A one-of-its-kind blood test to measure pain in patients could open the door to precision medicine and help stem the tide of the opioid crisis, say researchers.


Novel blood test for pain may help combat opioid epidemic


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People who have chronic inflammation in middle-age may develop cognitive problems in the decades leading up to old age, researchers say.


Mid-life chronic inflammation linked to cognitive decline: Study


In keeping with its status as a major textiles market as well as exporter, India will soon have its first Centre for Textiles Trends Forecasting to be set up in the national capital, an official said on Wednesday.


India's first Centre for Textiles Trends Forecasting soon in Delhi


Tourists arrival in Goa is on decline, acknowledged Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar here on Wednesday and underlined the need to work out solutions to address the issue.


Goa acknowledges drop in tourist arrivals


Hearing impairment is associated with accelerated cognitive decline with age, though the impact of mild hearing loss may be lessened by higher education, researchers say.


Hearing loss may up cognitive decline with age: Study


Consuming low-calorie food may have a protective effect against some diseases as the number of calories a person eats directly influences the performance of various cells, researchers say.


Low-calorie diet may improve cell performance


Are you searching for a partner with whom you can share personality traits? Relax. The key to relationship happiness could be as simple as finding a nice person, a new study has found.


Having similar personalities not key to relationship success


Micro-blogging site Twitter is considering ways to restrict mental and physical threats to its users that are triggered during or due to digital conversation on its platform, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said in an online interview.


Twitter endeavours to protect users from mental, physical threats: Dorsey


For five days every January the Pink City of Jaipur becomes the centre of attraction as literary stalwarts from India and abroad assemble in huge numbers -- spanning languages, genres and themes -- to participate in the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF). This has been happening for over a decade.


Kolkata takes on Jaipur in literary face-off


Indian jewels sparkled at popular designer Bibhu Mohapatra's show at the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) ramp.


Indian jewels sparkle at NYFW ramp


Do you remember the man who was found eating portions of the food he was supposed to deliver for Zomato and sealing it back in a video that went viral a couple of months ago?


Swiggy says sorry, suspends outlet after Chennai man finds bandage in food


Confused what to wear on your date this Valentine's Day? Opt for flirty ankle strap heels or playful pumps with a bardot neckline tiered dress or just the classic little black dress to woo your partner, suggest experts.


Dressing tips for Valentine's Day date


Researchers have built a new device to accurately measure fluoride concentrations using only a few drops of water with even low contamination, finds a new study.


Novel device to detect low fluoride in water


Researchers have identified a novel mechanism and a potential new therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease (AD), says a new study on mice.


New mechanism that may prevent Alzheimer's identified


Consuming a Western diet, low in fibre and high in fat and sugar, can put you at increased risk of developing severe sepsis, researchers say.


Low-fibre, high-fat diet may up severe sepsis risk


Despite the widespread use of oral contraceptives (OCPs) by women, many are not aware that it may impair their ability to recognise others' emotional expressions, which may have serious consequences in interpersonal contexts, suggests a new study.


Birth control pills could impair women's ability to recognise emotion


Higher sodium intake should not be used as a treatment for lightheadedness, say researchers challenging current guidelines for sodium consumption.


Can higher sodium intake treat lightheadedness?


Do you think you could lead a happy married life? The answer is in your genes, a new study has said.


Your genes may determine how marriage will fare: Study


An award-winning experiential event concept elrow will be held in India for the first time in March.


Day-long elrow to reach India in March


Women's hormonal cycles may not only make them prone to drug addiction but are also affected by triggers that lead to relapse, new research has found.


Women more vulnerable to drug addiction: Study


A novel method called stress cardiac MRI can not only diagnose heart disease, but can also predict which cases are potentially fatal, suggests a new research.

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