Science & Health

Daily smoking, drinking linked to advanced brain age

The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, showed that certain lifestyle habits, such as heavy smoking and alcohol consumption, are associated with adverse effects in specific brain regions.

Feb 1, 2020

Everyone is little Neanderthal, new research finds

All modern humans are a few percent Neanderthal by DNA, including Africans who were through to have little Neanderthal DNA- according to a new study.

Jan 31, 2020

Smoking during pregnancy increases risk of fracture in infants

The results of the study indicates that maternal smoking during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of fractures before one year of age.

Jan 31, 2020

Weight loss surgery may improve breathing issues: Study

For the study, published in the journal Radiology, the research team evaluated changes in the respiratory systems of 51 obese individuals who underwent bariatric surgery,

Jan 31, 2020

Coronavirus in India: First positive case confirmed in Kerala

The person is reportedly stable and is being closely monitored.

Jan 30, 2020

Why women should avoid drinking during pregnancy

For the findings, researchers from the University of Bristol investigated the impact of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have on a child.

Jan 30, 2020

Study Links Increased Screen Time With Delayed Child Development

Early-life screen time reduces physical activity in later childhood

The study revealed kids who spend more than three hours a day viewing screens, such as tablets and televisions (TVs) grow up to be less physically active compared to children who used screens for an hour or less each day.

Jan 30, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: Death toll mounts to 132, experts warn of infection reaching climax in 10 days

The United States and Japan flew citizens out of China on Wednesday in light of the rising death toll.

Jan 29, 2020

Shortness of breath, cough may be early signs of lung cancer

The study, published in the British Journal of General Practice, found that shortness of breath and cough were becoming more common as the first symptoms in diagnosis.

Jan 29, 2020

Keto diet works best in small doses, harmful in long run

The study, published in the journal Nature Metabolism, found that the positive and negative effects of the diet both relate to immune cells called gamma delta T-cells, tissue-protective cells that lower diabetes risk and inflammation.

Jan 29, 2020

How India is preparing to curb coronavirus spread

As new suspected cases of coronavirus are coming to light, health officials across the country are on alert.

Jan 28, 2020

Low-dose aspirin may help new mothers cut preterm birth risk

The results suggest that low-dose aspirin therapy in early pregnancy could provide an inexpensive way to lower the preterm birth rate in first-time mothers

Jan 28, 2020

Cannabis use disorder more common in adults with pain

Studies indicate that heavy cannabis use increases the risk of vehicle accidents, respiratory and psychiatric symptoms, and cannabis use disorder.

Jan 28, 2020

NASA seeks person to lead Martian sample return probe

The mission will use robotic systems and a Mars ascent rocket to collect and send samples of Martian rocks, soil and atmosphere to Earth for detailed chemical and physical analysis.

Jan 28, 2020

BP problems linked to higher heart disease risk in youth

The findings, published in the journal JAMA Cardiology, suggests that the current practice of averaging blood pressure readings to determine whether medications are necessary could be masking a potential early warning sign from the fluctuations themselves.

Jan 27, 2020