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Contrary to societal promotions of heterosexuality being the ‘norm’, most researchers at Cornell University found most people get aroused by both genders. (Photo: AFP)

Study says no person is 100 per cent straight

Study says sexuality is a 'spectrum' and all of us get aroused by men and women.

14 Mar 2018 11:19 AM

Women are ruder to each other than they are to men, or than men are to women. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Queen bee syndrome' is an issue at workplace, says study

Study found women reported higher levels of incivility from other women than their male counterparts.

05 Mar 2018 12:47 PM

Protein is found in animal products like beef, pork, lamb, eggs, fish and poultry, as well as in plant-based foods like legumes, nuts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Protein rich diet may reduce Alzheimer's risk: study

We also know that developing cardiovascular disease increases your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

22 Feb 2018 2:29 PM

Here are the top mood-killers to hear from their lover and it turns out what tops the list is – the wrong name. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out the worst things people say during sex

From ‘what’s your name again’, to ‘I’m going soft’ here are phrases no one wants to hear while having sex.

21 Feb 2018 1:54 PM

Women’s noses may be smaller, but their brains can read much more from the air they do breathe in. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why women have colder hands and men have bigger noses

University researchers reveal how science proves members of both sexes are actually different from each other.

20 Feb 2018 10:25 AM

Being single increases the social connections of both women and men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hail the singlehood! It has benefits

Single people may develop more individually and benefit more from alone time, according to the study.

12 Feb 2018 3:11 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gender perceptions can be easily manipulated in kids: Study

Here is what a new study has found.

07 Jan 2018 5:19 PM

Women are naturally more fit than men: Study

Females can process oxygen more quickly than male.

05 Dec 2017 10:51 AM

Why do we focus on gender as early as pregnancy, and if it’s planning, what are we planning? (Photo: Pixabay)

Baby-gender 'reveal' parties may have a dark side

Expectant parents are bringing a surprise element of having a baby by learning the gender in “gender-reveal” parties.

25 Nov 2017 2:38 PM

Molly who has walked the runway with the likes of Ashley Graham, was named one of the Vogue Rising Model Stars in 2017. (Photo: Instagram/Playboy)

Plus-size model Molly Constable cast in risqué Playboy photoshoot

The images which were shot in the 22-year-old's native upstate New York home by Heather Hazzan showed the size 14 model look flawless.

21 Nov 2017 11:34 AM

Theo's journey: Transgender teen is still finding himself

Always a tomboy even before he even knew the word transgender.

18 Nov 2017 1:43 PM

Turns out, women are fussed about face fuzz

Men take note.

14 Nov 2017 9:53 AM

Drinking coffee may cut death risk in kidney disease patients

The team found a dose-dependent inverse association between caffeine and all-cause mortality.

04 Nov 2017 4:55 PM

Women's brain reacts differently than men while helping others

Women put more subjective value on prosocial behavior and men find selfish behavior more valuable.

16 Oct 2017 3:27 PM

When it comes to concussions, your gender may matter

Here is what researchers found.

02 Oct 2017 11:47 AM

This 'love hormone' makes men friendly

Find out more

29 Sep 2017 4:59 PM

There is a mystery about Tintin’s gender and sexuality and a lot of enthusiasm about the character himself, says Cespedes

Tintin was probably asexual, and a girl, claims French philosopher

In lengthy Facebook post, Cespedes explains why he theorised on gender of Belgian cartoonist Georges Remi’s creation.

23 Sep 2017 6:56 PM

Tintin was created in 1929 by the Belgian comic-book author Georges Remi, who wrote under the pen name Herge

Tintin is a girl, says French philosopher

Creates stir with claim regarding Tintin’s gender says there are instances in books where Tintin dresses in skirts or other feminine items.

23 Sep 2017 2:13 PM

A tender gender love story

The couple — Aarav, 46, and Sukanyeah, 23 — have hit the headlines this week for an intriguing reason.

03 Sep 2017 5:32 AM

The condition was first studied in the 1970s (Photo: YouTube)

Mysterious condition causes girls to grow penises when they turn 12

The condition is caused due to a halt in production of a male hormone in the womb which causes the child to appear female at birth.

08 Aug 2017 2:24 PM

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