Science & Health

Just one dose of new gene therapy can reduce 'bad' cholesterol by 50%, no more daily statins

Millions of people taking statins daily to lower their cholesterol levels can benefit from a new gene therapy that has shown potential to reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels by up to 50 per cent with just one dose.

Nov 15, 2023

Diabetes, a silent disease with life-threatening complications.

World Diabetes Day: India ranks second in global estimates of diabetes

It is estimated that 422 million people live with diabetes across the world and India with 101 million diabetics ranks second.

Nov 14, 2023

Intermittent fasting safe, effective for diabetes control: Study

World Diabtes Day: Four out of 5 Indians get diagnosed only after facing complications, shows study

More than four in five people living with diabetes (87 per cent) in India find they are diabetic after developing complications associated with the condition, according to a global research carried out by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) on World Diabetes Day.

Nov 14, 2023

Mars Solar conjunction: NASA's rovers, orbiters to continue science ops

Amid solar conjunction on Mars, where the Red planet disappears behind the Sun, the rovers and orbiters will continue with science operations, NASA said.

Nov 13, 2023

Current vitamin D doses may not help patients achieve optimal levels: Studies

Current dosing recommendations are not helping patients achieve optimal Vitamin D levels, two new studies have found.

Nov 12, 2023

Study finds 187 new genetic variants linked to prostate cancer

Researchers have identified 187 new genetic variants linked to prostate cancer that can help predict who would or wouldn't develop the condition.

Nov 11, 2023

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Broccoli may help reduce symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Study

High fibre diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study conducted in mice.

Nov 11, 2023

Chinese scientists show 1st live birth of a chimeric monkey using stem cells

A team of researchers in China has reported for the first time the live birth of a monkey that contains a high proportion of cells derived from a monkey stem cell line.

Nov 10, 2023

USFDA okays world's first chikungunya vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world's first chikungunya vaccine.

Nov 10, 2023

Lack of exercise, more junk food behind spiking diabetes among young Indians: Experts

Shifting lifestyles, with almost zero exercise and increased consumption of junk foods, are the major reasons behind the significant surge in Type 2 diabetes cases among younger populations, both globally and particularly in India, in the last 10 years, said doctors on Thursday ahead of World Diabetes Day.

Nov 10, 2023

Curiosity rover completes 4,000 days on Mars: NASA

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Science & Health

Just one dose of new gene therapy can reduce 'bad' cholesterol by 50%, no more daily statins

World Diabetes Day: India ranks second in global estimates of diabetes

World Diabtes Day: Four out of 5 Indians get diagnosed only after facing complications, shows study

Mars Solar conjunction: NASA's rovers, orbiters to continue science ops

Current vitamin D doses may not help patients achieve optimal levels: Studies

Study finds 187 new genetic variants linked to prostate cancer

Broccoli may help reduce symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Study

Chinese scientists show 1st live birth of a chimeric monkey using stem cells

USFDA okays world's first chikungunya vaccine

Lack of exercise, more junk food behind spiking diabetes among young Indians: Experts

Curiosity rover completes 4,000 days on Mars, collects sample from 'Sequoia'; NASA

Japan detects above-limit radioactive cesium in locally grown mushroom

Delhi's AQI improves a little, to 394! What makes tackling air pollution a challenge in the Capital every year?

Rare species of bamboo rat spotted in Bengal

Delhi air pollution ups 'risk of death due to heart attacks': Bengaluru cardiologist

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]