Science & Health

Study proposes new obesity treatment with brain electrical stimulation

Brain electrical stimulation to suppress appetite may be a new frontier in treatment for obesity -- a rising global health concern, according to a study on Monday.

Aug 12, 2024

Here's how SARS-CoV-2 virus is worsening kidney injuries post-Covid

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, is worsening kidney injuries with protein depositions, according to a study.

Aug 11, 2024

After floods, underground sounds scare people in Wayanad, Kozhikode and Palakkad

After floods, fear grips Wayanad, Palakkad, and Kozhikode when locals heard sounds coming from under the ground on Friday, though seismic experts have ruled out any cause for worry.

Aug 9, 2024

Nankai Trough Megaquake? Japan issues first-ever alert on possibility after 7.1-M quake

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Miyazaki prefecture and other areas in southwestern Japan on Thursday, prompting the country's weather agency to issue its Nankai Trough Earthquake Extra Information for the first time.

Aug 9, 2024

Experts urge IOC to sever ties with Coca-Cola for sake of athletes, planet

Amid the ongoing Olympic games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) must cut its ties with Coca-Cola to protect the health of athletes, spectators, and the planet, urged public health experts on Wednesday.

Aug 7, 2024

Artificial Sweeteners: A Potential Ally for Diabetics?

The recent study led by Dr. V. Mohan, a senior Diabetologist and Chairman of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) in Chennai, has shed light on the effects of replacing table sugar with artificial sweeteners in diabetics.

Aug 7, 2024

Wayanad disaster toll reaches 413, still 152 missing

Wayanad has reached 413, with 152 people still missing even as the rescue operations entered the ninth day.

Aug 7, 2024

Prostate Cancer Patients Need More Mental Health Support: New Study

A recent study led by Dr. Tenaw Tiruye of the University of South Australia has highlighted the urgent need for mental health screenings to be incorporated into routine prostate cancer diagnoses.

Aug 6, 2024

New guidelines urge doctors to include yoga to manage BP, diabetes among patients

In a first, yoga has been added to the management of hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients in India, new guidelines revealed on Monday.

Aug 6, 2024

Number of medical colleges in India rose to 731 from 387 in 2014: JP Nadda

Noting that the NDA government has strengthened health infrastructure in India, Union Health Minister JP Nadda in Lok Sabha on Monday, said that the number of medical colleges in the country has risen to 731 from 387 in 2014.

Aug 5, 2024

Wayanad disaster: Death toll touches 387 on Day 7; still 180 missing

There are around 100 relief camps in which close to 9,500 people have been relocated. As many as 81 people are admitted to various hospitals in the district.

Aug 5, 2024

Cargo mission: NASA, SpaceX to send mission with over 3,500 kg supplies to ISS on Sunday

US space agency NASA and Elon Musk-run SpaceX are set to launch a cargo mission with 8,200 pounds (3,719.45 kg) of supplies, scientific investigations, and equipment to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday.

Aug 3, 2024

Benefits of exercise, diet akin to psychological treatment for depression: Study

Benefits of physical exercise and a good nutritional diet are as effective as psychological treatment for depression -- one of the most common mental disorders worldwide -- claimed a study.

Aug 3, 2024

Kedarnath deluge disrupts road connectivity, rescue operation on

Uttarakhand Police Headquarters in Dehradun reported on Saturday that heavy rainfall on Wednesday night in Kedarnath has caused significant damage to several routes.

Aug 3, 2024

Uterine Fibroids in Young Women Becoming Significant Concern: Experts

Uterine fibroids, benign tumours of the uterus, are becoming a significant health concern for young women. These tumours, although usually not malignant, can cause a range of health problems, including pain, heavy menstrual bleeding, and in some cases, infertility.

Aug 2, 2024