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Scientists just reviewed more than 400 cat studies and found that outdoor-roaming pets had three to five times the odds of carrying germs that can infect people, turning a common habit into a quiet public health risk- Pompeii victim was likely a Roman physician who fled Vesuvius with his medical kit still in hand
- What is Americans’ favorite exercise? New study reveals a surprising trend in fitness habits
- The “New Species” Pipeline Is Speeding Up—and It’s Revealing What We’ve MissedScientists are identifying new species at an unprecedented rate, not due to recent evolution, but improved genetic and observational tools....06 Feb, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- It is not only about superfoods and exercise: Psychologist reveals the strongest predictor to live to 100 and beyondPsychologist Susan Pinker argues that the strongest predictor of living to 100 is not diet or exercise, but human connection. Drawing on re...06 Sep, 2025, 03.27 PM IST
- 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
- Over a fifth of excess deaths linked to heatwaves over past 30 years occurred in India: StudyHeatwaves cause 1.53 lakh annual global deaths, impacting India, China, and Russia. The study emphasizes education, community engagement, a...15 May, 2024, 02.27 PM IST
- Hormonal contraceptives increase the risk of breast cancer, suggests new studyBeware of becoming overdependent on contraceptives!18 Apr, 2023, 08.13 PM IST
- Misinformation on social media contributes to vaccine hesitancy: Study"Where vaccine supporters often refer to news media and science sites when sharing knowledge about vaccines on Twitter, we can see that pro...21 Feb, 2022, 03.20 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
- Trying to lose those extra pounds? Weight training may helpResistance training helps people retain muscle mass while people are trying to lose weight.09 Jul, 2021, 03.33 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
- Why you cannot think when it is too hot13 Jul, 2018, 08.14 AM IST
- Human ancestor 'Lucy' could walk and climb trees tooNew 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
- 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
- Quick evaluation key to fighting TB in India: StudyApproximately 8.6 million people worldwide develop active TB each year. Twenty-five per cent of all diagnosed TB patients are in India.16 Jul, 2014, 04.59 PM IST
- Home tests could be key to curb HIV spreadMaking self-testing kits for HIV widely available could help reduce the global epidemic of AIDS, according to a new study led by an Indian-...03 Apr, 2013, 12.56 PM IST
- Tobacco deaths to surge over next 25 years: WHOTobacco 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
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