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The set of 170 chemical compounds was then tested across 100 lung cancer lines. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer docs feel unprepared, but recommend marijuana anyway

There's evidence marijuana can treat chronic pain in adults and medications similar to marijuana can ease nausea from...

11 May 2018 2:09 PM IST

Picture shows 104-year-old Australian David Goodall in a room in Liestal near Basel, Switzerland, where he plans to end his life on Thursday, May 10, 2018. (Photo: AP)

'This is taking an awfully long time!', says scientist before assisted...

Physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia remains illegal in many countries.

11 May 2018 2:02 PM IST

Apart from late working hours, people who visit clubs also tend to be drowsy drivers risking their life while driving. (Photo: Pixabay)

Poor sleep quality explains some racial differences in drowsy driving

Sleepiness is thought to be a factor in anywhere from 2 percent to 20 percent of all crashes resulting in fatalities or...

11 May 2018 1:35 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alcohol, tobacco are biggest threat to human welfare

In contrast, researchers say use of illicit drugs was far less common.

11 May 2018 1:32 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

This test could predict cognitive issues post heart surgery

New study indicates that the easy and inexpensive 6-minute walk is a valuable assessment for identifying patients at a...

11 May 2018 1:16 PM IST

Cannabis has been found to have relatively low toxicity, although not all potential effects have been explored. (Photo: Pixabay)

Many cannabis dispensaries recommend pot to pregnant women

Medical marijuana dispensaries were even more likely than other cannabis retailers to recommend the drug to pregnant...

11 May 2018 12:54 PM IST

Denims are popular for its strength and durability and the beauty of jeans lie in their ability to age gracefully

Denim: Here's everything you need to know

Supremacy of the Denim comes from its DNA which is like a blank canvas, offering infinite possibilities.

11 May 2018 12:53 PM IST

Initial analysis indicated that meditation did have an overall positive impact. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breathe in, breathe out for a sharper mind

Breathing directly affects the levels of a natural chemical messenger in the brain called noradrenaline.

11 May 2018 12:27 PM IST

Twenty years have already passed since deformities started appearing in Kalalanwala, and little change has taken place. (Photo: AFP)

Toxic water fears in Pakistan region infamous for deformities

According to Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, factories in and around city dump untreated waste in open pits or...

11 May 2018 11:45 AM IST

One of the few classical dancers trained in more than one form, Sarabhai was able to quickly build a career in choreography and teaching.

Google Doodle celebrates legendary dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai

Born on May 11, 1918 in Kerala, Sarabhai trained in Bharatnatyam, Kathakali and Mohiniyattom.

11 May 2018 11:04 AM IST

Fifty-one-year-old Richard Remme, of Fort Dodge, told police he was accidentally shot by his pet dog. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bizarre: Iowa man says his dog shot him while they were playing

An Iowa man says his dog inadvertently shot him while they were roughhousing on Wednesday.

11 May 2018 9:11 AM IST

In the last two years, the state produced 6.92 lakh tonnes of salt and freshwater fish.

Study shows throwing back big fish, especially females helps conserve...

A single female fish may release anywhere between 11 to almost 58 million eggs per clutch, they found.

11 May 2018 8:47 AM IST