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Human \ectoparasites\, such as body lice and human fleas, might be more likely to have caused the epidemic (Photo: AFP)Life
Dirty humans, not rats led to spread of 'Black Death' plague in Europe

While it is assumed that rats and their fleas spread plague, there is little historical and archaeological support for...

16 Jan 2018 5:38 PM IST

A defective gene typically affects the function of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Gene linked to blood sugar, diabetes identified

This is the first time a defect in this gene has been linked with a disease.

16 Jan 2018 4:46 PM IST

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Incredible offbeat travel destinations you probably are not aware of

Planning your next holiday? Here are some cool places to visit.

16 Jan 2018 4:04 PM IST

Foetuses in the third trimester of gestation are hearing, learning and creating memories. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
How preterm birth may affect baby's language skills decoded

Electroencephalogram studies of the brains of preterm infants show electrical activity in the auditory cortex in...

16 Jan 2018 3:36 PM IST

The firm has 160 corpses frozen at its headquarters (Photo: AFP)Life
Expert says doctors will be able to revive corpses frozen by...

Around 2000 people are signed up with the institute to have their corpses frozen and preserved in specialised tanks...

16 Jan 2018 3:33 PM IST

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This technique could help you cope with stress

Here what you can do to change your outcome.

16 Jan 2018 3:24 PM IST

Any form of tobacco, including e-cigarettes, was associated with future smoking. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Teens who vape more likely to start smoking

Teens who use e-cigarettes or hookahs are more likely to start smoking conventional cigarettes within a year.

16 Jan 2018 3:10 PM IST

Working out if someone is happy, angry or afraid, from the look on their face, is a skill we may take for granted. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Magic mushrooms may treat depression without dulling emotions

Following treatment, patients reported feeling emotionally re-connected and accepting.

16 Jan 2018 2:47 PM IST

Riley will be trained to detect these pests to add another layer of protection to the already-existing protocols to handle infestations. (Instagram Screengrab/ Museum of Fine Arts)Life
Dog gets hired for important job at Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Riley, a Weimaraner puppy, has been hired by the museum to sniff out insects and other pests

16 Jan 2018 1:35 PM IST

If superspreading had been completely under control about two-thirds of Ebola cases could have been avoided (Photo: AFP)Life
Bleeding eye Fever kills 4, feared to be worse than Plague

Health chiefs warn spread of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever could be catastrophic'.

16 Jan 2018 12:48 PM IST

However, like all food and drink, energy drinks should be consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.Life
Energy drinks may cause dangerous side-effects in youngsters, says...

Researchers suggest that more should be done to restrict sale of energy drinks to youngsters under 16.

16 Jan 2018 12:22 PM IST

Doctors say that functioning of neurons depends on a steady supply of glucose and oxygen (Photo: AFP)Life
Salty food can increase Alzheimer's risk by cutting supply of oxygen...

While this causes behavioural and mental problems in people, getting back to a normal diet can reverse the effects.

16 Jan 2018 11:55 AM IST

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