Science & Health

These simple DIY health tests can help diagnose blocked artery, dementia and other ailments

Australian doctor Dr Brad McKay says there are several health tests that can be easily done at home and diagnose everything from dementia to blocked arteries.

Oct 20, 2017

Breast milk pills: Is the 'immune-boosting superfood' supplement for adults just a new health fad?

A Silicon Valley biotech start-up is planning to isolate the sugars that make the breast milk unique and turn them into a product for grown-ups.

Oct 20, 2017

Giant cave discovered on Moon which could aid human colonisation on the lunar surface

This discovery was made by using the data from Japan's SELENE lunar orbiter, also nicknamed Kaguya, which is the second Japanese lunar orbiter following the Hiten probe.

Oct 20, 2017

Lake Baikal in Russia: Is this why world's largest and deepest freshwater lake is in crisis?

Lake Baikal in Russia is severely damaged by a series of detrimental phenomena, much of which remains a mystery to scientists.

Oct 20, 2017

World Osteoporosis Day: Foods that you need to include in your diet to make your bones strong

On the occasion of World Osteoporosis Day, let's take a look at some of the foods that can make your bones strong.

Oct 20, 2017

Google Doodle marks 107th birthday of Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar: All you need to know about the astrophysicist

It was S. Chandrasekhar who pointed towards the existence of black holes, which are an interesting phenomenon present in our universe.

Oct 19, 2017

Test for malaria now possible with an app; takes 10 seconds and costs Rs 10 per test!

It takes a drop of blood, a smartphone app and a Rs 70 device to detect malaria in 10 seconds.

Oct 19, 2017

NASA astronomers discover toxic hybrid ice cloud on Saturn's largest moon Titan

The astronomers detected a wispy of toxic hybrid cloud portraying complex chemistry prevailing in Titan's atmosphere.

Oct 19, 2017

Mysterious gates: 400 ancient stone structures on the edge of volcanoes discovered in Saudi Arabia

"The gates appear to be the oldest man-made structures in the landscape," archaeologist David Kennedy said.

Oct 19, 2017

US man thanks Apple Watch for saving his life

James Green from New York tweeted: "'Never thought a stupid lil [sic] wrist computer I bought two years ago would save my life."

Oct 18, 2017

Brussels sprouts and green tea make aggressive breast cancers treatable: Study

Sprouts contain a compound known as sulforaphane. It 'turns off' tumour genes.

Oct 18, 2017

Burn fat and grow muscle with just one tablet! Biologist claims he found formula to the 'exercise pill'

The researchers are one step closer to developing a pill that could burn fat without exercising.

Oct 18, 2017

Your blood type can impact your health seriously in these 7 ways

You will be surprised to see how your blood type could impact your health.

Oct 17, 2017

Cut down on sugar: Five natural sweeteners that will keep you healthy

Take a look at the healthy sweeteners that not just give you sugary delight but also provide some essential nutrients.

Oct 17, 2017

Cancer in women: Robotic surgery and precision medicine revolutionising treatment

Chemotherapy is now being replaced by molecularly-targeted drugs to avoid most of the toxicity to the body.

Oct 17, 2017