Science & Health

Muscular strength may enhance brain health: Study

According to a recent research by NICM Health Research Institute and Western Sydney University showed that on an average, stronger people performed better in tests involving brain functioning.

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

World's first trillionaires will make their fortune mining asteroids in space

Space mining is the next big industry that has the potential to yield gargantuan profits because there are massive stores of precious resources and metals that are simply waiting to be grabbed by those who can reach there first.

Apr 23, 2018

Mysterious circles observed in the Arctic that even NASA cannot explain

Circular features spotted in frozen seas have caused a great deal of interest and debate among scientists at the NASA's Earth Observatory. Here are a few explanations that best fit the available information.

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

Top 10 late night snacks approved by nutritionists

Midnight cravings can get a little painful, especially if you're on a weight loss diet. In situations like these, cheese, crackers, fruits, yogurt and nuts can offer peace.

Apr 23, 2018

Diet for diabetes: Foods that will help you to control the disease

Figuring out the best foods to eat when suffering from diabetes can be tough. The complications of the disease can lead to heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and lower limb amputation. So, here are some foods that can control the disease.

Apr 23, 2018

Weight loss: 5 food items that reduce belly fat faster

Belly fat is a problem area for most people who are trying to lose weight or tone down to a certain shape. For more effective results, try infusing these foods in your diet.

Apr 23, 2018

Summer skincare: 5 food items for better skin this season

With summer almost here, sunscreen is soon to become your best friend for not only every time you're stepping out, but indoors too. Yet they aren't the only thing you should swear by; try incorporating certain fruits, nuts and seeds in your diet to develop glowing, healthy skin!

Apr 23, 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

NASA's women scientists rank space movies from worst to best - the list

Scientists at NASA are fans of film, more so when they are based in space - here is a ranking of what real space engineers think of space movies.

Apr 22, 2018

Penile fracture: Know about the condition that can 'break' your penis

If such a thing happens, one needs to go to the hospital as soon as possible as a surgery might be required. An audible popping or snapping sound might be heard when such a thing happen.

Apr 22, 2018

Indoor plants can reduce energy consumption, improve air quality - if used right

Almost 80 percent of our lives are spent indoors and indoor quality is a major concern in most industrialized nations and plants can help.

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

Yellowstone supervolcano might not erupt anytime soon, says new research

A full scale eruption from Yellowstone is likely to change the chemistry of the entire atmosphere and completely modify the north American landmass.

Apr 22, 2018