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The higher the risk of getting asthma, the more benefit owning a cat would have. (Photo: Pixabay)

Getting a cat could prevent asthma in children

Contrary to popular belief, a cat in the house is good for infants born with a gene that makes them more susceptible to...

8 Nov 2017 3:17 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Subtle' parenting approach could help kids with ADHD

Reductions in negative parenting were found to drive improved biological function in children.

8 Nov 2017 3:08 PM IST

Peepal leaves. (Photo: Pixabay)

Amazing health benefits of Peepal

Here is how you can use it.

8 Nov 2017 2:48 PM IST

Due to their relatively large size of their brains and their longevity, sheep are a good for studying neurodegenerative disorders. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sheep trained to recognise Emma Watson, Barrack Obama!

Due to their relatively large size of their brains and their longevity, sheep are a good for studying neurodegenerative...

8 Nov 2017 2:30 PM IST

A traditional wine recommendation when you order beef roast for dinner is Cabernet Sauvignon - a bold red wine. (Photo: Pixabay)

Trust your own palate when choosing wine: study

A traditional wine recommendation when you order beef roast for dinner is Cabernet Sauvignon - a bold red wine.

8 Nov 2017 2:12 PM IST

People who are red-green colourblind cannot see the numbers. For dogs, researchers developed a similar experiment using the image of a cat. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dogs are colour blind: study

Previous research has shown that dogs have poor vision, and are up to eight times worse than humans at seeing things in...

8 Nov 2017 2:00 PM IST

The chemicals caused splicing factors, which are progressively switched off as we age to be switched back on. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ageing reversed in old human cells: study

The chemicals caused splicing factors, which are progressively switched off as we age to be switched back on.

8 Nov 2017 1:51 PM IST

The babys condition deteriorated soon after birth due to breathing issues and needed oxygen supply immediately. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Enraged Thai woman throws baby from 17th floor because boyfriend left...

20-year-old Netchanok Nokyungton, was apparently devastated when her lover from South Korea found out she was pregnant...

8 Nov 2017 1:02 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

New breath tests can detect various diseases

Scientists are trying to use this technology to "smell" diseases a human nose cannot.

8 Nov 2017 1:02 PM IST

According to doctors, the unidentified patients love for being massaged may be the reason for the blood clot in his brain.(Photo: Pixabay)

Man suffers stroke after rough neck massage

Tests revealed patient suffered an anterior cerebral artery infarction which is the major vessel transporting blood to...

8 Nov 2017 12:10 PM IST

New research finds contraceptive coil could reduce risk of cervical...

Use of the coil led to a "dramatic decrease" of cases of the deadly disease, researchers found.

8 Nov 2017 11:48 AM IST

Higher levels of alcohol consumption might not have beneficial effects on the pronunciation of a foreign language (Photo: AFP)

High alcohol intake linked to several types of cancer, says study

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) hopes to draw attention to strong links between drinking and risks for...

8 Nov 2017 11:05 AM IST