Disagreements at times leading to heated arguments are something a lot of married couples face in their relationship. While both partners are affected by such rows, does the impact have something to with gender? Research shows that while all marital rows are unpleasant, men are affected by them more thanRead More

While most adults know nicotine is bad for children, smokers and some other individuals aren’t convinced of this fact, according to a US study that suggests a need for more public education about the risks of tobacco. Overall, 83 percent of adults understand that nicotine is “definitely harmful” to children,Read More

Young women with unhealthy levels of fats in their blood may have higher odds of having just one child, or no children at all, a recent study suggests. Dr. Aleksandra Pirnat at the University of Bergen in Norway and her colleagues studied women enrolled in two large databases: the MedicalRead More

New Delhi: As much as your body enjoys the cool breeze that comes with the rains during monsoon, our skin tends to get patchy and the makeup starts dripping due to the increased humidity. Here are a few tips to avoid patchy foundations, dripping eyeliners and smudging lip colours thisRead More

Washington: Turns out, people can catch allergies from tomatoes and strawberries depending on their variety. According to a recent study, tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) and strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) can cause allergic reactions due to the presence of various allergenic proteins, particularly are the proteins that resemble the primary allergen inRead More

Washington: According to a recent study, deaths from cardiovascular disease are rising in India. Led by Dr. Prabhat Jha, the research found that rates of dying from ischaemic heart disease – cardiac issues caused by a narrowing of the heart’s arteries – in populations aged 30 to 69 increased rapidlyRead More

Doctors discovered a woman experiencing electric shocks in her legs was the results of a tapeworm larvae stuck in her spine, the Daily Mail reported. The 35-year-old French woman had been falling off her horse very often in the span of three months. Over time she began to feel weakRead More

Washington: According to a study, obesity sans other metabolic risk factors does not increase the risk of death. The results of this study could impact how we think about obesity and health, said Jennifer Kuk, who led the research team at York University. “This is in contrast with most ofRead More

Keeping a positive outlook towards life with an increasingly hectic and at times stressful lifestyle can be challenging. But keeping negative emotions at bay can not only ensure peace of mind, but also have an impact on overall well being. Research has found that while stress and anxiety can beRead More

Los Angeles: Sitting for too long may increase the risk of dementia in middle-aged adults, according to scientists, including one of Indian origin. In a study published in the journal PLOS One, the researchers recruited 35 people (aged between 45 and 75 years). The researchers, including Prabha Siddarth from theRead More