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The research found that opening windows or doors before going to bed can reduce carbon dioxide levels in bedrooms and improve sleep quality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Opening the door to a good night's sleep

Just opening windows and doors before hitting the sack can help you get a good night's sleep, according to a recent...

23 Nov 2017 9:57 AM IST

Scientists have found that 6weeks of intense exercise showed significant improvements in what is known as high-interference memory. (Photo: Pixabay)

You can actually sweat your way to a better memory

Turns out, working up a sweat isn't just good for making you happier and calmer; it's also the secret to a better...

23 Nov 2017 9:52 AM IST

Practice encourages both men and women to abstain from orgasm during sex in order to allow partners to enjoy longer and for more intense periods of sexual energy (Photo: Pixabay)

Shocking: Man goes blind in one eye after vigorous sex

Experts say man came to eye clinic reporting an obstruction in vision of left eye, which he noticed that particular...

23 Nov 2017 9:51 AM IST

It is highly unlikely that the fast-moving and fatal disease could be spread by casual contact. (Photo: Pixabay)

Human form of 'mad cow' disease detectable in skin: study

The World Health Organization says that there have been 224 cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease from October 1996 to...

23 Nov 2017 9:37 AM IST

With the suggestions stirring up a debate, we ask experts if non-vegetarian food and sexual intercourse during pregnancy can cause harm to women.

Find out why you should lose extra kilos before conceiving

According to a recent study, going into your pregnancy overweight means you could be putting your baby's health at risk.

23 Nov 2017 8:26 AM IST

It is a common sight today to see small children glued to a video game (Photo: AFP)

Autistics children may benefit in posture from video games

Balance challenges are more common among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to the broader population.

23 Nov 2017 8:09 AM IST

Cigar smoke is inhaled and is just as harmful to the lungs as cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cigars as harmful as cigarettes

Researchers find that the level of nicotine found in small cigar smoke is similar to or greater than cigarette smoke.

23 Nov 2017 7:58 AM IST

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Some vegetables contain harmful protein that could damage our heath,...

Here is what his research has found.

22 Nov 2017 6:53 PM IST

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Childhood cancer survivors twice as likely to suffer high BP

Study found that the prevalence of hypertension was 2.6 times higher among childhood cancer survivors than expected.

22 Nov 2017 3:40 PM IST

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Now, a test that matches cystic fibrosis patients with best therapy

Here is how it works.

22 Nov 2017 3:08 PM IST

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Self-harm, suicide attempts climb among US girls, study says

Here is what new research has found.

22 Nov 2017 1:46 PM IST

The implant is injected into the middle of a tumour, where it slowly releases tiny amounts of ethanol the pure alcohol that makes up, for example, 12 to 14 per cent of wine. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study shows jelly made of alcohol could help kill cancer

According to researchers implant releases ethanol to destroy tumour cells.

22 Nov 2017 1:08 PM IST