Science & Health

How sugar-sweetened beverages may harm your health

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages: Beware of This Silent Health Threat

The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) such as sodas, fruit punch, and lemonade, whether at home or outside, has become a common practice. However, experts warn that these beverages may lead to significant harm to health, ranging from infections in teeth and kidneys to heart disease.

Aug 26, 2024

Wearable devices like smartwatches can cause anxiety

Even placebos can help reduce stress, anxiety: Study

A team of scientists has found that even placebos can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression in people remotely.

Aug 26, 2024

Tripura flood situation further improves; 1.17 lakh people still in 525 relief camps

The overall flood situation in Tripura further improved on Sunday with the water receding in many places even as 1.17 lakh people are still sheltered in 525 relief camps in various districts.

Aug 25, 2024

Indian astronaut to join ISS under Indo-US space cooperation: Dr Jitendra Singh

An Indian astronaut from the 'Gaganyaan' mission is set to join the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in the Indo-US space collaboration, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology

Aug 25, 2024

India 1st reusable hybrid rocket 'RHUMI-1' launched on Saturday

India's First Reusable Hybrid Rocket Takes Flight, Marks Major Milestone

The RHUMI-1 rocket is 100% pyrotechnic-free and 0% TNT, making it safer and more environmentally friendly. The successful launch of RHUMI-1 marks a significant milestone in India's space exploration journey, demonstrating its growing capabilities in advanced space technologies.

Aug 24, 2024

Lack of proper sleep could lead to brain-related problems, warn doctors

Poor sleep may lead to weight gain and cholesterol problems: Study

Maintaining sleep hygiene, such as putting your screen away at night or going to bed when you're exhausted, can make a person healthier

Aug 24, 2024

PM greets nation on 1st National Space Day, lauds India's space scientists

India Celebrates First National Space Day, Honors Chandrayaan-3 Success

India celebrated its first National Space Day, marking the success of Chandrayaan-3, the first spacecraft to land on the Moon's South Pole. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in the nation's space achievements and pledged further support for the sector.

Aug 23, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu graced the first National Space Day event in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu calls Indian space sector growth 'extraordinary'

The growth of the Indian space sector is 'extraordinary', said President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of the country's maiden National Space Day on Friday.

Aug 23, 2024

Weight Loss Drugs: A New Perspective on Metabolic Activity

The world of weight loss medications is being reevaluated following a study led by Professor Donal O'Shea of St. Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) and the UCD School of Medicine. The research focused on the medication Ozempic, a drug that has been under public scrutiny for some time. The study's findings, published in the Journal of the Obesity Society, challenge the prevailing belief that weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Monjaro primarily work by promoting satiety and reducing food intake.

Aug 23, 2024

India Braces for Mpox: A New Global Health Threat

The deadly new strain of Mpox, often referred to as monkeypox, has been spreading rapidly across the African continent and beyond, posing a significant threat to global public health. The virus, which was previously confined to isolated regions, is now inching closer to India, with neighboring Pakistan already reporting initial cases.

Aug 23, 2024

US FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines against currently circulating variants

FDA Gives Emergency Nod to Updated Covid-19 Vaccines -- Comirnaty and Spikevax

The FDA has authorized emergency use of updated mRNA Covid-19 vaccines targeting current virus variants. The vaccines, Comirnaty and Spikevax, are approved for individuals aged 12 and older, with Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines available for those aged 6 months to 11 years.

Aug 23, 2024

Iceland orders evacuations after volcanic eruption

Volcano erupts in Iceland

A new volcano erupted on Thursday on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland, marking the sixth eruption in the area since December 2023.

Aug 23, 2024

Sunita Williams' future uncertain as NASA still weighs return options

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's return to Earth from the ISS is delayed, potentially until February 2025, due to issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. NASA is considering various options to ensure their safe return.

Aug 23, 2024

Flood situation in Tripura worsens, death toll rises to 10, over 34,000 people in camps

Tripura Flood Crisis Escalates: Death Toll Rises, Thousands Displaced

The northeastern Indian state of Tripura is struggling with a worsening flood situation, with the death toll rising to 10 and over 34,100 people seeking refuge in 331 relief camps across all eight districts.The incessant heavy rains since Monday have wreaked havoc in the state, causing landslides and drowning incidents that have claimed lives and injured people.

Aug 22, 2024

Can Mpox virus spread through air; what precautions you must take?

The Mpox virus, a zoonotic disease primarily found in the tropical rainforest areas of central and west Africa, has been causing concern among health experts worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the current outbreak, which has seen over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths, a global health emergency.

Aug 21, 2024