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Ancient brain circuits that help us learn language emerged even before humans existed, study reveals

Language is learned in ancient general-purpose brain circuits that are found in animals as well, according to a new study.

Jan 30, 2018

Do you take regular afternoon naps? Expert believes regular napping can make you more alert

A snooze instead of the regular caffeine-infused beverages can actually save you from growing dependent on them, and also provide you uninterrupted sleep at night!

Jan 30, 2018

Enjoy romantic walks along the beach? This couple's parasitic nightmare will make you think otherwise

A young Canadian couple are trying to raise awareness about parasite infections that one could get from walking barefoot along a tropical beach.

Jan 30, 2018

Ladies! Do you suffer from pain during sex? It could be 'Vaginismus'

Vaginismus affects two in every thousand women and in the past six months, around 10 percent women have experienced painful intercourse.

Jan 29, 2018

Here are some simple hacks to get rid of unwanted facial hair

Here are some simple ways to get rid of unwanted facial hair. Read to know more

Jan 29, 2018

Kim Kardashian-endorsed morning sickness pill is basically ineffective: Study

Missing data from the initial trial on the pill shows that there's no 'statistically significant' difference between the drug and placebo's effectiveness.

Jan 29, 2018

A millimeter away from death: Teen survives freak treehouse accident as 6-inch screw gets lodged in his skull

The teenager, Darius Foreman, was building a treehouse at his home in Maryland when he fell from a branch, side by side knocking over a wooden board of at least five foot in size, which landed directly on top of his head.

Jan 28, 2018

Is it ok to let your child play with plastic toys? Expert says they contain high level of toxic chemicals

A recent study reveals that children are at high risk of being poisoned by hazardous substances in plastic toys, like dolls, dinosaur figurines and Lego.

Jan 27, 2018

From infections to hormonal changes, expert reveals what causes vaginal burning and ways to ease discomfort

Vaginal burning or itching can be eased with simple lifestyle changes, says gynaecologist Dr Alyssa Dweck.

Jan 27, 2018

Struggling with low libido? Experts say kiss hormone can boost sexual desire for women

Around 40 per cent of women are thought to be suffering from low sexual desire.

Jan 27, 2018

An egg a day is good for brain: Study says eggs can boost babies' brain development

The latest study shows that eggs have higher levels of omega-3 fatty acid and it can play an important role in boosting children's brain development.

Jan 26, 2018

From spooning to facing away from each other, here's how sleeping positions determine sex life in relationship

As romantic as spooning or lying partially atop your partner might seem, it turns out they are the most detested sleeping positions.

Jan 26, 2018

Turmeric can help ease depression and boost memory in the elderly: Study

Curcumin - compound found in turmeric - causes significantly less protein build-up in the regions of the brain that is primarily associated with memory and emotion, a US study found.

Jan 25, 2018

Doctors take 2 minutes to extract LED bulb from lung of 7-month-old who swallowed it

The little girl from Chiplun, Maharashtra, swallowed the bulb while playing with a toy mobile phone.

Jan 25, 2018

From 'coffee enema' to 'sunbathing vagina': Here are 5 dangerous celebrity 'hacks' you should avoid

Dr Lauren Streicher shared that most of her patients are completely unaware that their idols profit from promoting these fads, their tips are actually dangerous, putting people at risk to several infections.

Jan 25, 2018