Artemis II toilet trouble: Astronauts reported malfunction in urine collection system after liftoffArtemis II toilet: Artemis II astronauts encountered a minor technical issue with the Orion spacecraft's toilet shortly after launch, speci...
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Goa trip gone wrong: Watch tourists drive Fortuner into sea, regret it moments laterReckless tourists drove their Toyota Fortuner into the sea in Goa, only for the vehicle to get stuck and require rescue by a JCB. The incid...
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Kidney stones stopped before they start: Top expert reveals the key mineral for kidney healthKidney stones can cause immense pain, affecting millions worldwide. Dr Eric Berg, a wellness expert, emphasises the crucial role of magnesi...
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Pushing too hard at the gym can trigger a life-threatening condition: Experts share the warning signs to look forIntense workouts can sometimes trigger rhabdomyolysis, or "rhabdo," a rare but potentially life-threatening condition where muscle tissue b...
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Human urine can turn into this useful material. See what is it and how do scientists make this science wonder happenHuman urine can be turned into hydroxyapatite now as researchers have developed a method for it. Hydroxyapatite is a mineral in bones and t...
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Fighting superbugs: New paper-based platform enables rapid antibiotic-resistance screeningResearchers have developed a paper-based platform for rapidly detecting antibiotic-resistant bacteria, addressing a critical need in combat...
17 Feb, 2024, 05.30 PM IST
Urine's colour is yellow but why? Scientists have answerUrine's colour is yellow and now scientists have decoded the mystery behind it.
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Method to detect UTI is 140-yr-old, so why do we still use this old technique that takes days to accurately deliver diagnosis?In order to test for a UTI, a urine sample needs to be sent to a hospital microbiology lab.
06 Sep, 2022, 09.43 AM IST
Pills or injections? Pharmaceutical scientist explains science behind medication intakeDrug molecules affect the body by binding to different receptors on cells that can trigger a particular response.
18 Jun, 2022, 06.14 PM IST
Your lower back pain may be due to kidney stones. Find out the hazards of this ailment, and how to manage the conditionOn World Kidney Day, find out the symptoms of kidney stones and how to better cope with it.
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Marine Lines station's new loo will save 4 lakh litres of water a yearWestern Railway has set up an eco-friendly toilet with waterless urinals and mist-flow taps at Marine Lines station.WR says the move can he...
03 Feb, 2020, 06.22 PM IST
Kidneys' clock affects body's metabolic processesKidneys have an internal clock which plays an important role in maintaining balance within the body
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Holy cow! Government offices may soon be cleaned using liquid made from bovine urineIt is being seen as a "win-win" for all, since the liquid is said to be safer than synthetic cleansers and the trade will generate income f...
09 Jan, 2015, 08.35 AM IST
IIT-Bombay breakthrough may cut dialysis cost by 50%The number of Indians with diabetes is predicted to reach 101 million by 2030. Diabetics are at particular risk of developing kidney failur...
21 Nov, 2014, 11.32 AM IST
Functional Manual Therapy is a comprehensive approach to Physiotherapy: Kaysi Gray, VARDANIn an interview, Kaysi Gray, DPT, CFMT at VARDAN explains what Functional Manual Therapy is and how it can help people with pelvic floor dy...
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- Biosense Technologies develops hand-held urine analysis system that can diagnose a range of diseases
With just a smart phone and a dipstick kit patients can now have their urine samples analysed at home and transmitted to physicians.
01 Apr, 2013, 05.41 AM IST
Biosense Technologies develops pocket-sized disease detectorBiosense has developed a system that can diagnose a range of conditions from diabetes, UTI & hepatitis based on snapshots of urine samples.
29 Mar, 2013, 02.18 PM IST