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World Heart Day is observed on September 29. (Photo: Pexels)

Improve heart health, this World Heart Day

World Heart Day highlights the actions that individuals can take to prevent and control cardiovascular disease.

29 Sept 2017 3:21 PM IST

In this Nov. 4, 2010, file photo, Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner poses for photos at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles. (Photo: AP)

The Playboy Mansion played a starring role in Hef's mystique

A neighbour bought the property for $100 million in 2016 with the stipulation that Hefner could live out the rest of his...

29 Sept 2017 3:14 PM IST

A script for the film Breakfast at Tiffanys owned by the iconic actress Audrey Hepburn is displayed at Christies auction house in London, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Audrey Hepburn mementoes fetch $6.2 million at auction

Hepburn's sons are selling about 500 items through live and online sales at Christie's

29 Sept 2017 3:09 PM IST

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Planet-warming methane from livestock underestimated: study

The concentration of methane in the air has climbed 10 times more quickly in the last decade.

29 Sept 2017 2:08 PM IST

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Exhibit at New York's MoMA looks at iconic garments

It provides a chance to recall how certain garments symbolized what was considered modern in a given period of history.

29 Sept 2017 1:44 PM IST

World Heart Day is observed on September 29. (Photo: Pexels)

World Heart Day: When cooking oil becomes the sticking point

Virtually all cooking oils are now sold under the banner of "heart healthy".

29 Sept 2017 12:53 PM IST

Oliver Struempfel competes during his world record attempt, carrying 27 beer mugs at the traditional festival Gillamoos in Abensberg, Germany. He succeeded. (Photo: AP)

Beer is linked to making a person happy, finds study

According to researchers, key molecule in amber liquid boosts brain's reward centre.

29 Sept 2017 12:30 PM IST

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Man's best friend aids Australian military vets with PTSD

Former personnel are more vulnerable as they tend to show signs of PTSD when they leave the forces.

29 Sept 2017 12:22 PM IST

Study finds 2 per cent do not wash their hands before they prepare food and 21 per cent do always wash their hands after going to the toilet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why singing Happy Birthday while washing hands is so...

Study says, singing the birthday while washing hands could stop people from catching colds, flu and nasty stomach bugs.

29 Sept 2017 11:22 AM IST

Researchers say that leaving worn clothes exposed in sleeping areas when travelling may lead to bed bug infestation. (Photo: AP)

Dirty laundry is a major cause of bed bug menace, says study

Researchers hope findings will encourage people to keep dirty laundry in sealed bags, especially when staying in hotels.

29 Sept 2017 10:48 AM IST

Indonesia welcomes dead in ancient ritual

Indonesia welcomes dead in ancient ritual

Part of ancient ritual Manene , clans visit tombs of dead family members, clean remains and replenish coffins with...

29 Sept 2017 10:07 AM IST

Stimulating the metabolism of stem cells that produce sperms in male body can shed light on new ways to treat infertility (Photo: AFP)

Heart failure may be treated by umbilical cord stem cells, says study

Research finds stem cell therapy shows improvement in hearts' ability to pump blood in year following treatment.

29 Sept 2017 8:58 AM IST