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Crying activates the the parasympathetic nervous system in the body to signal to the glands in the eyes to release tears. (Photo: Pixabay)

Traumatic childhood linked to psychotic experiences

Findings are first to examine association between different types of trauma, and their timing in childhood with later...

24 Nov 2018 1:14 PM IST

Traditional weddings are undergoing a visible metamorphosis where the couples prefer to have a wedding ceremony that is more reflective of their personalities. (Photo: Pixabay)

10 wedding cuisine trends that are here to stay

Change in traditional Indian practices is easily evident in emergence of new combinations of wedding cuisines.

24 Nov 2018 10:52 AM IST

Mental health problems such as depression and anxiety disorders, among others, are frequently accompanied by feelings of loneliness. People can feel lonely in the absence of mental health problems, too. Social isolation, in a culture that is biologically reliant on reaffirming social relationships, can be associated with feelings of insecurity, unpredictability and helplessness. (Photo: pixabay/Representational)

ICU stay can lead to depression, says study

Study showed more than half of former ICU patients reported symptoms of psychological disorders, including anxiety,...

24 Nov 2018 9:35 AM IST

Researchers found more often teens and young adults had dinner with parents, their overall diets included more fruits and vegetables and less fast food, sugary beverages. (Photo: Pixabay)

Even when families have issues, eating together can improve teen diets

More frequent family dinners were associated with more healthful eating among teens and young adults.

24 Nov 2018 9:18 AM IST

40 per cent women identified themselves as very light smokers, with a habit of smoking one to two cigarettes either daily or occasionally. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how smoking during pregnancy affects babies

The research examined potential reasons for this phenomenon, using a tissue, which is normally discarded following...

24 Nov 2018 8:46 AM IST

The sounds they make together are pleasing. In general, the environment is livelier.

Trekking joy reaches peak

Trekking is a rejuvenating experience that turns exhilarating at the summit.

24 Nov 2018 1:01 AM IST

This new series will highlight some of the worlds most epic and conservation stories.

Wild, wild, whizz

As a child, Sandesh was not allowed anywhere near his dad Dr BN Vishwanath's Nikkormat camera.

24 Nov 2018 1:00 AM IST

Makers of Mumbai

Rhea Chhabria always had the urge to do more for the environment and animals.

24 Nov 2018 1:00 AM IST

Kailash Satyarthi

A better world for children

Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi talks about his journey and his latest endeavour of setting up child-friendly villages.

24 Nov 2018 12:59 AM IST

As Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey got roundly trolled for hate mongering against a community, many believe the micro-blogging platform got a taste of its own medicine.

Tweet Revenge

This debate reflects the circumstances specific to India that prevail on Twitter, and how regressive voices attack...

24 Nov 2018 12:59 AM IST

It exports 767 million pounds of coffee to different countries every year, accounting for over four percent of world coffee production. (Photo: Pixabay)

Caffeine in tea, coffee may be risky to foetus, says study

Every additional 100 milligrams of caffeine taken daily during first trimester of pregnancy was associated with 72-gram...

23 Nov 2018 9:00 PM IST

The World Health Organization is planning to try out an experimental Ebola vaccine to fight the outbreak of the virus. (Photo: AP)

Ebola in Congo now infecting newborn babies: WHO

Six cases were reported in children aged between 2 and 17 and one case was in a pregnant woman.

23 Nov 2018 8:31 PM IST