Exposing infants' to wipes may trigger food allergy

The study, reported in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, showed a mix of environmental and genetic factors that must co-exist to trigger the allergies in children.

Men, take note! Dairy intake may relieve your spine ache

The study found that a higher intake of dairy foods is associated with higher volumetric bone mineral density and vertebral strength at the spine in men.

Christ's 'crown of thorns' may help nature! Here is how

Researchers believe it is a 'pioneer species' in the fight against desertification because its hardiness makes it resilient to rising temperatures and aridity.

Anxiety, depression can trigger smartphone addiction

People with depression may seek respite in very excessive smartphone use.

Here's why you can't get enough of your favorite songs

Listeners often engage and develop a "deep connection" with some of their favorite songs, said the study published in the journal Psychology of Music.

Ultra-processed food may increase risk of cancer

Increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods such as packaged baked goods and snacks, fizzy drinks, sugary cereals and reconstituted meat products, may possibly raise the risk of developing cancers of the breast, prostate and bowel, researchers have warned. Processed food that accounts for up

Here's why you feel hungrier after weight loss

The study showed that when we lose weight, the stomach releases greater amounts of the ghrelin hormone, which makes us feel hungry.

Novel blood test may help you measure your heart health

According to the researchers, this research may help them to identify new targets for reducing the risk and eventually lead to more effective treatments.

New two-minute questionnaire may detect autism in toddlers

Questions posed to parents include whether the child points or gestures to show interest or get attention, responds to their name, enjoys playing peek-a-boo, speaks in phrases and relates to others.

Here's why mosquitoes bite you

The study dopamine - a brain chemical involved in reward learning - is a key mediator of aversive learning in mosquitoes.

Diabetes, hypertension rates high in India

Diabetes and hypertension are common among middle-aged and elderly people in India, home to more than a sixth of the world's population.

A lesson in the woods may boost kids' learning

The study showed that post an outdoor lesson, students were significantly more attentive and engaged with their schoolwork and were not overexcited or inattentive.

Touring for work too often can up anxiety, depression risk

The findings showed that poor behavioral and mental health outcomes significantly increased as the number of nights away from home for business travel rose.

Decoded: What causes that 'gut feeling'

Human brain has a form of "wi-fi" which constantly picks up information about other people by simply looking at them

New skin patch may help reduce body fat

Singapore: Researchers have developed a new type of skin patch that may reduce body fat and obesity by turning energy-storing white fat into energy-burning brown fat. According to the researchers, brown fats are found in babies and they help to keep the baby warm by burning energy. As humans grow

Higher income can scarcely buy you happiness

On the other hand, people who earn less take greater pleasure in their relationships and were more likely to experience emotions that focus on other people, namely compassion and love.

Coloring books for adults can help reduce stress

The participants were able to make any type of art they wished, whether it involved coloring, sketching, doodling, or working with modeling clay.

'Mindful yoga can help troubled youth reduce risky behaviours'

The study revealed that in spite of early life stressors, positive coping behaviours, either learned or self-generated, can actually have a protective effect.

Poor sleep may up depression risk

This is because chronic sleep deprivation reduces the proper functioning of putamen - an area of the brain that plays a role in goal-based movements and learning from rewards.

Cheers! Scientists turn beer into fuel

One of the most widely used sustainable alternatives to petrol world-wide is bioethanol, according to researchers at University of Bristol in the UK.

Microorganisms discovered from Atacama Desert may combat HIV

Actinobacteria are the keystone species in our ecosystems and are acknowledged as an unrivalled source of bioactive compounds.

Babies can infer your motivations much earlier than thought

The study published online in the journal Science also suggests that babies acquire very early an intuition about how people make decisions.

Using mouthwash regularly may trigger diabetes risk

People who use mouthwash at least twice daily are at approximately 55 per cent higher risk of developing diabetes, when compared to less frequent users, found a new study.

Human stem cells may pave way for diabetes treatment

Globally, 415 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Antioxidant-rich foods may lower type 2 diabetes risk

Moderate consumption of alcohol at times adds on to curbing the risk.

Smoking, drinking may cause failures in dental fillings

Fillings can fail for a variety of reasons, including re-emergence of the initial tooth decay or the filling becoming detached.

