Science & Health

Most common diabetic drug has high levels of cancer-causing agent; recalled in US, sold in India

Sun Pharma has become the latest manufacturer to recall the generic diabetes drug metformin after finding high levels of a potential cancer-causing contaminant.

Nov 7, 2020

Dr Samkari aka Zaid Al- Samkari - a general surgeon spreading medical awareness, an author who owns an honorary shield for his charities

Dr Samkari has embarked his name in the field of medical sciences, helping people in needs

Nov 4, 2020

UAE PM now receives shot of unproven COVID-19 vaccine by Chinese pharma

Sheikh Mohammed tweeted about this development along with his photo getting vaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccine is developed by Chinese pharma giant Sinopharm and is still under trials.

Nov 3, 2020

US no where close to flattening COVID curve; records 80,000 daily average cases

The seven-day average daily cases and deaths have been on a rise since late September, and stood at 80,800 and 826, respectively, as of Monday, CDC data showed

Nov 3, 2020

COVID's new symptom could cause disaster if misdiagnosed [details inside]

The findings revealed Pernio/chilblains, or redness and swelling of the feet and hands, commonly known as "Covid toes," lasted a median of 15 days in patients with suspected Covid-19 and 10 days in lab-confirmed cases.

Nov 1, 2020

World Vegan Day 2020: 10 biggest myths and facts about Veganism

Veganism is a good choice of lifestyle as long as it is well balanced, says expert dietician Swati Bathwal. This World Vegan Day, let's have a look at whether veganism is a myth or a fact. Scroll down to know more.

Nov 1, 2020

Karnataka braves COVID fear; recoveries more than double of new cases

With 49 succumbing to the infection in the last 24 hours, the state's death toll rose to 11,140 since the pandemic broke on March 8.

Oct 31, 2020

Saturn's moon Titan may be habitable as NASA discovers 'weird' molecule

Several previous studies had suggested that Titan is one of the perfect space bodies where life can thrive and evolve

Oct 29, 2020

MIT comes up with skin like device to help ALS patients [read details]

Being an ALS patient, Stephen Hawking communicated with the help of an infrared sensor capable of detecting the twitches, which moved a cursor across rows and columns of letters

Oct 28, 2020

Who will get COVID-19 vaccine first in India; govt prioritises 4 categories

As the COVID-19 vaccine trials continue, the Indian government has a plan for a phased rollout of the vaccine based on certain groups. Read on to learn more.

Oct 28, 2020

Water on Moon's surface could be used for drinking; NASA makes breakthrough discovery

Molecular water was found on one of the largest craters visible from Earth in the Moon's southern hemisphere. As per the lead authors, the moon's water could be used for drinking.

Oct 27, 2020

Karnataka mulling free COVID vaccine for all; talks in final stage

Opposition Congress leader Siddaramaiah had urged the state government to declare a free vaccine to the people across the state as the ruling party has promised in its poll manifesto in Bihar.

Oct 25, 2020

China selling unproven coronavirus vaccine for $60 to high-risk groups; raises concerns

Several trials are underway for a COVID-19 vaccine, but China's Sinovac Biotech is selling its unproven CoronaVac vaccine to high-risk groups in the city of Jiaxing.

Oct 25, 2020

Coronavirus active even after 18-hours in dead body; autopsy reveals [read details and share]

A doctor in Bengaluru conducted an autopsy on a COVID-19 dead body to learn details that haven't been reported before. Here are all the findings.

Oct 23, 2020

How Amazon loves packing 6in screen guards in 5ft boxes: Will AI fix their troubles [details]

Every Amazon customer has probably wondered the logic behind the company's over-packaging. Some might have thought it is for the safety of the products in transit while others have outright called out Amazon's lack of responsibility.

Oct 21, 2020

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