New York, April 26 (IANS) A team of US researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, has found that older adults who used a hearing aid performed significantly better on cognitive tests than those who did not…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) on Tuesday announced an association with Tamana, a non-profit organisation, which works with the multiple challenged and autistic children, to host a Khadi…
New York, April 26 (IANS) The alarming increase in childhood obesity rates in the US that began nearly 30 years ago continues unabated, with the biggest increases in severe obesity, says a study. “Despite some…
New York, April 26 (IANS) Beware, if you are feeding your infant with rice or rice products! According to a new study, infants who eat rice and rice products are likely to have higher urinary…
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) With an aim to redefine the existing beauty standards in India and inspire people to embrace the country’s diverse shades of beauty, “Angry Indian Goddesses” director Pan Nalin has shot a…
New York, April 26 (IANS) Continuing to have a social interaction is key to keeping your ears sensitive even in old age, suggests new research. Hearing socially meaningful sounds can change the ear and enable…
Washington, April 26 (IANS) Children who receive adequate care and nurturing from their mothers during the preschool years are likely to have more robust growth in brain structures associated with learning, memory and stress response…
New York, April 26 (IANS) The more kids are spanked, the more likely they are to defy their parents and exhibit anti-social behaviour, a new study has found from five decades of research involving over…
New York, April 26 (IANS) Whether you agree or not, more frequent action in the bedroom can indeed power a healthy relationship, new research suggests. The more often couples have sex, the more strongly they…
London, April 26 (IANS) A team of researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, has found that combining marine fish oil, cocoa extract and phytosterols into a dietary supplement is likely to help fight heart disease, a…
By Vishal Gulati Shimla, April 26 (IANS) Tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh could turn out to be hotter for international backpackers too if positioned properly. Members of the international hospitality industry say the authorities need…
Domestic Violence/Bullying Toronto, April 26 (IANS) Researchers have found more evidence that psychedelic drugs, whose primary action is to alter the thought processes of the brain, may help curb domestic violence committed by men with…
Sydney, April 26 (IANS) The elderly are often unable to adjust to new surroundings. This is partly due to the deterioration of a brain circuit that plays a key role in goal-directed learning, a new…
New York, April 26 (IANS) Children with vision problems not correctable with glasses or contact lenses are twice as likely to have a diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when compared to peers without such disorders,…
Noida, April 25 (IANS) Restaurant The Pirates of Grill collaborated with the All India Federation of the Deaf and hosted a lunch on Monday for the physically impaired at their newly opened outlet here. Inderjeet…
New York, April 25 (IANS) A team of international tobacco control experts has found that use of e-cigarettes can reduce overall smoking as well as potentially decrease the mortality rates particularly arising out of cigarette…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Facebook on Monday rolled out a new tool to let Hindi speakers express themselves in the native language with ease. “We are now rolling out a lightweight Hindi editor inside…
New York, April 25 (IANS) Children exposed to chemicals used in liquid laundry detergent packets may have serious health effects such as breathing problems, heart problems, and even death, warns a study. The study, published…
Mumbai: Actress Katrina Kaif during the promotion of film Fitoor in Mumbai on Feb 10, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, April 25 (IANS) Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, who made her Cannes International Film Festival red carpet…
Los Angeles, April 25 (IANS) Actor Zac Efron has reportedly broken up with his girlfriend of two years Sami Miro. Speculation about the status of their relationship arose as the 28-year-old star suddenly removed all…