Science & Health

World Food Day 2017: Simple ways to make your kitchen more sustainable

More than 150 countries, along with the UN member countries, raise awareness regarding the issues of hunger and poverty during the day.

Oct 16, 2017

World Spine Day: Suffering from back and neck pain? Know the factors causing it

Normally, the curvature of the spine is S-shaped. However, if an individual sits bending forward or in a slouch position, the spine can acquire C-shape.

Oct 16, 2017

Astronomers reveal mystery behind Sun's extremely high coronal temperatures

Researchers speculate that nanoflares, which can't be analysed from Earth, are responsible for heating up the corona.

Oct 16, 2017

Beware of energy drinks! It has left a man with a hole in his head

After brain haemorrhage and multiple surgeries later, the man was left with an irreparable hole in the front of his skull.

Oct 16, 2017

Magic mushrooms can help you overcome depression: Study

Dr Robin Carhart-Harris recruited around 20 participants whose depression had been unresponsive to antidepressants and asked them to try the psilocybin treatment twice.

Oct 15, 2017

Women who frequently dye hair have high chance of contracting breast cancer: Study

According to a recent research, it was found that women who frequently dye their hair are at a greater risk of contracting breast cancer.

Oct 15, 2017

Two extra pounds may cut down your life by two months, new study reveals

It was also found that those who continue their education after school live longer

Oct 15, 2017

Global Handwashing Day: 6 things that can happen if you don't wash your hands

Washing hands can prevent around 30 percent of diarrhoea-related sicknesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Oct 15, 2017

You can have sex without a condom in these conditions: Experts

According to experts, it is fine if you have sex without condom if...

Oct 14, 2017

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2017: This diet can help you combat the disease better

Here's all you need to know about the diet to be followed by breast cancer patients.

Oct 14, 2017

Pre-workout snack can make you feel sick; here are 5 foods that you must avoid

Aerated beverages like cola, soda and others are a strict no-no before hitting the gym.

Oct 14, 2017

Suffering from adult acne? These are the foods Natalie Portman shunned to cure it

Natalie Portman revealed: "I cut out dairy and eggs, and I never had a breakout after. That was definitely a discovery"

Oct 14, 2017

Not in a good mood? Nutritional therapist reveals eating strategies that can make you happy

Take a look at 6 healthy eating strategies suggested by a nutritional therapist to boost your mood.

Oct 14, 2017

Planet-eating twin stars Kronos discovered by astronomers

Around 15 Earth masses worth of rocky planets are speculated to have been eaten by the twin star.

Oct 14, 2017

Diwali 2017: Here's how you can celebrate a healthy and stress-free Diwali

Here are some simple tips that could help you in making this Diwali a happy and healthy one!

Oct 13, 2017