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The researchers noted that further studies are needed to confirm whether blueberry vinegar would be beneficial to humans (Photo: AFP)

Blueberry vinegar can be effective in fight against dementia

Vinegar reduced the breakdown of acetylcholine and boosted levels of a brain-derived neurotrophic factor.

22 Dec 2017 7:19 PM IST

The man decided to seek medical attention only when the pain in his penis became unbearable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bizarre: Man can't stop climaxing after accidentally stimulating...

63-year-old accidentally discovered that stimulating his prostate helped him orgasm.

22 Dec 2017 7:17 PM IST

We underestimate dogs because of our tendency to view pets as though they were children. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why you should not give dogs chocolates during Christmas

When dogs eat chocolate in small doses it can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, in large quantities it can cause seizures or...

22 Dec 2017 7:16 PM IST

The study involved two different types of gel for different parts of the body but now researchers are combining them into one (Photo: Pixabay)

Trials to be conducted for contraceptive gel that can reduce sperm...

The sperm count was reduced to less than a million per millilitre in 89 percent of the men.

22 Dec 2017 5:58 PM IST

The mans arms and legs were also severed (Photo: AFP)

Furious over smell of cigarettes in flat, non-smoker cuts off...

Police first thought the man was attacked by a love rival but the roommate later confessed to murdering him.

22 Dec 2017 5:26 PM IST

The medicine is a version of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltds established drug Abilify for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression, containing a tracking device developed by Proteus Digital Health.

Novartis combo therapy for melanoma gets FDA's priority review

Review covers combination therapy for adjuvant treatment of patients with stage III melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K...

22 Dec 2017 4:31 PM IST

What better way to achieve that sense of bliss during Christmas than a winter cocktail! (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are some winter tipple to make your Christmas merrier

Want to impress your guests this winter with some festive beverages? We list a few choicest drinks to spread some...

22 Dec 2017 4:11 PM IST

The study found that 9 per cent of the women who said they experience involuntary intercourse, say they were slightly intoxicated as they had been given a drink or drugs. (Photo: Pexles)

Women who don't attend college more likely to be raped, says study

According to study, risk of forced sex against women is more than two and half times greater for those who have no...

22 Dec 2017 2:53 PM IST

Virat and Anushka pose for a photo at the Delhi wedding reception. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Virat, Anushka look fashionable best at wedding reception

Bollywood star, who married Indian skipper Virat Kohli on December 11, wore Sabyasachi ensemble.

22 Dec 2017 2:51 PM IST

Fifty-nine bags containing some 20 kilograms (44 pounds) of methamphetamine each were seized from the vehicle. (Photo: File)

Teenage drug use increases risk of HIV in adulthood

Study suggests drugged-up teenagers may engage in unsafe sexual behaviour that increases their chance of HIV infection.

22 Dec 2017 2:35 PM IST

The findings indicated that the TV addicts were found to have 38 percent lower sperm count than those who had less sedentary lifestyle. (Photo: Pexels)

Watching excessive TV reduces sperm count, says study

According to researchers, watching excess TV is attributable to eating high calorie junk food and laziness.

22 Dec 2017 1:32 PM IST

Eating out will get cheaper from Wednesday as the GST Council has slashed rates on food served in AC and non AC restaurants to 5 per cent. (Photo: Pexel)

Repeated mild food poisoning may trigger chronic disease, finds study

Study revealed how past history of minor bacterial infections could add up with age to cause a severe inflammatory...

22 Dec 2017 1:07 PM IST