Humans are causing the melting of polar ice—Photo: AFP courtesy of CNN New York: It is not in the hands of man to stop time, but because of humans in the world, there will come a time when everyone’s time will be reduced by one second and this is because of the melting of the…
South Carolina: Cholesterol-controlling drugs (statins) may help fight gum disease (periodontal disease), a new study suggests. According to research conducted at the Medical University of South Carolina in the US, statins can help reduce the inflammation caused by gum infection by changing the behavior of immune cells called macrophages. According to the results of the…
—File photos bHindi water has gained a lot of attention recently as experts are also presenting evidence of its numerous health benefits. In this health report, we will also reveal the reasons why okra water has gained worldwide popularity and five amazingly important benefits of adding it to your daily diet. After nutritionists, now medical…
Melbourne: An international team of researchers has created an anti-viral surface that could help prevent the spread of disease in hospitals, labs and other critical environments. This silicone surface is covered with microscopic needles that trap the virus. Tests with HPV, the virus that causes bronchitis, pneumonia and sore throat, showed that 96 percent of…
London: A study revealed that domesticated and wild animals did not infect humans with viruses as much as humans did to animals. Researchers at the UK’s University College London (UCL) analyzed all publicly available viral genome sequences to determine where the virus from one organism infected another vertebrate. Understanding why and how viruses are transmitted…
Ohio: Many household chemicals, including hair products, furniture sprays and disinfectants, can pose a mental health risk, according to experts. According to media reports, research conducted by American experts has shown that many household chemicals can increase the risk of neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis and autism. The research was done by experts from…
File photo Most of the people think that filtered water is very good for human health but the reality is the opposite. Commonly ‘filtered water’ is called ‘clear water’, it is actually not good for human health because this water is so clear and transparent that it can be used as an industrial solvent for…
Hangzhou: A new study has revealed that bright lights in big cities increase a person’s risk of stroke. According to research conducted by Chinese researchers, artificial lights at night affect blood flow in the brain in a way that increases the risk of stroke. The researchers reported that the risk of cerebrovascular disease increased by…
WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging application, has introduced a great feature related to messages. WhatsApp will introduce new features this year with the aim of gaining an edge over other applications and providing better facilities to users. Now WhatsApp has introduced an improved messaging feature in beta version for Android devices. Earlier on WhatsApp,…
Birmingham: Scientists in the UK are trying to develop a flavored lollipop that could be used to avoid painful mouth cancer diagnoses. Currently, the diagnosis of oral cancer is made by inserting a flexible camera on the end of a tube through the nose or mouth for biopsy. This painful procedure requires a lot of…
