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The new treatment appears to be the most promising in overcoming the limitations of many cell therapies. (Photo: Pixabay)

New stroke treatment reduces brain damage, boosts healing

Exosomes provide a stealth-like characteristic, invisible even to the body's own defences.

18 Feb 2018 4:37 PM IST

Ketamine can be legally prescribed by doctors as a general anaesthetic in humans and animals (Photo: AFP)

Research reveals party drug ketamine can ease depression in 30 minutes

While most anti-depressants take months to relieve depression, ketamine controls transmission of electrical signals...

18 Feb 2018 4:36 PM IST

Several individuals set world records for extraordinary feats, but some people do bizarre things in their bid to make it into record books (Photo: YouTube)

Mumbai man drinks entire bottle of tomato ketchup in 25.37 seconds to...

Upadhyaya also has records like eating most grapes in three minutes and most oranges peeled and consumed in three...

18 Feb 2018 4:10 PM IST

Their social rules for online interaction require a higher level of sensitivity than do those for in-person communication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Teens work hard to appear interesting on social media: study

Their social rules for online interaction require a higher level of sensitivity than do those for in-person...

18 Feb 2018 3:47 PM IST

Victims of this ailment often complain of blurred vision, tired eyes, headaches, neck pain and dry eyes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Experiencing blurry vision? Here's why

Experts believe that one of the reasons for this could be the development of a condition known as the Computer Vision...

18 Feb 2018 3:38 PM IST

Prior research has not found a protective effect like this for support from parents and friends. (Photo: Pixabay)

Romance can counteract effects of bullying

Bisexual men in relationships with women described difficulties discussing their bisexuality and experiencing...

18 Feb 2018 2:46 PM IST

Also known as merkins, the wigs were worn by prostitutes in the 1600s for various health reasons. (Photo: AFP)

New York Fashion Week showcases 'vagina wigs'

The wigs are tiny spiked hair extensions, made to look like mini Mohawks pointing out of crotch area.

18 Feb 2018 1:47 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Romeo the lonesome frog is feeling the love

Global Wildlife Conservation teamed with dating website Match to raise money for Romeo's last shot at romance.

18 Feb 2018 12:55 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Are female-led companies the answer to sexual misconduct?

Find out what experts have to say.

18 Feb 2018 12:31 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Myanmar farmers going against the grain with apps

Many farmers are turning to tech to address the knowledge gap in a country where two thirds of the workforce are...

18 Feb 2018 11:33 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

What does a bear do in the Alaska woods? Disperse seeds

Researchers say bears are essentially like farmers.

18 Feb 2018 11:16 AM IST

British model Cara Delevingne presents a creation from the Burberry collection during their catwalk show on the second day of London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2018 in London on February 17, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Burberry shows its colours for designer Bailey's swansong

The catwalk display ended with a multi-colour lighting spectacular, as Bailey waved goodbye to a standing ovation.

18 Feb 2018 11:06 AM IST