As cases of glaucoma show a rising trend in India, opthalmologists blame smoking as one of the major reasons behind it. ....

When you do six shows a year, there's not enough time for creative enterprise, an industry expert had once said. The Indian fashion industry is also undergoing the same concern as the growing demand has boosted fast fashion -- resulting, as many designers say, in mindless consumerism and environmental hazards. ....

Children with chronically disrupted sleep are likely to have defects in their brain cells that are associated with mental skills, mood and behaviour, researchers have warned. ....

Twitter on Saturday was flooded with posts paying tribute to Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott, who died on the island of Saint Lucia at 87. ....

Intake of Vitamin D supplements during the first trimester of pregnancy is likely to prevent the development of autism traits in children, researchers found in a study on mice. ....

Do you have the habit of constantly checking Facebook or other social media sites while driving, in a work meeting, or at other times? Beware, it could lead to a deficiency in the balance between two systems in the brain, researchers warn. ....

Med Genome, a company into genomics-based research and diagnostics, on Friday announced launch of a novel genetic screening test that could give couples a better understanding of risks in passing on genetic disorders to their children. ....

An increased consumption of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, that are high in sulforaphane may lower the risk of developing prostate cancer, a study has claimed. ....

If you are addicted to drugs, you may be at greater risk of developing tooth decay and periodontal disease than people with no substance use disorders, study has showed. ....

Odisha is the mating and nesting ground of 50 per cent of the world's Olive Ridley turtles, the smallest and most abundant sea turtles, but increasing deaths -- largely due to illegal trawling -- threaten their existence and are causing increasing concern among wildlife lovers. ....