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27 percent men affected by erectile dysfunction said that they would rather end a relationship than talk about the issue (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Erectile dysfunction affects half of all British men in their 30s

43 percent said they didn't discuss the problem with friends and 23 percent were uncomfortable talking to a doctor.

20 May 2018 5:30 PM IST

Once broken down, lignin has other gifts to give in the form of valuable platform chemicals that can be converted into nylon, plastics, pharmaceuticals and other valuable products (Photo: AFP)Life
Bacteria that can turn plants into chemicals created by scientists

Lignin is the component of plant cell walls that gives them their incredible strength.

20 May 2018 5:03 PM IST

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New study investigates Finasteride's link to prostate cancer

Here is what a new study has found.

20 May 2018 4:40 PM IST

The section \About the Duchess of Sussex\ notes her activism from an early age, as well as her work with UN Women. (Photo: AFP)Life
Harry and Meghan go straight to work after lavish wedding

The section "About the Duchess of Sussex" notes her activism from an early age, as well as her work with UN Women.

20 May 2018 3:40 PM IST

SCUBA is an abbreviation for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus, in other words, equipment that allows us to breathe underwater.Life
3D-printed smart gel can move objects underwater

During the 3D-printing process, light is projected on a light-sensitive solution that becomes a gel.

20 May 2018 3:27 PM IST

The cancerous rashes, according to experts, look similar to those caused by psoriasis or eczema. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Moisturizing bath washes may not help kids with eczema

There's less consensus in the medical community about whether children should also use emollient bath additives.

20 May 2018 3:16 PM IST

Jupiters poles are a stark contrast to the more familiar orange and white belts and zones encircling the planet at lower latitudes. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Jupiter-like exoplanet discovered by amateur astronomer

Due to such proximity to the star, the temperature of the atmosphere KPS-1b is much higher than that of Jupiter.

20 May 2018 3:13 PM IST

Scientists grow first adult-like human heart muscle. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
This antioxidant could improve heart health

Atazanavir is a HIV protease inhibitor, and is designed to stop HIV from processing itself.

20 May 2018 3:02 PM IST

Metabolically healthy obesity is not a stable or reliable indicator of future risk for cardiovascular disease. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Reducing exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals to tackle obesity

Obesogens can promote fat accumulation through increasing the number and size of fat cells or by increasing appetite.

20 May 2018 2:56 PM IST

The privatisation of loss-making Air India has hit a roadblock at the starting line-up itself.Life
Angered by flight delay, 'tipsy' man harms self using pen

The passenger was taken to a hospital within the airport premises for treatment, and the flight later departed without...

20 May 2018 2:27 PM IST

Marijuana is one of the most widely used recreational drugs among individuals of reproductive age. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Smoking pot in early teens ups drug abuse risk later

Those who started drinking at 17 also were at higher risk of having an alcohol problem at 28.

20 May 2018 2:19 PM IST

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Kerala hopes to see 15 pc growth in tourist arrivals in 2018

Kerala witnessed overall growth of 10.94 per cent in number of tourist arrivals to the state in 2017.

20 May 2018 2:10 PM IST

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