Lifestyle

Hyderabad: With the growing awareness around the queer community, doubts related to the queer-specific terminologies are also rife. Words like gender-fluidity and pronouns like they/them can be difficult to understand. But being an ally and putting efforts to understand the terms can go a long way in creating a gender-inclusive society. Some of the terms […]

New Delhi: When you’re looking for ways to stay hydrated and be healthy, the first recommendation you’ll probably find is to drink more water. Due to excessive sweating in the summer season, many types of minerals get removed from the body, which leads to the problem of dehydration. Varun Khanna, Co-Founder, Fast&Up shares his list […]

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday published the final notification for the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, 2022 thereby specifying what constitutes vegan food, what kind of labelling/packaging will be required for it and the compliances for Food Business Operators too. The notification dated June 10 was published on Wednesday and the government said […]

Hyderabad: It takes at least a decade or even more to develop and launch a novel drug from a ‘bench to bedside’ in India. By the time the drug reaches the patients after the initial discovery, drug developers would have already burned through a substantial chunk of financial investment, human resources and above all, decades […]

Next holiday season, escape from the mundane life of the city to enjoy some adventure on the sea. Try the luxurious Empress cruise of Cordelia Cruises, India’s premium cruise liner, for a short vacation with your loved ones over the glinting waves as this gigantic ship cruises into the Bay of Bengal. Cordelia Cruises by […]

New Delhi: Most people underestimate the significance of regular examinations. Our hectic and unpredictable lifestyle frequently prevents us from seeking routine preventive care. People usually only come when they are seriously ill. In fact, health surveys show that men are less likely than women to visit doctors. Men over the age of 50 should have […]

New Delhi: Pain and discomfort are often considered a part of menstruation. 80 per cent of women experience pain during menstruation at some point in their lives. However, for some of them, it could last from the beginning of their periods to menopause. For most women, period pain can be managed through some lifestyle change. […]

Minnesota: According to new research by the American Institute of Neurology, seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the incidence of dementia in persons with the highest hereditary risk. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Neurology’. The seven cardiovascular and brain health factors, known as the […]

London: Average human brain temperature is 38.5 degrees Celsius, with deeper brain regions often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, particularly in women during the daytime, finds a study. Normal human brain temperature varies much more than previously thought, and this could be a sign of healthy brain function, said researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) […]

Hyderabad: Hyderabad is undoubtedly the city of many flavours. From piping hot biryani to shawarma to bagara baingan to kebab, the food served in the city of pearls is hands down amongst the best. Though many fancy restaurants and cafés made their way into the bustling city, there are still a slew of little eateries […]

Hyderabad: Heard of bellam flavoured tea? Well, the newly-opened PepperTea café in Hyderabad that was started by well-known Neoma Foods is providing the traditional Indian chai in many flavours including bellam PepperTea (Jaggery PepperTea). The café’s menu is a blend of varieties and sumptuous snacks suitable to have any time of the day. It focuses […]

Chicago: Air pollution can shorten lives by almost 10 years in Delhi, the world’s most polluted city, says a report by a US research group. The Air Quality Life Index by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) notes that some 510 million people who live in northern India, nearly 40 per […]

Washington: Published in the research of the ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’ (PNAS) on June 13, a study explains age-related health inequalities, including the unequal toll of the pandemic on people, and identifies potential intervention points. “As the world’s population of older adults increases, understanding disparities in age-related health is essential. Age-related changes […]

Bangkok: A 32-year-old previously healthy female veterinarian contracted Covid after being exposed to an infected cat, according to the first documented case of suspected cat-to-human transmission. Researchers from the Prince of Songkla University in Thailand reported the case of the vet who was diagnosed with Covid after being sneezed on by a cat owned by […]

Hyderabad: Summer is almost nearing its end and if you haven’t got around to making pickles, now’s the time. Just imagine the joy when you have homemade pickles all through the monsoon to complement your meals. Across the country, there are several different types of pickles, but south India, especially Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, has […]

Hyderabad: Pfizer India on Monday announced the launch of  ‘Open-AMR’, a free online platform to educate nurses on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in English and other regional languages including Telugu. The Open-AMR initiative is a web-based platform that can be accessed by any nurse anywhere in India for free in seven different languages including English, Hindi, […]

Solna: Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute believe they have discovered why people with self-injury behaviour experience less pain than others. The key appears to be a more effective pain-modulation system, a discovery which is a breakthrough that can aid those who are seeking care for self-harm. The findings of the research were published in the […]

New Delhi: Our teeth allow us to eat delicious food, protect us from viruses, enable us to express our emotions by giving others a dazzling smile. Our teeth not only assist us, but they also identify us as unique individuals. Good And Healthy Teeth helps to Enhance Confidence in People: Our teeth are one of […]

Washington: Controlling body weight more carefully during childhood and adolescence can be helpful in preventing male infertility later in life, suggests the findings of a recent study. The researchers will be presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga. The study finds that children and adolescents with overweight or obesity, or those who […]

Hyderabad: Sutraa is all set to present an exciting show in Hyderabad from 21-23 June at Hotel Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills. This season’s fashion and lifestyle exhibition has been titled ‘Monsoon Special’, and will showcase creative designer wear, bridal wear, jewellery and other accessories. Chief organisers of Sutraa, Monica and Umesh Madhyan, said, “Sutraa is […]

Hyderabad: This flavourful chicken curry recipe goes great with plain rice, spiced rice, and all types of Indian flatbread. Kofta curries come in a variety of flavours and are typically made with mutton, but they can also be made with chicken and vegetables in different variations. Mutton or chicken mince can be used to make stir […]

Washington: Two experimental male contraceptive pills appear to effectively lower testosterone without causing unacceptable side effects, according to a new study. The study will be presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga. The drugs, called DMAU and 11b-MNTDC, are part of a class of drugs called progestogenic androgens. These drugs suppress testosterone, […]

Thiruvananthapuram: In a study done in the waterlogged canals that run through the state capital city- Thiruvananthapuram, a team of researchers revealed that the residues released into water from plastic wastes unravel a chemical environment which facilitate mosquitoes to complete lifecycle in rapid succession than that in water which is devoid of plastic wastes. The […]

San Francisco: Tech giant Amazon announced that it is introducing an interactive mobile experience that allows customers to try on shoes virtually for iOS users in the US. “Virtual Try-On for Shoes” provides customers a convenient way to visualise how a pair of shoes will look on themselves, creating more immersive experiences while shopping for fashion […]