Health & Lifestyle
Drop in number of kids drinking or having sex: Study
The study also found that there is a slight drop in life satisfaction and happiness -- especially among girls.
Campaign against teenage pregnancy launched in Rajasthan
A campaign to create awareness about teenage pregnancy was launched by Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma, here on Sunday.
SL explores using drone technology to combat dengue
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Science and Technology was exploring the possibility of controlling dengue by using drone technology, a media report said on Sunday.
Doctors remove chicken bone stuck in 10-year-old's food pipe
Doctors at a leading hospital here removed a 2 cm-long chicken bone stuck into food pipe of a 10-year-old boy, thus saving his life.
Sad people more prone to become chain smokers
Harvard University has discovered that sadness triggers smoking addiction.
Loneliness as dangerous as smoking or obesity: Study
Other protective factors were acceptance of aging and comfort with being alone.
Home remedies for chapped lips
Chapped or dark lips can break your look.
Pornography is not 'public health crisis': Study
Existing evidence suggests pornography may negatively affect some individuals
Children see males as more powerful than females: Study
Researchers have found that children, as early as 4 years, might see males as more powerful than females.
Low-fat diet may lower testosterone levels in men
But due to the difficulties of large-scale dietary studies, definitive trials are unlikely to be performed
Insulin to improve treatment for diabetes patients developed
In a promising discovery that could improve the clinical delivery of insulin for people living with diabetes, researchers have developed a non-fibrillating form of human insulin.
BioD Energy sells over 10 mn litres of biodiesel in 2019
Biodiesel maker BioD Energy on Friday said it has sold over 10 million litres of biodiesel within the first year of its plant operations.
Positive parenting key to shaping up kids' personality: Experts
Positive parenting is the key as children are the reflection of their parents, experts said here on Friday.
Diet tips for students this exam season
Exam time is like a mental marathon
Most meat-eaters admit veganism is ethical: Study
The study looked at public opinion on plant-based diets
Losing just one night's sleep linked to Alzheimer's disease
Previous studies of older adults have suggested that sleep deprivation can increase the level of tau in the cerebral spinal fluid.
Five healthy lifestyle habits will help you live longer
The researchers looked at 34 years of data
Want to live longer? Drink tea at least 3 times a week
However, no significant associations were observed for black tea, the study said.
Obesity linked to higher risks of several common cancers
This corresponds to a 12 percent higher risk associated with overweight and obesity.