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Agents of change

As India clocks in 72 years of independence, we look at those who are striving towards social upliftment.

15 Aug 2018 12:11 AM IST

There may be a need for community and school programs that help young people learn about what underpins good self-esteem (Photo: Pixabay)

Even young childrens may have body image issues

The children with a higher level of hormones were noticed to be unhappier with their body.

14 Aug 2018 9:01 PM IST

Only four percent were found to have sex every day (Photo: AFP)

Almost 30 percent women cheat and 10 percent haven't had sex in a...

Meanwhile 32 percent felt their sex lives were ok but can be better but as many as 18 percent were bored and unsatisfied...

14 Aug 2018 7:56 PM IST

An antibody therapy against key inflammatory molecule involved in migraines reduces the number of headaches in chronic migraine patients. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds reason why women get more migraines

The research suggests that sex hormones affect cells around the trigeminal nerve and connected blood vessels in the...

14 Aug 2018 7:06 PM IST

Stephanie Bonfils contemplates the task ahead of the 218 kilometre stage from Carcassonne to Bagneres-de-Luchon in the Pyrenees, France. Bonfils is a member of a 13-woman team cycling the Tour de France route to promote womens cycling and a return of the womens Tour. (Photo: AP)

Cycling can help improve mental health

The findings were published in the journal Environmental Health.

14 Aug 2018 7:00 PM IST

Effective parenting during adolescence was associated with a lower risk of violence in young adult relationships. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Back-and-forth' conversations with young kids may aid brain...

Conversational turns were still associated with higher verbal scores.

14 Aug 2018 6:54 PM IST

This case brings to light the longest time between lens migration and eyelid swelling caused by it (Photo: AFP)

Doctors remove contact lens from woman's eyelid 28 years after she was...

The revelation came after she complained of swelling on her left upper eyelid which was drooping for months.

14 Aug 2018 6:48 PM IST

E-cigarettes or vaping is considered a one-way bridge to increasing the number of smokers to smoke regular cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)

E-cigarette vapour tied to changes in lung cells

Initially public health experts were not that concerned about e-cigarettes because they were being marketed as a way to...

14 Aug 2018 5:52 PM IST

Parents have to ensure a fine balance between screen time and natural outdoor activities.

Heart doctors recommend less screen time, sedentary behaviour for kids

We need to emphasize face-to-face interactions, prioritize time outdoors and create supportive environments with parks...

14 Aug 2018 5:47 PM IST

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15 messages to send loved ones on Independence Day 2018

Here are a few messages to send loved ones on India's 72nd Independence Day.

14 Aug 2018 5:15 PM IST

The nationwide auditions began in June giving the winner the once in a lifetime opportunity to attain a ticket to Miss Universe.

Divas step closer to crown at Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva Miss Universe...

The winner of Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2018 will proudly represent India at Miss Universe.

14 Aug 2018 4:26 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how you can spend Independence Day

We've got something for the homebody and for people who love the outdoors.

14 Aug 2018 3:10 PM IST