The science of sleep can be fuzzy and confusing at times. Researchers are still not sure what our brains are up to, why we dream, or what those dreams even mean. But there are some intriguing things we’ ve learnt in recent years about our mind’s journey to the Land of Nod. Here are 10 surprising facts from the BBC Future archive and elsewhere that shed some light on why […]
NEW YORK: Analysis of a newborn’s first stool can alert doctors whether a child is at risk of problems with intelligence and reasoning, new research shows. In particular, high levels of fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEE) found in the meconium (a newborn’s first stool) from a mother’s alcohol use during pregnancy can alert doctors that a child may develop cognitive problems in teenage years, the findings showed. “We wanted to […]
It is a worry for women over 40, many of whom take large doses of calcium to keep their bones strong after the menopause. We’ve always been told that calcium is the key to lifelong bone health, but last week a German study found that it could also double your risk of suffering a heart attack. It is a worry for women over 40, many of whom take large […]
We often hear it said that sugar is white poison, and if you didn’t take it seriously until now, it’s time you changed your view. Believe it or not, sugar is one of the worst enemies for your health, waistline, teeth, internal organs and overall well-being, for several reasons. Here, we have a list of downsides to sugar-loaded products, so take a quick look and see for yourself just […]
WhatsApp just keeps on growing, adding new features and users all the time. The prospect of sending texts and making calls for free has tempted a whopping 800 million people onto the Facebook-owned app at last count. If you’re one of them, chances are there are a few elements of the app that still seem bewildering or annoying – the good news is many of them can be fixed if […]
The encephalitis toll in northern West Bengal went up to 11 on Friday as two more patients died in North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) here, a health official said. A 40-year-old woman patient succumbed early on Friday to Japanese Encephalitis, while a 27-year -old Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel perished of acute encephalitis syndrome on Thursday. The first deaths were reported in May. Encephalitis, caused due to bacterial or […]
Mulberry is a sweet, delicious and nutritious fruit belonging to the Moraceae family. They usually grow in a variety of temperate areas. People all over the world enjoy this berry. It has a lot of nutritious value and is packed with health benefits. Here are some health benefits of the fruit: Good for digestions: Mulberries contain dietary fiber which improves the digestive health by bulking up stool and reducing […]
New York: Excess use of smartphones and internet can kill your memory, leading to so-called “digital amnesia,” says a new survey. According to the survey conducted by global software security group Kaspersky Lab, most of us nowadays do not think about recalling information using our memory and resort to search engines looking for quick answers. Many users in the survey of 1,000 people were so dependent on their devices […]
When it comes to aging and staying slim, it seems as though Japanese women – and Asians in general – have hit the genetic jackpot. Many a comedian has speculated on how you never see an ‘old Asian lady’ and their slight frames are just well-known. And it’s not just an amusing stereotype. It’s actually true – Asian women for the most part do seem to age particularly well and […]
Drone footage has revealed two elaborate new crop patterns in the English county of Wiltshire, home of the iconic Stonehenge circle. The images were captured by MrGro, a website that publishes drone videos of the mysterious shapes. Since the 1960s, the phenomena have been cited as evidence of the existence of extra-terrestrials, but sightings of irregular crop patterns date back to as early as the 1600s. The team at MrGro, […]
