Science & Health

Hug More Often to Relieve Stress; Fight Infections

Researchers from the Carnegie Mellon University in the US found that hugs were an effective form of social support, which helped protect people at risk from infections.

Dec 19, 2014

5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bihar

Bihar experienced minor tremors of earthquake.

Dec 18, 2014

Yoga may help in improving cardiovascular disease risk factors

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): A new study has revealed yoga may help in managing and improving cardiovascular disease risk factors. The investigators found that yoga may provide the same benefits in reducing risk factors as traditional physical activities such as biking or brisk walking and the finding is significant, as individuals who cannot or prefer not to perform traditional aerobic exercise might still achieve similar benefits in cardiovascular risk reduction. The study's findings support the acceptability of yoga for patients with lower physical tolerance, such as the elderly, those with a pre-existing cardiac condition or those with musculoskeletal or joint pain.

Dec 18, 2014

New Research Links Depression to Low Fruit Intake

The University of Queensland study found that eating less than the recommend two servings of fruit a day increased the risk of depression in participants.

Dec 18, 2014

Bird Flu in Chandigarh: Duck Died in Sukhna Lake Tests Positive for H5N1

While the bird flu epidemic has come to an end in Kerala, it has hit another part of India ― Chandigarh.

Dec 18, 2014

Swine Flu in Hyderabad: 3 Dead; 8 Others Undergoing Treatment in Hospital

At least 53 cases of swine flu have been reported in Hyderabad this year.

Dec 18, 2014

ISRO Launches India's Largest Rocket GSLV Mark III From Sriharikota

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates the scientists on the successful rocket launch

Dec 18, 2014

Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping Good for Baby: Research

According to a team of researchers from Spain, delaying umbilical cord clamping by two minutes offers additional health benefits to the baby, as it helps improve its resistance to oxidative stress.

Dec 18, 2014

Love of Spicy Food Linked to Higher Testosterone Levels in Men; 5 Other Tips to Improve Your Sex Life

Men who consumed the highest amount of the chili sauce also had higher levels of testosterone.

Dec 18, 2014

Feeling Younger than Actual Age Linked to Improved Life Expectancy

A study has found that feeling older than actual age increased mortality risk by 41%

Dec 18, 2014

Fat Loss Cardio Workout Part - 2

In this video we will show two cardio workouts you can do at home. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VentunoFitness Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ventunofitness A Ventuno Production http://www.ventunotech.com

Dec 17, 2014

Hawaii Lava Flow to Reach Pahoa Market by Christmas; Cooled Magma to be Opened for Public [VIDEO]

Lava from Kilauea volcano heads towards biggest shopping complex and attached gas station.

Dec 17, 2014

Why you should include eggs in your diet

Packed with nutrients and rich in calcium, iron and protein, eating eggs is can be a great way to get your daily dose of nutrition. Here are some reasons why you need to eat eggs

Dec 17, 2014

Life on Mars: NASA's Curiosity Rover Detects Presence of Methane

Almost a year after NASA's Curiosity rover found no traces of Methane on the Red Planet, scientists reveal that the space exploration vehicle has now recorded a spike in methane level that lasted at least two months.

Dec 17, 2014

Yoga Keeps Heart Healthy; 15 Other Benefits

Researchers found that yoga provided equal benefits as aerobic exercise.

Dec 17, 2014