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Results showed increased blood concentrations of magnesium and elevated urinary levels of a breakdown product of alpha-tocopherol, commonly known as vitamin E.

Hazelnuts may be the key to disease prevention, says study

Study found older adults who added hazelnuts to diet for 16 weeks significantly improved levels of two key...

17 Dec 2018 2:15 PM IST

$Relief statues are seen at the recently uncovered tomb of the Priest royal Purification during the reign of King Nefer Ir-Ka-Re, named \Wahtye\, at the site of the step pyramid of Saqqara, in Giza, Egypt, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018.The Egyptian Archaeological Mission working at the Sacred Animal Necropolis in Saqqara archaeological site succeeded to uncover the tomb, Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anani, announced. (Photo: AP)$ Life

Egypt unveils 'one of a kind' tomb of ancient high priest

Tomb is brightly painted and is decorated with scenes showing the royal priest alongside his mother, wife and other...

17 Dec 2018 1:41 PM IST

Mahatma Gandhi believed in the efficacy of pitching the soul force called satyagraha against the brute force of the oppressor and in effect converting the oppressor to the right and moral point.

'Racist' Mahatma Gandhi statue pulled down by teachers in Ghana

Having campaigned for removal of statue for two years, teachers at University of Ghana decided to pull down the statue...

17 Dec 2018 12:07 PM IST

Scientists found that they could protect animal models from HIV by injecting them with neutralizing antibodies that were produced in the lab. (Photo: PTI)

World's oldest monkeys may help fight against HIV

Rhesus macaque could be prompted to produce neutralizing antibodies against one strain of HIV that resembles the...

17 Dec 2018 10:54 AM IST

Another case was confirmed in a district of the city of Jixi in the northeastern province of Heilongjiang where 24 pigs died on a farm of 84 pigs. (Photo: AP)

China confirms new African swine fever cases in Sichuan, Heilongjiang

One outbreak occurred on a farm of 210 pigs in Yanting county in the southwestern province of Sichuan, killing 26.

17 Dec 2018 10:44 AM IST

From fear, flight to fatigue and others there are six symptoms to find out if someone is stressed or not (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds chronic fatigue clues in overactive immune response

A severe illness characterised by long-term physical and mental fatigue, CFS is thought to affect up to 17 million...

17 Dec 2018 10:27 AM IST

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No longer a cruel business

What do animal lovers, fashion designers and models think of fashion houses' decision to stop using fur and exotic...

17 Dec 2018 3:53 AM IST

Immortalised in art

Patrick spearheads the The F. N. Souza International Fine Arts Foundation and Family Trust that was incorporated around...

17 Dec 2018 2:22 AM IST

Explaining the beauty of Malpe beach would be incomplete without the mention of the St.Marys Island, which was our next destination.

A beach lover's perfect retreat

Malpe is one of India's cleanest beaches and its climate makes it the perfect spot for an outing.

17 Dec 2018 2:19 AM IST

Dressing up to the occasion

Out of all wedding faux pas, upstaging the bride is most condemned. We speak to celebrity stylists for fashion dos and...

17 Dec 2018 12:00 AM IST

Studies have shown that the intimate association between the gut microbiome and GI tissue has a significant effect on the GBA (Photo: AFP)

Probiotics can help treat bipolar disorder and psychiatric issues

Probiotic organisms are non-pathogenic bacteria that, when present in the gut flora, are known to improve the overall...

16 Dec 2018 5:55 PM IST

The unique show was conceptualised by celebrated fashion designer Agnimitra Paul (Photo: AFP)

Survivors walk the ramp to generate awareness on human trafficking

Paul said knee-length dresses were stitched for the show keeping in mind the comfort level of her "supermodels".

16 Dec 2018 5:25 PM IST