New smart bracelet can tell when you get pregnant

Using an algorithm which learns the user's personal characteristics, the band can not only detect pregnancy but also identify the best time of the month when a woman can try for a baby.

Hypertension may up heart valve disorder risk

People with high blood pressure may be at an increased risk of developing common heart valve disorder, researchers said.

Inadequate physical activity may boost genetic risk of obesity

Researchers have found that low levels of physical activity and inefficient sleep patterns may intensify the effects of genetic risk factors for obesity.

Alcohol may boost foreign language skills

According to a study, drinking a pint of beer may help you learn the new tongue much better.

Stress just as unhealthy as junk food

Researchers have found that stress may be just as harmful to your body as a really bad diet.

Breast cancer tied to bacterial imbalances

Researchers have found that the bacterial composition of breast tissue of healthy women are different from that of women with breast cancer.

Know how to deliver bad news to people

So when it comes to delivering bad news, one should speak direct and not beat around the bush - as most people prefer directness and candour when they must hear something unpleasant.

Drinking more water may cut risk of UTIs in women: study

Drinking more fluids increases the rate of flushing of bacteria from the bladder and also likely reduces the concentration of bacteria that enter the bladder from the vagina.

Divorce does run in families and could be genetic: study

Children of divorced parents are more likely to get separated when compared to those who grew up in two-parent families, and genetic factors may be to blame.

Physical abuse, punishments may impact your kid's academic performance

The findings showed that children's exposure to mild, harsh and abusive physical abuse at home was associated with decreases in children's cognitive performance.

Urban men suffer more from hypertension than women: report

It also mentions that nearly 16 percent of men in the country smoke tobacco and 30 percent consume alcohol.

Playing video games may help quickly analyze situations

During the test of gamers and non-gamers, the gamers performed significantly better and showed an increased brain activity in the brain areas relevant to learning.

Why we fall asleep when bored decoded

A part of your brain linked to motivation and pleasure may be to blame!

Faith in 'gut feelings' linked to belief in fake news

A new study suggests that people who tend to trust their intuition are more likely to stand behind inaccurate beliefs.

Here's how toilet paper can be converted into electricity: study

If implemented, the process could tackle the problems of overflowing municipal landfills and dependency on fossil fuels.

New AI system can predict Alzheimer's 10 years in advance

Using MRI scans, the system detected early signs with 84 percent accuracy by identifying changes in how regions of the brain are connected.

How the brain copes with aging

As the brain begins to shrink with age, it increases communication between the two brain hemispheres to help older people compensate for the negative aspects of aging, new research has found.

Folic acid in pregnancy may cut kids' autism risk

The findings showed that if the mother was taking folic acid during the window around conception, the risk associated with pesticides seemed to be attenuated.

Eat dark chocolates for healthy heart

Eating dark chocolates enriched with extra virgin olive oil may boost the level of "good" cholesterol as well as lower blood pressure-both known risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, researchers say.

Here's how eating dark chocolates may prevent diabetes

According to a study, compounds found in cocoa-the main ingredient of chocolate-can actually help prevent as well as treat diabetes.

Here's how the tongue keeps the tastes right

Humans perceive taste through thousands of tiny sensory organs called taste buds, which are located mostly on the upper surface of the tongue.

A supportive partner may be your reason to success

The findings showed a supportive spouse encourages his or her partner to embrace life opportunities by expressing enthusiasm about the opportunity while also reassuring and talking about the potential benefits of taking on the challenge.

Here's why women are more empathatic

The study findings of increased prefrontal cortex blood flow in women compared to men may explain why women tend to exhibit greater strengths in the areas of empathy, intuition, collaboration, self-control, and appropriate concern.

Source of human heartbeat revealed in 3D

It can help surgeons repair hearts without damaging precious tissue.

Troubled by bowel disease? Try eating chocolates

Consuming protein rich foods may foster a more tolerant and less inflammatory gut environment, which could mean relief for people living with abdominal pain and diarrhoea of inflammatory bowel disease.

Fight symptoms of depression with Yoga

If you are suffering from depression, yoga can complement traditional therapies and help reduce the symptoms of the mental disorder, researchers claim.

