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This drug is activated when receiving light -using an optical fiber- of a suitable wave length and with an exact precision on the target tissue. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists develop first 'photo drug' to treat pain

The drug will help avoid the side effects of pills with the use of light

12 April 2017 10:29 AM IST

The government has adopted a three-pronged strategy for early detection of the disease to deal with the issue. (Photo: AFP)

India has most number of leprosy cases at 60 percent

The analysis was given by the WHO after it conducted the research in 2015

12 April 2017 9:31 AM IST

Disability simulations often result in feelings of fear, apprehension and pity toward those with disabilities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Role-playing disability promotes distress, discomfort: study

Talking to people with disabilities instead works out better for more people

12 April 2017 8:37 AM IST

Charu Shankar and Sunit Tandon in Twenty Questions. (Photo: Pritam Bandyopadhyay)

Life in five stories

Shankar as an unsure, nervous teacher does well to show the conversation one has with oneself.

12 April 2017 2:54 AM IST

At a previous Lets Talk Life gathering in Chennai

Reviewing the women in our epics

Through art, music and dance drama, forum Lets Talk Life' wishes to reconsider the female literary characters.

12 April 2017 12:08 AM IST

Still from The Wedding Video

Girls, what's the hurry?

In this era of independence, freedom of choice, eateries, and clubs to frequent, holidaying throughout the world should...

12 April 2017 12:06 AM IST

The government is working to regulate and reduce the portion of food offered in star hotels and restaurants to reduce wastage of food. Is that a good idea?

Mind those portions

It seems the portion of food that you have been having in restaurants aren't keeping the government happy.

12 April 2017 12:05 AM IST

Antibodies in the new technique hang on to a cells surface, blocking HIV from accessing a crucial cell receptor and spreading infection. (Photo: AP)

New technique makes cells resistant to HIV

It offers a significant advantage over therapies where antibodies float freely in the bloodstream at a relatively low...

11 April 2017 9:38 PM IST

The harvested heart was yesterday transported from Unity Hospital in Gujarats Surat to Fortis Hospital in suburban Mulund (Photo: AFP)

Indian donor's heart gives Ukrainian new lease of life

The deceased's family was counselled by an NGO to donate his heart, liver, pancreas, corneas and kidneys.

11 April 2017 4:22 PM IST

Hydroxytyrosol is a polyphenol found in extra-virgin olive oil with antioxidant properties that reverses some of the negative effects of a high-fat diet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Extra-virgin olive oil may reverse insulin resistance: study

It offers protection against oxidative stress and detrimental fatty acid composition in the liver, heart and brain

11 April 2017 4:07 PM IST

PM Modi had called wastage an injustice weeks back (Photo: AFP)

Minister wants to fix how much food is served at eateries

Paswan said that he came up with the idea after the PM expressed concerns about food wastage.

11 April 2017 3:17 PM IST

Its also supposed to increase circumference of the penis (Photo: Pixabay)

Bizarre sexual fetish involves making bees sting on penis

Experts say that the fetish called 'Melissophilia' is very rare.

11 April 2017 1:56 PM IST