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Beyond Business » Lifestyle » Lifestyle

Can microwave popcorn give you heart disease?

13 May 2013

Report advises people to minimise their exposure to the chemical by avoiding nonstick cookware and packaged foods like microwave popcorn

New sex 'superbug' may be more infectious than AIDS

06 May 2013

Doctors are warning of a new sexually-transmitted superbug which they fear could ultimately prove to be even more deadly than AIDS.

New blood test may predict Alzheimer's disease

01 May 2013

Australian scientists have claimed that they are one step closer to developing a blood test which can predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms ...

Soon, cheap HIV test using DVD scanners

30 Apr 2013

Researchers have developed a novel technique for cheap, quick and on-the-spot HIV testing using DVD scanners.

It's official! Cellphone use is contagious

26 Apr 2013

Using a cellphone is contagious, according to a new study which found that a person is twice as likely to talk on a mobile, or check for ...

Teen binge drinking may lead to heart disease later

24 Apr 2013

College students age 18 to 25 years old have the highest rates of binge drinking episodes in US, with more than half engaging in binge drinking ...

81% people don't want to be Facebook friends with boss

18 Apr 2013

At least 81% people believe that there is one person you should never be friends with on Facebook - your boss - according to a new survey.

Stress can improve your brain's performance

17 Apr 2013

Being overworked and stressed may have a positive side, say scientists who found short-lived stress primes the brain for improved performance ...

Now, smartphone app to help lose weight

16 Apr 2013

Researchers have developed a new smartphone app that could be key to losing weight, enabling users to regularly monitor their food intake and ...

Discussing salary still an office taboo: study

15 Apr 2013

When it comes to discussing salaries, most employees still follow the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy, according to a new global study.

'Space travel may up colon cancer risk'

11 Apr 2013

Space travel may increase the risk of colon cancer, a new study led by Indian-origin scientists has warned. Researchers, from Georgetown ...

Being too active on social media may damage your relationships

10 Apr 2013

The theory suggests that there is a clear link between the number of media channels used to communicate, the frequency they are used and the ...

Egg white protein can lower blood pressure: study

10 Apr 2013

Here is another reason why you should include eggs in your diet!

Being lazy may be in your genes: study

09 Apr 2013

Couch potatoes may be genetically predisposed to being lazy, according to a new study.

Low testosterone levels may be early sign of arthritis in men

04 Apr 2013

Low testosterone levels may be an early warning sign of rheumatoid arthritis in men, a new study has warned

Childless men more depressed than women: study

03 Apr 2013

Men are more likely to feel depressed and angry than women if they are childless, a new study has claimed

Meditation can make you more compassionate: study

02 Apr 2013

Meditation is not only good for the body and mind, it also makes you more compassionate and willing to help others even when the norm is not to ...

Extreme makeover

29 Mar 2013

Shape-shifting to suit a role has become routine for method actors in Bollywood. Ranjita Ganesan speaks to experts about the tough workout ...

Almost 70% workers waste time at work: study

25 Mar 2013

More than two thirds of workers say they waste time every day while at work, mostly surfing news websites, a new study has found

Parkinson's drug helps older people to make decisions

25 Mar 2013

A drug widely used to treat Parkinson's disease can help reverse age-related impairments in decision making

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