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He shaved his head and went outdoors, it got severely sunburned and became swollen. (Photo: Twitter/CadeHuckabay)

Man forgets to put sunscreen, ends up with massive dent on forehead

Cade Huckabay tweeted some photos of himself that is re-inforcing the importance of wearing sunscreen all over.

9 Dec 2017 4:51 PM IST

Excess weight raises the risk of breast cancer as fat cells produce hormones that help drive tumours. (Photo: Pixabay)

Losing weight may cut breast cancer risk: study

Researchers found that those who lost five per cent of their weight saw their breast cancer risk fall by 12 per cent.

9 Dec 2017 3:09 PM IST

Understanding that depression raises dropout risk may encourage schools to put a higher priority on mental health services. (Photo: Pixabay)

Depression in late teens linked to high school drop out

Almost a quarter of the 183 adolescents who dropped out of school had clinically significant depression in the few...

9 Dec 2017 3:05 PM IST

Two carefully handwritten pages were found when the restorers were removing the piece of cloth that covers the Messiahs buttocks. (Photo: Youtube/davincirestauro)

18th-century statue of Jesus has mysterious note hidden in backside

Restorers of an 18th-century statue of Jesus in a Spanish town have uncovered a mysterious note hidden in Christ's...

9 Dec 2017 2:32 PM IST

A medication that can improve weight or prolong the time to deliver could have significant advantages for these very sick babies. (Photo: Pixabay)

Viagra 'ineffective' for treating birth complications: study

A medication that can improve weight or prolong the time to deliver could have significant advantages for these very...

9 Dec 2017 2:18 PM IST

Since people are embedded in relationships, what happens in those relationships affects our health and well-being. (Photo: Pixabay)

Discrimination has 'spillover effects' on partner's health

Discrimination experiences of both people in a relationship are associated with their health.

9 Dec 2017 2:11 PM IST

Women who used the acupressure app reported significantly less menstrual pain than women who didnt. (Photo: Pixabay)

Acupressure app may help ease menstrual cramp pain

Women with menstrual pain already practice self-management, an app for acupressure can be easily added.

9 Dec 2017 1:53 PM IST

The study found that the bubbles in more expensive, fine sparkling wines are smaller and therefore make the wines taste better quality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why you should never drink champagne out of plasic cups

According to experts, the bubbles stick to the side of a beaker, ruining the taste.

9 Dec 2017 1:47 PM IST

Kids often get too little exercise time during the school day, parents need to provide these opportunities outside of school. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kids who get moving may also get better grades

The authors also looked at whether the effect of exercise differed across academic subjects.

9 Dec 2017 1:46 PM IST

The government should take necessary steps to regulate responsible self-medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Self-medication can be kiss of death: Experts

The adverse consequences of such practices should always be emphasized to the community and steps to curb it.

9 Dec 2017 1:07 PM IST

The collection procedure is non-invasive, can be repeated within a short time span and is convenient. (Photo: Pixabay)

New breathalyser test for drugs developed

Exhaled breath contains particles carrying non-volatile substances.

9 Dec 2017 1:01 PM IST

Anhedonia is described as an inability to feel pleasure. This type of depression often goes unrecognised. (Photo: Pixabay)

Five different types of anxiety, depression identified

Currently, depression and anxiety are the leading cause of disability and lost productivity worldwide.

9 Dec 2017 12:51 PM IST