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South Korea uses technology to help pregnant women get seats

In April, the southeastern port of Busan, South Korea's second-largest city, began testing a small, round device called...

2 Jun 2016 3:31 PM IST

A study found that marijuana users were at higher risk of cognitive decline and descent into lower social and economic strata.

Marijuana use by adults tied to few physical health problems

However the researchers did find that marijuana use throughout adulthood was tied to gum disease.

2 Jun 2016 1:40 PM IST

The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.

New protein can help treat cancer, other diseases

The research found ProAgio induces apoptosis, or programmed cell death, of cells that express integrin v3.

2 Jun 2016 1:37 PM IST

The connection between Zika and microcephaly first came to light last fall in Brazil, which has confirmed more than 1,300 cases

Baby born with birth defect in New Jersey to mother infected by Zika

There is no vaccine or treatment for Zika, which is a close cousin of dengue and chikungunya.

2 Jun 2016 1:33 PM IST

Sartorial grace of performers

Last week I had spoken about the very personal style of dressing of artists that sets them apart and I got loads of...

2 Jun 2016 6:27 AM IST

Creating controversy to communicate

Creating controversy to communicate

What is controversy Oxford English Dictionary defines it as a prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

2 Jun 2016 1:04 AM IST

We are no longer the consumers

We are no longer the consumers

Back in 1920s, women didn’t smoke. It was taboo. This posed a problem for the tobacco industry — half of the...

2 Jun 2016 1:02 AM IST

Thai chicken and glass noodle salad

Glass-ic affair

when it comes to oriental cuisine, Glass noodles can be more than just an afterthought. let these delectable renditions...

1 Jun 2016 11:23 PM IST

Embracing the wanderer within

Travelling 12,000 kilometres on a Royal Enfield is no easy feat.

1 Jun 2016 10:38 PM IST

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Bakery that makes a difference

Parents want the best for their children. And for children with special needs the parent-child bond is so deep, it...

1 Jun 2016 10:33 PM IST

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Smart shoes that block the Internet

If you really can’t stay off Facebook, you can now buy shoes that will cut off your access, PSFK reports. The...

1 Jun 2016 10:28 PM IST

Letting your baby cry itself to sleep won’t harm it

For new parents, it’s almost impossible to resist comforting your children, even if it’s the middle of the...

1 Jun 2016 10:24 PM IST