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Researchers are looking at the usability of a newly developed wearable UV indicator (Photo: AFP)

Colour-changing sunscreen patches protect against sun burn

Sunscreen when applied at the correct concentration (2mg/cm2) is effective at blocking the harmful effects of ultra...

10 Oct 2016 5:20 PM IST

Make way for on-demand drugs and vaccines

Getting medication to remote areas is of growing interest to doctors and scientists.

10 Oct 2016 11:14 AM IST

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Balancing ‘beams’

Here’s how you can get A balanced body with some easy yoga poses that enrich your core

9 Oct 2016 12:20 AM IST

Previous studies have shown impaired memory for faces following restricted sleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sleep loss may impair facial recognition: study

While most people would typically expect to perform well on these tasks, many are surprised at how many errors they...

8 Oct 2016 3:49 PM IST

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Transcendental meditation controls stress in prisoners, fosters...

Brain imaging studies and other psycho physiological research has shown that TM mediators have less reactivity to...

8 Oct 2016 12:52 PM IST

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Little evidence that antibiotics help open surgical wounds heal

Open surgical wounds are said to heal by secondary intention rather than primary intention like a closed wound.

8 Oct 2016 12:04 PM IST

Dietary saturated fat linked to aggressive prostate cancer

A diet high in saturated fat contributes to high blood cholesterol levels which have been linked to worse outcomes for...

8 Oct 2016 11:28 AM IST

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Research gives hope for people with facial, head deformities

The finding also explained how messing with the body's calcium levels during pregnancy can cause facial deformities.

8 Oct 2016 11:25 AM IST

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Some cancer cells contains Alzheimer cells too: study

This discovery points to a new avenue for the treatment of various types of cancers.

8 Oct 2016 11:22 AM IST

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Apes may guess what others are thinking: study

The research challenges the view that the ability to understand unobservable mental states is unique to humans.

7 Oct 2016 7:22 PM IST

Instant beer mix to be a reality soon

Post instant coffee mixes and instant energy drink mixes, say hello to instant craft beer powder.

6 Oct 2016 10:36 PM IST

A Rosé by any other name

With festivities in the air, shift your focus to wine — especially rosé — and get the good times...

6 Oct 2016 10:34 PM IST