23% of heart failure patients die within a year of diagnosis

New Delhi: In India, 23 percent of heart failure patients die within one year of diagnosis, a study revealed on Tuesday, adding that the country is next to Africa where the rate stands at 34 percent. Of the total deaths, 46 percent were due to cardiac issues, while non-cardiac causes led to 16

Depression may alter brain structure

The findings showed that alterations were found in parts of the brain known as white matter, which contains fiber tracts that enable brain cells to communicate with one another by electrical signals.

Playing crosswords daily may keep your brain younger

Along with keeping the mind active, exercising, avoiding smoking and eating a healthy balanced diet may also help reduce the risk of developing dementia, the researchers suggested.

Restless legs syndrome may cut sleep quality in pregnancy

RLS is a condition characterized by a nearly irresistible urge to move the legs, typically in the evenings.

Here's why artificial sweeteners are bad for you

Artificial sweeteners are substitutes for sugar that provides a sweet taste like that of sugar while containing significantly less food energy.

Here's why women fall prey to eating disorders

The study showed that women who were evaluated as less attractive were more motivated to diet and be thin if their husbands or partners were attractive than them.

Bigger babies more likely to become obese

By identifying at-risk infants early, doctors could work with parents to prevent weight gain and the health problems it eventually brings.

Here's why ice creams give you 'brain freeze'

A brain freeze is what happens when cold food touches a bundle of nerves in the back of the palate.

Perceived over qualification may lead to job strain

Perceived over qualification occurs when an employee is expecting a job that utilizes their qualifications but does not find themselves in such a position, leaving them feeling essentially deprived.

Men find sexual assault as traumatizing as women

The researchers found that all victims of sexual assault had higher depression scores than individuals who have had not experienced sexual assault in their lifetime.

Diabetes, sleep apnoea may accelerate risk of eye disease

Diabetic retinopathy - the most common form of eye disease - affects between 40 and 50 percent of patients with diabetes.

Rejoice coffee lovers: you may live longer

Drinking coffee was also found to be associated with a lower risk of death due to heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and respiratory and kidney disease.

Learning with music can change brain structure

This study provides the first experimental evidence that adding musical cues to learning new motor task can lead to changes in white matter structure in the brain.

Here's why chocolates are good for elderly

Chocolate's benefits can be attributed to cocoa bean, which is its main ingredient and a rich source of flavanols-a class of natural compounds that has neuroprotective effects.

Holding your partner's hand can ease labor pain: study

The more empathic the partner and the stronger the analgesic effect, the higher the synchronization between the two when they are touching.

Here's why you shouldn't be using shampoos, detergents

Products such as detergents, shampoos and conditioners may be associated with birth defects in children, researchers have warned.

Gut bacteria may help slow aging

Further experiments showed that some of the bacterial mutants increased longevity by acting on some of the worm's known processes linked to aging.

Obesity wins the 'epidemic' title, affects one in 10 worldwide

Excess weight is linked to sharply increased rates of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some types of cancer.

A pet dog at home may make older adults more active

Dog owners had fewer sedentary events - continuous periods of sitting down - than non-dog owners.

Red onions may help combat cancer

Onions activate pathways that encourage cancer cells to undergo cell death.

Ever wondered why women are better at reading mind? Here is the answer

The findings showed that the genetic variants on chromosome 3 in women are associated with their ability to read the mind in the eyes - known as cognitive empathy.

Forceps, vacuum deliveries more traumatic than Cesarean

Mid pelvic operative vaginal deliveries using forceps or vacuum application are carried out when the baby's head is midway through the mother's pelvis.

IVF babies equally smart as naturally conceived kids

Parents who undergo such treatments are generally older, more educated and have a higher socio-economic status.

Fight depression symptoms with probiotics

Live bacteria and yeasts - which are well known to be good for the digestive system may also relieve symptoms of depression, suggests a new study.

'Sunshine vitamin' may help manage pain

Vitamin D supplements combined with good sleep quality could increase the effectiveness of pain management treatments.

Attn girls: Here's why diet pills are risky for you

Diet pills interfere with the body systems and result in nutritional deficiencies, particularly of iron and calcium.

