Science & Health

Covid-19 Update: India reports marginal decline in new cases at 6,168 in last 24 hours

The daily positivity rate rose to 1.94 per cent, the weekly positivity rate stood at 2.51 per cent in India now

Sep 2, 2022

Global Covid-19 caseload surpasses 600 million; US, India worst hit: WHO

The global Covid-19 caseload has surpassed 600 million, and is still continuing after it first broke out in early 2020, said WHO

Sep 2, 2022

Two new studies link ultra-processed foods with heart disease, bowel cancer and death

In the first study, researchers examined the association between consumption of ultra-processed foods and risk of colorectal cancer in US adults.

Sep 1, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 7,946 new cases, 37 deaths in 24 hrs

The active caseload of the country has dipped to 62,748, accounting for 0.14 per cent of the country's total positive cases.

Sep 1, 2022

New rule of nature? These mice grow bigger on the rainier sides of mountains

The mice from the western side of the mountains were bigger than the ones from the east, but DNA said that they were all from the same species.

Sep 1, 2022

MIT's MOXIE experiment produces oxygen on Mars in 7 test runs, equivalent to a small tree

On the red and dusty surface of Mars, an instrument the size of a lunchbox is proving it can reliably do the work of a small tree in producing oxygen.

Sep 1, 2022

Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University)

BHU makes breakthrough in treatment of gallbladder cancer, rampant in Gangetic belt

According to Pandey, the researchers at BHU have been working on gallbladder cancer for the past 25 years to find out the probable causes which continue to remain elusive.

Aug 31, 2022

How does black fever causing parasite spread; Indian scientists make breakthrough discovery

Indian scientists have made a major medical breakthrough by discovering how the Leishmania parasite, which causes black fever or Kala-Azar, spreads so fast, promising a new approach towards its treatment.

Aug 31, 2022

All you need to know about Covid vaccination for pregnant women

Pregnant women at cancer risk via dishware, hair colouring, plastics, mascara, tattoo ink [Details]

Pregnant women who are exposed to chemicals like melamine, cyanuric acid, and aromatic amines can have increased risk of cancer, says a new study.

Aug 30, 2022

Covid update: India reports further decline in fresh cases to 5,439 from previous day's 7,591 count

India reported further decline in Covid cases with 5,439 fresh infections reported in the last 24 hours, a significant decline from the previous day's 7,591 count

Aug 30, 2022

NASA scrubs Artemis I rocket launch to moon due to fuel leaks

US space agency NASA on Monday scrubbed its historic Artemis I mission to the Moon due to fuel leaks.

Aug 30, 2022

Water-altered rocks discovered on Mars; stored for return to Earth by Perseverance rover [details]

Scientists believe that a watery Mars could have supported life billions of years ago.

Aug 29, 2022

Early onset of "JIA" in children [Tips to avoid JIA and keep child's joints and muscles strong]

Children are more prone to accidents and diseases. Therefore, symptoms of illness or overexertion, such as fever, swollen and aching joints, rashes, and exhaustion, may be misdiagnosed.

Aug 29, 2022

41% of teenagers can't tell the difference between true and fake online health messages

A new study has found that teenagers have a hard time discerning between fake and true health messages. Only 48% of the participants trusted accurate health messages (without editorial elements) more than fake ones. Meanwhile, 41% considered fake and true neutral messages equally trustworthy and 11% considered true neutral health messages less trustworthy than fake health messages. The results highlight a need for better training of teenagers to navigate a world where fake health news is so widespread.

Aug 29, 2022

Noida twin tower demolition test blast today

Respiratory disease patients may face problems post twin tower demolition: Experts

"When such a massive demolition takes place, among other elements, asbestos and the silica along with used gunpowder become the major factors that could cause respiratory problems," Kishore said.

Aug 29, 2022

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Science & Health

Covid-19 Update: India reports marginal decline in new cases at 6,168 in last 24 hours

Global Covid-19 caseload surpasses 600 million; US, India worst hit: WHO

Two new studies link ultra-processed foods with heart disease, bowel cancer and death

Covid Update: India reports 7,946 new cases, 37 deaths in 24 hrs

New rule of nature? These mice grow bigger on the rainier sides of mountains

MIT's MOXIE experiment produces oxygen on Mars in 7 test runs, equivalent to a small tree

BHU makes breakthrough in treatment of gallbladder cancer, rampant in Gangetic belt

How does black fever causing parasite spread; Indian scientists make breakthrough discovery

Pregnant women at cancer risk via dishware, hair colouring, plastics, mascara, tattoo ink [Details]

Covid update: India reports further decline in fresh cases to 5,439 from previous day's 7,591 count

NASA scrubs Artemis I rocket launch to moon due to fuel leaks

Water-altered rocks discovered on Mars; stored for return to Earth by Perseverance rover [details]

Early onset of "JIA" in children [Tips to avoid JIA and keep child's joints and muscles strong]

41% of teenagers can't tell the difference between true and fake online health messages

Respiratory disease patients may face problems post twin tower demolition: Experts

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]