London:(IANS) A 'magic mushroom' drug can improve the quality of life of patients with advanced cancer by reducing anxiety.

Research in the US has shown that one session with the drug, psilocybin, elevated mood and lessened anxiety in the patient group for up to six months.

Psilocybin is the key ingredient in 'magic mushrooms', and is classified as an illegal Class A drug in Britain, reports the Telegraph.

The drug has mind-altering effects including enhancement of colours a...

Compounds in non-stick cookware linked to elevated cholesterol in kids, teens       

Washington:(ANI): A new study has suggested that children and teens with higher blood levels of chemicals used in the production of non-stick cookware and waterproof fabrics are prone to elevated total and LDL cholesterol levels.

Humans are exposed to the man-made compounds known as perfluoroalkyl acids-including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS)-through drinking water, dust, food p...

Decking up your ears, neck, ankles and wrists with precious stones is nothing new! If you are a trendsetter, you can go for dental jewellery and get a gem attached to your teeth for a dazzling smile.

Dental jewellery, a major fashion fad in Europe and the US, is fast finding a foothold in India.

"Dental jewellery involves putting precious, semi-precious or metal crystals on the teeth so that the teeth shine whenever one smiles. It's a relatively new trend in India but is fast catching up," dentist...

1 Massage well: Apply oil and massage the scalp to loosen the dead skin cells; however, don’t do it vigorously. After an hour, rinse your hair with water.

2 Wet, wet, wet: Hair should be soaked with water before applying shampoo. Use a tablespoon of shampoo for long hair, and a little less for shorter hair. Use your fingers to spread shampoo evenly in all sections, from scalp to tips. Let the lather build up. Wash after 5-7 mins.

3 Condition them: Apply conditioner generously and distribute it eve...