Science & Health

IIT-M finds link between tissue-remodelling enzyme, hypertension

Hypertension, a common disease in India, is associated with remodelling of heart tissues.

Dec 25, 2019

Caffeine may offset health risks of diets high in fat, sugar

Caffeine may offset some of the negative effects of an obesogenic diet by reducing the storage of lipids in fat cells and limiting weight gain and the production of triglycerides, researchers have found.

Dec 24, 2019

Pregnant teens more likely to have poor mental health

Although teenage pregnancy has been declining in Canada over the past few decades, this does not mean that we have solved this social issue.

Dec 24, 2019

Massive bushfires send Australia's clean and green reputation up in smoke

Office workers wearing protective masks, previously a rarity, have become a common sight in recent weeks in downtown Sydney.

Dec 20, 2019

Low income countries facing both obesity, malnutrition

Overweight and obesity levels of at least 20 per cent among adults are found in all low-income countries.

Dec 17, 2019

How food that we eat during day impacts our night sleep: Expert reveals

The research found that vegans fared worst of all when it came to sleep quality. They woke up feeling tired -- on an average -- four days a week.

Dec 17, 2019

Here's how E-cigarettes may raise risk of asthma, bronchitis: Study reveals

According to the study, people who used e-cigarettes and smoked tobacco were at an even higher risk of developing chronic lung disease than those who used either product alone.

Dec 16, 2019

Major states snub calls for climate action as UN summit wraps up

The COP25 talks in Madrid were viewed as a test of governments' collective will to heed the advice of science to cut greenhouse gas emissions more rapidly.

Dec 16, 2019

Scientists map winds in Mar's upper atmosphere for first time

The new map of Mars winds helps scientists to better understand the workings of the Martian climate.

Dec 14, 2019

Saliva test can detect mouth, throat cancer early

It is paramount that surveillance methods are developed to improve early detection and outcomes.

Dec 14, 2019

Why exercise won't help most women suffering from migraine

"Anxiety sensitivity" refers to one's fear of experiencing anxiety arousal due to harmful physical, cognitive and socially-observable consequences, may be related to physical activity (PA) avoidance in migraine patients.

Dec 13, 2019

Here's how over 9 hours' of sleep may raise stroke risk by 23%

People who took a regular midday nap lasting more than 90 minutes were 25 per cent more likely to later have a stroke than people who took a regular nap lasting from one to 30 minutes.

Dec 13, 2019

Sri Lanka to fight dengue virus with this bacteria

Deputy Director General of the Health Ministry Paba Palihawadana said that a type of bacteria called "Wolbachia" will be released in 25 local townships in Colombo starting February 2020, reports Xinhua news agency.

Dec 13, 2019

A massive 243-foot asteroid to get shockingly close to Earth on Friday the 13th

NASA has revealed that a massive asteroid is on the course of a close encounter with Earth on Friday, December 13.

Dec 12, 2019

Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System IRNSS

India-US strategic ties go ballistic as US tags NavIC 'allied' navigation system

ISRO's NavIC will be designated 'allied' satellite navigation system vis-a-vis GPS along with EU's Galileo and Japan's QZSS for sharing data and mutual consultations; Russian GLONASS and Chinese Beidou designated 'non-allied'

Dec 12, 2019