Science & Health

Digital eye strain

In our modern, fast-paced world, screens have seamlessly integrated into our daily routines. Whether we are working on computers, scrolling through social media on smartphones, or indulging in our favorite shows on tablets, the time spent in front of screens has soared. This increased screen exposure, however, brings with it a growing concern – digital eye strain.

Jan 18, 2024

Help cool the planet by going Vegan

For every 1 million people who adopt the vegan diet for a month, around 6.2 million litres of water can be saved, over 100,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions avoided, and 3.4 million animals spared from cruelty.

Jan 18, 2024

Just 30-min walk can improve blood pressure in women with arthritis

A 30-minute walk at moderate intensity temporarily reduced blood pressure in women with rheumatoid arthritis, not only at rest but also under stress, according to a study.

Jan 17, 2024

Climate change may claim 14.5 mn lives by 2050: WEF [ Six major consequences of climate change]

Climate change threatens to cause an additional 14.5 million deaths and $12.5 trillion in economic losses worldwide by 2050, according to a World Economic Forum (WEF) report published here.

Jan 17, 2024

Intermittent fasting may help slow brain ageing, boost longevity: Study

If you want to help slow down your brain from ageing and increase your lifespan than follow diet patterns like intermittent fasting or restrict your calorie intake, suggests a study, led by researchers one of Indian-origin.

Jan 16, 2024

What is cancer preventive diet?

Cancer is now considered a lifestyle illness. It is caused by lifestyle factors including drinking alcohol, smoking, and so on, but nutrition also has a significant impact on the disease's development.

Jan 15, 2024

Inclisiran for cholesterol: Docs call it expensive, bat for cheaper options

Even as India is set to soon launch promising new DCGI and US FDA-approved medicine Inclisiran to lower cholesterol and keep it low with just two doses a year, doctors, while hailing the advance, contend that the drug is expensive and stressed on better use of the much cheaper versions available.

Jan 14, 2024

Earth-sized planet found in our solar backyard

Earth-sized planet found in our solar system backyard

A team of astronomers has discovered a planet closer and younger than any other Earth-sized world yet identified.

Jan 13, 2024

DRDO conducts flight test of new generation AKASH missile

Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday said that DRDO has successfully conducted a flight-test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile.

Jan 12, 2024

Drinking alkaline water 'may not necessarily' prevent kidney stones: Study

Bottled water marketed as "alkaline water" is unlikely to be an effective alternative for prevention of recurrent urinary stones, reports a study.

Jan 11, 2024

Ahead of Sankranti, HSI urges citizens to report cockfighting events

Ahead of Sankranti festival, Humane Society International (HSI) India, an animal protection organisation, has urged citizens to report cockfighting.

Jan 11, 2024

Unprecedented dry spell shrinks water bodies in Kashmir

Unprecedented dry spell amid intense cold has resulted in many water bodies hitting the bottom in Kashmir as the weather office forecast generally dry weather till January 25.

Jan 11, 2024

Ayurveda's role in enhancing kidney health and overall renal function

In recent years, India has become a global hub for medical tourism, attracting people from all corners of the world seeking high-quality and holistic healthcare solutions. One significant contributor to this success is Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine.

Jan 10, 2024

Artemis moon mission: NASA delays mission to take humans back to Moon until 2025

The US space agency has pushed back its manned Artemis mission to the Moon to 2025 that will send the first woman and first person of colour on the lunar surface.

Jan 10, 2024

Indian-origin MIT engineer's inhalable sensors to detect lung cancer early

Diagnosing lung cancer could become as easy as inhaling nanoparticle sensors and then taking a urine test that reveals whether a tumour is present, according to a Indian-origin engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US.

Jan 10, 2024