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Hormone therapy may help reduce curvature of spine in women, says study

Women who reported continuous or remote past hormone therapy use had less pronounced kyphosis by the time they were in their mid-80s than never-users.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Ivanka Trump, U.S. President Donald Trump's daughter

Ivanka Trump to attend Olympics Closing Ceremony with US delegation

Ivanka did not plan to meet officials from North Korea, said the officials on Wednesday on the condition of anonymity, Xinhua news agency reported.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Social media use may affect teenagers' real life relationships

the researchers found that adolescents from economically disadvantaged households are also more likely to be bullied and victimised in cyberspace.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Users can add friends in live chats on Facebook Messenger

With the update, users need not hang up and manually add people into a conversation before restarting the call.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Disney executive accused of harassment

Schumacher is the head of the theatrical division at Disney, the arm of the studio behind Broadway shows like "The Lion King" and "Aladdin".

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Singapore: Schizophrenia patient jailed for 15 years after killing father

Su Caizhi was adopted by his parent when he was five. His medical history stated that even though Su knew about his schizophrenia issue, he often stop taking medicines.

Feb 22, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Amateur astronomer captures rare sighting of a supernova with his new camera

After taking a series of short exposure images, Buso took a look at his work. Upon initial analysis, he found a bright point at the end of one of the galaxy's spiral arms

Feb 22, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Underwater cave treasure throws up ancient human remains from Ice Age Mayan era

Initial analysis reveals that these remnants were that of living creatures which roamed the planet in the last Ice Age and expected to shed light on the ancient Mayan civilization

Feb 22, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Inspired by eel, scientists develop implantable 'Soft Power' electric device

Indian-origin researcher Anirvan Guha makes breakthrough inventing an implantable soft-power source in human body

Feb 22, 2018

By Soorya Kiran NN

Midfielder Arthur close to Barcelona move

Officials from both clubs have been in talks since December over the 21-year-old, who has been likened to Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Team USA pose for group photos after winning women's ice hockey final against Canada at Gangneung Hockey Centre

Winter Olympics 2018: US win women's ice hockey gold medal

Team US had equalised late in the third period after Monique Lamoureux capitalised on a Canadian change over which left her 2-1 with goaltender Shannon Szabados.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

54-year-old man arrested in Singapore; police find links with drug-offences

The accident took place in between a motorcycle of a traffic police and a bicycle at Geylang Road towards Kallang Road before Lorong 4 Geylang at around 5.45 pm.

Feb 22, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Singapore ranks 6th in Corruptions Perceptions Index 2017

Among 180 other participants, Singapore has achieved 84 points to become the sixth country which had least corruption in 2017.

Feb 22, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Low-fat diet as effective as low-carb to shed weight

The fundamental strategy for losing weight with either a low-fat or a low-carb approach is the same , eat less sugar, less refined flour and as many vegetables as possible

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Tricia Nixon Cox, daughter of former President Richard M. Nixon

Billy Graham: Famed US evangelist dies at 99 [PHOTOS]

He had dealt with a number of illnesses in his last years, including prostate cancer, hydrocephalus (a buildup of fluid in the brain) and symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Feb 22, 2018

By Bikash Rai