Science & Health

Swine Flu: Mumbai Runs out of Vaccine as More Cases Surface

At least eight people have died of swine flu in the city, while 134 have been detected positive with H1N1 virus.

Feb 16, 2015

A Birth Control Pill for Men on the Horizon

At least two projects are in the pipeline for choking male fertility.

Feb 16, 2015

Swine Flu in India: Death Toll Reaches 485; 136 Casualties in Gujarat Alone

Swine Flu has resulted in the death of 485 people in just one-and-a-half months, with 6,298 cases reported since the beginning of 2015.

Feb 15, 2015

'Make in India': PM Inaugurates GE's First Manufacturing Plant in India

Inaugurating GE's first manufacturing plant in the nation, PM Modi invited the company to build ships in India

Feb 14, 2015

Over 100 Whales Die on New Zealand Beach, Rescue Efforts Underway to Save the Rest [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

A rescue team is trying to refloat around 90 stranded pilot whales after more than 100 died on a beach in New Zealand's South Island.

Feb 14, 2015

Mediterranean Diet Prevents Strokes

Dr. Ayesha Sherzai and colleagues from the Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, found that Mediterranean diet was highly effective in protecting against ischemic strokes.

Feb 14, 2015

Fish Protein Heals Skin Wounds Faster than Normal Dressings

The rodents receiving the fish collagen dressing recovered faster than the other animals put on normal wound dressing.

Feb 14, 2015

Napping Cancels Harmful Effects of Poor Sleep

In the new study, taking a short nap helped relieve stress and strengthen immune system in men who slept only two hours at night.

Feb 13, 2015

FDA Suggests Pregnant Women to Consume Low-Mercury Fish (Bing/ cherrylet/Flickr)

Mercury Exposure via Seafood Linked to Autoimmune Disorders in Women

Women with higher levels of mercury also have higher levels of autoantibodies, certain proteins released by the body's immune system when it fails to identify healthy tissues.

Feb 12, 2015

Middle East Caught in Massive Sandstorm; Twitterati Share Photos with Political Humour, 'Before-After' Shots

The 'cloud of dust' from the Sahara Desert reached several Middle Eastern countries.

Feb 12, 2015

Coconut Oil Can Manage High Blood Pressure, Weight Gain; 7 Other Health Benefits

In a study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, an oral supplementation of virgin coconut oil combined with a daily workout routine, improved reduced baroreflex sensitivity and reduced oxidative stress and blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR).

Feb 12, 2015

Low Levels of Vitamin D in Childhood Linked to Heart Disease

Results showed a direct link between low level of vitamin D (25-OH) in childhood and development of increased carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) or thickening of the innermost layers of the artery wall, a well-known factor which can increase the risk of atherosclerosis.

Feb 12, 2015

Swap sweets for berries to cut down weight

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Munching on berries instead of sweets can help you lose weight, says a new research. The study claims that the change could make a person lose a pound a month, even if there was no physical exercise done, an online portal reported. 'Super berries' like acai and goji are already popular for their weight loss qualities, but researchers found a snack of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries cuts down calorie intake at the next meal. Researchers estimated that people switching from an afternoon confectionery snack to mixed berries might expect to reduce their energy intake by 938 calories a week on average. According to the study crazy diets for losing weight often demand huge sacrifices, but this study showed that by compromising on one snack and replacing it with delicious berries could help shed up to a stone in a year.

Feb 11, 2015

Baby Girls Switched at Birth Win $2.1M in Damages After 20 years

A French court on Tuesday awarded two 20-year-old women $2.1 million as compensation after getting switched at birth.

Feb 11, 2015

Red Wine Can Help Burn Excess Fat

Latest research from the Oregon State University in US recommends overweight people to eat dark-coloured grapes or drink its juice or wine in moderation to best manage obesity and medical conditions caused by it, particularly fatty liver.

Feb 11, 2015