On New York's Fire Island, scientists fenced deer out of two sites; over 4 years, young lone star ticks were reduced by 48.4%, but adult ticks were not controlledTicks, especially the lone star variant, are becoming increasingly worrisome for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Studies point out that...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Power to empower must include the power to stay well“The true value of power lies in its purpose,” the Prime Minister told the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in October. India’s next lever of po...
26 Oct, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Zerodha co-founders Nithin and Nikhil Kamath’s mother, Revathi, goes viral for her ragi mudde. This yummy dish is made of a millet Indians have been eating for 4,000 years, has more calcium than milkRevathi Kamath, mum to entrepreneurs Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, was recently thanked by a Facebook user from Bengaluru for treating her to a...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Have you been told you have prediabetes? A 12-week study found a surprising blood sugar benefit from lifting weights twice a weekA 12-week strength-training programme helped 34% of participants with prediabetes return to normal blood glucose levels, according to a cli...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Blueberries vs grapes for blood sugar: Which fruit is better for keeping glucose levels stable?Blueberries and grapes are both nutritious fruits, each having a distinctive effect on blood sugar levels. Blueberries are higher in fiber ...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
GLP-1 and fertility: Could weight-loss medicines help women conceive? Here's what new reports revealinsulin resistance can disrupt reproductive hormones. For women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), ovulation may become irregular. Gett...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Nana Patekar's cardiac arrest puts heart health in focus: 6 habits to start todayThe death of veteran actor Nana Patekar underscores the critical need for cardiovascular health awareness and prevention. Heart disease oft...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Harvard experts recommend 7 foods to reverse your pre-diabetes and prevent it from turning it into diabetes in long termPrediabetes signals elevated blood sugar that can progress to Type 2 diabetes. To counter this, experts recommend adding seven key foods to...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
In 1882, unique tortoise brought to South Atlantic island of St Helena, today scientists claim world's oldest-known terrestrial animal holds clues for youthful, death defying lifeScientists have studied Jonathan the tortoise to explore the secrets of the animal's amazing longevity, sequencing his genome and analysing...
10 Oct, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Ramya Krishnan looks fit and radiant at 56. One dietary habit followed by Baahubali star can improve sleep, reduce blood sugar and help you look youngRamya Krishnan looks ageless and at peak fitness at 56. As per reports, the Baahubali star does not rely on surgeries to look beautiful but...
10 Oct, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
For his good health, Amitabh Bachchan, 83, eats a leaf daily that can control blood sugar, obesity, arthritisAt 83, Amitabh Bachchan is fitter than ever. The superstar, who once revealed that he led a very unhealthy lifestyle where he smoked 200 ci...
09 Oct, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Nana Patekar dies of cardiac arrest: Doctor shares tips to take care of heart, says even people with good genes throw away their health due to carelessnessDoctor Sayajirao Gaikwad has outlined lifestyle habits and health checks people can consider after Nana Patekar’s death following a cardiac...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
What glucosamine may be doing inside the brain has scientists taking a closer look at its possible link to dementia progressionResearchers at the University of Florida found links between glucosamine use and higher dementia progression in individuals with mild cogni...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
GLP-1 users are suing over vision loss: What does the evidence really show?Dozens of patients have taken legal action against drug manufacturers, filing personal injury lawsuits that allege they were not adequately...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Your calf muscles may be doing more than helping you walk. They could be talking to your brain through a protein that may influence mood and trigger the growth of new neuronsScientists identified apelin, a protein signaling from leg muscles to the brain. Exercising mice showed increased apelin levels in their bl...
22 Sep, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Scientists develop a new way to test autism & epilepsy treatments: Why traditional mice cannot explain complex human brain disordersScientists have implanted human brain organoids into specially engineered mice. These human cells survived and connected with the animals' ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
The rice on your plate may affect blood sugar differently than you think — scientists find black and green varieties contain unusual fats and slower-digesting starchResearchers discovered diverse lipid molecules within Japanese rice grains. Black and green rice varieties showed unique fat profiles and s...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.12 PM IST