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Vasalgel shows real promise as an alternative to vasectomy (Photo: AFP)

Gel based contraception for men to be introduced soon

This contraceptive gel, which has the potential to be a reversible alternative to vasectomy, prevents sperm from leaving...

8 Feb 2017 8:39 PM IST

Teachers rated them as less academically able as early as elementary school (Photo: AFP)

Girls discriminated against by teachers due to weight

This may reflect findings that obesity is more stigmatised among women than among men or individuals of other races.

8 Feb 2017 8:30 PM IST

They concluded that sleep and exercise are intervention points that can be leveraged to prevent the spread of harmful behaviour (Photo: AFP)

Workplace frustration reduced by swimming for one hour

The findings indicated that burning an additional 587 calories can reduce the harmful effects of mistreatment.

8 Feb 2017 8:24 PM IST

The 22-year-old nanny Kiersten Miles became the toddlers nanny after she was diagnosed with the terminal disease when she decided to donate a part of her liver. (Photo: Youtube)

Compassionate nanny donates part of liver to save toddler

The toddler was suffering from a terminal disease that could only be cured through a transplant

8 Feb 2017 6:09 PM IST

They even masturbate in their sleep (Photo: Pixabay)

Hypersexuality makes people masturbate in their sleep

The disorder causes unwanted sexual thoughts and makes people watch porn all day.

8 Feb 2017 5:39 PM IST

More than 48 percent singles are likely to sleep with their date the first time they meet them. (Photo: AFP)

These habits turn singles off immediately during sex

Texting and broken screens are among other issues

8 Feb 2017 5:32 PM IST

The surgery was quick and painless (Photo: Pixabay)

Laser treatment of vagina gives woman better orgasms

The woman's partner complained that her vagina was like a 'waterslide' leaving her embarrassed.

8 Feb 2017 3:21 PM IST

The preference for younger women in men rarely materialises into an actual relationship (Photo: Pixabay)

Women more particular about age of partner for sex

Men have a relatively wider age range when it comes to finding a partner as compared to women.

8 Feb 2017 2:34 PM IST

The sticker is made by Acharya, a graphic designer from Kerala and is currently being sold on the streets after it became famous. (Photo: Twitter)

This Hanuman sticker in Bengaluru has left everyone guessing

The striking orange sticker depicting a almost angry Hanuman is being used by motorists all over the city.

8 Feb 2017 1:22 PM IST

Sausage dogs fooling around with lion goes viral

Sausage dogs fooling around with lion goes viral

One dog even attempts to bite the mouth of the lion, who rolls around and plays along with them.

8 Feb 2017 12:11 PM IST

Sickle cell trait can make diabetes test not detect the disease

Sickle cell trait can make diabetes test not detect the disease

The inability to detect the disease in time gives the sickle cell paitients lesser time to collect glucose

8 Feb 2017 10:09 AM IST

The doctors pulled the heart down through a narrow gap made in the diaphragm to reduce the risk of infection. (Photo: Pixabay)

Innovative technique connects liver 'directly' to the heart

The life saving technique was used on a 21-year-old Iraqi woman suffering from a rare genetic disorder

8 Feb 2017 9:49 AM IST