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Modest amount of resistance exercise, such as two 30-minute sessions per week, has beneficial effects (Photo: PIxabay)

Evidence links exercise to lower stroke risk in women

Researchers say that the findings add to growing evidence for the benefits of moderate exercise in people.

8 Sept 2017 8:39 AM IST

According to research, proteins release in humans could be triggered by a pill containing a known compound named Yoda 1.

Immunotherapy, chemo mix by Merck shows extended lung cancer gains

US regulators approved drug cocktail in May but limited clinical trial data means questions remains whether it will...

8 Sept 2017 8:30 AM IST

Research shows that people who are taught to appreciate the natural flavours of coffee are best able to reduce their sugar intake in the beverage (Photo: Pixabay)

Coffee may help keep diabetes away, says study

According to scientists, a previously untested compound in coffee improves cell function and insulin sensitivity.

8 Sept 2017 8:19 AM IST

In the four-player board game the participants take on the roles of aunties and young girls. It has about 100 cards.

A board game for marriage!

Conceptualised by a 24-year-old Pakistani designer, Nashra Balagamwala, the game Arranged!

8 Sept 2017 12:37 AM IST

Once a cheater; always a cheater

Once a cheater; always a cheater

Men tend to cheat on their wives or girlfriends when there is a baby on the way. But what causes this? Experts weigh in.

8 Sept 2017 12:36 AM IST

Theres history in your glass

There's history in your glass

Since we all love our classic cocktails, here's a little know-how about how they came to be.

8 Sept 2017 12:33 AM IST

Aparna learned the techniques from the manual and help from photographer friends.

Lessons from jungles

Aparna Purushothaman, whose only dream was securing a government job, is now a school teacher and a passionate wildlife...

8 Sept 2017 12:13 AM IST

The ad hurt the religious sentiments of many, who rushed to abuse, boycott and threaten to kill Jawed; and make obviously anti-Islamic comments.

An unholy row

Durga Puja ads with the goddess and her children featured in cartoons are a common sight in Kolkata.

8 Sept 2017 12:07 AM IST

Doctors have so far drained 30 percent of the nitrogen (Photo: YouTube)

Diver left terribly deformed due to sickness caused by rising too...

The nitrogen in Alejandro's blood formed bubbles causing his arms and chest to balloon.

7 Sept 2017 6:50 PM IST

Kate Millett died from cardiac arrest according to her spouse (Photo: YouTube)

Iconic feminist author Kate Millett dies aged 82

Kate Millett is described as the principal theoretician of the women's liberation movement and was known for her book...

7 Sept 2017 6:49 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pexels)

Men better at Scrabble because women think it's pointless: Study

7 Sept 2017 6:43 PM IST

Corippo (Photo: Instagram / cgdmtsy)

Swiss mountain village faces extinction

The 600-year-old town has only 16 residents remaining.

7 Sept 2017 5:38 PM IST