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In Kolkata, people preferred to order biryanis and fried rice for their meals and kachoris for breakfast and snacks (Photo: Pexels)

10 types of biryani you must know about

From the Hyderabadi, Calcutta to the Tehari, we list the types of biryani popular across India.

16 April 2018 2:41 PM IST

Nearly 30-40 per cent of women with endometriosis can be infertile. (Photo: Pixabay)

Endometriosis: What is it, what are the symptoms and how can it be...

Endometriosis is a condition that needs to be highlighted.

16 April 2018 2:10 PM IST

The findings indicate that heavy drinking and alcohol use disorders are the most important risk factors for dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does alcohol cause dementia?

The findings from the study are published in the journal Lancet Public Health.

16 April 2018 2:00 PM IST

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A potential new weapon against heart failure

The team tested a manufactured peptide called pUR4 to block the fibronectin protein in human heart cells donated by...

16 April 2018 1:56 PM IST

High consumption of red and mainly processed meat is unhealthy to humans and is related to diseases like cancer, type II diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Red, processed meat may lead to number of diseases

High consumption of red and mainly processed meat is unhealthy to humans and is related to diseases like cancer, type II...

16 April 2018 1:52 PM IST

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Beat the summer heat at these popular destinations

Here are some Indian and international options to explore.

16 April 2018 1:25 PM IST

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A new warrior to fight HIV transmission

Scientists at the University of Waterloo developed the tool.

16 April 2018 1:10 PM IST

Nobody came to his aid and shifted him to the nearby hospital while the rescue team also arrived late after a delay of half an hour (Photo: AFP)

Slap fight game kills class 6 student in Pakistan

The event took an ugly turn, when Bilal unable to bear Aamir's slaps lost his conscious and fell on the ground.

16 April 2018 12:33 PM IST

Hot showers deprive skin of protective oils and this is why keeping it short is advisable (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are hygiene habits accepted as 'healthy' which may actually be...

Long term exposure to active ingredients can also lead to bacterial resistance and hormonal effects.

16 April 2018 12:21 PM IST

Human tissues exposed to either drug for one week in a dish had reduced numbers of cells that give rise to sperm and eggs (Photo: AFP)

Here's why painkillers can be harmful for pregnant women

As of now, guidelines say that, if necessary, paracetamol should be used at the lowest possible dose for the shortest...

16 April 2018 11:16 AM IST

Researchers named 41 as the age adults typically start exhibiting these signs, with 57 the point at which people consider themselves to be officially old.

48 signs you are getting old

From forgetting people's names to feeling stiff, here are top signs of getting old.

16 April 2018 11:14 AM IST

Chemotherapy drugs kill cancer cells, but they also affect the vasculature inside the tumour. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 signs you might have bowel cancer

From bloating to constipation and blood in your stools, here are the signs and symptoms.

16 April 2018 10:03 AM IST