphones. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study says smartphone addiction may increase loneliness, anxiety and...

According to the researchers, we can take charge and train ourselves to be less addicted to our phones and computers.

14 April 2018 5:44 PM IST

Laws requiring doctors to report dementia patients and get their licenses revoked didnt appear to influence the proportion of crashes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds sitting for too long may increase dementia risk

MTL thinning can be a precursor to cognitive decline and dementia in middle-aged and older adults.

14 April 2018 5:17 PM IST

Sujith posted a video of the moment the cobra threw up the eggs on Facebook. (Facebook/ Sujith Vp Wynad)

Cobra throwing up eggs when caught in Kerala video goes viral

According to reports Sujith VP was called to remove the snake after it had attacked a henhouse in someone's farm.

14 April 2018 3:25 PM IST

Stjepan Vokic, a retired Croatian primary school caretaker, pets Malena, a white stork he adopted in 1993 after he found it at a nearby pond with a broken wing, shot by hunters. (Photo: AFP)

Male stork migrates 14,000 km every year to be with handicapped mate

The faithful couple's long-distance relationship has made them celebrities in Croatia.

14 April 2018 2:44 PM IST

Burke, who founded the MeToo movement 12 years ago and runs it out of the Brooklyn, New York, offices of Girls for Gender Equity. (Photo: AP)

Desperate to change MeToo movement narrative before it's too late:...

MeToo founder says it is wrong to think of current cultural reckoning as a moment, says it is a movement, which moments...

14 April 2018 1:50 PM IST

Alcohol use disorders are associated with a three-fold higher risk of all types of dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds regular alcohol consumption could take years off your life

According to the research, drinking more alcohol is associated with a higher risk of stroke, fatal aneurysm, heart...

14 April 2018 1:20 PM IST

Modi stressed on moving to transparent market for both oil and gas, with the view to serve the energy needs of humanity in an optimal manner. (Photo: ANI)

Here are benefits of Padahastasana, as described by PM Modi

Pada' means foot, 'hastha' stands for hands, and 'asana' means pose.

14 April 2018 12:51 PM IST

Project critically investigated older adults motivations to participate in ballet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dance your way to healthier aging

Study found participants experienced higher energy levels, greater flexibility, improved posture, and an enhanced sense...

14 April 2018 12:38 PM IST

Estimates suggest health savings from reduced air pollution may be between 1.4-2.5 times greater than cost of climate change mitigation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pollution may be putting at Alzheimer's, suicide risk

Study says Alzheimer's disease hallmarks start in childhood in polluted areas, and one must implement effective...

14 April 2018 10:32 AM IST

The cases of patients suffering from Vitamin D deficiency have been steadily rising in India. (Photo: Pixabay)

88 per cent Delhiites suffer from Vitamin D deficiency, finds survey

According to the ASSOCHAM, majority of Delhi's population has a Vitamin D level, which is less than normal.

14 April 2018 10:21 AM IST