British rap star Sway dead at 44. ‘Little Derek’ hitmaker was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2010. Learn more about the cancer, which often affects young peopleBritish rapper Sway, the first unsigned artiste to win an MOBO Award, has passed away. He was only 44. He was born in London to Ghanaian pa...
A Western diet could be feeding colon cancer through gut bacteria, new study revealsNew research reveals Western diets promote colon cancer through gut bacteria. These microbes convert bile acids into compounds that fuel tu...
Cold water and AC do not have viruses. Then why do you get sore throat if you drink ice water or sleep under AC? Doctor explains: 'Cold water doesn't...'While cold water and air conditioned room themselves do not contain viruses, what they do affect is our immune system. Temperature in the a...
‘Stupid’ extinct bird dodo may walk again after 300 years thanks to scientific breakthroughColossal Biosciences is making strides in de-extinction, successfully growing pigeon germ cells, a crucial step towards resurrecting the do...
Is your immune system weaker than you think? 8 doctor-backed fixes you need nowWant a stronger immune system? Doctors suggest simple daily habits. Moderate alcohol, manage stress, and eat fruits and vegetables. Vitamin...
Ganga: The world's only freshwater river with a remarkable 50 times faster elimination of germs, says expertDr. Ajay Sonkar's study reveals that the Ganga river remains germ-free despite massive footfalls during Mahakumbh. This is attributed to 1,...
Chinese scientists successfully grow humanized kidney inside pigResearchers have successfully grown a humanized kidney inside a pig, a development that could help address the shortage of organs for trans...
Actor Tim Roth’s son Cormac Roth dies at 25 after germ cell cancer diagnosisTim Roth's son, Cormac Roth, was a musician and has died aged 25. In November 2021, he was diagnosed with third-stage germ cell cancer. Cor...
New durable coating may kill COVID virus, other germs in minutes, scientists sayThe coating could be a game changer in traditionally germ-laden public spaces like airports and hospitals, said Anish Tuteja, a professor a...
What happens when the COVID-19 vaccines enter the body – a road map for kids and grown-upsThe most important thing to understand about vaccines is that they teach your body how to gear up to fight an infection, without your body ...
Caution, to-be mothers! Taking ibuprofen during pregnancy may harm unborn daughter's fertilityConsuming ibuprofen in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy may reduce number of eggs in the ovaries of unborn child.
Moms-to-be, watch what you eat! High-fat diet during pregnancy may up offspring's breast cancer riskEnvironmental and lifestyle factors, such as diet, plays a critical role in breast cancer risk.
Does your child have food allergy? Here's whyFood allergy can cause a harmless skin rash or a potentially lethal anaphylactic shock. We decode why some children are more susceptible.
Your guests may bring home immunity-improving bacteria!According to researchers, every guest entering our homes emit 38 million bacterial cells an hour.
Four signs you have low immunityEvery time you get a cold or the flu, you might blame it on the weather and think it's 'in the air'. It might be a sign of low immunity.
Ovarian cancer: Are you at risk?Ovarian cancer is diagnosed annually in nearly a quarter of a million women globally. How aware are you about the disease? Take this quiz t...
New eco-friendly cell phone cases help keep germs awayA US company claims to have developed a new line of eco-friendly cell phone cases that eliminate up to 99.9 per cent of harmful bacteria on...