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Our ability to think and memorise information arises from our nervous systems. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Memory shifts into high gear when we think of raising kids'

The study demonstrates that our genes not only influence our anatomy and physiology, but also the ways in which we...

17 Dec 2017 4:32 PM IST

The ability to spot early tumours that are starting to spread remains a major challenge in cancer diagnosis and treatment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nanoparticles may help detect cancer early: study

The nanoprobes were significantly faster than MRIs at detecting the minute spread of tiny lesions and tumours in mice.

17 Dec 2017 4:24 PM IST

The seven characteristics are changes in cognition, which includes thinking, reasoning and emotion processing. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bipolar disorder has seven key factors: study

Patterns of sleep and circadian rhythms and measures of how patients' symptoms change over time and respond to...

17 Dec 2017 4:02 PM IST

It establishes a more accessible target for brain stimulation than many autism-related neural circuits that are buried within the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain zapping may restore social behaviour in autistic kids

This area of the brain has not received the attention it deserves in regards to understanding autism.

17 Dec 2017 3:58 PM IST

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Scottish man's Indian wife banned from UK because her English is too...

She is also pregnant with their first child.

17 Dec 2017 3:34 PM IST

Borderline is defined as taking selfies at least three times a day but not posting them on social media. (Photo: Pixabay)

Clicking too many selfies may be a real disorder: study

The findings, published in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction confirmed that there are three...

17 Dec 2017 2:33 PM IST

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How to prevent chapped lips in winter

Here is what an expert recommends.

17 Dec 2017 1:46 PM IST

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This festive season, embrace Christmas in Melbourne at these places!

17 Dec 2017 1:24 PM IST

Fluorine is one of the most reactive elements in the periodic table and widely used in the pharmaceutical industry. (Photo: Pixabay)

ombination of garlic, fluorine may treat diseases: study

Anti-angiogenesis agents are used to fight against cancer by blocking tumour growth.

17 Dec 2017 1:15 PM IST

They are at greater risk of infant mortality, ADHD, asthma, lower test scores, lower schooling attainment and lower lifetime earnings. (Photo: Pixabay)

Babies born near industrial sites may face health problems

Infants born to mothers within three kilometres of a industrial site may be at an increased risk of asthma and early...

17 Dec 2017 1:08 PM IST

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The various shades of tea to devour this winter

17 Dec 2017 12:47 PM IST

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New brittle bone test may be helpful in preventing hip break agony

This simple test could prevent three in 10 hip fractures among older women.

17 Dec 2017 12:10 PM IST