Science & Health

Soldier killed and skiers injured after Mount Shirane volcano erupts in Japan triggering avalanche

One soldier was killed and at least 14 people injured, some critically, when rocks from an erupting volcano rained down on skiers at a mountain resort in central Japan on Tuesday (23 January) and an avalanche soon after the eruption engulfed about a dozen skiers.

Jan 23, 2018

Is 'naked yoga' for you? This expert believes it's more beneficial than regular exercise

Both men and women have reported better results from exercising naked – such as improved sleep and an all over boost in their body image – as compared to otherwise.

Jan 23, 2018

Heard of 'bionic vagina'? Made from a pig's intestine, it offers hope to patients with vaginal disorders

The artificial organ was developed with a pig's tissue alongside a patient's own stem cells, in a project that is being led by Alexander Seifalian – the man who also constructed the first synthetic trachea to be transplanted into a patient.

Jan 23, 2018

Who is Ashley Surin? In landmark case, Illinois girl using marijuana for seizures allowed back in school

Ashley's foot is wrapped with a tiny bandage twice a day followed by a cannabis lotion which is rubbed on her wrist with a tube, Ashey's father Jim said.

Jan 23, 2018

India's Jurassic Park: Dinosaur egg discovered in Gujarat's Balasinor

Locals discovered the dinosaur egg in Balasinor city of Mahisagar, Gujarat.

Jan 22, 2018

Is hot-yoga actually more beneficial than regular yoga? Study reveals hard truth

Texas State University researchers concluded that it is, in fact, the postures that are responsible for better health. The temperature barely has to do anything with the health quotient.

Jan 22, 2018

'Time-traveller' brings back photograph of futuristic city from the year 6000: Real or fake?

A video that surfaced online recently shows a man claiming he has been to the year 6000, and has a photo to prove it!

Jan 22, 2018

Breakthrough in restoring vision: Genes from algae could cure blindness

Blindness can be treated by inserting algae gene into people's eyes.

Jan 21, 2018

Dear ladies, beware! These common cosmetic products may lead to pregnancy complications

Dr Nitasha Gupta said: "In the recent years, several endocrine disrupting chemicals have been identified to affect abnormal ovarian function, miscarriages and female infertility."

Jan 21, 2018

Fact or fad? Researchers reveal whether gluten-free food is healthy or not

The study stated: "GF [gluten-free] food is unlikely to offer healthier alternatives to regular foods, except for those who require a GF diet for medically diagnosed conditions, and it is associated with higher costs".

Jan 21, 2018

Don't feel guilty if you can't hit the gym regularly: Experts claim there are better signs you're healthy

As much as you've been conditioned into believing that to stay 'healthy', you must not miss even a day at the gym, experts believe otherwise.

Jan 21, 2018

No more scars: There might soon be a way to heal wounds without leaving a mark

"The findings show we have a window of opportunity after wounding to influence the tissue to regenerate rather than a scar," said researcher Maksim Plikus from the University of California,

Jan 21, 2018

Indian teen abandoned by parents over giant facial tumour undergoes drastic transformation

Simaria Singh was left partially blind in her left eye and is thought to have suffered from either meningoencephalocele or a dermoid cyst, which also caused agonising pain.

Jan 21, 2018

Guys! Do you know about rare post-orgasm sickness POIS?

Men who ejaculate after having an intercourse or by masturbating and even by wet dreams can get affected by a rare sickness Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)

Jan 20, 2018

Welcoming newborn can be less painful with a simple technique? Here's what a new mom revealed

Mark explains: "As each wave comes along breathe with that so in between those waves (contractions) it's a mindful breathing, a mindful meditation."

Jan 20, 2018