Science & Health

World Mental Health Day 2016: Theme and stories shared by Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan

WHO reveals that around 50 million Indians suffer from mental illnesses, which makes India one of the most depressed nations in the world.

Oct 10, 2016

Juveniles suffering from PTSD are more prone to turn to substance abuse, says study

Teenagers, between 14 and 18 years of age, convicted with a serious offence were analysed for seven years.

Oct 8, 2016

Mangalore: More than 100 people suffer from food poisoning after consuming Red Snapper fish

Deputy commissioner, Jagadeesha KG, asked the restaurants to be more cautious while serving fish to their customers.

Oct 8, 2016

Amazing health benefits of guava

Guava, a seasonal fruit, is also called sand plum in Central America.

Oct 8, 2016

gripAble: This new tool can aid patients with arm disabilities and paralysis

A tool has been devised by researchers called, gripAble, which would aid patients with arm disability and paralysis by acting as a virtual physiotherapist.

Oct 7, 2016

Arizona Pastor Says Killing Homosexuals is the Solution to an AIDS-Free World

More men agree to date an HIV positive person than women: Survey

At present, around 1.2 million Americans are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Oct 7, 2016

Orionid meteor shower 2016 to light up UK skies this October

The Orionid meteor shower will be at its peak -- 20 showers per hour -- in the morning of October 21 2016.

Oct 7, 2016

Drivers make their way on an empty highway prior to the arrival of Hurricane Matthew in Miami Beach.

Hurricane Matthew: Fox criticised for forecasting 'storm will kill you;' hurricane grades down to Category 3

'You and everyone you know are dead," says Fox News' Shepard Smith.

Oct 7, 2016

FDA: Pricey Hepatitis C medicines can revive Hepatitis B virus

More than 3 million US citizens are suffering from Hepatitis C, according to media reports.

Oct 7, 2016

This is what Pepsi and Coke have to say about study highlighting harmful toxins in PET bottles

The study found heavy metals such as antimony, lead, chromium and cadmium in PET bottles used by soft drink firms.

Oct 6, 2016

US Fish and Wildlife Service adds 7 bee species to endangered list

The major causes of the downfall in the populations of these bees are believed to be habitat destruction and invasive plants.

Oct 6, 2016

New brain pathway method to help overcome depression

The latest findings can help understand the causes of depression and also aid in developing better therapies.

Oct 6, 2016

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Lastarria Volcano: A close-up view of lava flows

Drone footage shows dramatic pictures of Lastarria, a stratovolcano along the border of Argentina and Chile. It is noted for its molten sulphur lava flows and a debris avalanche. The footage shows its fumarole openings emitting gas and the surrounding rugged landscape.The volcano, also known as Azufre, is part of the Lazufre volcanic system.

Oct 6, 2016