Why people crave for sugar-rich foods
Researchers have discovered a mechanism that prompts people to seek food rich in glucose the body's main energy source. An enzyme called glucokinase i...

Brain scan after mild stroke can predict future risk
A brain scan within 24 hours of a mild, non-disabling stroke, can predict when patients will be at the highest risk of another stroke or when symptoms...

Rice can help treat cholera better
The main treatment for cholera involves oral rehydration therapy wher...

Poisonous mushrooms could help cure deadly diseases
Toxic mushrooms may hold secrets to tackling deadly diseases as r...

How to get rid of stress naturally: 10 tips
Every human being experiences stress at some or the other point of time in life. Thanks to our tiring jobs, faulty eating habits, pollution and most o...

Lefties make less money: Study
Left-handed people are more likely to work in manual labour and make less money than their right-handed peers, a new Harvard study has found. Resea...

Protein responsible for sense of touch identified
Solving a neuroscience mystery, researchers, including Indian-origin scientist Sanjeev Ranade, have identified the protein receptor that mediates the ...

Simple diet tips for people living with HIV
If you are a person infected with the human immunodeficiency viru...

Immigration Accountability Executive Action Was Announced By President Obama. Are You...
After years, President Obama has finally announced his plan for Administrative Relief. It is not an "Executive Decision". It is not an immigratio...

Only One Gram of Turmeric in your Daily Life
Now you can enhance your memory by just adding a gram of tur...

Dos and don’ts for your winter skin care!
A little chill in the air and a slight sensation of dryness on the skin – and, we know, winters are here. Although, over the years we have learnt a ...

6 absolute reasons why you should soak up the sun
The air is laden with the smell of winters. Winters are finally here with their chill. The image of cosying up in bed in a blanket with a hot cup of c...

Birds choose mates by their odours
Love at first smell! Scientists have found the first evidence that bir...

Scientists teach people to see letters as colours
For the first time, researchers have successfully trained people to "see" letters of the alphabet as colours in a way that simulates how those with sy...

Our Memory is getting Damaged by taking Late-night snacks
The study in mice found that eating during times of day when one would normally be sleeping impaired the animals' memory for objects they had seen, ev...

I am not just giving up i am starting over.Unknown
Instead of hurting egos, super-thin models featured in beauty magazines boost "thinspiration", the belief of normal-sized women that they can make the...

Gene that reduces risk of stroke identified
Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered a gene that protects young and middle-aged adults from strokes. Researchers from Roy...

Simple breath test may detect diabetes in kids
A simple, non-invasive test that detects a sweet-smelling chemical marker in the breath could diagnose children with type 1 diabetes, Oxford scientist...

Hair care: How to fix split ends
Why do split ends occur? Split ends occur because the hair has not had enough care and nourishment; this implies poor nourishment of yourself too. ...

How garlic and broccoli help fight cancer
A new study has revealed that selenium compound that is naturally found in garlic and broccoli boosts immune system to fight against cancer. Resear...

Tips for keeping your heart healthy!
Irengbam Jenny A healthy heart is the way to healthy living, they say. Quite right! But with sedentary lifestyle, munching on junk food, alcoh...

Permanent stress may lead to mental disorders
Permanent stress may activate immune cells which can cause changes to the brain resulting in mental disorders such as schizophrenia, a new study has w...

Why is Big B being untruthful to himself
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is being untruthful to himself as he broke his promise by munching in on a chocolate. “I have been untruthful to m...

Salman shares sister's wedding pictures online
The 49-year-old actor took to twitter and Instagram to post five pictures showing the differ...

Early Mature teens can be at greater risk of depression
Early maturation triggers an array of psychological, social behavioural and interpersonal difficulties that predict elevated levels of depression in b...

Home remedies for beautiful skin
Three Recipes from natropath, Dr. Nirmala Shetty's recently released book, Natural Beauty at your Fingertips.

Menstrual health: 10 common myths busted
All women on this planet menstruate, yet no one talks about it. A very normal biological process and a necessary phenomenon in a woman's life often re...

Too much 'junk food' can lead to memory loss
If you can't resist a burger, you are in trouble as a new study has ...

5 reasons why Fenugreek (methi) seeds are good for you
With a strong smell and bitter taste, fenugreek (methi) seeds are widely used as a herb, spice and vegetable in the Indian kitchen. Belonging to the f...

The Secret To Becoming A Morning Person
Unlike most small children, my five-year-old has a near teenaged habit of sleeping late. I often need to wake him up for school, which starts at 9 a.m...