Eating fruits, vegetables daily may cut artery disease

Previous studies linked lower consumption of fruits and vegetables with the increased occurrence of coronary heart disease and stroke.

That peg in your hand may up breast cancer risk: study

But vigorous exercise such as running or fast bicycling can help decreases the risk of both pre - and post-menopausal breast cancers.

Here's how you make your bones stronger

Exercising burns the fat found within bone marrow and this process improves bone quality in a matter of weeks, says a study.

Instagram, Snapchat have worst effect on young minds: survey

For young people, using social media and digital technologies as a tool to help with mental health make sense for many reasons.

Why you should be worried if your teen has trouble sleeping

Loneliness is defined by researchers as a feeling of distress that people experience when they perceive their social relationships to be inadequate.

Hot weather may up gestational diabetes

Pregnant women should not expose themselves to temperatures averaging 24 degrees Celsius or above, as they would run the risk of developing gestational diabetes, researchers warned.

A glass of beet juice could lower heart disease risk

Dietary nitrate found in beetroot is a compound that dilates blood vessels to decrease blood pressure, a leading factor for developing heart attack.

This survey found out why women said no to a second child

Considering the stresses of modern marriage, job pressures and cost of raising children are key reasons why many mothers want to stop after their first child and decide not to add to their family

Career vs family: women prefer 'work from home', says survey

The trend is yet to catch up in non-metros as there are lesser job opportunities for women in those cities, excepting for low-end ones in the value chain.

Keep the smiley face on, be the mature one

While smiling could make you appear two years older, the surprised look could just drop a few years from your visage, the researchers said.

Your daily dose of painkiller may up heart attack risk

The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat pain and inflammation can increase the risk of a heart attack from about 20 to 50 per cent, the researchers warned.

Going through a divorce? writing your story can be good for your heart

People who keep a journal after divorce to write down the story of the end of their marriage may have a healthier heart, a new study suggests.

Why you should not be using cotton buds to clear your ears

The ears canals are usually self-cleaning

Symptoms of menstrual disorders? Yoga is the cure

Practicing yoga may enhance mood and reduce pain in women affected by menstrual distress associated with physical and psychological symptoms.

IIT scientists create low-cost solar cells using Jamun

The dark color of jamun and abundance of jamun trees in IIT campus clicked the idea that it might be useful as a dye in the typical Dye Sensitized Solar Cells.

Attn: common antibiotics may up risk of miscarriage

Certain types of antibiotics use to treat infections has been linked to an increased risk of spontaneous abortion, with a 60 per cent to two-fold increased risk.

Workplace autonomy has positive effects on well-being

For women, flexibility over the timing and location of their work appeared to be more beneficial allowing them to balance other tasks such as family commitments.

Poor sleep may make it harder to see positive side

Sleep plays an important role in the ability to regulate negative emotions in people who suffer from anxiety or depression.

Kerala frog's slime may help develop anti-viral drug

Skin mucus secreted by a colorful, tennis-ball-sized frog species found in Kerala can be used to develop an anti-viral drug that can treat various strains of flu, according to a new study.

Komodo dragon blood may help fight superbugs

Komodo dragons live in bacteria-rich environments but rarely fall ill, suggesting they have strong innate immunity.

Brain games may not make you smarter: study

The researchers suggested that to improve cognitive function, people should better get some aerobic exercise rather than sitting in front of the computer playing these games.

Restricting trans fats cuts heart attack risks: study

Trans fatty acids, or trans fats, are commonly found in fried foods, chips, crackers and baked goods.

Financial literacy can reduce anxiety about old age

Financial literacy increases our awareness about financial products, builds a capacity to compare all available financial options, and changes our financial behavior.

Expressing gratitude may help boost your relationship, health

Gratitude is a different emotion from happiness because it so often stems from the actions of another individual.

Analysis: Why Kerala's development story doesn't reach Attapadi

A data-driven analysis to understand why Attapadi's infant mortality rate is closer to that of conflict-and famine-ridden South Sudan.

Did you know ants and human soldiers have some common traits? | Pix

Scientists say ant species found in sub-Saharan Africa behave similar to that of soldiers, but did not ascribe charitable motives to the insects.