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The Barren Island volcano, located 140-km north-east of Port Blair, dormant for more than 150 years started erupting in 1991 and has since then shown intermittent activity. (Photo: Pixabay-for representational purpose only)

Climate change could increase volcano eruptions, says study

Study finds that there was less volcanic activity in Iceland when glacier cover was more extensive.

24 Nov 2017 12:24 PM IST

President Rodrigo Duterte Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this month ruled that dozens of contraceptives, including implants and pills, were not abortion inducing and thus the government could distribute them for free. (Photo: AFP)

Rising number of new mums in Philippines as birth control plans fail

Despite oppositions, President Rodrigo Duterte, has followed in his predecessor's footsteps in trying to get...

24 Nov 2017 10:40 AM IST

Put another way, less than 1 percent of the deaths from sudden cardiac arrest were related to sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what are the 4 breakfast food to boost sex drive

According to studies, lack of vitamin D lowers oestrogen levels in women and testosterone in men.

24 Nov 2017 10:15 AM IST

The studys investigators noted that getting outside of ones home provides numerous opportunities for engagement with the world outside, and may facilitate exposure to a variety of beneficial experiences. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elderly who go out often have longer lives

According to researchers leaving the house daily is linked with lower risk of dying over an extended follow-up period.

24 Nov 2017 8:53 AM IST

As per the new taxing structure, the tax rate has been reduced to 28 per cent from 30 per cent for motorcycles with engine sizes lesser than 350cc.

Motorcycle crashes are more dangerous than car accidents, says study

Study finds that overall, the injury rate for motorcycle crashes is three times the injury rate for car crashes.

24 Nov 2017 8:31 AM IST

Diagnosis at early stage is important for any kind of cancer, for the treatment to be effective (Photo: AFP)

BP risk high in childhood cancer survivors

Research shows high BP can have greater negative impact on survivors of childhood cancer who were treated with...

24 Nov 2017 8:08 AM IST

Some individuals develop brain networks that favor intelligent behaviors or more challenging cognitive tasks (Photo: AFP)

Shrinking brain linked to fatty liver

According to researchers liver fat may have a direct association with brain aging

24 Nov 2017 8:03 AM IST

Keep the sniffles at bay

Keep the sniffles at bay

With winter comes not just temperate weather but a range of illnesses. Nutritionists give us the lowdown of how to stay...

24 Nov 2017 3:31 AM IST

Sujit atop the Everest Base Camp

Scaling new heights

Looking back, Sujit recalls the first time he ever went on a trek. New to the city, he was 22 years old then.

24 Nov 2017 3:30 AM IST

Butternut Squash Salad With Winter Veggies And Sprout

Thankyou for roasting

During Thanksgiving week, make a meal that heartens the soul with these recipes.

24 Nov 2017 12:22 AM IST

According to a survey of legal and illicit drug and alcohol use among adults, spirits are the drink likely to be associated with the emotion of relax.

Alcohol dictates your mood

The study published in journal BMJ Open was taken by individuals between the ages of 18 to 34, who had consumed alcohol...

24 Nov 2017 12:21 AM IST

Mixes of the Aces

Mixes of the Aces

It's all about getting a little creative if you want to reinvent the classic LIIT for yourself.

24 Nov 2017 12:21 AM IST