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It is also likely that any preschool is better than no preschool in preparing children for elementary school and beyond. (Photo: Pixabay)

Early enrichment programs may boost odds poor kids go to college

When kids stayed in the program through third grade, the results were even better.

30 Jan 2018 4:28 PM IST

The sarong-style skirt is being sold at Zaras UK online store at Â£ 69.99. (Photo: Twitter/ ms_aria101)

Twitter goes wild over Zara skirt that resembles Indian 'lungi'

The lungi is typically worn by men around their waist in India and South East Asian countries.

30 Jan 2018 4:10 PM IST

Many believed it has stemmed from the injustice endured for the duration of the marriage (Photo: Pixabay)

More women are throwing parties to celebrate their divorce in Saudi...

In the past, divorced women were marginalized, assumed to be barren or unfit for remarriage if divorced.

30 Jan 2018 3:57 PM IST

Electrical stimulation of the brain is emerging as potential therapy for a wide range of neurological and psychiatric diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Electrical stimulation improves memory: Study

Patients recalled more words from a previously viewed list when low-amplitude electrical stimulation was delivered to...

30 Jan 2018 3:51 PM IST

Women breastfeeding more children and for longer duration was linked to lower risk of hypertension in postmenopausal women. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breastfeeding cuts mother's hypertension risk

Oxytocin release stimulated by breastfeeding may be associated with the decreased risk of these diseases.

30 Jan 2018 3:33 PM IST

Apnea that isnt properly treated has been linked with excessive daytime sleepiness, decreased quality of life, heart attacks, failure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sleep apnea patients may not always need specialists

Some patients who can't tolerate wearing the breathing masks all night may use an alternative apnea treatment.

30 Jan 2018 3:26 PM IST

The company has licensed the pornstars who have been replicated as sex dolls (Photo: AFP)

First sex doll brothel in France opens up

The sex club has several rooms and customers are offered services of a silicone model instead of a real prostitute.

30 Jan 2018 3:25 PM IST

The mother followed behind the lorry for almost half a kilometer, showing just how deep a mothers love is. (Photo: Youtub/ Asianet Newsable)

Heartwarming footage shows cow chasing lorry carrying her injured calf

The calf is in good health now, and has been discharged from the hospital.

30 Jan 2018 3:11 PM IST

It is recommended to store chocolate in an airtight container before refrigeration to protect the taste. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chocolates should never be kept in the fridge, even when the weather...

If the temperature inside your house is 28 degrees C, that is when chocolate can be put in the fridge.

30 Jan 2018 2:59 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin deficiency puts cancer cells into hibernation, finds study

Here is what a new study has found.

30 Jan 2018 2:12 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Human genome decoded with pocket-sized device

The new sequencing method is the first to read long, unbroken strands of DNA.

30 Jan 2018 2:02 PM IST

Recent research indicates that compulsive buying behavior affects almost five percent of the adult population in developed countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Compulsive shopping a disorder, say scientists

Compulsive shoppers are unable to resist strong inner urges to make repeated purchases and to spend excessively.

30 Jan 2018 1:49 PM IST