On an average, women receive an abusive or problematic tweet every 30 seconds, reveals an Amnesty International study on Tuesday that buttresses Twitter's reputation as a "toxic" platform for women, especially for politicians and journalists.


Women receive 2 abusive tweets every minute: Amnesty International


IANS Automatic

Eating green leafy vegetables in larger portion daily may reduce the risk of developing fatty liver disease, suggests researchers in a mice study.


Green leafy vegetables may prevent fatty liver disease


Although Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to make major disruption in health care, 80 per cent of doctors in the UK are skeptical of the technology replacing them, finds a survey.


British doctors skeptical that AI could replace them: Study


Are you impulsive when it comes to online shopping or downloading music? If so, then you may be at a higher risk of becoming a victim of cyber attacks, a new study has warned.


Being impulsive while online can make you cybercrime victim


Being anxious or depressed can increase risks for heart disease and stroke, the same as smoking and obesity, according to a new study, that underscores the importance of treating mental health conditions.


Depression, anxiety affect health as much as smoking: Study


Cricket star Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been appointed the India ambassador of Italian luxury sports watchmaker Panerai.


Dhoni to endorse luxury sports watch brand in India


Schools with enhanced nutrition policies and programmes are more likely to promote healthier eating habits among students and help reduce the body mass index (BMI), a new study says.


School-based nutritional programmes can help cut obesity in kids


While tobacco use has been effectively controlled among US teenagers, nicotine vaping has almost doubled among high school students from 11 per cent in 2017 to 20.9 in 2018 leading a large number back to nicotine use and addiction, a survey has found.


Nicotine vaping on rise among US teenagers: Survey


Shoolini University, a research based private university with a focus on biological sciences, will set up Yogananda Ville to carry out research in the fields of yoga and naturopathy.


Shoolini University to set up Yogananda Ville in Himachal Pradesh


Actor Adnan Khan has taken a liking for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)  and considers it to be a stress buster.


MMA a stress buster for Adnan Khan


Despite an increase in the number of women excelling in the tech world, women still remain highly underrepresented with just 2 per cent being promoted to leadership roles, a survey revealed on Monday.


Only 2 per cent women promoted to lead tech teams: Survey


Labels on packaged foods such as nutrition facts, "low-sodium" or "fat-free" as well as calorie counts on restaurant menus, have to some extent encouraged healthier eating choices, say researchers.


Food labels promote healthier choices: Study


Catriona Elisa Gray from Philippines was crowned Miss Universe 2018 at a gala ceremony, where representatives from South Africa and Venezuela secured the first runner-up and second runner-up spots. India's Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20.


Philippines' Catriono Elisa Gray crowned Miss Universe 2018


India's Nehal Chudasama failed to make it to the Top 20 shortlist at the Miss Universe 2018 contest here.


India's Nehal Chudasama out of Miss Universe 2018


Researchers have found that magnesium may optimise vitamin D status, raising it in people with deficient levels and lowering it in people with high levels.


Magnesium helps maintain optimum vitamin D levels: Study


Even as social media has started playing a very significant role in our decisions, many people who create content to promote products on popular platforms such as YouTube and Pinterest do not always disclose their marketing relationships with the companies, reveals new research.


YouTube influencers rarely disclose marketing relationships: Study


Designers like Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rahul Mishra, Varun Bahl and Reynu Taandon have been elected as part of newly formed board of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the country's apex fashion body.


Rajesh Pratap Singh, Rahul Mishra on FDCI's new board


From high-end tablets to powerful cameras, the year 2018 saw some cool gadgets arriving in India. Here are the top 5 picks from the lot.


Top 5 gadgets that grabbed eyeballs in India in 2018


Unable to sleep properly? Blame your co-worker who is rude, uses sarcastic comments and demeaning language. According to a study, workplace uncivilities can not only affect an employee's sleep but also their partner's.


Colleagues' rudeness can affect your sleep: Study


Actress Sanya Malhotra is in no hurry to reach "anywhere or become anyone", and says she is focusing on collaborating with "nice people" for good work.


I'm not in a hurry to become anyone: Sanya Malhotra


A novel painless adhesive that works even on wet surfaces can soon make the removal of band-aids a lot less painful, says an international team of researchers.

Page 52 -