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The US President has regularly used the phrase to criticise certain media reports (Photo: AFP)

'Fake news' named as word of the year for 2017

Defined as false, often sensational, information disseminated under the guise of news reporting , fake news takes over...

2 Nov 2017 8:36 PM IST

Examining 6 psychological aspects: autonomy, positive relations, environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life, self-acceptance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Healthy friendships may boost memory: study

It's not as simple as saying if you have a strong social network, you'll never get Alzheimer's disease.

2 Nov 2017 7:19 PM IST

The study also showed that women with a history of infertility have a 20 per cent increased risk of cancer- related mortality. (Photo: Pixabay)

People love dogs more than humans: study

Researchers examined data from the 78,214 women enrolled between 1992 and 2001, who were followed for 13 years, or until...

2 Nov 2017 7:03 PM IST

At first doctors thought of the circular object in the scan as a stone (Photo: YouTube)

Chinese woman finds that tooth growing in her nasal cavity caused her...

The woman thought the nosebleeds she suffered for decades were caused due to inflammation.

2 Nov 2017 6:22 PM IST

Brow raising, which makes the eyes look bigger - so- called puppy dog eyes - was the dogs most commonly used expression in this research. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds humans have more empathy for dogs than for other people

Researchers say humans are more moved by suffering dogs because they appear more helpless.

2 Nov 2017 5:38 PM IST

The fast food chain in Japan released the product that promises to cause an explosion of the 11 secrets herbs and spices.

KFC releases soaps that smell like fried chicken in Japan

The new drumstick-shaped bath bomb smells of 11 secret herbs and spices.

2 Nov 2017 4:56 PM IST

Any type of alcoholic beverage consumption raises the likelihood of developing two forms of cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alcohol ups the chances of a person getting addicted to cocaine

Researchers evaluate rats that were given alcohol 10 days prior to having cocaine, those exposed show addictive...

2 Nov 2017 4:28 PM IST

The bus driver said that it appears to be a sick prank (Photo: Pixabay)

12-year-old shocked to find needle in chocolate bar his brother got...

The boy reported the incident to the school bus driver who called police so that other parents could be warned.

2 Nov 2017 4:21 PM IST

Instead of giving their bust, waist and hip size, the contestants took turns reciting a litany of shocking facts about violence against women in Peru. (Photo: AFP)

Contestants turn Miss Peru pageant into protest

Instead of giving their bust, waist and hip size, the contestants took turns reciting a litany of shocking facts about...

2 Nov 2017 3:50 PM IST

The pontiff values his sleep and is tucked up in bed each night by 9pm. (Photo: AFP)

Pope admits to snoozing while praying

The pontiff values his sleep and is tucked up in bed each night by 9pm.

2 Nov 2017 3:33 PM IST

Results suggest that inflammation in mid-life may be an early contributor to the brain changes that are associated with Alzheimers disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Inflammation in midlife linked to brain shrinkage later

The researchers measured levels of inflammation at a single point in time.

2 Nov 2017 2:54 PM IST

The band uses an algorithm which learns the users personal characteristics and detects pregnancy. (Photo: Facebook/Ava)

New smart bracelet can tell when you get pregnant

The team behind the Ava bracelet plan to begin real-world tests of the system before the end of the year.

2 Nov 2017 2:15 PM IST