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Genetic test to find ancestry of South Asian ethnic groups

Chennai-based genomics firm Xcode Life on Friday unveiled its "South Asian and Indian Ancestry Genetic Test" here.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

This smartphone case monitors blood sugar levels on the go

Researchers have developed a smartphone case and app that can record and track their blood glucose readings, whether they are.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

Diabetes

Instagram testing standalone messaging app

Instagram is working on "Direct" -- a standalone app for private messages which will reportedly remove messaging features from the main app.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

Facebook

Canola oil may be harmful for the brain: Study

Two tablespoons of canola oil daily may worsen memory, learning ability as well as cause weight gain in people with Alzheimer's disease, claims a study.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

Sugary drinks during pregnancy linked to mid-childhood asthma

Children between the ages of 7 and 9 may be at greater risk of developing asthma if their mothers had consumed sugar-sweetened beverages during pregnancy, says a new study.

Dec 8, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Singaporean athlete Cheyenne Goh looks forward to medal in Winter Olympics 2018

Singaporean ice-skater Cheyenne Goh has decided to represent her country for the first time in Winter Olympics in South Korea.

Dec 8, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Hyun Bin, Kang Sora break up after a year

The two went public with their relationship in December last year after meeting two months earlier.

Dec 8, 2017

By Jon Maala

Australia votes in favor of same-sex marriage

Australia legalizes same-sex marriage: Check out which other countries approve this

In several countries like India, protests have already begun to legalize same-sex marriages.

Dec 8, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds to play lead role in live action Pokemon movie

The 41-year-old actor will be donning the lead role of detective Pikachu alongside Jurrasic World star Justice Smith and Big Little Lies actress Kathryn Newton.

Dec 8, 2017

By Sahana S

Most teenagers cope with bad online experience

Are you worried about the consequences of your child encountering online risks, such as sexual soliciting, cyber-bullying and explicit material? Take heart as researchers have found that for most teenagers, the negative effects of such exposure vanish in less than a week.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

Common painkillers linked to obesity risk, poor sleep: Study

If you are regularly in the habit of popping up over-the-counter painkillers, beware, you may be at double the risk of becoming obese as well as have poor sleep, a study has revealed.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

US serves justice to African-American man murdered by cop

A policeman from the US has been given 20-year jail term for killing an African-American man in 2015.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

Apple reveals 2017 top App Store apps

Enlight Videoleap bagged the iPhone app of the year while Splitter Critters took home the iPhone game of the year.

Dec 8, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Filmmaker Bryan Singer sued for raping 17-year-old boy; director denies

The victim is asking for compensation for damages related to experiencing "severe psychological, mental and emotional injuries, shame, humiliation and loss of enjoyment of life."

Dec 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya