How much junk food does an average American eat? A simple blood test has the answerScientists have developed a blood test to accurately measure ultra-processed food consumption, overcoming limitations of traditional method...
23 May, 2025, 06.25 AM IST
How Gorillas could help humans fight superbugs, develop groundbreaking medicines for infectionsResearchers in Gabon have discovered that gorillas consume plants with medicinal properties, which are also used by local traditional heale...
13 Sep, 2024, 03.41 PM IST
9 of 46 associations of IMA led by women, only one female president since its start: StudyResearch found that only nine out of 46 sub-associations in the Indian Medical Association (IMA) are led by women, reflecting insufficient ...
16 Aug, 2024, 01.34 PM IST
Clinical trials of new drugs over-recruiting Indians: StudyGiven that all trials carry an element of risk, experts believe that there is an "unfair" burden-benefit ratio on the Indian population whe...
27 Sep, 2023, 12.19 AM IST
Air pollution increases risk of premature death by 20%: Study27 Jun, 2022, 03.36 PM IST
Say bye-bye to junk food! Study shows 20-somethings add over 10 yrs to their lives by choosing healthier foodBad dietary habits decrease efficiency levels, affect mood adversely.
19 Feb, 2022, 05.05 PM IST
How Covid virus mutates inside a human bodyResearchers from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology discovered various mutations not included in existing databases and even a n...
08 Feb, 2022, 09.55 PM IST
Listen up, moms-to-be: Covid infection can increase pregnancy, birth-related complicationsThe study suggests that vaccination may be useful to protect women and their babies.
01 Dec, 2021, 01.35 PM IST
Most people infected with novel coronavirus develop symptoms: StudyThe latest study, published in the journal PLOS Medicine, suggests that true asymptomatic cases of SARS-CoV-2 comprise a minority of infect...
23 Sep, 2020, 11.35 AM IST
Saying yes to coffee can protect your heartCaffeine consumption lowers the risk for multiple diseases, including type II diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
22 Jun, 2018, 06.12 PM IST
Potential Zika virus vaccine developedMicrocephaly is a birth defect where a baby's head is smaller than expected when compared to those of the same sex and age.
11 May, 2017, 02.30 PM IST
- Human ancestor 'Lucy' could walk and climb trees too
New York, Dec 1 (IANS) Lucy -- the common name accorded to the world-famous fossilised remains of an early human ancestor who lived 3.18 mi...
01 Dec, 2016, 12.52 PM IST
Now, a computer programme that can instantly read your mind!Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a computer software that can decode brain signals and read people's thoughts.
31 Jan, 2016, 04.53 PM IST
Diabetes screening in India may be ineffective: StudyDiabetes is becoming increasingly common, particularly in rapidly developing countries like India, but most people with diabetes are unawar...
20 May, 2015, 05.31 PM IST
New drug combo therapy may treat malaria in children'Artemisinin-naphthoquine drug-combo should be considered for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in settings where multiple parasite sp...
31 Dec, 2014, 05.13 PM IST
Toilets key to improving child health in India: StudyA total of 5,209 children aged under 5 years and 3,039 households were involved in the study led by Sumeet Patil from the School of Public ...
27 Aug, 2014, 05.09 PM IST
- Tobacco deaths to surge over next 25 years: WHO
Tobacco will kill 8.3 million people worldwide in 2030, as smoking-related deaths rise by 53 per cent over the 25 years, according to a Wor...
29 Nov, 2006, 11.00 AM IST