Culture / Lifestyle
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LifestylePost-traumatic mental condition linked to higher heart risk, study finds
A wide range of mental health conditions were considered as possible cardiovascular predictors, and machine learning was used to identify the 15 most important mental health disorder predictors of heart and brain outcomes.
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LifestyleBeyond words: How we became fluent in a visual language
From emojis and logos to memes and misleading images, visual language shapes how we understand and navigate the modern world.
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LifestyleScience reveals how brain interprets artistic beauty
New research finds the brain separates visual content from pleasure when interpreting beauty, while art expertise influences how these responses are represented.
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LifestyleGrowing use of peptides sparks health and safety concerns among doctors
The concerns have come into focus after a proposed 'Peptide Party' in Bengaluru was cancelled following regulatory intervention, highlighting a wider trend of people exploring peptide-based therapies outside conventional medical settings.
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LifestyleMiss World 2026: Joheirry Mola of Dominican Republic wins the crown
The first runner-up title was won by Elisabeth Reynes Alabern of Spain, followed by Malaysia's Taanusiya Chetty taking the second runner-up position.
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LifestyleDog parks offer an antidote to social media-fuelled isolation
Dog parks and other third places can bring together people who might otherwise never meet, creating opportunities for empathy, trust and connection.
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LifestyleGoogle Live Translate now supports 70+ languages with Gemini AI
According to Google, the upgrades are designed to make cross-language conversations more seamless, with Live Translate now supporting more than 70 languages.
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LifestyleAIIMS doctors urge early obesity prevention as unhealthy lifestyle patterns begin in childhood
AIIMS doctors have called for early obesity prevention, stressing healthier eating, physical activity and lifestyle changes from childhood to reduce long-term health risks.
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LifestyleWeight loss medicines linked to higher hair loss risk in men, study finds
A new study has identified a genetic link between GLP-1 activity and male pattern hair loss, finding that genetically predisposed men may face a 7 per cent higher risk while researchers call for further studies.
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LifestyleSocial media, early hair loss push young adults towards hair transplants
Growing appearance concerns fuelled by social media and rising cases of early hair loss are driving young adults to seek hair transplant consultations.
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LifestyleFive chronic illnesses show a common biological pathway behind exhaustion: Study
Researchers found that conditions with different triggers may converge on shared immune, metabolic and stress-response systems linked to persistent fatigue.
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LifestyleStudy links personality genetics to major life outcomes
The genetic variants that predict personality can also partially predict mental and physical health, longevity, education, career paths and outcomes and even how people are perceived by close others.
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LifestyleProgesterone linked to emotional regulation during menstrual cycle: Study
MRI scan data from 116 participants revealed that when progesterone levels were higher, there was a less clear distinction between 'easy' and 'difficult' emotional situations in the brain scans.
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LifestyleYour personality may influence how you use AI, study suggests
A 2026 study found that people may prefer AI systems that mirror their wider Big Five personality profile.
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LifestyleNew AI tool could improve satellite monitoring and collision avoidance
The model can identify anomalous satellite behaviour and predict motion, helping experts monitor increasingly crowded orbits.
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LifestyleGreat Indian Bustard: Study maps 16 priority conservation areas
The 16 sites are part of the Deccan landscape, a semi-arid region of India that receives significantly less rain than other parts of the country, making it suitable for the Great Indian Bustard.
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LifestyleInside Princess Diana’s timeless fashion legacy and most iconic looks
The clothes move through different chapters of Diana's life, from the soft romanticism of her early royal years to the sophisticated glamour of international tours and the approachable style she increasingly embraced.
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LifestyleIndia sees rise in fatty liver, colorectal cancer amid growing gastrointestinal disease concernsv
Experts warn that India faces a growing burden of fatty liver disease and colorectal cancer, underscoring the need for early detection and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases.
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LifestyleBrain, stomach signals may help predict antidepressant response: IIT-Kanpur study
IIT-K and GSVM Medical College researchers found that brain and stomach electrical signals, combined with clinical symptoms, may help predict antidepressant treatment outcomes within 7–10 days.
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LifestyleWho has the most ‘aura’? Inside Latin America’s viral charisma battles
In an "aura battle", participants face off head-to-head, using poses, expressions, popular dance moves, gestures, accessories etc.