An estimated 3,71,504 babies will be born around the world on New Year's Day, with about 60,000 babies expected to be born in India alone, UN Children's Fund (Unicef) said on Friday. ....

Ringing in the New Year is a cause for celebration, for spending time with friends and family, and for offering Happy New Year wishes. Browse the Happy New Year messages below to express your New Year wishes and sum up what the past year has meant to you. A lot can happen in a year and between the good, the bad, and the ugly, this may seem like an understatement for most. ....

A team of Swedish researchers has revealed how different kinds of immune cells, called macrophages, develop in the lungs, and which of them may be behind severe lung diseases, a discovery that may contribute to future treatments for Covid-19, among other diseases. ....

Could alleviating Alzheimer's symptoms be one day as easy as wearing a Google Glass-like device? It could, if new research led by the University of Otago (New Zealand) bears fruit. ....

Difference in blood pressure readings between arms is linked to greater risk of heart attack, stroke and death, a significant, large international study has revealed. ....

The impact of Covid-19 is not gender neutral. As the pandemic has spread across the globe it has heightened and amplified existing vulnerabilities and inequalities in social, political, economic and health systems. ....

End of December brings with it much excitement. The air is filled with a sense of cheer. And there are good reasons for it and is it time for Christmas, which is celebrated on December 25 every year. The day commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and in keeping with it, there are hymns and carols sung at churches while cakes are baked in various houses. ....

Christmas is here and 'tis the season to be jolly, gather around with family and friends, spoil each other with gifts and most importantly, indulge in a traditional Christmas meal with festive foods and excellent wines. ....

The use of face coverings to keep Covid-19 in check is not preventing kids from understanding facial expressions, says a study. ....

Disposable surgical masks offer the best option in ensuring that you are being heard clearly when speaking, says a study that tested how different types of masks affect the acoustics of speech. ....