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Researchers find link between soy-based milk and menstrual pain.(Photo: Pixabay)

Soy-based formula milk may increase risk of menstrual pain

Study found women fed soy formula as babies were 40 pc more likely to have used hormonal contraception to alleviate...

10 Nov 2018 11:11 AM IST

They also help to explain why irregularities in eating and sleeping schedules due to shift work or other factors may make people more likely to gain weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Regulate eating, sleeping time to boost metabolism, study finds

Researchers found when at rest, people burn 10 pc more calories in the late afternoon and early evening than in the...

10 Nov 2018 10:33 AM IST

The movie Villain, with Shivarajkumar and Sudheep in lead roles, was released last week and soon after, derogatory messages and videos started doing the rounds on social media. (Representional Image)

Social media use may up depression, loneliness: Study

Study of Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram use showed a causal link between the time spent on the platforms and decreased...

10 Nov 2018 9:59 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Using social media can make you feel more lonely, claims new study

It also increases risk of depression.

9 Nov 2018 6:39 PM IST

Tips to boost metabolism. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tips to boost metabolism

Here is what a new study has found.

9 Nov 2018 5:50 PM IST

She also hopes to make a stab-proof moisturiser (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctor develops cosmetics that can protect against acid attacks

The compound will not react with any corrosive substances like acid and is called Acarrier.

9 Nov 2018 5:16 PM IST

US to restrict e-cigarette flavours to fight teenage vaping epidemic. (Photo: Pixabay)

US to restrict e-cigarette flavours to fight teenage vaping 'epidemic'

Experts say e-cigarettes have become an almost ubiquitous trend among teens.

9 Nov 2018 4:43 PM IST

13 financial institutions in the country went bankrupt in 1995 explaining why the spike in suicides started that year (Photo: AFP)

Most middle-aged Japanese men commit suicide on Mondays before leaving...

This is the first study to deduce the time of the day associated with a higher number of suicides.

9 Nov 2018 3:31 PM IST

Screening can significantly reduce risk of breast cancer death. (Photo: Pixabay)

Screening can significantly reduce risk of breast cancer death: Study

Recent improvements in treatments have led to reduced deaths from breast cancer.

9 Nov 2018 1:47 PM IST

Researchers find link between soy-based milk and menstrual pain.(Photo: Pixabay)

Researchers find link between soy-based milk and menstrual pain

Menstrual pain is the most common menstrual complaint and can substantially affect the quality of women's lives.

9 Nov 2018 1:29 PM IST

The start-up based in Mumbai has just launched with two product categories - Indian sweets and fast acting glucose gels to put an end to dessert deprivation for people with diabetes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how you eat smart this festive season

To avoid any digestive discomfort, it is better to eat safe and go for healthy choices.

9 Nov 2018 12:28 PM IST

Grandchildren they were raising were more likely to become angry and anxious with transitions, lose their temper and have other behavioural issues. (Photo: Pixabay)

Children raised by grandparents are increasing in modern world

Increasing number of parents aren't able to meet responsibilities of parenthood, prompting their own parents to step up.

9 Nov 2018 11:00 AM IST