Science & Health

Study Finds Common Microbe That Causes Persistent Itching

Study finds what causes persistent itching and eczema

Scientists have for the first time identified a common skin bacterium --Staphylococcus aureus -- that activates nerve cells in the skin, making people with skin conditions like eczema and atopic dermatitis itch and scratch themselves persistently.

Nov 27, 2023

Monitoring outbreak of H9N2 cases in China, India prepared for any health exigency: Health Ministry

The Union Health Ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China and that India is prepared for any kind of public health exigency.

Nov 25, 2023

Eating plant-based foods over meat may cut risk of diabetes, heart disease: Study

Swapping animal-based food such as red and processed meat with plant-based foods such as nuts or legumes may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and overall mortality, a new study has found.

Nov 25, 2023

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operations hit another snag, second in two days, manual drilling being contemplated, timeline of the incident

From halting unsustainable development to gearing up for disaster management, there are lessons galore from man made ecological disasters in Uttarakhand

Nov 25, 2023

New hydrogel injection to reduce daily diabetes shots to just 3 per year

Researchers have developed a novel hydrogel drug delivery system that transforms daily or weekly injections of diabetes and weight control drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Victoza, and others to just once every four months.

Nov 25, 2023

Thymalin Research in Immune System Function

Thymalin is the synthetic version of Thymulin isolated from the thymus in 1977. Thymalin has been speculated to regulate inflammation and pain, may have neuroprotective impact, and may be important in immune function

Nov 24, 2023

Uttarkashi tunnel Collapse: Auger machine fails, 41 labourers still trapped

The operation to rescue 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district was halted after the platform supporting the auger machine which is drilling through the debris collapsed on Thursday evening.

Nov 24, 2023

Peptides and UV Light Exposure Research

Melanin production following UV radiation exposure only occurs following DNA damage. This suggests DNA damage has already happened, increasing cancer risk before exposure

Nov 22, 2023

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Mega-projects in hill state of Uttarakhand raise environmental concerns

First images of labourers, who were trapped for more than a week in under construction Silkyara Bend - Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district,emerged on Tuesday but environmental concerns remain high on mega projects in the hill state

Nov 21, 2023

Australians to vote on name of '1st moon rover' from shorlisted four interesting names [Details]

The Australian Space Agency (ASA) on Monday announced a shortlist of four names for the country's first moon rover, which were chosen from over 8,000 submissions from the general public.

Nov 20, 2023

Diabetes, a silent disease with life-threatening complications.

Why children getting more prone to Type 2 diabetes inspite of 'No family history for diabetes' : experts

Medical experts at the King George's Medical University (KGMU) have said that more and more children are getting prone to type 2 Diabetes.

Nov 20, 2023

Fully Injectable Continuous Glucose Monitor For Diabetics Soon

Fully injectable continuous glucose monitor of 'rice grain size' for diabetics soon

Researchers at Texas A&M University in the US are working to create a fully injectable continuous glucose monitor (CGM) so small it rivals a grain of rice and can be used with an external optical reader to measure sugar levels at any given time.

Nov 20, 2023

'UFO' Sighting in Manipur: Flight operations suspended for 3 hours at Imphal airport, probe ordered

Flight operations at Bir Tikendrajit International (BTI) Airport in Manipur's Imphal were suspended for over three hours on Sunday after an unidentified flying object (UFO) was hovering over the airport, officials said.

Nov 19, 2023

Ingestible electronic capsule detects breathing depression in sleep apnea patients

A team of researchers has developed an ingestible electronic device that can detect breathing depression in patients suffering from sleep apnea.

Nov 19, 2023

How Tech Devices Impact Kids' Brain Functioning

How tech devices impact children' brain functioning

Time spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children's brain function, according to a review of 23 years of neuroimaging research, which while showing negative impacts also demonstrates some positive effects.

Nov 19, 2023

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Science & Health

Study finds what causes persistent itching and eczema

Monitoring outbreak of H9N2 cases in China, India prepared for any health exigency: Health Ministry

Eating plant-based foods over meat may cut risk of diabetes, heart disease: Study

Uttarkashi tunnel rescue operations hit another snag, second in two days, manual drilling being contemplated, timeline of the incident

New hydrogel injection to reduce daily diabetes shots to just 3 per year

Thymalin Research in Immune System Function

Uttarkashi tunnel Collapse: Auger machine fails, 41 labourers still trapped

Peptides and UV Light Exposure Research

Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Mega-projects in hill state of Uttarakhand raise environmental concerns

Australians to vote on name of '1st moon rover' from shorlisted four interesting names [Details]

Why children getting more prone to Type 2 diabetes inspite of 'No family history for diabetes' : experts

Fully injectable continuous glucose monitor of 'rice grain size' for diabetics soon

'UFO' Sighting in Manipur: Flight operations suspended for 3 hours at Imphal airport, probe ordered

Ingestible electronic capsule detects breathing depression in sleep apnea patients

How tech devices impact children' brain functioning

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]