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Here's the dangers of drinking raw water

WHO reports the consumption of contaminated water is the cause of half a million diarrhoea deaths annually.

5 Jan 2018 2:11 PM IST

Machu Pichu was an Incan city surrounded by temples, terraces and water channels, built on a mountaintop.

Find out about the unique experiences one can only have in Peru

Ancient Peru conserves the architectural and artistic vestiges of fascinating cultures.

5 Jan 2018 1:52 PM IST

For more than 300 years, Sarangkheda, a village in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra, has been hosting Chetak Festival a celebration of the finest equestrian breeds. A festival that lasts for a month, it is a rare, yet spectacular sight to witness more than 2000 majestic horses in a single location.

Metropolitan judge allows PETA to help horses in cattle pound

Ruling was on intervention application filed by PETA in matter where police seized six horses used for an illegal race.

5 Jan 2018 1:33 PM IST

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Lose weight by eating breakfast rich with protein

Adopting a higher protein and moderate carbohydrate breakfast routine could be the keyto weight loss.

5 Jan 2018 1:01 PM IST

Compared to divorced, widowed and never-married peers, who were up to 71 percent more likely to die. (Photo: Pixabay)

Married heart patients more likely than singles to survive

In the widowed group, it may have to do with psychological and behavioral events that accompany life's course.

5 Jan 2018 1:00 PM IST

More than 2 million middle- and high-school students tried e-cigarettes in 2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

Use of non-cigarette tobacco products tied to teen smoking

More than 2 million middle- and high-school students tried e-cigarettes in 2016.

5 Jan 2018 12:53 PM IST

Participants were exposed to different pictures intended to trigger an emotional response. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sleeping less than 8 hrs a night may lead to depression: study

Negative thoughts are believed to leave people vulnerable to different types of psychological disorders, such as anxiety...

5 Jan 2018 12:47 PM IST

Bonobos are generally less aggressive than chimps. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bonobos prefer bullies over 'nice guys'

The findings suggest that one of the characteristics that makes people from apes is the tendency to avoid people who...

5 Jan 2018 12:43 PM IST

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Eating egg yolks, nuts during pregnancy can boost baby's brain

Researchers from Cornell University conducted the study.

5 Jan 2018 12:09 PM IST

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Study claims being fat is beneficial

Researchers hope their findings could lead to new ways to boost our body's immune response to infections, cancer and...

5 Jan 2018 11:36 AM IST

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Breast size dissatisfaction affects self-examination

Here is what a new study has found.

5 Jan 2018 11:21 AM IST

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Sleeping less than 8 hrs linked to repetitive negative thoughts

Researchers are now evaluating how duration of sleep may also contribute to the development or maintenance of...

5 Jan 2018 10:18 AM IST