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Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals has previously been implicated in causing serious harm to fertility and development, as well as increased obesity risk in rodents and people. (Representational/Pixabay)

Everyday chemicals can land you in serious trouble

Common chemicals can increase risk of metabolic disorders: Study.

22 May 2019 9:14 AM IST

Anzals beautiful contemporary home is his pride

Minimalism in the air

The 2,278-square-feet house built on an irregular-shaped five-and-a half-cent plot in Edappally, Kochi, is all about...

22 May 2019 3:04 AM IST

We encounter this every day but dont realise it, says Runwal who has immense respect for BMC who helped her identify the ragpickers in the area.

Food for thought

Meet the teenager who has co-founded an NGO and is organising an event to feed 400 ragpickers.

22 May 2019 2:39 AM IST

Kufri Landscape (Photo: Anmol Wahi)

People's perspective

The photographs she clicked was of Holi being celebrated at the Gopinath Temple and some landscapes.

22 May 2019 2:23 AM IST

Their signature style

Women politicians' in India never dress OTT. They wear simple looking handloom saris, stand out in the crowd because of...

22 May 2019 12:06 AM IST

Chef Jesus Saldivar removes freshly made tortillas from the tortilla making machine at El Pujol Mill in the Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City. (Photo: AP)

Tortillas: Mexico's return to its roots through its most iconic food

The 'tortilla movement' launched by a handful of chefs, restaurants and organisations seeks to restore and popularise...

21 May 2019 8:37 PM IST

If you delay your decision to be vaccinated, when the flu season is well underway, your chance of becoming infected increase significantly. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Protect yourself from flu this season

Here's all you need to know about flu vaccination and all the factors you need to be mindful about to protect yourself...

21 May 2019 6:47 PM IST

An Ebola health worker is seen at a treatment centre in Beni, Eastern Congo. (Photo: AP)

World Health Organization plagued by travel expense abuses

The UN health agency struggles with travel abuses, while they try to raise funds their fight against Ebola, according to...

21 May 2019 4:58 PM IST

The studies have shown that women with very high testosterone levels develop muscle mass and physical endurance more similar to that of men. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

The debate of naturally occurring higher testosterone levels in women

Female athletes have naturally occurring higher testosterone levels, sports authorities must consider: Study.

21 May 2019 3:17 PM IST

The babies were born in the pregnancys 29th week and their individual weights range from 890 grams to 1,300 grams. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Polish mother gives birth to sextuplets

Sextuplets born in Poland; mother and newborns doing well.

21 May 2019 1:41 PM IST

The study has claimed that activities like walking and muscle strengthening were associated with significantly reduced risk of liver-related death. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Good physical health can keep liver disease at bay

Physical activities could reduce risk of liver-related death.

21 May 2019 11:16 AM IST

The black bears are among 26 animals, eight lions, 12 lionesses, two Bengal tigers and four bears, who live in the sprawling 1.4-square-kilometre sanctuary in a wooded mountainous region. (Photo: AFP)

Jordanian wildlife sanctuary serves as safe haven for Syrian animals

Traumatised by conflict, animals from regional war zones find haven in Jordan.

21 May 2019 10:50 AM IST