Science & Health

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Want to live longer? Drink tea at least 3 times a week

Habitual tea consumption was associated with more healthy years of life and longer life expectancy.

Jan 10, 2020

Smoking cigarettes linked to poor mental health: Study

The study found that students who smoked had rates of clinical depression that were twice to three times higher than did their non-smoking peers.

Jan 10, 2020

Chhattisgarh reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak: Organisation for Animal Health

The virus killed 5,634 out of 21,060 birds on the farm in Baikunthpur.

Jan 10, 2020

Lunar eclipse 2020: Check timing, myths, dos and don'ts to keep in mind

During the penumbral lunar eclipse, the Earth will block some of the sunlight from reaching the Moon and only the outer shadow will fall on the moon.

Jan 9, 2020

Want to control diabetes? Ketone drinks may help

Low carbohydrate ketogenic diet is very effective in controlling blood sugar and even reversing Type 2 diabetes.

Jan 9, 2020

Maternal Depression May Lead to Child's Risky Behaviour in Teen Years

Peer victimisation may lead to risky sex among teenagers

According to the study published in the International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, in 2015, approximately one-third of high school students in the US reported having sex recently.

Jan 8, 2020

More women than men die of heart failure: Study

According to the study, 50 per cent of women experiencing heart failure and the cause is generally related to having untreated high blood pressure levels over time, which leads to progressive stiffening of the heart.

Jan 8, 2020

Cancer drugs may treat lung inflammation: Study

The study discovered that specific cancer drugs inhibit a cell signalling process controlling the death-rate of the harmful neutrophils.

Jan 8, 2020

Aspirin may curb colorectal cancer recurrence, tumour growth

The trick now is to determine the right dosage of aspirin that can be used as a daily prophylactic without triggering dangerous side effects.

Jan 8, 2020

This robotic trunk to aid patients with spinal cord injury

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can cause devastating damage, including loss of mobility and sensation.

Jan 7, 2020

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Families of kids with autism face mental, social burdens

The study found that emotional burnout was more likely in families with a child with low-functioning autism spectrum disorder and simultaneous conditions.

Jan 7, 2020

Aliens exist, may already be on Earth: British astronaut

Sharman, 56, made history when she participated in a mission to the Russian modular space station Mir in May 1991.

Jan 7, 2020

Researchers find new method to improve development of new medicines for HIV

The mathematical framework simulates the effects of the key parameters that control interactions between molecules that have multiple binding sites, as is the case for many medicines.

Jan 7, 2020

NASA warns of asteroid screeching towards earth at 21,027 miles per hour

As threats from space loom up, NASA is busy developing a planetary defense weapon to protect the earth from asteroids

Jan 5, 2020

Climate strike but no cake for Greta Thunberg as she turns 17

The climate activist braved winter conditions in her native Stockholm to continue the weekly Friday School Strike for the Climate campaign that helped catapult her to international fame.

Jan 4, 2020