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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Long-term antibiotic use harmful for women, study suggests

Taking antibiotics for two or more months was also associated with a 58 per cent higher risk of death from...

24 March 2018 1:07 PM IST

The man can be seen crash-landing on the tar road, looking shocked and humiliated, before stepping back. (Youtube Screengrab/ SKS Rocks)

Man tries breaking fight between two bulls, gets hurled in air

Video footage shows man being hurled out of the way by one of the bulls who was mid-way through a fight against a rival...

24 March 2018 12:46 PM IST

The nerve carries top-down messages from the brain to the body as well as bottom-up messages commonly described as gut feelings and it is these that prompt us to evaluate a situation or avoid it altogether.

Gut feelings really do stop you from making mistakes, says study

According to experts, gut-to-brain signals are a powerful influence on emotions, mood and decisions.

24 March 2018 12:08 PM IST

HIV excels at evading the immune system by hiding out in certain immune cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

GSK's two-drug HIV regimen wins European panel approval

The new HIV treatment, Juluca, is a fixed-dose once-daily tablet that combines two previously approved drugs,...

24 March 2018 10:24 AM IST

As our immune system has a tendency to weaken during seasonal transitions, staying away from certain foods can help us fit and disease-free, at least to a certain extent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Navratri 2018: Here are 8 healthy snacks for some nutrition

While fasting is good move to rid body of harmful substances, keeping balance between spirituality and health should be...

24 March 2018 9:05 AM IST

Relatives braid the hair of an Indian woman suffering from tuberculosis, admitted at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Hospital at Ram Nagar in Varanasi, India, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a campaign to fast-track the Indias response to tuberculosis, which is now the worlds leading infectious killer. (Photo: AP)

World Tuberculosis Day: One in 10 Indian women affected by TB

Usually the TB bacteria affects the lungs, and if left unnoticed, it can also spread throughout the body and cause...

24 March 2018 8:52 AM IST

TB is a leading killer of HIV-positive people: in 2016, 40% of HIV deaths were due to TB. (Photo: AP)

World Tuberculosis Day: 12 things you need to know

One of the leading causes of death worldwide, Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that affect lungs and is curable and...

24 March 2018 8:28 AM IST

Once at the top, its easy to just get swept up by waves of walkers washing over the tiled tracks.

Sunrise at Joseph Baptista Gardens

Dotted with beautiful tracks, gazebos, and flowerbeds, Joseph Baptista Gardens is the ideal space for running, rambling,...

24 March 2018 5:08 AM IST

A Wiccan prayer meeting

Welcoming the new

The Wiccan community in the city is getting together to celebrate the onset of spring with Ostara.

24 March 2018 12:49 AM IST

Whiskey in the jaro!

Whiskey in the jar'o!

Who says you must put away your favourite whisky for the summer? Here are some ways you can beat the heat with the...

24 March 2018 12:42 AM IST

Pizza infused with vodka? Philly eatery toasts one

Pizza infused with vodka? Philly eatery toasts one

It comes as no surprise to anyone then that you have to be 21 or older to order the pizza.

24 March 2018 12:41 AM IST

Instant gratification is also a reason why people love to be interactive on social media.

A clique of exploitative clicks

With Facebook's data crisis looming, experts warn against granting permission to apps that leech not just your but also...

24 March 2018 12:05 AM IST