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Crocus sativus L, also known as saffron, is the worlds most expensive spice and is known for its antispasmodic, antiseptic, antidepressant and anticancer properties. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Saffron beneficial in treating ADHD

The vivid crimson spice, saffron can be a promising herbal alternative for treating ADHD: Study.

23 Feb 2019 5:11 PM IST

The study discovered that exercising at 7 am or between 1 and 4 pm advanced the body clock to an earlier time and exercising between 7 and 10 pm delayed the body clock to a later time. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Exercise can counter bad work schedules

Exercising may counter effects of jet lag, shift work and other inconsistent schedules: Study.

23 Feb 2019 1:23 PM IST

Excess fat in the inner thigh region with temperature over 35Â°C can hinder sperm production. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Is obesity affecting your sex life?

Obesity can lower testosterone in men, says study.

22 Feb 2019 1:25 PM IST

Half-an-hour of high-intensity exercise at 7pm-to-9pm does not affect your sleep cycle. (Photo: Pixabay)

Busting myths about evening workouts

Exercising in the evening does not keep you awake, as is often believed.

21 Feb 2019 8:09 PM IST

A draft global strategy to accelerate cervical cancer elimination will be tabled at the World Health Assembly in 2020. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Cervical cancer free India by 2079

First of its kind study on global scale, reveals that medium developed countries like India could be cervical cancer...

21 Feb 2019 4:04 PM IST

Peripheral ties may encourage older adults to be more physically active. (Photo: ANI)

Social circle can boost your emotional well-being

Interacting more can keep older adults physically active.

21 Feb 2019 2:23 PM IST

According to scientists, a better understanding of the genetic underpinnings of body fat distribution may lead to better treatments for obesity. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Obesity decoded

Genes linked to obesity identified, to help in understanding how genes can predispose certain individuals to obesity.

20 Feb 2019 3:56 PM IST

Adding veggies and fruits to your diet is a way to improve your mental well-being. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Fruits and veggies can boost your mental health

Want to be happy? Eat your fruits and veggies.

19 Feb 2019 4:19 PM IST

From cardiovascular threats to change in behaviour patterns, as the lifestyle of millennials is changing, less sleeping hours have a silent impact on the body.

Body's sleep-less nightmares

The less you sleep the more problems you have and that is proving to be true with the sleep hours reducing from eight to...

19 Feb 2019 1:39 AM IST

Consuming substances with neurotoxic chemicals may cause overall colour vision loss. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Visual impairment associated with smoking

Heavy smoking can damage your vision: Study.

18 Feb 2019 5:50 PM IST

Artificially sweetened colas, sodas and fruit drinks may risk post-menopausal women. (Photo:Representational/ANI)

Diet drinks dangerous for menopausal women

Diet drinks may be linked with strokes among post-menopausal women.

18 Feb 2019 5:46 PM IST

Masculinisation of the male foetus depends not only on the testes, but also the placenta. (Photo:Representational/Pixabay)

Alternate pathway decoded behind penis development

Penis development requires more than just testosterone.

17 Feb 2019 4:04 PM IST