Science & Health

Now you have one more reason to be depressed...the end of Daylight Savings Time

Exposure to sunlight may help people with depression and that people who live in areas where it is dark for longer periods of time are more likely to suffer from it

Oct 31, 2016

Italy earthquake: Is bio-engineered 'thinking soil' the answer to nature's fury?

Genetically engineered microbes used as bio-cement may one day be the standard norm as construction material to avoid building collapses.

Oct 30, 2016

SHOCKING! You just inhaled smoke of 100s of cigarettes by burning firecrackers

A new study suggests six most popular firecrackers emit particulate matter thousands of times beyond the safe limits suggested by the WHO.

Oct 30, 2016

Mixing alcohol and caffeine likely to have similar effects like cocaine: Scientists

Most of the knowledge about human brains has been perceived from studying and analysing mice.

Oct 29, 2016

World Stroke Day 2016: India observes the campaign for the first time with ambassador Sunil Gavaskar

Around 1.7 million new stroke cases are annually reported in India.

Oct 29, 2016

World Stroke Day 2016: Stroke is Treatable

Cellular therapy has been shown to reduce the size of infarcts and improve functional outcomes in stroke victims.

Oct 29, 2016

Diwali 2016: How to celebrate the festival of lights with infants

Some simple tips will help parents and guardians celebrate Diwali while keeping the baby safe.

Oct 29, 2016

Diwali 2016: This piece of advice can aid your oral health

We always have sweets and desserts after finishing the main course; tweaking this habit a bit can help to a great extent in maintaining your dental health.

Oct 28, 2016

Here's why superfoods like broccoli, avocado and cabbage make you younger

A compound - nicotinamide mononucleotide - lowers deterioration of bone density, liver function, metabolism and eye functions.

Oct 28, 2016

32 years after death, Gaetan Dugas aka 'Patient Zero' cleared of charges of triggering AIDS in US

Though Dugas passed away in 1984, he continued to be recognised as 'Patient Zero'.

Oct 28, 2016

Johnson & Johnson lose baby powder cancer case, ordered to pay $70 million to woman who sued them

Deborah Giannecchini of California alleged in her lawsuit that years of using Johnson & Johnson's baby powder caused her cancer.

Oct 28, 2016

Worlds largest marine park to be created in Antarctica

A deal brokered by 24 countries to allow the creation of a massive 600,000 sq mile marine sanctuary in the Antarctic ocean. The sanctuary will cover more than 12% of the Southern Ocean, which is home to more than 10,000 species including most of the worlds penguins, whales, seabirds, colossal squid and Antarctic tooth fish.

Oct 28, 2016

Scientists can use music for diagnosing diseases: Study

This invention is believed to aid the doctors in diagnosing ailments in a much better way in the future.

Oct 27, 2016

Central government under pressure from tobacco industry ahead of WHO conference

The Indian tobacco industry, which is the world's third-biggest tobacco producer, wants the Modi government to soften its stance on tough controls.

Oct 27, 2016

Shiny legs: This trending image with optical illusion divides social media

Retweeted over 5,000 times, it has led to a flood of mind-boggling comments and remarks by confused social media users.

Oct 27, 2016