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Mixed reality blends virtual reality with the real world. (Photo: AP)

Virtual reality sessions helpful in reducing anxiety

The research was presented at this year's Euroanaesthesia congress in Copenhagen, Denmark.

2 Jun 2018 6:24 PM IST

The test will use a dried and vacuum-sealed version of the fruit, which packs much less of an odour. (Photo: AFP)

Thailand sends smelly durian into space

Different kinds of Thai rice will also make the daring journey.

2 Jun 2018 6:13 PM IST

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Targeted cancer treatments far outperform traditional methods

Those who were treated with traditional approaches lived just under three months without cancer growing, and 7.3 months...

2 Jun 2018 6:08 PM IST

All parents can be supportive, whether or not their children have facial anomalies. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how emotions in facial expressions are understood

Special brain mechanisms may be more concerned with emotion detection than recognition per se.

2 Jun 2018 5:30 PM IST

Sleep duration is an important predictor of HRQOL in CKD (Photo: AFP)

Brain structure linked to symptoms of restless legs syndrome

Structural changes make it even more convincing that RLS symptoms are stemming from unique changes in the brain.

2 Jun 2018 5:07 PM IST

No junk food sale in Maharashtra school canteens. (Photo: PTI)

Eating junk food in night leads to poor sleep

Laboratory studies suggest that sleep deprivation can lead to junk food cravings at night.

2 Jun 2018 4:46 PM IST

Regular and sufficient meals support the natural biological functions of the body, and help in managing ones eating habits and weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Is weight change linked with bone strength?

The magnitude of changes to the skeleton were clinically significant and translated into an almost three-fold increase.

2 Jun 2018 4:31 PM IST

The notice comes fresh at the heels of the latest report after inspections authorised by the governments Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI). (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

PETA India sends legal notice to Rajasthan government over elephant...

The animal welfare group has warned of legal action if rides are not stopped.

2 Jun 2018 4:26 PM IST

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has signed a bill that will pay those new residents up to $10k in an effort to attract younger people to the state. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vermont to pay up to $10K to new residents who work remotely

The state would award grants on first-come, first-served basis.

2 Jun 2018 3:01 PM IST

Understanding that depression raises dropout risk may encourage schools to put a higher priority on mental health services. (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of being a crime victim goes up with mental illness diagnosis

Overall, 234,000 people with no mental illness diagnosis were crime victims, which is about 12 incidents per 1,000...

2 Jun 2018 2:07 PM IST

Wines with musky, earthy, woody and cherry, lavender and caramel particularly arouse men and women. (Photo: Pixabay)

6 steps to lose weight and still drink wine

While there are limits to how much you can binge drink and eat at the same time, it is not completely improbable.

2 Jun 2018 2:05 PM IST

Research reveals ADHD medicines lower risk of sexually transmitted infections. (Photo: Pixabay)

Beyond drugs, it's not clear which ADHD treatments work

It is likely that a combination of medicine and behavioural interventions will be best suited for many.

2 Jun 2018 1:27 PM IST