Science & Health

Cancer in women: Robotic surgery and precision medicine revolutionising treatment

Chemotherapy is now being replaced by molecularly-targeted drugs to avoid most of the toxicity to the body.

Oct 17, 2017

Suffering from sleeplessness? This gadget claims to lull you to sleep in 8 minutes

A gadget which projects a blue ring that expands into a large, circular glow on the ceiling claims to put you to sleep in eight minutes.

Oct 17, 2017

Fountain of youth: Have scientists found a way to reverse aging process in human cells?

The lead author of the paper published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology said: "We can make aged cells younger."

Oct 17, 2017

For the first time, astronomers spot 'kilonova' collision of neutron stars

The astronomers had earlier speculated about what would happen if two neutron stars collided over the years, but this was seen by them for the very first time.

Oct 17, 2017

Caffeine-free coffee: You can now have your favourite beverage in a healthy form made entirely from garlic

It contains no caffeine so it's good for those who would like to drink coffee at night or pregnant women.

Oct 17, 2017

Here's how you can age in a healthy way

It was found that the microbial composition of seniors who were extremely healthy was similar to that of those who were fit and decades younger in age.

Oct 16, 2017

Expert reveals 5 nutrients all busy office workers should include in their diet

How often do you stop for a minute and think if your diet includes all the essentials? Read to know the five nutrients to include in your diet to keep your busy life charged up.

Oct 16, 2017

World Food Day 2017: Simple ways to make your kitchen more sustainable

More than 150 countries, along with the UN member countries, raise awareness regarding the issues of hunger and poverty during the day.

Oct 16, 2017

World Spine Day: Suffering from back and neck pain? Know the factors causing it

Normally, the curvature of the spine is S-shaped. However, if an individual sits bending forward or in a slouch position, the spine can acquire C-shape.

Oct 16, 2017

Astronomers reveal mystery behind Sun's extremely high coronal temperatures

Researchers speculate that nanoflares, which can't be analysed from Earth, are responsible for heating up the corona.

Oct 16, 2017

Beware of energy drinks! It has left a man with a hole in his head

After brain haemorrhage and multiple surgeries later, the man was left with an irreparable hole in the front of his skull.

Oct 16, 2017

Magic mushrooms can help you overcome depression: Study

Dr Robin Carhart-Harris recruited around 20 participants whose depression had been unresponsive to antidepressants and asked them to try the psilocybin treatment twice.

Oct 15, 2017

Women who frequently dye hair have high chance of contracting breast cancer: Study

According to a recent research, it was found that women who frequently dye their hair are at a greater risk of contracting breast cancer.

Oct 15, 2017

Two extra pounds may cut down your life by two months, new study reveals

It was also found that those who continue their education after school live longer

Oct 15, 2017

Global Handwashing Day: 6 things that can happen if you don't wash your hands

Washing hands can prevent around 30 percent of diarrhoea-related sicknesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Oct 15, 2017