Science & Health

Citrus fruit consumption may help control obesity-linked diseases

A research revealed that citrus fruits helped in combating obesity related ailments in mice, and is likely to be equally beneficiary for humans.

Aug 25, 2016

Gurgaon: 11-year-old girl dies while waiting for admission slip at hospital

The girl was suffering from serious kidney infection and died at Gurgaon civil hospital

Aug 25, 2016

Amatrice earthquake: At least 250 killed after two powerful aftershocks hit central Italy

A devastating 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit central Italy on 24 August which has so far claimed the lives of 250 people. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and a t least another 368 people were injured when the earthquake struck in the early hours of the morning. Rescuers are using heavy lifting equipment and their bare hands to search for survivors that could be buried underneath the debris.

Aug 25, 2016

Wilson's Disease: Shortage of drugs worries patients

Unavailability of medicines for Wilson's Disease in the market has become a cause of concern for the patients.

Aug 25, 2016

New Earth-like planet hailed as most important found outside our solar system

This artist’s impression video shows a view of the planet Proxima b orbiting the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri, the closest star to the Solar System. Proxima b is a little more massive than the Earth and orbits in the habitable zone around Proxima Centauri, where the temperature is suitable for liquid water to exist on its surface.

Aug 24, 2016

Excess added sugar intake increases risk of heart ailments in kids

Obese kids who consume added sugar in huge quantities are likely to become insulin resistant, the study points out.

Aug 24, 2016

Great American Total Solar Eclipse: When is it? NASA reveals top spots for viewing the celestial event

The "Great American Total Solar Eclipse" is the first total eclipse since 1918 in North America.

Aug 24, 2016

Blood moon prophecy 2016: Huge planet Nibiru spotted; conspiracy theorists claim doomsday on the way [VIDEO]

The YouTube video uploader claims that planet Nibiru's gravitational pull could trigger earthquakes and other catastrophic events, which could destroy Earth.

Aug 23, 2016

4 things you can do to grow your brain cells

Changes in your daily routine can go a long way to help in the growth of brain cells.

Aug 23, 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Indian athletes may be screened for Zika virus

Indian health ministry has asked the Sports Authority of India to prepare a list of the athletes for Zika screening

Aug 23, 2016

Chikungunya outbreak: Delhi, UP record unusual spike in number of cases this year

Chikungunya can lead to flu-like symptoms and can potentially cause death in elderly patients.

Aug 23, 2016

Kashmir unrest: Valley doctors to protest against firing at ambulance driver

An ambulance driver was allegedly shot at by the CRPF while he was ferrying patients from Ganderbal district to Srinagar.

Aug 19, 2016

Mentally-ill patients kept naked: NHRC sends notice to West Bengal Govt

The National Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognisance of the issue of patients being mistreated at Berhampur mental hospital.

Aug 19, 2016

Playing Pokemon Go may distort the mental growth of young children, doctors believe

Pokemon Go's augmented reality version can distort the view of real world of kids

Aug 18, 2016

Legendary Ranthambore tigress Machhli dies, cremated with full Hindu rituals [PHOTO]

She was 19 years old, and had been chronicled by many over time.

Aug 18, 2016