Science & Health

Pets can Help Autistic Children Improve Social Skills

Though dogs have been known to help in this aspect, the new study found that any type of pets – including rabbits or cats- were equally beneficial.

Jan 6, 2015

It s official! Men are better at dieting than women

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): A new study has found that men are better at dieting than women, as men lose weight faster and find it easier to keep off. According to a study, a large percentage of men declare that dieting is 'easy' and the stats showed men are better at losing weight over both long and short timescales, an online portal reported. It was also revealed if men do start putting a few pounds back on after reaching their target weight, they do so more slowly and combining exercise with a healthy diet followed by walking more and cutting out fat.But the survey revealed that a plus point for women was that they tend to set more realistic weight-loss targets but they did admit they often lack the willpower to stick to their planned diet schedule, as women were also more likely to combine exercise with a healthy diet than men, with almost four in ten revealing this as their chosen weight -loss method.

Jan 5, 2015

India to Make 'Iris' for Biggest Telescope to Search Life beyond Solar System

India will be manufacturing the sensors and actuators to keep the huge mirror of the 30-meter long telescope in place.

Jan 5, 2015

Night Shift Work Linked Mortality to from Cancer, Cardiovascular Illness

Working rotating night shifts for five or more years slightly 'increases' risk of dying early, mainly through cardiovascular events

Jan 5, 2015

US Monitoring Health Worker Exposed to Ebola

The patient was transported to the country on Sunday in a private air ambulance and has been admitted to the Nebraska Medical Centre in Omaha for observation and testing.

Jan 5, 2015

Comet Lovejoy Moving Closer to Earth; When and Where to Watch C/2014 Q2 [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Lovejoy will make its closest appearance to Earth on 7 January.

Jan 5, 2015

Is depression a form of 'sickness behavior'?

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): A new study has demonstrated that depression is a result of inflammation caused by the body's immune system. Depression does involve psychology, but it also involves equal parts of biology and physical health, a leading daily reported. According to the study, a family of proteins called cytokines sets off. Both cytokines and inflammation have been shown to rocket during depressive episodes and in people with bipolar to drop off in periods of remission. Healthy people can also be temporarily put into a depressed, anxious state when given a vaccine that causes a spike in inflammation.

Jan 5, 2015

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Jan 5, 2015

Tomb of Osiris – God of the Dead – Discovered in Egypt

A team of Spanish-Italian archaeologists with the help of Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities have discovered the tomb of Osiris, the God of the Dead, in Egypt.

Jan 5, 2015

Egypt: Archeologists Find Tomb of Ancient Queen Who lived 4,500 Years Ago

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered ancient tomb of a queen who lived 4,500 years ago during the reign of Pharaoh Neferefre.

Jan 5, 2015

Ebola-Hit British Nurse Pauline Cafferkey in Critical Condition; PM David Cameron Tweets Prayers

Nurse Pauline Cafferkey, who contracted Ebola while volunteering in Sierra Leone is in critical condition.

Jan 4, 2015

Watch Quadrantids Meteor Shower 2015: Live Stream Information, Details on First Shooting Stars of New Year

The Quadrantids meteor shower 2015 will on Saturday after 9pm and early Sunday morning and be watched live via online video webcast streaming.

Jan 3, 2015

Science a Product of Human Brain, Driven by Compassion of Heart: Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the 102nd Indian Science Congress at Mumbai University.

Jan 3, 2015

UFO in Apollo Missions' Archived Photos Suggest Aliens May Have Been Watching Astronauts

Moon exploration will remain one of the biggest achievements by human beings in the field of science. But were the explorers being observed by aliens? Yes, suggest one of the archived photos of the Apollo missions.

Jan 3, 2015

Lack of physical activity can harm your health

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI) : According to the researchers, a body needs physical activity like taking at least 10,000 steps per day and being idle for even a few days causes damage to blood vessels, which takes time to fix, the daily reported.The study suggested that being idle for a long time can result in weight gain and insulin resistance, which leads to Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Low physical activity is considered to be fewer than 5,000 steps a day, which is half the recommended amount for good health. Negative consequences could be reversed and at any stage of a disease, at any time in a person's life, they could get active and prolong their life.

Jan 2, 2015