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About 34 percent women are less likely to use a computer than men today. (Photo: AFP)

Women prefer to view porn on mobile devices: study

Almost 71 percent of the female traffic watching porn comes from smartphones

11 March 2017 1:09 PM IST

The method is a potential tool for enhancing memory in older populations and attenuating normal age-related memory decline. (Photo: AFP)

Grandparents can sleep better with soothing sound simulation

Playing sounds such as the rush of a waterfall which synchronises to the rhythm of brain waves will help older people...

11 March 2017 10:46 AM IST

Cannabis products help when antiepileptic drug side-effects are intolerable to the patients. (Photo: Pixabay)

Marijuana helps epileptic patients control severe after-effects

Using cannabis as medicine has proved to soothe patients better than antiepileptic drugs

11 March 2017 10:10 AM IST

Gluten-free foods often have less dietary fiber and other micronutrients, making them less nutritious and may lead to problems in the future. (Photo: Pixabay)

Following a strict gluten-free diet may up diabetes risk

People moderately consuming gluten have a lower-risk of diabetes even if they have Celiac disease

11 March 2017 9:38 AM IST

People who had frequent episodes saw a 15 percent decline in cognitive abilities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Frequent episodes of dizziness in 40s linked to dementia

The drop in the blood pressure level that reduces the blood supply may cause problems later

11 March 2017 8:56 AM IST

Veni, vidi, vacay with caution

Country itineraries for tourists are also taking cognisance of the need to be cautious, and many regions have laid out...

11 March 2017 12:21 AM IST

Asserting their voice

Amid all the reports of assaults and moral policing, here's a women's movement that cries for freedom.

11 March 2017 12:18 AM IST

If longer working hours are reducing your sex drive, watching porn can help increase the number of times people think about sex. (Photo: AFP)

This can help increase your sex drive more than you expected

A new study reveals a surprising act that could help you have better sex

10 March 2017 8:02 PM IST

Dandie Dinmont Terriers were all the rage in the 1800s, with queen Victoria jumping on the craze. (Photo: AFP)

People opting for designer dogs are making British breeds extinct

There are an estimated 600 to 800 dogs left in Britain and only 3,000 worldwide

10 March 2017 6:12 PM IST

The disease has so far been connected to birth defects (Photo: AFP)

Zika virus now linked to heart problems by doctors

Many people infected with Zika will have no or only mild symptoms, such as fever, aches, an itchy rash or red eyes.

10 March 2017 4:58 PM IST

Tamil Nadu has peacock ghee sold openly (Photo: AFP)

Peacock organs being used for ayurvedic, unani medicines

Siddha, Unani and Ayurvedic branches of medicine recommend peacock feathers and other organs.

10 March 2017 4:33 PM IST

She has been charged with hit and run (Photo: AFP)

Vegan woman bumps car into truck filled with chickens

The woman was tracked from her license plate that the police found on the spot.

10 March 2017 3:53 PM IST