Lifestyle

Toronto: Parents who shout at their kids for their screen addiction have to first control their digital media consumption for relaxation as such people are more likely to engage in lower-quality parenting, a new study has revealed. The researchers from University of Waterloo found that parents with higher levels of distress engage in more screen-based activities […]

California: Humans help one another; it is one of the pillars of civilised society. However, a new study conducted by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that a lack of sleep impairs this fundamental human trait, with real-world consequences. Sleep deprivation has been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, diabetes, […]

Hyderabad: When it comes to leading an active lifestyle, people as they age get bogged down by self-doubts. The lack of self-belief is often fuelled by niggles like a random muscle pull, chronic pain or diagnosis of life-threatening illness that literally acts like the last straw on the camel’s back. In the face of such […]

Hyderabad: No doubt, smartphones and social media have encroached into almost every aspect of our day to day living and become an integral part of our lives. From studies to work to shopping and eating, in some way or other, most of us end up relying on them. However, what has to be remembered alongside […]

Hyderabad: Severe itching is usually associated with allergies, immunity disorders, parasitic insects and even fungal infections. However, there are instances wherein severe itching is also linked to genetics. Sometimes, itching could be a condition that has been passed down from parents to children and in some cases it could congenital in nature. Such rare forms […]

New Delhi: Online food delivery platform Zomato has stopped signing up new users or renewing old subscriptions for its loyalty dining membership programme called ‘Pro’, as the Deepinder Goyal-run company is working with customers and restaurant partners to craft a new programme. The move comes as fine-dine restaurants are now open across the country after […]

Hyderabad: Life might feel impossible at times. And giving up, instead of fighting, appears to be what many see as the only way out. Thursday, for instance, had at least six deaths by suicide reported, while the actual figures could be much higher. What is prompting so many people to throw in the towel and […]

Washington: People living in close proximity to those who smoke tobacco may have a higher risk of cancer as a new study published in The Lancet journal has found that second-hand smoking is the tenth biggest risk factor for the disease. Using results from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD) 2019 […]

Hyderabad: HiLife Exhibition is back in Hyderabad to mesmerise fashion lovers once again with its exciting showcase of enticing collections which spell fashion, glamour, style and luxury. Currently on at HICC-Novotel, HITEC City, the HiLife Exhibition can well be the ultimate destination for all your festive, lifestyle and wedding shopping needs. Check out the exquisite […]

Washington: Tangible rewards motivate employees when they are easy to use, satisfying, unexpected, and separate from salary, according to a new study. The study was recently published in the journal Accounting, Organizations, and Society. A recent survey of firms in the United States revealed that 84 per cent spent more than USD 90 billion annually […]

Washington: People living in close proximity to those who smoke tobacco may have a higher risk of cancer as a new study published in The Lancet journal has found that second-hand smoking is the tenth biggest risk factor for the disease. Using results from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD) 2019 […]

New Delhi: A team of Australian researchers has discovered a potential blood biomarker that can signal the risk of dementia much earlier and help people to make lifestyle changes to help ward off the disease. Researchers from Macquarie University and the CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency found that people with increased levels of 3-HAA can […]

Hyderabad: Can you imagine a worse scenario than you being about to get ready and realise that the outfit you pick has that lingering smell of dampness? There is hardly any time to get it freshened up, have another one readied quickly. And the struggle to find ways of hiding the smell with perfume can […]

Hyderabad: An exclusive gallery of pictures called ‘Kohinoor’ showcasing the significance of handloom by Sudha Jain was launched recently. The photographs were unveiled by Sudha Jain, who was a runner up at Mrs Asia Pacific 2017. The pictures have been exclusively clicked by Kairos, a recognised photography team which specialises in model photography with a […]

New York: Metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes medication, can help lower the odds of emergency department visits, hospitalisations, or death due to Covid-19 by over 50 per cent if prescribed early in onset of symptoms, finds a study. “Our trial suggests that metformin may reduce the likelihood of needing to go to the emergency room […]

London: COVID-19 patients have an increased risk of developing some neurological and psychiatric conditions, including psychosis, dementia, ‘brain fog’ and seizures, for two years after the infection compared to other respiratory diseases, suggests a study of over 1.25 million people published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal. The researchers from the University of Oxford, UK, noted […]

Hyderabad: If you walk into any South Indian household and ask what their favourite breakfast would be, the answer most probably will be dosa. The traditional dish that dates back to centuries, has over the years been rediscovered several times. From just plain dosa with chutney to schezwan dosa and pizza dosa, this dish has […]

Hyderabad: Hyderabad born and bred Chef Varun Shahani has won global accolades for his culinary skills leading the Relais & Châteaux meet, an annual prestigious event of the renowned Jean George chain of restaurants at its flagship restaurant at New York City. Chef Varun had the privilege of making the chefs and restaurateurs of the […]

New Delhi: A first of its kind non equity grant program, Beauty&You India, created by The Estee Lauder Companies (ELC) and NYKAA, looks to discover, spotlight, and propel the next generation of Indian beauty brands. A rare, one-of-a-kind opportunity for founders to create, build and scale in one of the most exciting beauty markets in […]

New Delhi: People infected with monkeypox must isolate their pets, said an official from the World Health Organization, after a report showed the first-ever case of human-to-dog transmission of the virus in France. In a Lancet report earlier this week, French researchers documented the first case of a dog with confirmed monkeypox infection that might […]

London: A dearth of high quality, up to date clinical guidance on monkeypox may be hampering effective and safe treatment of the infection around the world, according to a review led by an international team of researchers. Existing guidance, such as it is, too often lacks sufficient detail, fails to include different groups, and is contradictory, […]

Hyderabad: While India steps into another year of Independence, Neeru’s has just the right surprise for you to make your celebrations all the more exciting! Neeru’s has designed a special Tricolour Tiranga dress to celebrate 75 years of Independence. It is available exclusively at their Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills store till August 15. Neeru’s […]

Washington: A recent study from the Universities of Eastern Finland and Turku has improved understanding of an under-researched topic related to sleep among older workers. The study included 2,771 Finnish municipal workers who were nearing retirement. The study examined how mental and physical working conditions, stressful life situations, and work-life balance were associated with sleep […]

London: Vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression, suggests a review of 41 global studies. Depressive symptoms cause a significant disease burden worldwide. The therapeutic efficacy of current antidepressants is often insufficient, which is why further ways to alleviate the symptoms of depression have been sought, for example, from nutritional research. […]