Science & Health

Fertility benefits in workplace are crucial to empower working women

While in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment offers hope, navigating a career along with the complex series of fertility procedures can become a roadblock for a woman's career. Employers offering fertility benefits can go a long way in empowering working women.

Apr 2, 2024

Here's how to take care of your foot health if you have diabetes

Maintaining proper foot health is essential for people with diabetes, as it can significantly impact nerves and blood supply to the feet, leading to ulcers, said a top diabetologist on Tuesday.

Apr 2, 2024

Diabetes, a silent disease with life-threatening complications.

Diabetics over age 65 can still add some weight to cut death risk from cardiovascular disease: Study

For those suffering from type 2 diabetes, keeping an ideal body weight is always recommended. However, according to new research, those aged over 65 can still remain "moderately overweight" to minimise their risk of dying from any cardiovascular disease.

Mar 30, 2024

Coffee may help lower risk of Parkinson's disease: Study

Love your morning dose of coffee? Well, it may help you avoid the risk of Parkinson's disease, claims a study.

Mar 26, 2024

International Astronomical Union approves Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti'

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has approved the Chandrayaan-3 landing site name 'Shiva Shakti'.

Mar 25, 2024

'Pushpak', ISRO's change of heart in naming Indian space shuttle

The Indian space agency seems to have undergone a change of heart while naming its launch vehicle. From long-winded rocket names to shorter impressive ones, ISRO has opted for 'Pushpak' as the ID for its reusable launch vehicle.

Mar 22, 2024

Exercise May Boost Cognitive Function For People With Down Syndrome

How neurodevelopmental treatment is helping kids with Down syndrome

Neurodevelopmental treatment is a holistic approach to helping children suffering from Down syndrome, said an expert on World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday.

Mar 21, 2024

Struggling to reduce the 'hidden' belly fat? Quit smoking, says study

Quit smoking if you are looking to reduce the 'hidden' abdominal fat, known as visceral fat, suggests a study.

Mar 21, 2024

Here's how to deal with stress at workplace

Workplace stress is a harsh reality that needs to be addressed both at the individual level as well as by the management, said mental health experts on Tuesday, amid the recent news of two recent deaths due to stress at work: one by heart attack and another by suicide.

Mar 19, 2024

Earth Hour 2024: 60 minutes to sustainable actions [Check date and timimgs]

An annual event that provides a collective moment of optimism to celebrate our one shared home. And to raise awareness for addressing the dual biodiversity and climate challenges that the planet is facing. Earth Hour 2024 is scheduled to be celebrated worldwide on 23rd March from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Mar 19, 2024

PAN India bats for plant based diet for health

Plant based food has enough and all nutrients required for all ages as it is rich in fibre, phytonutrients, healthy fats and proteins while being zero in cholesterol, poisonous things like mercury, etc. All one needs is to take a B12 supplement, says expert

Mar 19, 2024