If you have trouble falling asleep, then try Indian origin herb Ashwagandha. According to scientists, Ashwagandha have found that an active component in the leaves of the ayurvedic herb significantly induces sleep.

More than 300 million people are living with depression, according to the latest estimates from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The UN agency released the estimates on Thursday ahead of World Health Day.

As predicted by the MeT department, most of the cities across India have begun to witness high temperatures equal to peak summer levels. With the onset to summer in India, things will change drastically in most parts of the country.

Researchers have found why at around the age of four children suddenly do what three-year-olds are unable to do -- put themselves in someone else's shoes.

A diet rich in high-fiber foods - such as fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains - encourage the production of short-chain fatty acids that are beneficial for the immune system and may help protect against the onset of Type 1 diabetes, a study shows.

Sexual harassment is a part of a woman’s day-to-day life. 9 in 10 women have faced it at some point of their lives. Now, in a move to make men conscious about the issue, Mexico Metro has taken up a new initiative.

There is good news for people who need to wake up one or more times during the night to go to the toilet. Researchers have found that simply cutting back on salt intake can reduce such night-time trips.

Children between age 3 and 7 who do not get enough sleep are more likely to have problems with attention, emotional control and peer relationships, says a study.

One of two Delhi’s power distribution companies BSE, urged its 40 lakhs consumers to switch off their lights during Earth Hour- 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on March 25.

Male teenagers who are obese could run a higher risk of developing severe liver disease or liver cancer in the later stages of their life, say researchers.