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Hall and his colleague developed an online tool to assess how close people were to their friends. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how long it takes to become good friends with someone

Study shows that it takes 200 hours to become 'good friends' with a person.

10 April 2018 8:12 PM IST

Jade was rushed to a hospital with erratic heartbeat and collapsed lungs on her return to England (Photo: AFP)

Embalmed alive: Russian woman put on formaldehyde drip instead of...

Woman's mum accused medics of 'murder' after they put daughter on a formalin drip - a solution contain formaldehyde -...

10 April 2018 5:10 PM IST

The deposition rates for viruses were nine to 461 times greater than the rates for bacteria. (Photo: Pixabay)

Public bathroom hand dryers 'suck in' bacteria from toilets, spread...

Bacteria can include Staphylococcus aureus, which is resistant to antibiotics and can cause sepsis, pneumonia or toxic...

10 April 2018 3:10 PM IST

Study suggests getting similar results on mice is not possible (Photo: Pixabay)

Rodents are 68 per cent better at sniffing out tuberculosis than swab...

Study says rodents were able to do it by learning specific odour which is emitted by tuberculosis-infected mucus.

10 April 2018 2:35 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Say no to ointments, fairness creams containing steroids

Dermatologists warn what these creams could lead to.

10 April 2018 9:07 AM IST

The study breaks new ground because researchers developed a novel drug-delivery method (Photo: AFP)

Scientists find new way to fix damaged ear and treat hearing loss

This is a first for hearing loss and the ear. It is also important because it may be adaptable for other drugs for the...

9 April 2018 6:44 PM IST

Ballet participation may contribute to positive outcomes across various health and wellbeing categories and promotes a general feeling of wellbeing (Photo: AFP)

Research suggests people who dance may age better

The project critically investigated older adults' motivations to participate in ballet.

9 April 2018 6:17 PM IST

Eggs are integral components across recipes in both Indian and Western cuisines.

5 ingredients all busy women should have in their pantry

On days when time is of the essence, a well-stocked pantry can help keep you on track to maintaining your health goals.

9 April 2018 5:43 PM IST

The baby was diagnosed with pygopagus parasiticus, a birth condition observed in one in a million pregnancies (Photo: AFP)

Children born from IVF treatment may have greater risk of developing...

Findings important as premature or small babies have greater chance of developing long-term health problems.

9 April 2018 5:04 PM IST

Zinc is important for normalising the menstrual cycle and regulating hormones (Photo: Pixabay)

These foods are instrumental for a healthy vagina

Live and active probiotics in yogurt are crucial for vaginal health as the good bacteria lead to healthy pH levels.

9 April 2018 4:58 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Attention deficit disorder associated with impaired brain coordination

Here is what a new study has found.

9 April 2018 4:37 PM IST

It helps people track their intake and tally up vegetable serves, with daily reminders and rewards to help people stay motivated and on-track. (Photo: Pexels)

5 ways to manage blood sugar

Most processed foods contain refined carbohydrates or added sugars that can quickly spike your blood sugar.

9 April 2018 2:25 PM IST