Bihu Ray

Articles by Bihu Ray

Bihu Ray joined IBT Media in 2016 and has worked both as a writer and a sub-editor. She enjoys writing about space and environment. A cat-lover and a dancer during her off time.

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Blue light from smartphones increases risk of breast, prostate cancer: Study

Researchers found that high levels of outdoor blue light in dark surrounding increases the risk of developing breast and prostate cancer by 1.5-fold as the light decreases the release of melatonin in the brain.

Apr 28, 2018

These fungus cells can communicate with each other to make you sicker

The fungus, which is called Cryptococcus gattii, communicate by using microscopic, fluid-filled sacs called extracellular vesicles to team up and infect your body better. This fungus also has the ability to infect completely healthy people.

Apr 28, 2018

New video-based app for treating TB is cheap and effective

The app, which provides video Directly Observed Therapy (video DOT) for tuberculosis patients is not only inexpensive, but also gives more privacy to patients compared to in-person, which requires daily visits to a trained health care worker.

Apr 28, 2018

Fatty liver disease on the rise in Gujarat: How to prevent it?

Fatty liver occurs when too much fat is stored in liver cells, which in turn can prevent the organ from functioning properly. The disease is linked to overweight or obesity, insulin resistance, high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes.

Apr 28, 2018

Quack chops off infant's genitals to prove it's a girl, manhunt launched

The quack performed an ultrasound on a woman and said she would give birth to a girl. However, when a boy was born, he allegedly severed the baby's genitals to prove that his 'sex determination test' was right.

Apr 26, 2018

Want to lose weight? Make sure you eat your full breakfast

The study presented at the Experimental Biology annual meeting in San Diego, California, found out that obesity rate was 25 percent higher among those who skipped breakfast compared to those who ate it regularly.

Apr 26, 2018

Dying 8-year-old girl meets koala, fulfils her lifelong dream

Katie Higginbotham was diagnosed with pilocytic astrocytoma in October 2016 and has been going through numerous chemotherapy and radiation sessions. Doctors said that she has less than a year to live as her cancer is way more aggressive than they originally thought.

Apr 26, 2018

Tea seller shares heart-warming story about his happiest day

A Facebook page called Humans of Bombay shared a story of a tea seller from India who said his happiest day was when he was able to give his kids a treat at McDonald's.

Apr 26, 2018

Doctors carry out world's first full penis, scrotum transplant on injured soldier

The soldier, who lost his genitals to an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan, underwent a 14-hour surgery following which a full penis, scrotum, and partial abdominal wall from a deceased organ donor were attached to his body.

Apr 24, 2018

Alcohol consumption increases oral bacteria linked to diseases like cancer

According to a study published in the journal Microbiomeonline, non-drinkers had more good bacteria in their mouth, which is known to check the growth of other harmful germs.

Apr 24, 2018

Doctors pull out motorcycle key lodged in patient's brain during a brawl

The administrator of the hospital where the patient was treated said that the motorcycle key didn't cause internal bleeding, and there was no damage to the victim's brain.

Apr 24, 2018

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Man bitten by shark, bear and rattlesnake cannot give up adventures

Dylan McWilliams was attacked by the shark when he was bodyboarding in the ocean off Kauai last week. He fell in the water after a 3- to 5-foot wave knocked him off his board and that is when the shark attacked.

Apr 23, 2018

What is meningococcal meningitis? Man gets limbs amputated after the rare disease

Jacob Clift fell ill on Boxing Day following which he was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis – a rare bacterial infection that causes inflammation in the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Apr 23, 2018

What is floating kidney? Know all about the rare medical condition

A woman in Michigan, United States was diagnosed with floating kidney. For years, she had endured severe abdominal pain, and felt like "a ball was rolling inside of her".

Apr 23, 2018

Measles outbreak in Japan: Hong Kong tour group WWPKG cancels travel plans

After the measles outbreak, which is a highly infectious disease caused by the rubeola virus, Hong Kong-based travel agent WWPKG Holdings has canceled the plans of eight tour groups affecting 150 travelers.

Apr 23, 2018

Earth Day 2018: Twitter talks about making the planet healthier

Earth Day, an annual event celebrated on April 22 to promote the need for environmental conservation, had "End Plastic Pollution" as the theme for this year.

Apr 22, 2018

Can't sleep? Avoid these foods before you hit the sack

Having proper sleep at night is of utmost importance to keep ourselves healthy and feel fresh throughout the day. However, we sometimes eat food, which can keep us awake throughout the night by giving us bad tummy and gastritis.

Apr 22, 2018

New tick species invading New Jersey? All you need to know

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture announced that the longhorned tick, which is usually found in East Asia, mysteriously appeared in New Jersey, survived the winter and has possibly become established in the state.

Apr 22, 2018

Cows to become biggest mammal: What happened to whales, buffaloes and bears?

Some researchers contradict the new study by the University of New Mexico which says cow will become the biggest mammal on Earth after the elephants, hippos and giraffes go extinct.

Apr 22, 2018

Belly fat increases risk of heart disease: Tips to reduce your waist

Reducing belly fat is a legit struggle for many people across the world and now a new research says that people with normal BMI but extra belly fat are at the risk suffering heart disease.

Apr 22, 2018

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Articles by Bihu Ray

Blue light from smartphones increases risk of breast, prostate cancer: Study

These fungus cells can communicate with each other to make you sicker

New video-based app for treating TB is cheap and effective

Fatty liver disease on the rise in Gujarat: How to prevent it?

Quack chops off infant's genitals to prove it's a girl, manhunt launched

Want to lose weight? Make sure you eat your full breakfast

Dying 8-year-old girl meets koala, fulfils her lifelong dream

Tea seller shares heart-warming story about his happiest day

Doctors carry out world's first full penis, scrotum transplant on injured soldier

Alcohol consumption increases oral bacteria linked to diseases like cancer

Doctors pull out motorcycle key lodged in patient's brain during a brawl

Man bitten by shark, bear and rattlesnake cannot give up adventures

What is meningococcal meningitis? Man gets limbs amputated after the rare disease

What is floating kidney? Know all about the rare medical condition

Measles outbreak in Japan: Hong Kong tour group WWPKG cancels travel plans

Earth Day 2018: Twitter talks about making the planet healthier

Can't sleep? Avoid these foods before you hit the sack

New tick species invading New Jersey? All you need to know

Cows to become biggest mammal: What happened to whales, buffaloes and bears?

Belly fat increases risk of heart disease: Tips to reduce your waist

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

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