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Washington DC: Shooter reportedly sighted in premises of Andrews airbase

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Jun 30, 2016, 23:05 PM IST

`Unisex` contraceptive pill comes closer to reality

The switch is a protein receptor that responds to the female sex hormone progesterone, which is released by the egg or oocyte, the ultimate goal toward which sperm swim. 

Mar 20, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

Newly-developed spongy polymer can help repair spine

When surgically placed in the damaged vertebrae, the polymer graft grows up to be just the right size and shape to fix the spinal column.

Mar 18, 2016, 18:35 PM IST

Walking is `challenging task` for us

The study by Indiana's Purdue University found that despite having thousands of years of practice, humans are surprisingly bad at walking.

Mar 13, 2016, 17:31 PM IST

Turns out `good` cholesterol can at times be `bad`

The mutation causes an increased risk of coronary heart disease even in the presence of elevated levels of HDL-C or "good" cholesterol.

Mar 13, 2016, 15:45 PM IST

Fatty fish intake delays puberty in girls

Girls who ate red meat started their periods earlier than those who didn't, while the ones who consumed fatty fish started their menstrual cycles much later.

Mar 13, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

The secret to more active, healthier life: Just retire

The University of Sydney study followed the lifestyle behaviours of 25,000 older Australians, including physical activity, diet, sedentary behaviour, alcohol use and sleep patterns.

Mar 12, 2016, 11:42 AM IST