Science & Health

After Success of Mangalyaan, ISRO Wins Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2014

ISRO wins the Indira Gandhi Prize for the Mars orbiter mission and contribution in strengthening international cooperation.

Nov 21, 2014

Yoga, Meditation Prevent Depression During Pregnancy

The University of Colorado Boulder study found that mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) was highly effective in lowering the risk of depression in pregnant women who had a history of the mental condition.

Nov 21, 2014

Herbs, Spices May Help Boost Heart'S Health

New Delhi, 20 Nov (ANI) : A new study has found that spices and herbs don't just add flavor to your food, but may also help boost your heart's health. The ingredients which are rich in antioxidants may help improve triglyceride concentrations and other blood lipids. Triglyceride levels rise after eating a high-fat meal which can increase the risk of heart disease and if a high-antioxidant spice blend is incorporated into the meal it may reduce triglyceride levels. Herbs and spices such as Cinnamon and Garlic help reducing the cholesterol level and decrease the risk of heart problem.

Nov 20, 2014

Mentally Challenging Occupation Keeps the Brain Sharp: Study

A study reported in Neurology found that certain jobs that involved mental challenges and demanded a more complex work with other people help to keep the brain sharp.

Nov 20, 2014

Turmeric Enhances Memory; 4 Research-Proven Health Benefits

Regular intake of turmeric can benefit diabetics, who are at greater risk of developing cognitive impairment, according to a study.

Nov 20, 2014

Vitamin D Deficiency Can Kill You Early: Research

People in the study, who had genetically lower levels of vitamin D, had 30% increased risk of death and 40% increased risk of dying from cancer than the others.

Nov 20, 2014

Physical Activity Reduces Parkinson's Disease, Suggests Latest Research

Involving in a medium amount of physical activity - at least one hour per day- lowered risk of Parkinson's disease in men by 45 percent.

Nov 20, 2014

Baby Born in India with 4 Arms and Legs Acquires God Status

The new-born, has already become the centre of attraction in Baruipur village in West Bengal.

Nov 19, 2014

Too Much 'Junk Food' Can Lead To Memory Loss

New Delhi, 19 Nov (ANI): If you can't resist a burger, you are probably in a trouble as a new study has shown that too much of junk food can destroy your memory, especially of young to middle-aged men. Trans fats which are found in foods like high-fat cakes, pastries, chips and fast foods can lead to memory loss. Such foods have different effects on oxidative stress and cell energy and trans fats which have been prooxidant and linked adversely to cell energy might show the opposite effect. Oxidative stress has also been associated with the development of diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

Nov 19, 2014

Latest UFO Sighting: Strange Flying Disk Spotted Via Google Earth in Australia [VIDEO]

On the latest UFO Sighting news, a strange flying object or a disk was spotted via Google Earth over a road in Victoria, Australia.

Nov 19, 2014

Google and its Users Jointly Raise $7.5 Million to End Ebola, CEO Larry Page Donates $15 Million

Google donates $2 for every dollar sent it by the users.

Nov 19, 2014

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