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The president warned that India was staring at a possible mental health epidemic (Photo: AFP)

President Kovind warns of mental health epidemic, says 90 percent...

The president quoted WHO figures to state that India has one of the highest prevalence of mental illnesses globally.

2 Nov 2017 8:44 PM IST

Examining 6 psychological aspects: autonomy, positive relations, environmental mastery, personal growth, purpose in life, self-acceptance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Healthy friendships may boost memory: study

It's not as simple as saying if you have a strong social network, you'll never get Alzheimer's disease.

2 Nov 2017 7:19 PM IST

The study also showed that women with a history of infertility have a 20 per cent increased risk of cancer- related mortality. (Photo: Pixabay)

People love dogs more than humans: study

Researchers examined data from the 78,214 women enrolled between 1992 and 2001, who were followed for 13 years, or until...

2 Nov 2017 7:03 PM IST

At first doctors thought of the circular object in the scan as a stone (Photo: YouTube)

Chinese woman finds that tooth growing in her nasal cavity caused her...

The woman thought the nosebleeds she suffered for decades were caused due to inflammation.

2 Nov 2017 6:22 PM IST

Brow raising, which makes the eyes look bigger - so- called puppy dog eyes - was the dogs most commonly used expression in this research. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds humans have more empathy for dogs than for other people

Researchers say humans are more moved by suffering dogs because they appear more helpless.

2 Nov 2017 5:38 PM IST

Results suggest that inflammation in mid-life may be an early contributor to the brain changes that are associated with Alzheimers disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

Inflammation in midlife linked to brain shrinkage later

The researchers measured levels of inflammation at a single point in time.

2 Nov 2017 2:54 PM IST

The band uses an algorithm which learns the users personal characteristics and detects pregnancy. (Photo: Facebook/Ava)

New smart bracelet can tell when you get pregnant

The team behind the Ava bracelet plan to begin real-world tests of the system before the end of the year.

2 Nov 2017 2:15 PM IST

The man decided to seek medical attention only when the pain in his penis became unbearable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men who have bent penises are at higher risk of cancer, says study

According to new research, men who have bent manhood are ten per cent more likely to develop a tumour.

2 Nov 2017 1:58 PM IST

The groups that cycled and were physically active during their leisure time burned the same amount of calories a week. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cycling to work as effective for weight loss as hitting gym

Results show that it is possible to combine transport to and from work with effective physical exercise.

2 Nov 2017 1:43 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women are now getting botox to stop from sweating and maintain their...

A growing number of women are now turning to botox have their perfect blow-dries last longer.

2 Nov 2017 1:06 PM IST

This is only the third case in the medical literature of someone swallowing a lighter that then needed to be removed. (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

Cigarette lighter removed from man's stomach

It is believed that the man swallowed the 8cm object while under the influence of drugs.

2 Nov 2017 12:29 PM IST

Vaginal progesterone used during pregnancy cam be a game-changer for most twin pregnancies. (Photo: Pixabay)

Teenage mothers are at a higher risk of diseases later in their life,...

Research shows women who became first-time moms in their teens have greater risks for heart disease and blood vessel...

2 Nov 2017 11:08 AM IST