Scientists have discovered what they believe is a genetic cause of severe obesity in children. The team concluded that the loss of a key segment of DNA can be to blame. It said the findings might improve diagnosis of severe obesity – which on...

At the United Nations meeting on climate change next week, scientists will be discussing some of the potentially devastating effects of global warming, such as rising temperatures, melting ice caps and rising sea levels in the near future. But Earth’s...

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, Biocon Chairperson told people not to worry about breast cancer even if its prevalence has been growing. She said that it was easily curable and was no longer a killer disease. Speaking on the launch of the Mazumdar Shaw Cancer...

Have you ever wanted to wear the latest designer fashions, but just can’t afford to? Or does anybody here have ever gone to a jewelry store to purchase beads and wondered where you can find authentic jewelry that comes from other countries? Well, good...

Experts have known for some time that women tend to live longer than men in almost all countries worldwide. The reason behind men’s limited lifespan is in their sperm, a new study has suggested. Scientists in Japan believe a particular male gene may...