There is no association between bra wearing and increased breast cancer risk among post-menopausal women, according to new research.


No link between wearing bra and breast cancer: Study


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Despite public concern about violence being perpetrated by patients with mental illness, researchers have found that women with severe mental illness are more likely to face sexual assault and domestic violence.


Mentally ill women face increased risk of sexual assault


A protein that increases levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, also referred to as "bad" cholesterol, in the bloodstream is associated with heart attacks, says a study.


Protein linked to heart attack identified


If you find certain tasks occupying a permanent position in your to-do lists, it has to do with your perception of time, says a study.


Why some tasks never take off from to-do lists


A team of astronomers has demonstrated that our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is part of a newly identified ginormous super cluster of galaxies, dubbed as "Laniakea", meaning "immense heaven" in Hawaiian.


Milky Way part of newly identified galactic super cluster


If you are bogged down with body odour after exercise, make it a point to wear cotton clothes instead of polyester before you go out, a study suggests.


Shun polyester clothes to reduce body odour


Even as benefits of home cooked meals gain currency among parents, researchers have found that home cooking and family meals place significant stress on many families -- and are simply impossible for others.


Family dinner stressful for many: Study


Pilots and air crew face twice the risk of the deadly skin cancer Melanoma compared with the general population, says a study.


Airline pilots, crew face increased risk of skin cancer


Even as benefits of home-cooked meals gain currency among parents, researchers have found that home cooking and family meals place a significant stress on many families - and are simply impossible for others.


Family dinner stressful for many in US, shows study


Savoring the sweetness of chocolates may come with a bitter side-effect on your health as researchers have found varying levels of lead and cadmium in samples of chocolate purchased in Brazil.


Harmful lead found in chocolates in Brazil


The length of time spent in hospital after birth and the use of mechanical ventilation are key indicators of reduced mathematical ability in preterm children, says a study.


Hospital stay can impact math ability in preterm kids


If you are one of those who cannot easily take stress in your stride, it may be because of your genes, says a study.


Can't take stress? Blame it on your genes


Ever wondered why some people lie at the drop of a hat while others sacrifice self-interest to tell the truth? It has to do with the functioning of a brain part, says a study.


Why some people lie more than others


Researchers have developed a new programme that can evaluate personality traits of prominent individuals to provide clues as to what is brewing in their minds.


Technology can unravel minds of prominent individuals


That parental obesity affects the likelihood of children to over-eat and develop obesity is known, but researchers have now identified the genetic link behind the mechanism.


Why obesity runs in families


Contrary to what one might expect, researchers have found that facial masculinity is negatively associated with semen quality.


Beware! Handsome men may have poor semen quality


India-born scientist Dr Thomas John Colacot has won the American Chemical Society's ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry, one of the top honours in the field.


Indian-born scientist wins prestigious US award


As more people are able to obtain and consume cannabis legally for medical and, in some states in the US, recreational use, people are less likely to perceive it as addictive or harmful. But a research study proves otherwise.


Cannabis could be as addictive as drugs


Bats do not use sight to navigate when flying, but when they fly close to an object, the number of active neurons in certain parts of their brain increase, warning them of an impending collision, says a study.


How nocturnal bats fly safely


Spending money doing things or buying experiences makes people feel a lot more happier than spending money on material things, a study says.


Experiential purchases more satisfying than material ones


If you have erroneously sent a message to your dad and wish that it should not be seen, here comes a unique app that will help you delete that instantly.

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