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Sales of canned cocktails, which are popular among women, are growing, unlike most of the other alcoholic drinks brewers have to offer. (Photo: AP)

Don't play cute; Japan's brewers learn how to make women drink more

Sales of canned cocktails, which are popular among women, are growing, unlike most of the other alcoholic drinks brewers...

7 Oct 2017 3:39 PM IST

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled during the past generation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Weight loss surgery linked to lower risk of cancer

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled during the past...

7 Oct 2017 3:27 PM IST

The bandage consists of electrically conductive fibres coated in a gel that can be loaded with antibiotics, painkillers, other medications. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

New smart bandage for better, faster healing

A single bandage could accommodate multiple medications tailored to a specific type of wound.

7 Oct 2017 3:07 PM IST

The bandage consists of electrically conductive fibres coated in a gel that can be loaded with antibiotics, painkillers, other medications. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

New smart bandage for better, faster healing

A single bandage could accommodate multiple medications tailored to a specific type of wound.

7 Oct 2017 3:07 PM IST

$Berlin mayor Michael Mueller congratulated the happy couples and described the first gay nuptials as a \historic event\. (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Find out why so many LGBT couples do not go on vacations

According to survey, one in 3 LGBT couples experience discrimination on holidays, including being laughed at or even...

7 Oct 2017 2:48 PM IST

$The \psychic\ told the court she never passed the second grade, called herself a Romani spiritual consultant. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Exorcism excise: US psychic pleads guilty to $3.5 million tax evasion

The "psychic" told the court she never passed the second grade, called herself a Romani spiritual consultant.

7 Oct 2017 2:43 PM IST

$The \psychic\ told the court she never passed the second grade, called herself a Romani spiritual consultant. (Photo: Pixabay)$ Life

Exorcism excise: US psychic pleads guilty to $3.5 million tax evasion

The "psychic" told the court she never passed the second grade, called herself a Romani spiritual consultant.

7 Oct 2017 2:43 PM IST

Practice encourages both men and women to abstain from orgasm during sex in order to allow partners to enjoy longer and for more intense periods of sexual energy (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds youngsters more interested in threesomes, but most rarely...

Study finds while youngsters may be more open to experimenting with sexuality, there are few who actually do it for fear...

7 Oct 2017 1:16 PM IST

According to scientists, we need to talk is often good enough to soften the blow, without adding too much buffer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what is the best way to break up with someone

Researchers looked at best way to deliver bad news and found most people prefer to a direct approach, rather than a...

7 Oct 2017 12:09 PM IST

There may be a distinct group of people with depression who have increased genetic risk for schizophrenia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nearly 80 percent schizophrenia risk may be traced back to genes, says...

The study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, indicates that genetics has a substantial influence on risk...

7 Oct 2017 9:28 AM IST

The most common neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimers is characterized by two types of abnormal protein which form lesions or clumps in the brain (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how children's brains are affected by porn

Expert shares views on devastating effects of violent pornographic web clips on young brains.

7 Oct 2017 9:02 AM IST

People who constantly see the healthy food billboards will think twice before ordering unhealthy food. (Photo: AFP)

Find out how healthy eating may not always be good

Term orthorexia nervosa was coined in 1990s by the then alternative medicine practitioner Steven Bratman, a San...

7 Oct 2017 8:45 AM IST