Science & Health

Covid may up risk of developing Alzheimer's disease among the older

New headband to catch early signs of Alzheimer's while you sleep

US scientists have developed a novel headband that can pick up early signs of Alzheimer's disease, much before symptoms like memory loss start to appear, in sleep.

Oct 4, 2023

Infant formula, fizzy drinks in babies may raise early obesity risk

Infant formula and the early introduction of fizzy drinks raise the risk of higher levels of body fat early in childhood, according to a research.

Oct 2, 2023

2023 Nobel For Medicine Awarded For MRNA Vax Against Covid

2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine awarded for mRNA vax against Covid

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman have been jointly awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their discovery of mRNA vax against Covid-19.

Oct 2, 2023

Health Byte: 5 drinks to increase slow metabolism

It's common knowledge that a slow metabolism can make losing weight more difficult. Not everybody has a rapid metabolism. Your metabolism needs to be increased if weight loss is your objective. IANSlife outlines all the beverages that will speed up metabolism.

Oct 2, 2023

Aditya-L1 Spacecraft Takes A Selfie: ISRO

Space: India's solar observatory Aditya-L1 escapes earth's sphere of influence

India's space-based solar observatory Aditya-L1 has successfully escaped the sphere of Earth's influence and has travelled over 9.2 lakh km till date, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Saturday.

Sep 30, 2023

Your body needs a good 8 hours of sleep every night

ML study links reduced sleep and activity to premature birth

Lack of sleep and reduced physical activity during pregnancy may increase the risk of premature birth, according to a study.

Sep 30, 2023

Adopt a simple and affordable lifestyle to prevent heart attacks

World Heart Day: 1,250 new heart attack cases reported in people under 35 years in B'luru in last two years

Apart from a sedentary lifestyle, several factors are resulting in more people suffering from heart attacks in the IT city of Bengaluru.

Sep 29, 2023

Common symptoms of appendix cancer

Appendix cancer, a rare malignancy originating in the appendix, a small organ near the beginning of the large intestine, poses a unique challenge to medical practitioners and patients alike.

Sep 29, 2023

Samantha Akkineni walking up the steps from Alipiri, Tirupati to Tirumala

Walking 7,000 steps daily can lower blood pressure in elderly: Study

Walking 7,000 steps every day can help older adults to reduce their high blood pressure -- a key risk factor for heart failure, heart attacks, and strokes, finds a study.

Sep 27, 2023

Another Covid outbreak? Highly likely, warns a study by China's 'batwoman' Shi Zhengli from Wuhan Institute

The study, published in July, recently gained traction on social media as the Chinese authorities try to downplay concerns around Covid-19 and some cities have allegedly even stopped giving infection data

Sep 26, 2023

Space: NASA's asteroid sample secure, to be transported to Texas on Monday

After the successful retrieval of samples from asteroid Bennu, NASA now aims to transport the pristine 250 grams of rock and dust to its facility in Texas, from where it will be distributed to global scientists, on Monday.

Sep 25, 2023

Wildlife trafficking: Seven exotic animals rescued at Assam-Mizoram border, 4 arrested

At least seven exotic animals suspected to have been smuggled from Myanmar through Mizoram, were rescued by the Assam Police in Cachar district, officials said on Monday.

Sep 25, 2023

Omega 3 fish oil pills may be rancid, unhealthy, says new Study

omega-3 fatty acid supplements like fish oil for its health benefits that you consume daily may be rancid pills, and not healthy as claimed, says study

Sep 25, 2023

NASA's OSIRIS-REx Prepares For Sept Landing With Asteroid Samples

Parcel drop: NASA's OSIRIS-REx set to return to Earth on Sep 24 with 1st-ever asteroid samples from Bennu

A team of NASA scientists is preparing for the final phase of the OSIRIS-REx mission as it will be returning to Earth on September 24 with the first-ever US asteroid sample.

Sep 23, 2023

New wearable optical device may prevent maternal deaths

US researchers have developed a new wearable optical device that can detect haemorrhage during labour or after childbirth, and could help prevent maternal deaths.

Sep 22, 2023

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Science & Health

New headband to catch early signs of Alzheimer's while you sleep

Infant formula, fizzy drinks in babies may raise early obesity risk

2023 Nobel Prize for Medicine awarded for mRNA vax against Covid

Health Byte: 5 drinks to increase slow metabolism

Space: India's solar observatory Aditya-L1 escapes earth's sphere of influence

ML study links reduced sleep and activity to premature birth

World Heart Day: 1,250 new heart attack cases reported in people under 35 years in B'luru in last two years

Common symptoms of appendix cancer

Walking 7,000 steps daily can lower blood pressure in elderly: Study

Another Covid outbreak? Highly likely, warns a study by China's 'batwoman' Shi Zhengli from Wuhan Institute

Space: NASA's asteroid sample secure, to be transported to Texas on Monday

Wildlife trafficking: Seven exotic animals rescued at Assam-Mizoram border, 4 arrested

Omega 3 fish oil pills may be rancid, unhealthy, says new Study

Parcel drop: NASA's OSIRIS-REx set to return to Earth on Sep 24 with 1st-ever asteroid samples from Bennu

New wearable optical device may prevent maternal deaths

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

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