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Sexual health experts have been worried about porn for a while (Photo: AFP)

Parental control may not keep teens away from watching pornography

More studies need to be done to test Internet filtering in an experimental setting.

16 July 2018 7:12 PM IST

Planet Nine does exist, and may be 10 times the mass of the Earth and 20 times away from the Sun than Neptune, NASA scientists say

Huge diamond cache likely buried in Earth's interior: Study

Diamond is not perhaps this exotic mineral, but on the (geological) scale of things, it is relatively common.

16 July 2018 7:06 PM IST

In Britain, for example, the elderly are advised to do moderate-to-intense exercise at least 150 minutes per week (Photo: AFP)

Structured programs can improve elderly mobility

Immobility in old age can lead to lower independence and quality of life and increased risk for falls and chronic...

16 July 2018 6:53 PM IST

Privacy and confidentiality are vital in emergency care, particularly for those who dont wish to divulge sensitive personal information. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nursing notes may help ICU patients survive

Mortality is not the only outcome that nursing notes could potentially predict.

16 July 2018 6:38 PM IST

Eating almonds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts and cashews has been linked to dramatically lower risk of colon cancer recurrence. (Photo: Pixabay)

Working women in India prefer snacking on almonds, fruits: Study

The quantitative study aimed to identify snacking preferences of working women and homemakers.

16 July 2018 6:01 PM IST

She was sent for surgery following a CT scan as doctors found four 5 mm perforations (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman causes perforation in her bowel by swallowing blister pill pack

The woman who complained of stomach pains said she struggled with discomfort for 15 days.

16 July 2018 4:56 PM IST

People with weakened immune systems should avoid cave exploring, which is considered a high-risk activity for them. (Photo: AP)

Rescued Thai boys may have 'cave disease'; here's everything you need...

A healthy person who's been exposed may show no signs or symptoms at all.

16 July 2018 3:13 PM IST

Urine, blood and lung tests can detect the deadly fungus, which could, in theory, have been spread by the boys walking through the cave.

Rescued Thai boys may be at risk of 'cave disease', experts warn

Having survived extreme conditions of Tham Luang cave, for more than 2 weeks, it is feared they may all be at risk of...

16 July 2018 2:42 PM IST

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Overly-controlling parents can affect their children's well-being

Children who cannot regulate their emotions are more likely to have a harder time making friends and struggle in school.

16 July 2018 1:57 PM IST

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Mortality from heart failure higher in women

Heart failure is a major cause of illness and death and accounts for 35 percent of total female cardiovascular deaths.

16 July 2018 1:10 PM IST

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Wrong number results in effort to sell marijuana to cop

Dialling a wrong number led to his arrest.

16 July 2018 12:46 PM IST

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Alaskan husky helps rescue injured hiker near Anchorage

The dog named Nanook guided the injured woman back to the trail and camped with her overnight.

16 July 2018 12:13 PM IST