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The conventional wisdom was that our large brains had evolved because of a series of step-like increases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Left can tell you what's right

The left hemisphere processes auditory speech information more rapidly.

14 July 2018 1:17 PM IST

The ministry did not discriminate against any group in providing health services, including LGBT people. (Photo: Representational/ AP)

LGBQ teens at higher risk of substance abuse

There have been some indications that LGBQ teens face increased substance use risks.

14 July 2018 12:58 PM IST

Writing about happy moments was found to be helpful irrespective of the level of distress (Photo: Pixabay)

Writing about happy moments may mean less visits to the doctor

Even writing about positive experiences for just two minutes a day has been seen as a reason behind reduced health...

13 July 2018 4:20 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers investigate whether obesity alone can increase death risk

The findings were surprising.

13 July 2018 4:05 PM IST

His heart stopped for 20 minutes (Photo: AFP)

'Super-fit' man's heart stops for 20 mins after overtraining causes...

His family tried to get him on his feet with a song and after 35 days in the hospital Garth finally started recognising...

13 July 2018 3:16 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

How heavy drinking increases risk of death

New study finds link between iron and mortality.

13 July 2018 2:58 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Turn exercise into game and feel the change

The game, called MapTrek, was designed by the Computational Epidemiology Research team.

13 July 2018 2:15 PM IST

Soccer players must have good balance to play the game well (Photo: AFP)

Football players who head the ball often may face balance issues

Researchers found for every 500 headers, foot placement response increased about nine millimetres.

13 July 2018 12:44 PM IST

Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants found in almost all fruits and vegetables (Photo: AFP)

Oranges may help people resist macular degeneration

Even eating an orange once a week seems to offer significant benefits.

13 July 2018 11:25 AM IST

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

Body odour may help sniff out cancer: Study

Olfactory receptors may affect the development of disease.

12 July 2018 7:21 PM IST

E-cigarettes or vaping is considered a one-way bridge to increasing the number of smokers to smoke regular cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)

E-cigarette flavourings may damage blood vessels and heart

People haven't been using e-cigarettes long enough yet for scientists to develop a clear picture of any safety issues.

12 July 2018 6:57 PM IST

My thoughts are with the loved ones of those who have died in Quebec during this heat wave, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Twitter, urging everyone to make sure they protected themselves and their families. (Representational Image)

Thinking skills may suffer on hot days

Heat waves have detrimental effects in young healthy adults too.

12 July 2018 6:47 PM IST