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A sugar pill prescription for chronic pain patients would result in vast cost savings (Photo: Pixabay)

Common painkiller tied to increased risk of heart problems

Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that's often used to treat arthritis and other painful...

22 Sept 2018 2:10 PM IST

The Man Booker Prize is open to writers of any nationality writing in English and published in the UK and Ireland.

6 lesser known facts about The Man Booker 2018 shortlisted authors

The names were announced by 2018 Chair of judges, Kwame Anthony Appiah, at a press conference at the offices of Man...

22 Sept 2018 1:22 PM IST

Pet Fed originated in 2014 when 25-year-old Akshay Gupta, the founder, realised that there are festivals for every liking but there was none for people who love animals, says founder Akshay Gupta.

Pet Fed started with aim of giving pet parents new, exciting...

Through various events Pet Fed successfully brings out the true essence of pet keeping.

22 Sept 2018 12:30 PM IST

The man decided to seek medical attention only when the pain in his penis became unbearable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gangrene rots away Lucknow man's penis until it drops off after cancer...

The 65-year-old had cancer just two weeks earlier, and for 10 days, lived with a 'blackish discolouration' of the shaft...

22 Sept 2018 11:11 AM IST

Delicate foreskin is vulnerable to HIV as it can tear easily and it is also a common route for the virus to enter someones body (Photo: AFP)

First ever HIV immunotherapy drug proves safe in phase 1 trial, paves...

Phase 1 trial is milestone for team at University of North Carolina, which won $20 million grant to make their ideas a...

22 Sept 2018 10:28 AM IST

Butternut Squash Salad With Winter Veggies And Sprout

What can salad dressing tell us about cancer?

Liquid-liquid phase separation is seen often in nature and is the reason why oil and vinegar separate in salad dressing.

22 Sept 2018 9:44 AM IST

Shashi Tharoor (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

Facts and fake news cuddle up

Twitter space was extremely busy for a while, even if the exchanges were more of hate than humour.

22 Sept 2018 1:05 AM IST

Jose and his friends

Leh, the beautiful beast

A journey to Leh is a dream for many. Go prepared for a tough terrain and get mesmerised.

22 Sept 2018 1:04 AM IST

St. Bonaventures Church

Madh island staycation guide

Once you disembark, you can catch a rick, but be warned: they don't ply by the meter.

22 Sept 2018 1:03 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

High-intensity exercises have same benefits as longer workout sessions

High-intensity interval exercise consists of short bursts of high-intensity aerobic exercise physical activity that...

21 Sept 2018 7:09 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D may reduce cancer risk, breast cancer mortality

Here is what a new study has found.

21 Sept 2018 3:44 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Caffeinated energy drinks a big no-no for children

Young people in high-income countries consume more sugar and calories than required amount.

21 Sept 2018 3:05 PM IST