Toronto, March 24 (IANS) Have you just joined a gym and already started a high-intensity “sprint training” workout? A new study has found signs of stress in the muscle tissues of non-athletes and untrained people…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As the world gets set to observe Tuberculosis Day on March 24, health experts on Wednesday said cases of spinal and genital TB have doubled in India due to lack…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) With the government announcing eradication of tuberculosis by 2030, a doctor has says a new ‘Endobronchial Ultrasound’ medical process that was introduced in India recently can contribute in faster diagnosis…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The union cabinet on Wednesday gave its clearance for a $1,500 million (over 100 billion rupees) World Bank project to support Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) or Clean India Mission in…
London, March 23 (IANS) A camouflage material that makes people “disappear” has impressed British troops in a field trial conducted recently in the US, media reported. Soldiers from 3rd Battalion The Rifles (3 Rifles) used…
Washington, March 23 (IANS) A private US cargo ship carrying a 3D printer, nanosatellites and an experiment to study fire in space blasted off on Tuesday night on an orbital delivery mission to the International…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) According to a nationwide research conducted by a dating app, 80 percent Indian men would like their dates to sport a red lipstick the first time they meet and prefer…
Sydney, March 23 (IANS) The day when you can look tidy even without washing your clothes does not seem too distant as researchers, including one of Indian origin, have developed a technology to make textiles…
New York, March 23 (IANS) Many people endlessly treat themselves with medications for their low-back pain. A team of US researchers has found mindfulness meditation as an effective alternative that may help reduce chronic low-back…
London, March 23 (IANS) Microsoft’s Xbox Kinect – a popular sensor-based gaming console – can assess the respiratory function of patients and spot conditions such as cystic fibrosis, researchers including an Indian origin scientist report….
London, March 23 (IANS) Swedish researchers have found that laser light can be used to examine the lungs of premature babies without exposing them to X-ray radiation, which can prove to be much harmful. Premature…
New York, March 23 (IANS) A significant portion of what we think of as our “human” DNA actually came from viruses, and a new discovery suggests that our DNA is even less human than scientists…
Tokyo, March 23 (IANS) Love sushi? Your craving for it is likely to help you live longer. According to a new study, close adherence to Japanese diet can reduce the risk of death from all…
New York, March 23 (IANS) Are you the one who is always clicking new selfies to be posted on Instagram or who updates the tiniest details of life on Facebook? Chances are that you are…
New York, March 23 (IANS) Astronomers have observed the most luminous galaxies ever seen in the universe — objects so bright that descriptors such as ultra and hyper-luminous don’t even come close. According to lead…
New York, March 23 (IANS) By looking at the physics behind the speeding up or slowing down of a star’s rotation, its x-ray activity, and magnetic field generation, researchers have developed a new conceptual framework…
New York, March 23 (IANS) Do you wear contact lenses every day? A new study has found that contact lenses may alter the natural microbial environment of the eyes and increase the risk for eye…
Washington, March 23 (IANS) Carrying 7,500 pounds (3,400 kg) of key science research, the Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft is currently on it way to the International Space Station (ISS). Lifted off aboard a United Launch…
New York, March 22 (IANS) Over 40 percent unemployed or low-income young transgender women struggle with one or more mental health issues and nearly one in five from two or more psychiatric disorders, according to…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Health experts have urged people, especially children, to use self-prepared colours made of herbs and flowers to play Holi instead of using colours being sold in the market. Giving advice…