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Jamie Fenske was lucky to spot timber rattlesnakes indulging in a combat dance during breeding season (Photo: Pixabay)

Snake enthusiast films rare footage of snakes indulging in 'combat...

This is meant to assert dominance and create an impression over the female as part of courtship.

3 Aug 2018 7:45 PM IST

Struggling to breathe and swallow is also cited among dangerous consequences of tongue-splitting (Photo: AFP)

Doctors warn against bizarre tongue-splitting trend that may have...

Experts believe that a large number of people who go for it are unaware of the serious long term effects on their...

3 Aug 2018 5:47 PM IST

But one can only reap benefits from beer if it is consumed in moderation (Photo: AFP)

Scientists reveal the unexpected health benefits of beer

It also has polyphenols which reduce chances of diabetes, blocked arteries and protects cognitive function.

3 Aug 2018 5:23 PM IST

The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devils Triangle, is a region in the North Atlantic that is generally bounded by Miami, Bermuda and Puerto Rico

Bermuda Triangle mystery solved

Scientists believe they've solved the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle â€• and it's not UFOs or sea monsters.

3 Aug 2018 5:14 PM IST

She got a sticker for being brave and not crying despite undergoing such a procedure so early (Photo: AFP)

Newborn baby becomes youngest patient to get tooth removed 12 days...

For the mother it was unexpected to take her child to a dentist at such a young age.

3 Aug 2018 5:13 PM IST

The purpose of a menstrual cup is to collect the menstrual fluid and prevent the blood from leaking into clothes. (Photo: Pixabay)

An Indian woman spends about Rs 300 per month in buying sanitary pads

Amol Prakash Mane talks about how menstrual cup is different and adds to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Make in India...

3 Aug 2018 4:52 PM IST

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Artificial sweeteners give bitter taste to people's health

Side effects of excessive use of artificial sweeteners include migraines.

3 Aug 2018 4:50 PM IST

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Transgender people more prone to heart disease risk, finds study

Hormone therapy may be the reason why.

3 Aug 2018 4:07 PM IST

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Insulin resistance may go undetected in non-diabetics with Parkinson's

The findings highlight the importance of developing new treatments that can address metabolic dysfunction with multiple...

3 Aug 2018 3:25 PM IST

Genetically altering that bacteria to emit some anti-malaria compounds suppressed parasite growth without hurting the mosquitoes (Photo: AFP)

Indian-origin scientist offers hope for malaria prevention

Malaria is a serious disease, which has caused nearly 400,000 deaths worldwide and in India and infected 1.3 million...

3 Aug 2018 2:54 PM IST

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Blocking digestive hormone prevents pancreatic cancer

Here is what a new study has found.

3 Aug 2018 2:46 PM IST

She married her husband in 1942 and served in the womens home guard auxiliary during the Second World War. (Photo: Pixabay)

End of an era: Last World War I widow Dorothy Ellis dies at 96

Dorothy Ellis, whose husband's wartime memoirs inspired the novel War Horse passed away at a nursing home.

3 Aug 2018 2:45 PM IST