Science & Health

How good sleep habit can boost brain health, ward off Alzheimer's risk

Prioritising good sleep habits, by getting at least 7 to 8 hours of quality sleep, is essential for overall brain health and help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, said doctors here on World Brain Day on Saturday.

Jul 22, 2023

Odisha police seizes leopard, deer skins

The special task force (STF) of Odisha police has seized three leopard skins and three deer skins in Kalahandi district, police said on Saturday.

Jul 22, 2023

Why people with heart diseases suffer from sleep apnea, insomnia

Heart diseases, which affect the production of the sleep hormone melatonin in the brain, is the major reason why people with cardiac problems find it hard to sleep, according to a research.

Jul 22, 2023

Early indications of silver deposits found in Alwar belt of Rajasthan

After getting clear indications of lead, zinc and silver deposits near Bileta in Alwar's Raini tehsil, the state government has decided to get detailed exploration done from the Rajasthan State Mineral Exploration Trust.

Jul 21, 2023

This sugar killing honeybees may help fight cancer

A sugar that is crucial to many physiological processes in humans, but lethal to honeybees, can help inhibit the growth of cancer cells, according to a study.

Jul 18, 2023

Another Alzheimer's drug shows promise to slow disease

Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug has shown promise to slow down cognitive and functional decline in people who are in early stages of the disease's progression, according to results of phase 3 trial.

Jul 18, 2023

AdityaL-1: ISRO sets eyes on mission to Sun next, European Space Agency to chip in

Aditya-L1 is named after the Hindu Sun god and the spacecraft's future home, and L1 -- the first Lagrange point of the Earth-Sun system

Jul 18, 2023

Space debris falls on Australian beach, suspected to be of Chandrayaan-3

The object, which measures around 2.5 meters in width and 2.5 to 3 meters in length, was found with barnacles and marine life attached to it.

Jul 18, 2023

Health Byte: Foods you should avoid reheating

It's not always simple to estimate how much food you'll actually consume when cooking. especially if you're cooking for a larger group. You will undoubtedly have some leftovers the following day if you think that having too much food is preferable to having not enough. Therefore, if you intend to store them, keep them in the refrigerator to prevent the growth of bacteria that could become dangerous to your health.

Jul 17, 2023

US scientists discover 'Yamanaka factors' to reverse ageing

In a groundbreaking study, US researchers have unlocked a new frontier in the fight against ageing and age-related diseases.

Jul 17, 2023

Playing crosswords, chess may prevent dementia in elderly

Using computers, playing crosswords and games like chess can prevent older people from developing dementia more than knitting, painting or socialising, according to a study.

Jul 17, 2023

Age in reverse gear to happen soon as Harvard University experts discover chemical cocktail

The lead researcher of this study called this chemical cocktail an affordable step towards whole-body rejuvenation

Jul 16, 2023

Beware of aspartame for cancer risk as 38% of urban Indians use artificial sweeteners monthly

Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than sugar, and it is mainly used in diet drinks, chewing gum, toothpaste and chewable vitamins

Jul 16, 2023

xAI could help solve biggest mysteries of universe including alien existence: Elon Musk

Elon Musk has several times warned that AI could spell an end to the existence of humanity

Jul 15, 2023

Doctors advise people using 'aspartame' not to panic

Amid the conundrum on aspartame by the World Health Organisation (WHO), doctors on Friday advised people using the popular artificial sweetener to not panic as the evidence of it being a possible cancer causing agent is very low.

Jul 15, 2023