Sleeping at night with the lights on can not only add to your energy consumption, but also wake up breast cancer cells, a study suggests.


Night lights can wake up breast cancer cells


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The danger is lurking near us. Scientists now warn that the persistent loss and decline of our biodiversity is leading the humanity to early days of the planet's sixth mass biological extinction event.


Humans hastening sixth mass biological extinction


Low levels of joint attention - the act of making eye contact with another person to share an experience - without a positive affective component (a smile) in the first year is linked to high risk of autism disorder, says a study.


Toddler's eye contact may signal autism risk


Mexico City, July 25 (IANS/EFE) The skull and tusks of a 10,000-year-old elephant has been found in the central Mexican state of Tlaxcala.


10,000-year-old elephant's remains found in Mexic0


Bangladesh is leading the world in commercial production after the country's government gave approval for this last year, according to a leading not-for-profit international organisation that shares the benefits of crop biotechnology with various stakeholders.


Bangladesh leading in commercial production of Bt brinjal


As scientists across the world are searching for some clues on how to achieve healthy ageing, a trio of ageing experts has called for moving forward with strategies that have been shown to delay ageing in animals.


Key to healthy ageing hidden in balanced diet


Your next grocery bag can come from vegetable waste products.


Soon, grocery bags from vegetable waste


Have you rejected love-making calls from your hubby after childbirth? Take heart as you have not committed a sin.


About 13 percent new mothers avoid sex


Regularly monitoring your pulse after a stroke or the pulse of a loved one who has experienced a stroke can prevent a second stroke.


Monitor pulse after stroke to avoid second


A species of Antarctic fish might be able to survive the predicted warming of its native waters over the next century if the warming is gradual enough, according to a New Zealand scientist.


Antarctic fish might survive ocean warming: Study


Are you pregnant and want to get tips about pre-natal baby care on phone? A new app called "Glow Nurture" may come in handy.


App for tips on baby care


Therapies aimed at areas of the brain responsible for memory and learning could lead to better treatment of obesity and dementia, says a study.


Brain next frontier to treat obesity


Are you suffering from type-2 diabetes? You could soon cut down on your medicine bills as researchers have confirmed that including rosemary and oregano in the diet may help you control blood sugar levels naturally.


Rosemary, oregano in diet naturally combats diabetes


Both short and tall men in the military are more at risk for depression than their colleagues of average height, a study shows.


Military men's height can influence depression risk


The age at which girls reach sexual maturity is influenced by which parent their genes are inherited from, says a study.


Puberty timing influenced by 'imprinted' genes


Workers who are obese may have significantly shorter endurance times when performing workplace tasks, compared with their non-obese counterparts, says a study.


Why obese workers get tired sooner


Do you regret buying that pair of shoes or your favourite T-shirt at the fag end of the month? That nagging feeling about your money being wasted is a global phenomenon.


People regret spending with bottom dollar in pocket


The Antarctic sea ice may not be expanding as fast as previously thought, a new research suggests, adding that there may be a processing error in the satellite data.


Research questions satellite data over Antarctic sea expansion


Imagine a condom that not only stops pregnancy but also kills germs that can lead to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).


Condom that fights sexually-transmitted diseases


People with Type-2 diabetes have more to add to their list of dietary restrictions as researchers have found that a high salt diet may double their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.


High salt ups heart disease risk in diabetics


Do you find it hard to make your kids eat vegetables? Then do not tell them vegetables are good for them as children are less likely to eat healthy foods when they hear about their benefits, says a study.

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