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The elderly are at a risk of falls even when on medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Certain medicines could lead to falls in elderly: study

62 percent of falls occurred in patients in whom high risk medications had been administered within the 24 hours.

28 Nov 2016 9:38 PM IST

Previous studies on written communication found that women used more involved components than men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men, women don't communicate differently in writing: study

Men and women were found to conform to a professional genre when they wrote for an audience with specific expectations.

28 Nov 2016 8:35 PM IST

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Soon smartphones may monitor health, food quality

Hyperspectral cameras, which are traditionally expensive, have been used for demanding medical and and environmental...

28 Nov 2016 6:13 PM IST

Yahiya, 70, does not want Narendra Modi to remain as the prime minister of the country. (Photo: Facebook)

Kerala man vows to remain half-bald until Modi is out

He says that this is his way of protesting against the current policies of the prime minister.

28 Nov 2016 5:16 PM IST

They made food into a toy where children go and play (Photo: Facebook)

Uproar over 5000 dead fish in ice skating rink

A Japanese skating rink that froze 5,000 dead fish into the ice as an attraction for visitors was forced to close after...

28 Nov 2016 4:37 PM IST

It connects to a phone via bluetooth (Photo: YouTube)

Wearable device records sex data to help you out

The device collects information like calories burnt during sex, speed and number of thrusts.

28 Nov 2016 4:18 PM IST

A census will be held about the move (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona to feed contraceptives to pigeons

The aim is to reduce the pigeon population by 80% without having to carry out killings.

28 Nov 2016 3:47 PM IST

A stinging post amidst demonetisation woes (Photo: Facebook)

Ex-serviceman's terse take on demonetisation woes

The army man told a man defending the inconvenience to people that he should show patriotism for getting OROP and CPC...

28 Nov 2016 2:44 PM IST

Experts have warned that the growing culture of eating in the office could lead to weight gain. (Photo: Flickr)

Eating food at desk hampers worker's productivity

Food with pungent smell like oily fish, cheese and egg sandwiches are having an adverse effect on working conditions and...

28 Nov 2016 2:20 PM IST

Highlighting the joys of sharing (Photo: Facebook)

Exchange books for free food at cafe in Delhi

The cafe in Delhi's North Campus is trying to unite people and driving a change in behaviour.

28 Nov 2016 1:58 PM IST

Sugar substitutes like aspartame are designed to promote weight loss and decrease the incidence of metabolic syndrome. (Photo: Pixabay)

Low calorie drinks actually boost weight: study

There has been some evidence that they actually can make you hungrier and may be associated with increased calorie...

28 Nov 2016 1:55 PM IST

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Metal penis to help men with erectile dysfunction

The prototype device is to be tested on animals and could be available to men within a few years.

28 Nov 2016 1:45 PM IST