Humans inherit their nose shape from their parents or grandparents, but ultimately, the size and shape of someone’s nose and that of their parents was formed by a long process of adaptation to local climate, according to new research. Birthplace, local climate conditions and temperature can all have an effect on the size and shape of the human nose....
Ibuprofen and other common painkilling medications are linked to an increased risk of cardiac arrest-- when your heart abruptly stops working, researchers have warned after discovering it increases the risk of cardiac arrest by 31 per cent. A new study from Denmark published on Wednesday (January 15) in the European Heart Journal – Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy.
Ibuprofen, currently available in supermarkets...
With the end of winter, Mumbai has recorded poorer air quality than Delhi for the past two weeks.
The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) examined the quality of air in Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune from February 27 and March 13, 2017.
The study found that 20% of the days in Mumbai had ‘very poor’ air quality,...
The European Court of Justice has ruled that companies can ban employees from wearing the Islamic headscarf, but only as part of prohibitions including other religious and political symbols.
It is the first case of its kind amid a series of legal disputes over the right for Muslim women to wear the hijab at work.
As strong anti-immigrant sentiment spreads into...
Five times a day, approximately 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide bowing, kneeling and placing their foreheads on the ground towards the direction of the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Islamic prayer ritual, known as the Salat, the ritual is one of the five obligatory pillars of the faith set forth by the holy book, the Qur'an.
According to research...
The white serene beauty of the poles mesmerizes everyone. The polar species are cute enough to feature in wallpapers. But, sooner or later, the future generation may not see them alive.
Museums are one of the best ways to spread knowledge and also create awareness. One such museum is the polar museum in France. It is the only permanent museum...
Marijuana/cannabis is now becoming increasingly legalized for recreational or medicinal purposes in 28 United States and Washington, D.C. and more other states are expected to follow suit. Marijuana remains the "most commonly used illicit drug" in the U.S., according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. However, a new medical study led by a Philadelphia cardiologist, warns of the...
Every year on 8th March, the entire world gets together to rejoice about the power and spirit of women by celebrating International Women's Day. So on this day, a majority of women wake up to numerous wishes, gifts and motivational incentives. Since ages, this day has been synonymous to strength, reflection and championship. This year, let's trace down the...
For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has published a list of the world's most dangerous and deadly superbugs or (antibiotic-resistant "priority pathogens") on Monday, detailing 12 families of bacterial supervillain that pose the greatest threat to human health and kill millions of people every year.
The list, created by a group of international experts led by...
People living in neighbourhoods with more birds, shrubs and trees are less likely to suffer depression, anxiety and stress, say British researchers.
According to the study conducted by researchers at the University of Exeter, being able to see birds, shrubs and trees around homes in both urban and greener suburban neighbourhoods is associated with mental health benefits.
The study involving 270...
