Science & Health

Sweet tooth helps weight loss: 5 healthy desserts you can eat guilt-free

The gene FGF21 that is responsible for sweet tooth, is also responsible for reducing body fat as it causes 'lower consumption of protein and fat in the diet.'

Apr 12, 2018

Weight loss: Shed those extra pounds by sipping fat-burning drinks

If you're already doing everything possible to reach your weight loss goal, yet struggling to reach it, you can have some drinks that could do the trick.

Apr 12, 2018

Weight loss can improve sleep apnea: Food items that work for both

Sleep apnea is primarily a disorder that can make a person feel exhausted and worn out despite having a full night's sleep, due to broken sleep patterns

Apr 12, 2018

Guilty of overeating? Best foods to keep you full for longer

Eating the right kind of protein, hard fibers and drinking enough water are all primary tricks towards losing weight as per your diet plan.

Apr 11, 2018

India to get its own GPS as ISRO launches PSLV-C41/IRNSS-1I satellite [Video]

PSLV-C41/IRNSS-1I satellite lifted off the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh at 4.04 am IST April 12.

Apr 11, 2018

'Healthy' breakfast options which are not good for you

Breakfasts which are often thought to be healthy might be harming you. Take a look at the list below to know if you're making the same mistake.

Apr 11, 2018

Apple goes completely green, sets benchmark for combating climate change, healthier environment

With the environment-friendly initiative, Apple was able to void over 1.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases from being emitted in 2017.

Apr 11, 2018

Poop is precious now: Earn $13000 a year by donating it

However, there's a catch. One needs to be healthy and have correct body mass index (BMI).

Apr 10, 2018

How is embalming done? Body preservation from Egyptian Pharaohs to Princess Diana

A Russian woman was embalmed alive after hospital staff mistakenly put her on a drip containing formaldehyde, a chemical used to preserve corpses.

Apr 10, 2018

What is Cherophobia? This disorder could be the reason for your unhappiness

The fear of happiness makes the person stay away from all sorts of events, places, and opportunities that could bring happiness to them.

Apr 10, 2018

Weight loss snacks: 6 best dishes that help lose pounds easier

The key to snacking is finding a combination with a balance of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats and fiber, said Julie Harrington, a New Jersey-based nutritionist.

Apr 10, 2018

What is anencephaly? Baby born with part of brain and skull missing

The rare condition affecting the formation of the brain and the skull bones during embryonic development may result in the absence of bony covering over the back of the head.

Apr 10, 2018

Steroids in fairness creams: 5 alternate natural de-tan remedies to opt for

Dermatologists have revealed that misuse of topical fairness creams that are packed with steroids can result in fungal infection and cause resistance to anti-fungal treatments.

Apr 10, 2018

New blood test can determine if you are at Tuberculosis risk

A blood test that predicts the development of TB without putting large numbers of lower-risk people through unnecessary preventative treatment is not currently available.

Apr 10, 2018

Top 6 'healthy' snacks that are actually ruining your fitness regime

From veggie puffs to pita chips and fruit snacks, these store-bought snacks are assumed to be healthy, but actually, contain as many calories as regular snacks.

Apr 10, 2018