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World Snake Day 2019: A Snake Will Avenge its Partner’s Death and Four Other Myths
On World Snake Day, here are the five most common myths and misconceptions about snakes.
Vaginal Bacteria Linked to Ovarian Cancer; Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
The study follows the revelation that the community of bacteria and other microbes that reside inside the body, called microbiome, influence well-being and health.
Narendra Modi Pips Ramdev To Become Top Fitness Influencer: Report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the top-most health influencer in the country , second time in a row .
Upcoming Gurugram Litfest to Focus on Mental Health and Fitness
The festival will also donate 10 per cent of its proceeds to the Sanjay Chugh Clinic to be used for the treatment of the mentally ill.
Weightlifting Better at Reducing Heart Fat than Aerobic Exercise
In the study, researchers determined that a certain type of heart fat, pericardial adipose tissue, was reduced in patients who did weight lifting, but not in those who worked on increasing their endurance with aerobic exercise
'Wonder of Nature': Serbia's One-of-a-kind, Ultra-expensive Donkey Cheese
The unique product made headlines in 2012 after false rumours spread that Serbia's tennis star Novak Djokovic had bought up an annual supply -- which he denied.
Victoria and David Beckham Share Adorable Throwback Pic on 20th Wedding Anniversary
In 1999, on this day, power couple David Beckham and Victoria Beckham tied the knot at Luttrellstown Castle, Dublin.
English Pocket Watch Sells for Record Price at Auction
Daniels (1926-2011) was considered one of the most important horologists and watchmakers of the 20th century and this watch was one of his most sought after creations, which was completed in 1982. It sold for 3,615,000 pounds.
Early Signs of Eating Disorder Revealed; Here are 5 Eating Disorders One Should Know of
Looking out for one or a combination of few factors can help GPs identify eating disorders early. Here are a few eating disorders one should know of.
Medical 'Selfies' Help Patients Feel Satisfied: Study
According to the study published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, medical selfies improved confidence in and satisfaction of patients and is a useful reminder for to check how they are healing.
Period Pain Affects Women's Academic Performance: Study
The research, published in the Journal of Women's Health, highlights the need for better education around period pain, and has implications for the self-care and treatment of the disorder.
Higher Salt Intake can Cause Gastrointestinal Bloating: Study
The study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, is the first to examine sodium as a cause of bloating in the context of low- and high-fiber diets.
Bengali Literary Festival Launches Theme Music for its Fifth Edition
Curated by the Oxford Bookstores in association with Patra Bharati publications, the three-day Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob (ABSU) would be organised at Jorasankho Thakurbari.
Lakme Fashion Week to Return with Winter/Festive Edition in August
The upcoming Lakme Fashion Week Winter/ Festive 2019 promises to be extravagant and will further push the boundaries of India's fashion trends.
Climate Warming May Increase Malaria Risk in Colder Regions: Study
Parasite development rate increases when temperatures fluctuate naturally, from cooler at night to warmer in the day.The quicker the parasites develop, the greater the chance they will survive and be transmitted to humans through mosquito.
Robot Arm Can 'Taste' Chemicals Using Bacteria
The new device uses a biosensing module based on E coli bacteria engineered to respond to the chemical IPTG by producing a fluorescent protein.