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Literature is a good place to register something that is fundamental to the nature of language, Rai noted.

Language is linked with power, says Prof Alok Rai

Speaking at fifth Agyeya Memorial Lecture on Struggle for Language', litterateur talks about language's struggle against...

19 Dec 2017 1:40 PM IST

The results are important because as the population gets older, the number of people with dementia increases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise, pills, brain training show little hard evidence of slowing...

Research on exercise, drugs and brain-training techniques shows there is no definitive evidence that they protect...

19 Dec 2017 1:39 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genetics in personalised medicine is healthcare's current buzz word

Here what researchers have found.

19 Dec 2017 1:25 PM IST

Tiny, toxic particles creep into developing brains, cause inflammation and may damage brain pathways responsible for emotion and decisions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution can make teens aggressive: study

The data was adjusted for gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, neighbourhood socioeconomic characteristics.

19 Dec 2017 1:20 PM IST

While jewellery is rarely seen as a male domain, today, men are more confident about expressing their style .

Tanishq showcases new jewellery line Aveer, for men

Aveer offers men a stylish range of rings, bracelets, chains, ear studs in gold, platinum and diamonds.

19 Dec 2017 1:13 PM IST

When the signal is weak, the phone sends out more radio frequency energy to boost its connection to signal towers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer risk may be increased by sleeping with this next to your head

People could also reduce their risk of brain cancer by carrying their phones in a bag or purse - not in their pockets.

19 Dec 2017 12:35 PM IST

There is robust evidence that very preterm or very low birth weight individuals have an increased risk of ADHD. (Photo: Pixabay)

Preemies and underweight babies more likely to develop ADHD

Women, in high-income countries where malnutrition isn't a concern can help to minimize their odds of having a preterm...

19 Dec 2017 12:30 PM IST

Researchers found that people who mixed in groups significantly reduced their chances of suffering from Type 2 diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Active social life lowers the risk of developing diabetes, says Study

Men living alone were even more prone to the condition, with some 94 percent higher odds of type 2 diabetes.

19 Dec 2017 12:23 PM IST

Given the importance of self-esteem during the teen years, this is an important finding. (Photo: Pixabay)

Helping strangers boosts confidence in teens: study

It is best if teens can directly see the benefit of their help on others.

19 Dec 2017 12:18 PM IST

A woman who had been born without a uterus gave birth to the baby at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. (Photo: Pixabay)

Boy is born with parasitic penis on back

It turns out it is a part of his undeveloped twin, penis is surgically removed.

19 Dec 2017 12:17 PM IST

Women who had the most total fructose during pregnancy were 58 percent more likely to have kids with asthma than women who had no fructose. (Photo: Pixabay)

Prenatal and early childhood fructose tied to asthma in kids

Pregnant women should stay away from sugar sweetened drinks and foods with added sugars.

19 Dec 2017 12:13 PM IST

A total of 1984 people were injured, they found, of whom 53 (three percent) died. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rubber bullets are not safe: study

This discussion does not in any way suggest that other weapons are safer.

19 Dec 2017 12:06 PM IST