Science & Health

Ferries halted, alarms triggered as Sydney choked by bushfire smoke

Sydney's air quality index readings in some parts of the city on Tuesday were 11 times the threshold considered hazardous.

Dec 10, 2019

Vigorous exercise lowers mortality risk in women: Study

The study examined exercise capacity and heart function during exercise in women and their links with survival.

Dec 10, 2019

Brain region smaller in birth control pill users: Study

Located at the base of the brain above the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus produces hormones and helps regulate essential bodily functions including body temperature, mood, appetite, sex drive, sleep cycles and heart rate.

Dec 10, 2019

An Indian farmer packs onions for sale in market in a field

Forget onions, you'll soon need more food to stay healthy

In most countries, average body height and body size is increasing and more needs to be eaten to maintain the higher weight.

Dec 10, 2019

How one drink a day may increase cancer risk

In the study published in the journal Cancer, the overall cancer risk appeared to be the lowest at zero alcohol consumption.

Dec 10, 2019

New Mediterranean diet lets you eat meat without any guilt

A typical Mediterranean diet includes extra virgin olive oil, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, wholegrain breads, pastas and cereals, moderate amount of fish and red wine, and low consumption of red meat, sweet and processed foods.

Dec 9, 2019

Australian firefighters try to control bushfires ahead of hot days

There were 96 fires burning in New South Wales, home to Australia's largest city of Sydney, with only about a half contained and more than 1,600 firefighters deployed.

Dec 9, 2019

India to launch latest spy satellite, 9 others on December 11

According to the ISRO, the satellites will be carried by PSLV-QL variant.

Dec 8, 2019

Kids born through C-sections not at higher obesity risk; here's why

The findings contradict several smaller studies that did find an association between C-section deliveries and offspring obesity but did not consider the numerous maternal and prenatal factors that the researchers did in this study published in the journal PLOS Medicine.

Dec 8, 2019