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Updated: Dec 23, 2022 22:25 IST

'Secret Santa': Go for these budget-friendly gifting items this Christmas

Ho, Ho, Ho! Christmas is just around the corner, being one of the most celebrated festivals of all time, this festival surely has a special corner in the hearts of every individual. On this day, which marks the anniversary of Jesus Christ's birth, people decorate their houses, exchange gifts, wish each other a Merry Christmas, and plan family get-togethers. People purchase a lot during the Christmas celebration, but they dress up as Santa Claus and surprise each other with gifts. Some individuals become Secret Santas and place gifts under the tree for their loved ones.

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Updated: Dec 23, 2022 18:54 IST

Study finds how CRTC1 gene is associated with obesity in humans

High-calorie, high-fat, high-sugar foods can taste nice but can contribute to overeating, obesity, and other serious health issues. But what triggers overeating in the brain? It has recently become evident that the human gene CREB-Regulated Transcription Coactivator 1 (

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Updated: Dec 23, 2022 16:04 IST

Study on Namibian pastoralists show relationships work better when p

Research from the University of Missouri, published in the journal 'Science Advances', which took place in the form of interviews with the Himba people of Northern Namibia, shows unique insights into relationship compatibilities.

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Updated: Dec 23, 2022 15:33 IST

Men are deterred from some career paths due to male gender bias, sug

According to recent research men are less likely to seek careers in early education and some other fields traditionally associated with women because of male gender bias in those fields.

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Updated: Dec 23, 2022 04:24 IST

Hunter-gatherer social relationships carried pottery-making techniqu

Analysis of over 1,200 vessels from hunter-gatherer sites revealed that pottery-making methods spread great distances in a short amount of time due to social customs being passed down.

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Updated: Dec 22, 2022 23:26 IST

Study suggests gender stereotypes are reflected by characters' actio

A novel machine-learning framework has been developed by researchers that use scene descriptions in movie scripts to automatically recognize different characters' actions.

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Updated: Dec 22, 2022 20:58 IST

Study reveals chronic inflammation as cause for decline in breastfe

Despite the fact that 80 percent of mothers nurse their newborns, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that only 25 percent of women exclusively breastfeed their infants for the six months recommended by the United States Dietary Guidelines. Researcher

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Updated: Dec 22, 2022 20:35 IST

Christmas 2022: Throwing light on why Xmas is celebrated on December

The merriest festival of the winter season is around the corner, as Christmas is approaching, let's throw some light on the details of the festivals. From its roots to its ritual, here's all you need to know about Christmas. Christians all over the world commemorate Chr

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Updated: Dec 22, 2022 19:09 IST

Philosophers argue men may not 'perceive' domestic tasks as the same

Philosophers seeking to answer questions about inequality in household labour and the invisibility of women's work in the home have proposed a new theory.

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Updated: Dec 22, 2022 05:17 IST

Celebrations may benefit your health, well-being: Study

A new study has revealed that making a conscious effort to recognize positive life events and successes while meeting for food and drink can leave you feeling more socially accepted.

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Updated: Dec 22, 2022 04:59 IST

Study examines maternal attitude, infant development

According to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Eve Holden and Katie Slocombe of the University of York, UK, and colleagues, mothers in the samples from the UK and Uganda have different attitudes toward parenting, but while in a group level the

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Updated: Dec 21, 2022 22:55 IST

If you love Christmas, you HAVE to watch these films!

Christmas is just around the corner which basically means it's time to make yourself some warm hot chocolate, curl up in a blanket and do a Christmas movie marathon! Check out our list of must-watch Christmas movies to add to your watchlist.

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Updated: Dec 21, 2022 22:25 IST

Christmas 2022: Ditch the usual plum cake! Indulge in these guilt-fr

Celebrations are incomplete without dessert. And when Christmas comes around, we cannot resist indulging in some of the sumptuous Christmas delicacies. The festival is more enjoyable the more desserts there are. But the question of whether eating desserts is unhealthy h

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Updated: Dec 20, 2022 16:18 IST

Year Ender 2022: 5 best fashion moments of 2022

Our celebrities served looks after looks and it was quite a hassle figuring out and making a list of the five best fashion moments of the year. Check out what finally made it to the list.

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Updated: Dec 20, 2022 15:07 IST

High School programs linked to lower substance use, better health be

New UCLA-led research finds that a college preparatory program for youth experiencing educational inequities that operates in about 13% of U.S public high schools has a positive effect on students' social networks, psycho-social outcomes, and health behaviors.

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Updated: Dec 19, 2022 14:59 IST

Christmas 2022: Here's all you can add to your festive dinner menu

As Christmas gets closer, we can't help but think about all the scrumptious cakes, delicious sweet delicacies, and savoury food items to relish this festive winter season.

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Updated: Dec 19, 2022 13:52 IST

Tracing tomatoes' health benefits to gut microbes: Research

Two weeks of eating a diet heavy in tomatoes increased the diversity of gut microbes and altered gut bacteria toward a more favourable profile in young pigs, researchers found.

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Updated: Dec 18, 2022 22:56 IST

Using digital devices as calming strategy associated with worse chil

A common occurrence for parents is when they are trying to prepare supper, make a phone call, or run errands and their child has a tantrum. Giving an irritable preschooler a digital device occasionally also seems to be a short remedy. Recent studies, however, have indic

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Updated: Dec 18, 2022 22:35 IST

Researchers say why exercise, mindfulness don't boost cognitive func

A thorough investigation of whether mindfulness practise and exercise could enhance older adults' cognitive function revealed no such improvement following either intervention.

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Updated: Dec 18, 2022 18:11 IST

Bad cholesterol, high blood pressure contribute to heart attack risk

According to new research published in Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association, high levels of lipoprotein(a), a type of "bad" cholesterol, may be linked to an 18-20 per cent increased risk of cardiovascular disease among those who have hypertension. H

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Updated: Dec 18, 2022 17:54 IST

Mediterranean diet good for fertility: Research

The Mediterranean diet, which comprises fruits, vegetables and legumes, has long been praised for its numerous health benefits. Now, a research has suggested it may also help in the treatment of infertility, making it a non-invasive and cost-effective method for couples

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