Science & Health

McDonald's Sales Continue Decline after being Hit by China Meat Scandal

Fast food chain McDonald's has been posting continued loss since a Chinese media report revealed its suspected sale of expired beef and chicken used for the nuggets.

Sep 10, 2014

Confederate Rose Compound can Cure Diabetes: Study

Ferulic acid (FRL), a phytochemical found in the leaves of hibiscus mutabilis, restored insulin sensitivity in diabetic rats.

Sep 10, 2014

Psychoactive Medication Benzodiazepine Raises Alzheimer's Risk

In the study, using Benzodiazepine continuously for three months increased Alzheimer's risk by 51%.

Sep 10, 2014

Supermoon 2014: Spectacular Images of Last Biggest Moon of the Year [PHOTOS]

The entire world witnessed the third and the last of this summer's three supermoons that brightened up on Tuesday night, offering a visual treat to the sky gazers.

Sep 10, 2014

A map showing Indonesia where a 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit the country on Wednesday 10 September 2014.

Powerful Earthquake Jolts Eastern Indonesia; No Tsunami Threat

A powerful shallow undersea-quake jolted eastern parts of Indonesia Wednesday, but is not likely to trigger a tsunami, authorities said in Jakarta.

Sep 10, 2014

Father's Smoking Habit before Conception Linked to Asthma in Baby

The new research has collected solid evidence to prove that father's smoking prior to conception can place his child at higher risk of developing asthma.

Sep 9, 2014

Prehistoric Dinosaur Discovered in Tanzania [VIDEO]

Scientists from the University of Ohio have discovered a giant dinosaur that lived around 100 million years ago, in Tanzania.

Sep 9, 2014

Mangoes may Help Fight Diabetes; 12 Other Health Benefits

At the end of the study, both men and women achieved a considerable reduction in their blood glucose levels.

Sep 9, 2014

5 Foods that make you tired

Ever wonder why your energy level suddenly die down? Your favorite breakfast, lunch or snack foods may be to blame. Here are the 5 foods that are making you tired

Sep 9, 2014

Bras Safe, do not Cause Breast Cancer: Study

The study on more than 1,000 breast cancer patients in Seattle found no risk associated with wearing bras, irrespective of the total time they were worn in a day, type of bras a woman used or the age she started wearing bras.

Sep 9, 2014

Ebola Outbreak: US Citizen, WHO Doctor Test Positive for Virus

Yet another US citizen has tested positive for the deadly Ebola virus, making him the fourth case in America

Sep 9, 2014

Heavy Rains Predicted in Several States Across India

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rains in Gujarat, Maharashtra, West Madhya Pradesh and Goa in the next few days.

Sep 9, 2014

Breath Test Detects Lung Cancer Easily

Professor Giovanna Elisiana Carpagnano, and colleagues from the University of Foggia in Italy found that people with lung cancer had higher breath temperature than people without cancer.

Sep 8, 2014

India to Collaborate with Bangladesh for Research on Traditional Medicine

Harsh Vardhan said that an agreement is to be signed with Bangladesh, enabling the exchange of knowledge in the field of traditional medicine and homeopathy.

Sep 8, 2014