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History gets a nod, with the tale of a feudal era Japanese girl forced to stay in a secluded hut because of the belief that menstruating females are unclean. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Japan tackles menstruation taboos with manga comic character

'Little Miss Period' tackles Japan's menstruation taboos with a punch.

17 Dec 2019 6:00 PM IST

But he says caregivers can help themselves by making sure the meals are tasty and memorable. (Photo: AP)

Eating familiar meals helps bridge distance dementia creates in...

Sharing a family meal can help those with dementia connect.

17 Dec 2019 1:19 PM IST

Women on estrogens alone for seven years had a 23 per cent lower risk of developing breast cancer up to 19 years later. (Photo: AP)

Why menopause hormones can raise breast risk?

Breast cancer risk from menopause hormones may last decades.

17 Dec 2019 11:39 AM IST

The tradition, which includes the veneration of Islamic holy men, dates back to at least the 16th century and combines ancestral African practices, Arab-Muslim and Berber influences. (Photo: AFP)

Morocco's Gnawa artists celebrate inclusion in UNESCO listing

Rhythm and smiles as Morocco's Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing.

17 Dec 2019 11:21 AM IST

The findings are published in Current Biology. (Photo: ANI)

Conscious perception of visual locations occurs in frontal lobes of...

Study finds conscious perception occurs outside the visual system.

17 Dec 2019 11:11 AM IST

Filmmakers also come to Jordan to shoot because they are attracted to the diverse and rich landscape they find in the desert kingdom. (Photo: AFP)

Jordanian authorities promote diverse landscape in Hollywood movies

Jordan, a blockbuster location for Hollywood garners attention for its spectacular locations.

17 Dec 2019 10:37 AM IST

The study was published in the journal -- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Photo: ANI)

Scientists draw comparisons in animal model for studying human nervous...

Scientists compare human brain neurons with crabs to validate RNA sequencing.

17 Dec 2019 10:25 AM IST

The findings of the study were published in the prestigious journal -- Nature Genetics. (Photo: ANI)

New mechanism discovered to treat genetic heart disorders

Researchers discover new mechanism in genetics to treat little hearts.

17 Dec 2019 10:17 AM IST

The research was published in the Journal of Physiology. (Photo: ANI)

Air pollution has detrimental effects on humans and marine animals in...

Study reveals air pollution affects human, marine health in similar ways.

17 Dec 2019 10:09 AM IST

The study was published in the journal of Applied Developmental Psychology. (Photo: ANI)

Racial discrimination prevention should be a public health imperative

Studies reveal that black teens face racial discrimination.

17 Dec 2019 9:27 AM IST

Picture for representational purpose

Men taking charge

With women's safety becoming a key concern in India, supportive men from Mumbai are putting their privilege to good use.

17 Dec 2019 8:11 AM IST

The report, compiled in collaboration with the World Health Organization. (Photo: AFP)

Double burden of malnutrition: obesity and premature death

Report reveal that double burden of obesity, undernourishment stalks world.

16 Dec 2019 7:36 PM IST