Workers who feel emotionally attached to and identify with their work have better psychological well-being, says a new study.


Emotional attachment to work good for your health


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With identification of a biomarker, researchers have found that a single blood test could reveal whether an apparently healthy person is likely to die of pneumonia or sepsis within the next 14 years.


Single blood test to predict premature death risk


If you want a long and happy married life start thanking your spouse at every opportunity, suggests new research.


Say 'thank you' for better marital outcomes


Researchers have discovered a new species of giant tortoises on the island of Santa Cruz in the centre of the Galapagos Archipelago.


New giant tortoise species discovered in Galapagos


Treating high blood pressure with antihypertensive medication can greatly reduce your risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure, but such treatment cannot undo all of the previous damage or restore cardiovascular disease risk to ideal levels, says a study.


Blood pressure drug can't undo all damage


India has one of the highest rates of antibiotic resistance in the world, said a recent report, stressing on limiting the use of antibiotics through improved water, sanitation and immunisation.


India has one of highest rates of antibiotic resistance


Delivering the hormone leptin directly to the brain through gene therapy aids weight loss without much side effect of bone loss, says a new study.


Gene therapy may help shed weight without bone loss risk


An Australian scientist has developed a liquid adding a drop of which to a surface can make invisible fingerprints glow in about 30 seconds.


Glowing fingerprints to help nail criminals


Marijuana use in the US more than doubled in the period from 2001-2002 to 2012-2013, says a study.


Marijuana use in US doubled in past decade


If you thought it is okay to talk to your car infotainment system or smartphone while driving then think again. New research has found that it takes up to 27 seconds to regain full attention after issuing voice commands.


You need 27 seconds to regain attention after phone use


A rare frog species found in remote caves hidden in densely forested mountains near the border between Russia and Georgia depend on bats to survive, a study has found.


Bats important for survival of rare frog, other species


The same brain mechanism that makes smokers dependent on nicotine may also work in causing addiction among users of betel nut, new research suggests.


Anti-smoking drug may treat betel nut dependence


Japanese researchers have identified three genes associated with peripheral artery disease, a common but debilitating disease that makes walking painful and that can, in serious cases, lead to limb loss.


Genes linked to peripheral artery disease identified


Children who receive antibiotics throughout the course of their childhood gain weight significantly faster than those who do not, says a new study.


Kids who take antibiotics may grow up overweight


Researchers have developed a new tumour marker test that may help predict whether breast cancer is likely to spread or metastasise to the brain, a deadly complication.


Test to predict risk of breast cancer spreading to brain


NASA has unveiled stunning mosaics of Pluto and its largest moon Charon, representing the global response to its popular "#PlutoTime" social media campaign.


NASA unveils stunning Pluto mosaic 


Botox -- known for reducing facial wrinkles -- may also prevent irregular heart rhythms when injected into fat surrounding the heart after bypass surgery, suggests a study.


Botox may prevent irregular heartbeat


The increasing use of faecal transplants to treat Clostridium difficile bacterial infection urgently needs  proper screening of donors, good long-term trials and monitoring in order to provide sensible advice to patients, experts said.


Faecal transplants need careful monitoring: Experts


Being sedentary for too long during the day may be a risk factor for chronic kidney disease, according to a study.


Sedentary lifestyle can lead to kidney disease


A CEO succession with a gender change may amplify the disruption of the succession process and thus affect company's performance, according to a new study.


CEO's gender may affect company's performance


Being wealthy in the Middle Ages was not all benefits, as rich people living in Europe during this period were more exposed to the toxic heavy metal lead than the poor, according to a study.

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