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Both men and women taking psychiatric medications in the study lost similar amounts of weight regardless of whether their particular drug was known to cause weight gain. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Shedding excess weight possible with antipsychotic medication?

Weight loss possible with psychiatric drugs.

06 Sep 2019 10:29 AM

Hamdok made the announcement during a press conference in Khartoum, citing a constitutional decree issued by the chairman of the Sovereign Council, Xinhua news agency reported. (Photo: File)

Sudan names first government since al-Bashir ouster

4 women have also made it to transitional cabinet including Asma Mohamed Abdullah who will be country's first-ever female foreign minister.

06 Sep 2019 10:28 AM

Many protesters remain angry over Lam's refusal to grant an independent inquiry into perceived police brutality against protesters. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong braces for protests as leader fails to appease activists

In pre-recorded televised address on Wednesday, Lam said extradition bill had been withdrawn, conceding to one of protesters' five demands.

06 Sep 2019 10:24 AM

Racial and ethnic minorities are particularly vulnerable to the negative consequences of poor oral health. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Poor oral health leads to cognitive decline

Researchers establish association between poor oral health and cognitive decline.

06 Sep 2019 10:21 AM

The incident was followed by a turn of events where the deceased identified as Ram Charan (9) asked his uncle Srinivas to buy him a birthday cake. Srinivas sent them a poisoned cake. (Photo: FIle)

T'gana: Poisoned birthday cake leaves 2 dead, 2 hospitalised in Siddipet

After consuming the cake, all the family members complained to have health complications.

06 Sep 2019 10:19 AM

President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that the new steps included abandoning all limits set by the 2015 deal to Iran's nuclear research and development. (Photo: File)

Iran will announce details of latest nuclear move on Saturday

Iran and three European countries -- Britain, France and Germany -- have been engaged in talks to try to save the nuclear deal.

06 Sep 2019 10:18 AM

The island nation was put under a state of emergency for a period of four months from April to August. (Photo: File)

293 suspects arrested in connection with Lanka's Easter Sunday attacks

'Moves were also underway to freeze 6 billion Sri Lankan rupees worth of assets belonging to the suspects,' the police spokesman said.

06 Sep 2019 10:14 AM

This study shows that exposure to extreme or even moderate weather events may result in psychological casualties with significant impacts on mental health. (Photo: ANI)

Weather events might have negative impact on mental well-being

Study reveals that extreme weather events may lead to poor mental health.

06 Sep 2019 10:10 AM

Rapper Nicki Minaj announces retirement from music; see post

Following Minaj's tweet, fans went into frenzy and a state of despair.

06 Sep 2019 10:04 AM

In her petition to the Supreme Court, Sana Iltija Javed had said she was worried about her mother's health since she had not met her in a month. (Photo: File)

Faith in judiciary has been restored after SC's verdict: Mufti's daughter

'This time when I go, I will not let them harass me or intimidate me as I have the backing of the Supreme Court,' Sana said.

06 Sep 2019 10:02 AM

A delegation of New Development Bank (NDB) met Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy at his Tadepalli residence. (Photo: File)

NDB to provide Rs 6,000 crore loan to Andhra Pradesh for social infrastructure projects

The Shanghai-based Bank has lent over Rs 75,000 crore to various project till date all over the world and Rs 25,000 crores in India alone.

06 Sep 2019 10:00 AM

Steve Smith on Thursday became the second Australian after Allan Border to score 500 and more runs in the consecutive Ashes series in England. (Photo:AFP)

Steve Smith second Australian cricketer to hit 500 runs in successive Ashes matches

The 30-year-old reached this milestone after he added 122 runs in the ongoing fourth Ashes Test.

06 Sep 2019 9:59 AM

'Launching this movement on this platform with the support of stakeholders such as the World Health Organization (WHO), along with Ministers and delegates from South East Asian countries, is a landmark event,' noted the Minister. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Time for India to eat right': Harsh Vardhan on govt's new campaign

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has also put in place robust regulatory measures under three major pillars.

06 Sep 2019 9:56 AM

Kangana Ranaut pledges 1 lakh saplings by donating 42 lakhs for Cauvery Calling Initiative

Known for always voicing concern for social and environmental initiatives, Kangana Ranaut has once again set a brilliant example.

06 Sep 2019 9:53 AM

Since returning to action after the birth of her first child Serena Williams has come agonisingly close to matching Margaret Court’s mark three times and will have a chance on Saturday to do so in front of an adoring home crowd for a second successive year. (Photo:AFP)

US Open 2019: Serena Williams crushes Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-1

It was not a good omen for Svitolina with Williams holding a 94-1 record when winning the first set at the US Open.

06 Sep 2019 9:48 AM

Australia’s Ashes run machine Steve Smith said England’s short-pitched bowling played into his hands after his superb innings of 211 put the tourists in firm command of the fourth test on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

England bouncers played into my hands, says run-machine Steve Smith

Australia declared on 497 for eight and removed England opener Joe Denly as Joe Root’s side ended the second day 474 runs behind.

06 Sep 2019 9:35 AM

Brazil's economy minister Paulo Guedes said he agreed with President Jair Bolsonaro's comments about Macron's looks. (Photo: AP)

After Brazil President, minister calls French first lady 'truly ugly'

Brazil and France have clashed in recent weeks over the handling of fires in the Amazon, the world's largest rainforest.

06 Sep 2019 9:29 AM

'Political winds change. Parties are formed, they decline. But no party ever vanishes from the political horizon. Everybody in politics should remember this,' the Shiv Sena editorial read. (Photo: File | ANI)

No party completely vanishes: Shiv Sena after BJP attacks Sharad Pawar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah had slammed Sharad Pawar at a recent rally.

06 Sep 2019 9:24 AM

The Assam unit of Rashtriya Bajrang Dal has called a 12-hour state-wide shutdown on Friday to press its demand for scrapping final NRC list published on August 31, its president Dinesh Kalita said. (Photo: File)

Rashtriya Bajrang Dal calls for 12-hour shutdown against final NRC list in Assam today

Rashtriya Bajrang Dal, he said, has chalked out a series of agitational programmes like an indefinite hunger strike.

06 Sep 2019 9:24 AM

The United Nations said 70,000 people in the Bahamas were in 'immediate need' of aid. (Photo: AP)

Hurricane Dorian leaves 30 dead in Bahamas: Prime Minister Minnis

Authorities had previously reported 20 dead, but have warned that the final figure is sure to be far higher.

06 Sep 2019 9:22 AM

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