Science & Health

Minimum legal age for sale of tobacco products to be raised to 21

Indian bidis need to be targeted to reduce tobacco consumption: Opinion

Over the last weekend, tobacco advertisements were again seen across US media channels after decades of being banned. However, this time around, it was not by choice but by a court-imposed order to advertise the deadly effects of smoking.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Study: Having dog during pregnancy may protect infant against eczema and asthma

Preemies with brain injuries more at depression risk: Study

Children who were born prematurely and also suffered brain injuries around the time of birth are likely to have low brain dopamine levels, which increases their risk of developing serious mental health issues such as substance dependence and depression, researchers say.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Singapore set to offer land plots to encourage high-tech farming

Subsidy on fruits, vegetables may help reduce death risk

Declining the prices for nut items nutritious food items as fruits, vegetables and nuts could save millions of lives per year, suggest a new study.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Going to school alone can improve kids' safety perception

If children are allowed to go to school on their own either by walking or cycling, they are more likely to possess greater decision-making abilities as well as have better safety perception, finds a new study.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Brazil president leave the hospital after surgery

Brazil President Temer leaves hospital after heart surgery

Brazil President Michel Temer has been discharged from the Sirio-Libanes hospital in Sao Paulo after heart surgery.

Nov 30, 2017

By IANS

Unappetizing foods taste good to brain, says study

A natural drug, endogenous opioids, in the brain plays key role to help regulate the body's energy level.

Nov 30, 2017

By Bikash Rai

New fish species discovered from depths of Mariana Trench

A team of international researchers has discovered a new species of snailfish from the Mariana trench. The snailfish species are found in depths which are restricted to larger predators.

Nov 29, 2017

By Rahul K R

Say goodbye to cracked skin this winter with these skincare tips

Check out tips to combat dry and cracked skin during winter season

Nov 29, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Are you more likely to be depressed due to your personality traits?

There are many talented, attractive and wealthy people who have fought against depression earlier such as Heath Ledger, Kerry Washington and J. K. Rowling.

Nov 29, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Pfizer obtains permission for over-the-counter sale of Viagra

Pfizer has obtained the permission for the over-the-counter sale of Viagra in the UK.

Nov 29, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Benefits of gold: Check out 4 medical uses of it

Gold products are not limited to just jewelries but go far beyond that.The benefits of gold surpass its physical beauty and scientists are trying to use the metal compound to treat diseases.

Nov 29, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Nibiru fame David Meade speaks in an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW about Planet X, world's end and NASA's hoax

IBTimes Singapore recently got in touch with David Meade, and he gave his version of the end of the world which he insists will happen soon.

Nov 29, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

The Villarrica Volcano is seen at night from Pucon town

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Nibiru fame David Meade talks about Planet X, Illuminati, NASA's silence and USSR nuclear program

An exclusive interview with Nibiru researcher David Meade, where he opens up about Nibiru, Planet X, Illuminati, NASA cover-up and the USSR nuclear program.

Nov 29, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Alzheimer's researcher of Research Center and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV), shows a victims' brain

Marriage can lower risks of dementia, worldwide study suggests

A study conducted by the researchers in the UK has found that married people are less prone to develop dementia in their life compared to widowed and people who have never married.

Nov 29, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan