Obesity, diabetes in pregnancy hastens early foetus growth
London, April 8 (IANS) The child in the womb of an obese mother, who develops gestational diabetes, is five times more likely to grow larger in size by the sixth month of pregnancy, finds a…
Fashion
Tips to dress right at workplace
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) A right mix of well-fitted clothes, neutral make-up and minimal accessories is the key to smart dressing in office, says an expert. Meha Bhargava, founder and CEO of Styl.Inc and…
H&M to open in Noida
Noida, April 8 (IANS) Swedish fashion retail giant H&M is all set to open its first store here. The store will open at the DLF Mall of India here on Saturday. Spread over 37,000 sq…
Trust breach makes date-app user men go for casual sex: Study
London, April 8 (IANS) Men on Tinder app generally think that when they go on a date with women less attractive than what her profile picture shows, they are entitled to have casual sex with…
Patralekha shares beauty regime to beat the heat
Mumbai: Actress Patralekha during a press conference of film Love Games, in Mumbai, in Mumbai, on March 29, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) Washing the face with rose water, drinking flavoured fruit water…
Indian designers hope Britain’s royal couple wear ‘desi’ on India visit
By Nivedita New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton are set for their maiden visit to India on April 10, and Indian designers are hoping that they add an…
Smartphone usage raises web-dependence anxiety
Taipei, April 7 (IANS) Smartphones have given us unlimited access to the internet, but also made people over-dependent on it, to the extent that loss of connection while travelling may lead to irritation and anxiety….
Kate Middleton flaunts India-born designer’s outfit in London
London, April 7 (IANS) Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton opted to wear a high-collared Mary Illusion Dot Dress by India-born designer Saloni Lodha when she welcomed to Kensington Palace here Indian and Bhutanese expats who…
Fresh fruit reduces risk of heart attack, stroke
Composition of various exotic fruits isolated on white background London, April 7 (IANS) A fruit a day can keep heart diseases at bay, a new study has found, adding that people who eat fresh fruit…
Sex education should focus on gender equality
London, April 7 (IANS) Sex education for youngsters should be much more than just about pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, says a new study, adding that there is an urgent need to explicitly focus on…
Outdoor light may lower short-sightedness in kids
Sydney, April 7 (IANS) Increasing exposure to outdoor light can significantly reduce short-sightedness in children, a new study has found. The findings revealed that it is not ‘near work’ on computer and other screens that…
Oily fish in pregnancy may cut asthma risk in kids
London, April 7 (IANS) Consumption of oily fish like salmon while pregnant may reduce the risk of babies developing respiratory diseases like asthma, finds a new study. The early results of the study showed that…
Detox food to opt for this summer
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Want a quick energy boost this summer? Try food-based detox. Include watermelon, cucumbers and lemon in your diet to counter the summer heat, says an expert. Sonia Narang, nutrition expert of…
Parineeti Chopra to endorse ice-cream brand
New Delhi: Actress Parineeti Chopra at the launch of the new flavour of Vadilal’s ice cream, in New Delhi on April 6,2016. (Photo: Amlan Paliwal/IANS) New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra was…
Seven superfoods for diabetes
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) With diabetes being the theme for World Health Day this year, an expert says one should include millets, beans and fish in regular diet to keep diabetes away. Neha Sewani,…
Gucci ad banned in Britain over ‘unhealthily thin’ model
London, April 6 (IANS) Fashion brand Gucci’s advertisement featuring an “unhealthily thin” model has been banned in Britain. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that the way the model is standing and her “dark…
Death of spouse ups irregular heartbeat risk
London, April 6 (IANS) The death of a spouse is linked to increased risk of developing an irregular heartbeat up to a year after the bereavement, says a study adding that the risk is prevalent…
Irregular biological cycle may worsen Parkinson’s disease
New York, April 6 (IANS) Chronic lack of sleep and irregular sleep-wake cycles that disturb the biological cycle are likely to risk the onset of Parkinson’s disease as well as worsen the disease, warns a…
Clothing brand Benetton launches campaign against gender inequality
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A new campaign #UnitedByDonts to tackle gender inequalities has been launched by clothing brand United Colors of Benetton. The #UnitedByDonts party will be held in the capital on Saturday at…
Bilingual babies better at executive functioning
New York, April 6 (IANS) Researchers have found that babies raised in bilingual households show brain activity linked to executive functioning as early as when they are 11 months old. Bilingual children have more activity…