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Having poor looks and being short or bald were the most frequent reasons they put forward, followed by lack of confidence.

Here's why men end up being single

Findings indicate that most of the men commenting on the thread were not willingly single, but wanted to be in a...

10 Aug 2018 8:38 AM IST

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat have given us an opportunity as fans to interact with our favourite celebrities. However, the conversation has always been one directional. (Photo: ANI)

Social media addiction can harm your bones, joints

Prolonged use of smartphones can increase neck and upper back pain as well.

16 Aug 2018 6:44 PM IST

She is among four percent of the population who are sex addicts of which a quarter are women (Photo: Pixabay)

Woman addicted to sex spent 7 hours doing intercourse and still wasn't...

She later saw a psychiatrist for depression who changed the combination of her medication after knowing about sex...

30 Aug 2018 3:33 PM IST

People do just 90 minutes of physical activity a week, which is an hour less than the minimum recommended by health officials. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adults spend 8 times longer watching on-demand TV than exercising,...

The average person now spends 12 hours a week streaming programmes on platforms such as Netflix.

25 Sept 2018 8:32 AM IST

This is a good time to say goodbye to alcohol. (AP)

This is the right time to ban alcohol forever

A country that claims Mahatma Gandhi as the Father of the Nation should relinquish liquor in toto.

21 April 2020 11:44 PM IST

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie (Photo: AP)

Unhappy hours

Pouring out another peg may prove to be troublesome in the long run, as actor Brad Pitt has realised.

5 May 2017 12:05 AM IST

The effect that social media specifically has on brain and concentration is the subject behind more and more discussion.

Why social media is ruining your brain and your career

A recent study has linked social media with issues to do with concentration and attention span, leading to addiction.

23 Nov 2016 12:23 AM IST

Combustible cigarettes are the most harmful form of nicotine delivery. (Photo: Pixabay)

E-cigarettes may help smokers quit: study

This suggests that e-cigarettes might give smokers a suitable alternative to combustible cigarettes.

30 Dec 2017 12:50 PM IST

Although withdrawal or detox from opioids is possible during pregnancy, relapse rates are high, posing additional health risks to the mother and infant. (Photo: Pixabay)

Medication treatment offers hope for pregnant women with opioid...

In pregnant women with OUD, the MAT approach is used as part of a comprehensive program of obstetric care and...

15 April 2017 5:37 PM IST

The AI politician is constantly learning to respond to people through Facebook Messenger as well as a survey on its homepage. While Gerritsen acknowledges that humans biases can creep into algorithms, he said that he does not view bias as just a challenge to technology solutions.

Facebook admits, social media scrolling can make you feel bad

Study shows increase in teen depression with tech use, however it also points out improvements in well-being from social...

16 Dec 2017 9:11 AM IST

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Did you know smartphone addiction is affecting your teen's brain?

Here's what you should be aware of.

3 Dec 2017 3:50 PM IST