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Melting ice is causing coastal waters in Greenland to become less saline, which may in turn affect marine life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Melting ice making Greenland sea less saline

Melting ice is causing coastal waters in Greenland to become less saline, which may in turn affect marine life.

16 Oct 2017 8:09 AM

About 5 percent to 15 percent of all mothers are diagnosed with depression after giving birth. (Photos: Pexels)

One episode of postpartum depression raises likelihood of more

About 5 percent to 15 percent of all mothers are diagnosed with depression after giving birth.

2 Oct 2017 4:30 AM

The kit was originally released in 2008 and discontinued in 2010, so this is great news for all those who love Legos and architecture. (Photo: LEGO)

LEGO to re-release 5923-piece Taj Mahal set

The kit was originally released in 2008 and discontinued in 2010, so this is great news for all those who love Legos and...

8 Nov 2017 9:55 AM

The groups that cycled and were physically active during their leisure time burned the same amount of calories a week. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cycling to work as effective for weight loss as hitting gym

Results show that it is possible to combine transport to and from work with effective physical exercise.

2 Nov 2017 8:13 AM

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Intense exercise can slow down growth of breast cancer tumours: Study

Experts from the University of Copenhagen say such exercis releases bodily chemicals which slows tumour growth

16 Sept 2017 11:38 AM

Officials from the Maharashtra Child Development Labour Welfare Department along with the personnel from the Thane (rural) police raided establishments in the Kashimira belt. (Photo: PTI)

India ranks 147th in efforts to cut inequality

Clubbed with Nigeria, India features in the bottom 10 of the Oxfam index.

9 Oct 2018 7:16 PM

A previous study estimated that about 1.4 million adults are living with congenital heart defects in the US. (Photo: Pixabay)

Childhood heart defects may up early dementia risk: study

With improved newborn and childhood treatments, more people born with heart defects survive into adulthood.

13 Feb 2018 10:53 AM

The New Jerusalem Church was built in 1718 by a Royal Danish missionary. Services are still held here on Sundays. When the tsunami of 2004 destroyed the building considerably, the church was restored at a cost of 7 million rupees.

Small town delights

The writer sets on a journey to discover that the quaint seaside town of Tranquebar boasts of a colourful history.

10 Feb 2018 9:58 PM

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden found that there was a higher occurrence of heart attacks in sub-zero temperatures.

Migraine ups risk of cardiovascular diseases, says study

While migraines are linked to increased risk of heart attacks, study shows headaches may also be tied to other...

10 Feb 2018 2:42 AM

The niqab is a full veil with a small slit for the eyes, while the burqa is a full veil that covers the head and body with a mesh screen over the eyes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Denmark may soon ban Islamic full-face veils

Country all set to become next European country to ban Islamic veils after minister declares them 'incompatible with our...

7 Feb 2018 8:46 AM

Skeletal muscles use most of the glucose and if they develop insulin resistance and consequently are not able to use glucose, then diabetes likely will develop. (Photo: Pixabay)

Insulin maker Novo Nordisk to introduce a diabetes pill in 2020

The daily pill belongs to a blockbuster class of treatments known as GLP-1s that stimulate insulin production.

7 Feb 2018 3:12 AM

Around one billion people worldwide are affected by migraine, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Migraine may increase risk of heart attack, stroke: study

People with migraine often use anti- inflammatory drugs, which are associated with increased risks of heart problems.

1 Feb 2018 2:34 PM