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The researchers used the Eilat virus as a vaccine platform (Photo: AFP)

First Chikungunya vaccine in the world developed

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne virus that causes a disease characterized by fever and severe joint pain.

20 Dec 2016 11:18 AM IST

The brain changes were likely an adaptation for motherhood (Photo: AFP)

Pregnancy causes changes in woman's brain

The radical hormone surges and physical changes of pregnancy have long been known and studied.

20 Dec 2016 9:39 AM IST

A file picture of the hairdo, gal bun.

Bun's the world!

The gal bun has endless possibilities, and can be worked into any outfit.

20 Dec 2016 12:12 AM IST

Picture of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley used for representational purposes only.

Some carbon DATING'

On the lookout for an instant glow? The introduction of carbon creams in laser facials help achieve the same...

20 Dec 2016 12:12 AM IST

Apparently seaweed has been fed to cattle since farming began as cows would graze on the ones washed up on beaches.

Cow farts cause global warming

Asparagopsis taxiformis, a red seaweed does aid in digestion as other seaweeds do but has an additional gas-reducing...

20 Dec 2016 12:11 AM IST

A group of trekkers at the Gorakhgad vantage point.

Christmas for the thrill-seeker

From bird watching to paragliding, there is enough and more to satiate any thrill seeker's soul.

20 Dec 2016 12:11 AM IST

Industry experts recommend to always clean the spills and fasten the cap of the container after every use.

When to throw out your beauty stuff?

One must discard products that do not smell good.

20 Dec 2016 12:11 AM IST

The sperm of men who did sports, considerably gained in importance but the numbers looked good for the third group.

Men must do this to improve the semen quality

Researchers write that too much sports can have a negative impact.

20 Dec 2016 12:11 AM IST

The chances of chemotherapy affecting breast cancer patients with genetic biomarker IDs is higher. (Photo: Pixabay)

Genetic biomarker patients at increased risk of heart damage

Patients being treated for lymphoma or gastric cancer with the same chemotherapy were vulnerable to cardiotoxicity from...

19 Dec 2016 9:12 PM IST

The group dances to a typical bhangra beat with shovel in hand. (Photo: Youtube)

Canadian group grooves to classic bhangra steps

The Maritime Bhangra Group dances in the back of a parking lot while shoveling snow

19 Dec 2016 8:55 PM IST

The most number of sexually transmitted disease cases are found in the age group of 15 - 24 years. (Photo: Pixabay)

Privacy concerns make youth shun sex health advice

Teens and young adults do not visit the doctor as they do not want to make it public

19 Dec 2016 8:15 PM IST

The Klingon Newt is the fourth newt species found to exist in Thailand and measures between six to seven centimetres long. (Photo:

Rainbow-headed snake among 163 new species found

The snake has unique colouration pattern and different number of scale rows and upper teeth

19 Dec 2016 7:21 PM IST