Urban wildlife study finds birds may distinguish between male and female humansUrban birds exhibit a consistent pattern of flying faster when approached by females than by males, a finding that surprised researchers. T...
08 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
World Arthritis Day: 5 reasons why women are more prone than men to arthritisWorld Arthritis Day highlights a common condition causing joint pain and stiffness. Millions globally are affected, with women facing highe...
12 Oct, 2025, 11.18 AM IST
Five reasons your wife will outlive youResearch indicates women generally outlive men due to biological advantages. Genetics, hormones, and anatomical differences contribute to f...
08 Jul, 2025, 09.16 PM IST
Men face double the risk of death from ‘broken heart syndrome,’ landmark study findsA recent study reveals a surprising gender disparity in "broken heart syndrome." While women are more frequently diagnosed, men face a sign...
09 Jun, 2025, 03.25 AM IST
What exactly makes men taller than women? New study reveals genetic truth that might surprise youA recent study analyzing genetic data from nearly one million people has shed light on why men are generally taller than women. Researchers...
25 May, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
UK launches first trial of hormone-free male birth control pill. Details insideUK trials hormone-free male pill, YCT-529, blocking vitamin A for contraception. Promising, reversible, and side-effect-free; trial ends Ju...
20 Dec, 2023, 09.07 PM IST
Men have a shorter life expectancy than women, thanks to their genes, says Harvard study57% of all those ages 65 and older are female, claims the study.
30 Mar, 2023, 06.04 PM IST
Consuming high amount of ultra-processed foods can increase risk of cancer. Read detailsAccording to some studies, eating too many ultra-processed foods can increase the risk of heart disease and colorectal cancer and lead to d...
01 Sep, 2022, 08.07 PM IST
Appeal of the magic bullet: More men look to up testosterone levels to boost confidence, fight ageing & feel betterAn at-home US testing company saw sales for its testosterone test triple last year.
22 Aug, 2022, 07.18 PM IST
Male contraceptive pill found 99% effective in miceEver since the female birth control pill was first approved in the 1960s, researchers have been interested in a male equivalent.
24 Mar, 2022, 01.01 AM IST
Women need extra ZZZs than men! Five ways they can cope with their accumulated sleep debtWomen need 11 extra minutes of nap time each night compared to men.
25 Jan, 2022, 06.44 PM IST
Estrogen could be the reason why women face less severe Covid-19 symptoms than men, says studyThe study reviewed preclinical data on sex-specific hormone activity, especially estrogen.
28 Aug, 2020, 06.10 PM IST
Don't underestimate the 'fairer sex': Women officially proved to be as tough as menWomen can endure extreme physical conditions with no adverse effect on health.
24 Nov, 2018, 12.10 PM IST
Diabetes in women can trigger depression & frequent UTIsDiabetes affects women differently than men.
12 Nov, 2018, 01.59 PM IST
Women twice as likely as men susceptible to asthmaTestosterone hindered an immune cell linked to asthma symptoms, such as inflammation and mucus production in the lungs.
29 Nov, 2017, 06.47 PM IST
More Indian women than men are diagnosed with cancer every yearIn the past four years, 62-65% of cancer-related insurance claims were for women while it was only between 35-38% for men.
04 Feb, 2015, 11.53 AM IST
Loves labours are not lostShakespeare supposedly pooh-poohed the primacy of names. “A rose by any other name smells as sweet,” the Bard declaimed in Romeo and Juliet...
10 Feb, 2011, 07.34 AM IST