Science & Health

Fish Protein Heals Skin Wounds Faster than Normal Dressings

The rodents receiving the fish collagen dressing recovered faster than the other animals put on normal wound dressing.

Feb 14, 2015

Napping Cancels Harmful Effects of Poor Sleep

In the new study, taking a short nap helped relieve stress and strengthen immune system in men who slept only two hours at night.

Feb 13, 2015

FDA Suggests Pregnant Women to Consume Low-Mercury Fish (Bing/ cherrylet/Flickr)

Mercury Exposure via Seafood Linked to Autoimmune Disorders in Women

Women with higher levels of mercury also have higher levels of autoantibodies, certain proteins released by the body's immune system when it fails to identify healthy tissues.

Feb 12, 2015

Middle East Caught in Massive Sandstorm; Twitterati Share Photos with Political Humour, 'Before-After' Shots

The 'cloud of dust' from the Sahara Desert reached several Middle Eastern countries.

Feb 12, 2015

Coconut Oil Can Manage High Blood Pressure, Weight Gain; 7 Other Health Benefits

In a study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, an oral supplementation of virgin coconut oil combined with a daily workout routine, improved reduced baroreflex sensitivity and reduced oxidative stress and blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR).

Feb 12, 2015

Low Levels of Vitamin D in Childhood Linked to Heart Disease

Results showed a direct link between low level of vitamin D (25-OH) in childhood and development of increased carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) or thickening of the innermost layers of the artery wall, a well-known factor which can increase the risk of atherosclerosis.

Feb 12, 2015

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Swap sweets for berries to cut down weight

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Munching on berries instead of sweets can help you lose weight, says a new research. The study claims that the change could make a person lose a pound a month, even if there was no physical exercise done, an online portal reported. 'Super berries' like acai and goji are already popular for their weight loss qualities, but researchers found a snack of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries cuts down calorie intake at the next meal. Researchers estimated that people switching from an afternoon confectionery snack to mixed berries might expect to reduce their energy intake by 938 calories a week on average. According to the study crazy diets for losing weight often demand huge sacrifices, but this study showed that by compromising on one snack and replacing it with delicious berries could help shed up to a stone in a year.

Feb 11, 2015

Baby Girls Switched at Birth Win $2.1M in Damages After 20 years

A French court on Tuesday awarded two 20-year-old women $2.1 million as compensation after getting switched at birth.

Feb 11, 2015

Red Wine Can Help Burn Excess Fat

Latest research from the Oregon State University in US recommends overweight people to eat dark-coloured grapes or drink its juice or wine in moderation to best manage obesity and medical conditions caused by it, particularly fatty liver.

Feb 11, 2015

'fetus in fetu' condition wherein babies are born pregnant

Baby Girl Born in Hong Kong 'Pregnant' with Twins

A baby girl born to Chinese parents had a pair of "twins" growing inside her.

Feb 10, 2015

International Space Station Gets its First Coffee Machine (Representational Image) [sh0dan/Flickr]

Coffee Keeps Endometrial Cancer at Bay

Just three cups of coffee involved 19 percent reduced risk of endometrial cancer than having less than one cup, a study reveals

Feb 10, 2015

The subject has been a matter of mystery until now and unless scientists created instruments that can drill into the heart of the Earth, its make-up is very difficult to study.

Earth's Inner Core Discovery: Structure of Planet's Centre Found Using Seismic Waves

Scientists have discovered mysterious properties and gained new insight into how the Earth's core is structured.

Feb 10, 2015

Love Your Chili Peppers to Prevent Weight Gain

Scientists in US have identified a chemical compound in chili peppers which can neutralize the negative impact of a high-fat diet and prevent weight gain without restricting food intake.

Feb 10, 2015