Science & Health

Marijuana prevents drug, alcohol relapse: Other lesser-known benefits of the drug

A study reveals that marijuana is able to prevent drug, alcohol relapse in people who are addicts because of a non-psychoactive component called cannabidiol.

Mar 25, 2018

Vanishing bone disease ate up half of toddler's rib cage

Gorham-Stout disease is a rare condition affecting only 300 people in the world and causes bones to dissolve. It can result in disfigurement and functional disability too.

Mar 25, 2018

Most effective plant-based fats that could extend your lifespan by 25 percent

A research conducted by Harvard University found that plant-based fats can lower the risk of premature death by 16 percent.

Mar 25, 2018

What is orgasmic childbirth? Woman reveals experience of intensely pleasurable child delivery

A woman who experienced an orgasmic childbirth says 'acceptance and relaxation' are key to a pleasurable birth.

Mar 25, 2018

Meditation improves women's sex life and mental health: Study

The study says women who meditate are likely to have better sexual functioning and desire when compared to those who don't.

Mar 25, 2018

Orca kills calf so it can mate with its mother [Video]

Scientists who recorded this behavior said when a baby dies, it gives the female, or the mother of the dead calf, an opportunity to mate and reproduce again.

Mar 25, 2018

Arctic sea ice reaches wintertime maximum, among lowest on record: NASA

Northern sea ice is at its second-lowest maximum winter freeze levels, thanks to global warming-induced climate change.

Mar 25, 2018

Galen of Pergamon's 1,000-year-old medical manuscript reveals how he treated Roman kings

Researchers at Stanford are studying the 1,000-year-old work of Galen of Pergamon, the doctor of the kings in the ancient Roman empire, using precision X-ray technology.

Mar 25, 2018

Surgery helps 30-year-old woman to open her mouth for the first time

A 30-year-old woman from Yemen spent all her life on a liquid diet because she couldn't open her mouth and have solid food.

Mar 24, 2018

What is Endocarditis? Man develops lump on hand after dental check-up

The man suffered from fever for six weeks and reported a loss of appetite leading to a weight loss of almost 26 pounds (12kg).

Mar 24, 2018

ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 launch postponed as lunar mission requires more tests

It was earlier said that ISRO would launch the second moon mission in April, but ISRO chairman K Sivan has revealed that Chandrayaan-2 will take off in October.

Mar 24, 2018

Is freezing your hunger nerve the new replacement for Keto diet?

The procedure involves freezing a part of the vagus nerve, which is responsible for sending hunger signals to the brain.

Mar 23, 2018

Grilled food causes high blood pressure? Time to reconsider your barbecue chicken

A study suggested that food cooked using high-temperature cooking methods might increase the risk of high blood pressure by 17 percent.

Mar 23, 2018

Top 10 protein-rich food items that boost weight loss

From pork tenderloin to shrimp - there are several protein-rich food items that can help in losing weight.

Mar 23, 2018

Scientists discover a hidden ocean Twilight Zone filled with unknown fish

The world and amp;#39;s oceans cover more than two-thirds of the Earths surface—but despite decades of scientific research, we still know precious little about them. Scientists have now discovered a hidden ocean zone that and amp;#39;s filled with new species of fish. Researchers from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute made the discovery when studying the deep-water reefs off the coast of the Caribbean island of Curaçao.

Mar 23, 2018