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No study has been conducted to verify authenticity and efficiency of masks (Photo: AFP)

Doctors doubt efficiency of masks sold in markets against Delhi's...

Doctors also pointed out how air purifiers aren't helping much as they only work in closed rooms like air conditioners.

7 Dec 2017 2:49 PM IST

Mondal was celebrating his transfer to the Chittaranjan police station. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

Video of Bengal cop dancing goes viral, officer suspended

Krishna Sadhan Mondal, who worked at the Hirapur police station, Asansol, West Bengal, was on duty when the video was...

7 Dec 2017 2:44 PM IST

To gain higher yields, growers sometimes plant cocoa trees in solitary groves, in which the trees are exposed to stressful conditions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stressed cocoa trees produce tastier chocolate: study

Cocoa trees grow in hot and humid climates near the equator.

7 Dec 2017 2:37 PM IST

A birds-eye view of Machu Pichu in Peru.

Peru, a destination for adventure lovers

From warm deserts, to mountains and even beautiful rivers, South American country is known for being an extreme sport...

7 Dec 2017 2:05 PM IST

Willingness to talk about condoms, is one of the strongest predictors of whether a couple will engage in safer sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Online health programs promote safe-sex skills in teen girls

Other improvements that persisted after four months included more positive attitudes about condoms, increased knowledge...

7 Dec 2017 1:46 PM IST

Hemophilia almost always strikes males and is caused by lack of a gene that makes a protein needed for blood to clot. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gene therapy shows promise against blood-clotting disease

Small cuts or bruises can be life-threatening, and many people need treatments once or more a week to prevent serious...

7 Dec 2017 1:37 PM IST

Here are 7 fun holiday ideas that break with tradition in San Francisco.

7 destinations in San Francisco you must see this holiday season

If you are planning a trip to San Fran this Christmas, here are a few off beat things you can do once there.

7 Dec 2017 1:30 PM IST

Observing decreasing tendencies may provide an early signal that something has changed but not for the better. (Photo: Pixabay)

Humans have hit maximum limit for lifespan: study

Observing decreasing tendencies may provide an early signal that something has changed but not for the better.

7 Dec 2017 12:40 PM IST

One of the most widely used sustainable alternatives to petrol world-wide is bioethanol. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cheers! Scientists turn beer into fuel

Ethanol is not an ideal replacement for petrol as it has issues such as lower energy density.

7 Dec 2017 12:26 PM IST

Women in their 40s may want to consider non-hormonal IUDs, getting their tubes tied or talking with their partners about vasectomy. (Photo: AP)

Small risk of breast cancer seen with hormone contraceptives

Researchers found a similar breast cancer risk with the progestin-only intrauterine device.

7 Dec 2017 12:21 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pexels)

Eating nuts, fish daily cuts asthma, rhinitis risk in kids

Allergic diseases such as asthma and rhinitis are common.

7 Dec 2017 11:33 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Is your skin a slave to pollution?

Our skin is exposed to smog, dust, and much more that can damage it on a daily basis.

7 Dec 2017 9:50 AM IST