Even low levels of air pollution can impair kids’ lungs
(151225) — SHANGHAI, Dec. 25, 2015 (Xinhua) — Light rail trains run in heavy smog in east China’s Shanghai, Dec. 25, 2015. A yellow alarm has been issued to alert smog and air pollution by…
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Brain injury can alter parent-child relationships
Toronto, April 12 (IANS) An incidence of brain injury in a child can have adverse effects on the quality of relationships shared between the parent and the child, finds a study. The findings revealed that…
Deepika Padukone teams up with Adriana Lima for eyewear brand
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Deepika Padukone has teamed up with Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima and Chinese actress Liu Shishi for the communication campaign of Vogue Eyewear Spring-Summer (SS) 2016. Thr trio will embark on…
Time to taste authentic Kerala cuisine on Vishu
Gurgaon, April 12 (IANS) To mark the onset of spring and the beginning of the Malayalam new year, Zambar Restaurant is celebrating Vishu, the first day of the year by serving an authentic “Sadya” festive…
Smoking may hamper your job prospects too
New York, April 12 (IANS) Young smokers please take note! Smokers face more problems in finding a job and when they do find a job, they earn considerably less than their non-smoker peers, says an…
How infants’ brain decodes social behaviour?
New York, April 12 (IANS) Infants’ brains can understand what they are observing and thus can copy other people’s action, finds a new study providing the first evidence that directly links neural responses from the…
Beware! Daily stress can lead to diabetes
By Vivek Singh Chauhan New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Be it physical or emotional, taking unnecessary stress can not only give you headache or neck pain but, if left unattended for long, can also trigger…
e-cigarettes can harm lungs in asthmatic young smokers
London, April 12 (IANS) e-cigarette smoking is increasingly promoted as a safer alternative to cigarette smoking but a team of researchers has found that e-cigarettes have immediate effects on pulmonary function in mild asthmatic young…
Huawei debuts in Indian watch market
Bengaluru, April 11 (IANS) Chinese telecom major Huawei on Monday entered the India’s intensely competitive wearable market, with a watch powered by Android app embedded in it to stay connected anywhere and send or receive…
Kate’s Anita Dongre dress leads to website crash
Mumbai: Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton plays cricket in Mumbai, on April 10, 2016. (Photo: IANS) By Nivedita New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton’s vibrant and fresh look in a creation…
People with moral values trusted more as partners
London, April 11 (IANS) How to determine that a person is trustworthy? According to researchers, people who hold onto moral absolutes are more trusted and more valued as social partners, suggesting that people gauge others’…
How Alzheimer’s takes you away from loved ones
Toronto, April 11 (IANS) Alzheimer’s not only steals the memory but also hinders people’s ability to recognise faces — slowly taking them away from their loved ones, researchers have found. Also known as “holistic perception,”…
Parkinson’s drugs ups risk of hypersexuality
New York, April 11 (IANS) Drugs commonly prescribed to treat Parkinson’s disease may increase the risk of impulse control disorders such as pathological gambling, compulsive buying, hypersexuality and binge eating, a new study has found….
Women harshest judges of beauty, weight
London, April 11 (IANS) Assessing the relationship between gender, BMI and notion of ‘attractiveness’, a new study finds that weight is intrinsically linked to attractiveness and women are the harshest judges and most harshly judged….
Simple hacks to de-clutter your kitchen!
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) A kitchen requires regular de-cluttering in order to function properly. However, besides a regular cleaning session, one can divide the kitchen into varied zones according to functionality and use of…
Easy home hacks to remove summer tan
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Tanning is the most common occurence during summer season and getting rid of it could be a gargantuan task. Use home remedies such as cucumbers, papaya, tomatoes to get rid…
Indian feast planned for British royal couple
Amritsar: Artist Jagjot Singh Rubal givie final touches to the painting of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s ahead of their tour of India in Amritsar, on April 9, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, April 10 (IANS)…
Kate Middleton dons Anita Dongre creation
Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who is in the country along with Prince William, has opted for a creation by Indian designer Anita Dongre for her day outing. The Royal chose…
Simple dressing tips for dandiya nights!
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Navratri festival is celebrated with great fervour in the country, where people dance and dress up to their best. In order to turn heads during the festivities, wear bright…
Cocaine, alcohol use can increase suicide risk
New York, April 10 (IANS) Using cocaine and alcohol together at the same time can lead to an increased risk of committing a suicide, warns a study. According to researchers, specifically those using both, the…