Science & Health

Smoking ups Chronic Back Pain; Other 6 Factors linked to the Health Condition

A study released in January this year estimated that the number of people addicted to smoking has gone up significantly in 30 years- from 74.5 million to 110 million.

Nov 7, 2014

Dementia Deaths more Common in Short People, Shows New Research

Nearly 44 million people across the globe are estimated to be living with dementia and the number is expected to more than triple (135 million) in 2050.

Nov 6, 2014

Dr Craig Spencer Recovers Enough to Dance, Exercise

The 33-year-old, who has been admitted to the isolation unit of Bellevue Hospital from the past two weeks, has regained his health enough to ride a stationary bike.

Nov 6, 2014

Why Red Meat Leads To Heart Disease Revealed

New Delhi, 06 Nov (ANI): According to a study our gut bacteria turns a nutrient found in red meat into metabolites, which enhances the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.Red meat could promote atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries.Essentially, bacteria in the gut convert L-carnitine, a nutrient which is abundant in red meat.

Nov 6, 2014

NYC Health Department Monitoring 357 People for Ebola Symptoms

Data shows that the number of people being monitored for Ebola has more than tripled within one week -from 117 on 30 October to 357 on 5 November,

Nov 6, 2014

Typhoon Haiyan Anniversary: Powerful Photos of Storm that Destroyed the Philippines

Last year, this week, the Philippines was hit by Super Typhoon Haiyan that resulted in the death of nearly 8,000 people.

Nov 6, 2014

Fat Loss High Intensity Interval Training

Here is a compilation of high intensity interval training exercises you can do in the comfort of your own home. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VentunoFitness Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunofitness A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Nov 6, 2014

Quit Smoking to get rid of that 'Back Pain'

New Delhi, 05 Nov (ANI) : A new study has had suggested that if smokers want to get rid of their back pain issues, they'll have to put the cigarette out. Smokers are three times more likely to develop chronic back pain than nonsmokers, and dropping the habit may cut their chances of developing this often debilitating condition. Tobacco addiction interface with pain chronification and the findings hint at a potentially more general link between addiction and pain.

Nov 5, 2014

DNA Test can tell Exactly Which Snake Caused the Wound

Every year, snakebites kill about 125,000 people in the world and 46,000 in India

Nov 5, 2014

Cherry gloss mocktail

In this episode of zero proof, we show you how to mix up this simple mocktail that has peach syrup and cranberrry juice.

Nov 5, 2014

Nixie: Selfie Taking Wrist Drone Wins Intel 'Make it Wearable' Challenge; Grabs $500,000 Cash Prize [VIDEO]

Nixie, a minuscule wearable camera on a wrist band, which can transform into a quad-copter drone equipped with a camera has won the Intel "Make it wearable" contest.

Nov 5, 2014

10 Powerful Images to Commemorate 10-Year Anniversary of the Devastating Tsunami

It has been 10 years since the waves of Indian Ocean destroyed many countries and took millions of lives.

Nov 5, 2014

Foods that pregnant women should avoid

Eating right is important at all times, but it is even more essential when you are pregnant. Here are some foods you should avoid eating during pregnancy:

Nov 5, 2014

HIV: Two Men 'Spontaneously Cured' of Virus; Does Genetic Mutation Hold Key to Fight AIDS?

The researchers suggested spontaneous evolution between humans and the virus in the past also has neutralised several other viruses, and same maybe the case with HIV.

Nov 5, 2014

Social Media, Smartphones Ruining Married Life

"The more couples read about others' exciting lives on social media, the more likely they were to view their own with disappointment and disdain," the authors noted,

Nov 5, 2014