Science & Health

Comet Landing to Help Understand Origin of Life: Philae Lander Sniffs Building Blocks of Life on Comet 67P

One of the lander's instruments called 'Cosac' sniffed carbon and hydrogen–containing molecules on the surface.

Nov 19, 2014

Mediterranean Diet is Best Way to Lose Weight, Not Calorie Restriction

The study reported in the Postgraduate Medical Journal (PMJ) found that concentrating more on "good nutrition" than "calorie restriction" was the best way to combat obesity.

Nov 19, 2014

Eat Walnuts to Prevent Prostate Cancer; 6 Other Health Benefits

Researchers from the University of California, Davis (UC DAVIS) in US conducted experiments on mice models and found that eating a diet high in walnuts slowed growth of prostate cancer in the animals.

Nov 19, 2014

How safe are you? Antibacterial Chemical in Soaps, Toothpastes, Cosmetics can Damage Liver, Cause Cancer

In a study reported in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, prolonged exposure to triclosan led to the development of liver fibrosis and cancer in laboratory mice.

Nov 19, 2014

Tomato Idiyappam/ Sevai

Tomato Idiyappam/ Sevai Ingredients String hoppers/ Idiyappam/ Sevai - 1 pack Onion - 2 medium chopped Tomato - 3 medium chopped Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp Sambar powder/ Red chilli powder - 2 tsp Asafoetida powder - 1/4 tsp Salt to taste Ghee - 1 tsp Oil - 1 tbsp For Tempering Urad Dal - 1 tsp Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp A few Curry leaves Method: 1. Cook the String hoppers/ Idiyappam/ Sevai according to the package direction. Here we cooked it in hot water for 5 minutes and strained it. 2. Take a wide pan for a good mixing, add oil and temper ingredients urad dal, cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds starts splattering add onions, asafoetida powder and a few curry leaves. 3. Once onion turns golden brown color add tomato, salt, turmeric powder and sambar powder/ red chilli powder. Mix well and cook until mushy. 4. Tomatoes are nicely mashed up now slowly add cooked String hoppers/ Idiyappam/ Sevai and start mixing it. 5. Final touch is add spoon full of ghee and mix it. Like us on FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/HomeCookingShow Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/VentunoCooking Subscribe to YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/VentunoHomeCooking A Ventuno Production : http://www.ventunotech.com

Nov 18, 2014

Aversion Therapy with Rotten Fish, Eggs can Help Quit Smoking

People exposed to a mixture of cigarette smoke and rotten eggs or fish during sleep experienced a considerable reduction in the number of cigarettes they smoked the next day.

Nov 18, 2014

How to improve your heart's health this festive season

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): With holiday season round the corner, it is easy to delve into foods which are high in cholesterol, increases the risk of high blood pressure and have poor circulation which are 3 major factors that affect overall heart health. However, there are few ways boost your heart's health this festive as simply by adding certain nutrients and foods to the diet may decrease risk for heart disease. Few of these nutrients include Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Blueberries, Oat Beta-Glucan, Grape Seed Extract, Vitamin K, low-fat milk products, Almonds and Walnuts. All these nutrients either helps lowering the blood pressure and effectively lowers the cholesterol level which eventually reduces the risk of heart disease.

Nov 18, 2014

How to take care of your Skin when you're old

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Studies have showed that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and indoor tanning damages the DNA in our skin cells and it also leads to premature skin aging in the form of wrinkles and sun spots.According to a study it is possible to have vibrant skin at any age, as long as you take proper care for your skin. It is suggested that one should use mild, unscented and gentle skin care products year-round and should avoid deodorant soaps, alcohol-based toners and products that contain fragrance which can leave aging skin feeling irritated and dry.One should also be gentle with acne-prone skin as overuse of anti-acne cleansers and products may irritate your skin. One should make sure that all skin care products and cosmetics are labeled non-acnegenic or oil-free. In addition, wash gently, as scrubbing can further irritate the skin.

Nov 18, 2014

Seals are Sexually Harassing Penguins in Antarctica, Claims Study

Scientists documenting wildlife in the sub-Antarctic witnessed multiple incidents of fur seals sexually harassing penguins

Nov 18, 2014

Live Longer with Less Sex and Plant-rich Diet

Research suggests that slow pace of life is the secret to longevity - even if it amounts to curtailing sex life a bit.

Nov 18, 2014

Fat Loss Interval Training Compilation

Here is a compilation of two interval training workouts you can do at home. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VentunoFitness Twitter - https://twitter.com/VentunoFitness Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunofitness A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Nov 18, 2014

Who is Martin Salia, the Sierra Leone Surgeon and Second US Resident who Died of Ebola?

Martin Salia, a surgeon from Sierra leone who was also a resident of the United States, has become the second US Ebola casualty.

Nov 18, 2014

Kilauea Volcano: Slow Lava Flow in Hawaii Inspires Students to Invent 'Air Scrubber' [PHOTOS]

The slow lava flow from Kilauea volcano has inspired a group of local students to deliberate on how to deal with its effects.

Nov 18, 2014

80 Million Bacteria Exchanged in 10-Second Kiss: Research

A team of researchers from Netherlands found that kissing at least nine times a day was enough to make composition of oral bacteria in couples, similar.

Nov 17, 2014

Indian Govt Plans to Check Overpricing of Life-saving Medicines from 2015

All life-saving drugs will bear 'DPCO Scheduled Drug' label and fixed prices to avoid overcharging.

Nov 17, 2014