Coffee not responsible for obesity, diabetese
Coffee neither increases nor decreases the risk of lifestyle diseases such as obesity and diabetes, according to a first-of-its-kind study that used genes to investigate the impact of drinking coffee on the body. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Herlev and Gentofte Hospital based... read more »
Cinnamon, peppermint oil- A new answer to chronic wounds!
You must have heard that health is wealth and that stands true for all those who suffer from chronic wounds in India. Ending miseries of all, we have a good news for you. Now, scientists have come out with a new solution for those who are suffering from the misearable issue. In a new study... read more »
Use this to remove odour from stinky foods
Scientists have developed a new film that could neutralise the odours of even the smelliest of foods such as onions, garlic, certain cheeses and the notoriously stinky Asian durian fruit. The fetid smell of some foods makes it difficult to take them anywhere without offending others such as fellow... read more »
IS offers a mix of brutality, charity during Ramadan
During the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Islamic State group is showing two faces to the millions who live under its rule in Iraq and Syria – handing out food and alms to the poor to tout their adherence to the month’s spirit of compassion while meting out sharp punishment to anyone... read more »
Amarnath pilgrims stranded on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
Rains played havoc on Thursday and led to several landslides stranding Amarnath pilgrims, travelling to Kashmir, on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. In precautionary measures, the highway... read more »
Poor sanitation practices leads to unfavorable pregnancy outcomes in India!
Indian ladies suffer majorly during pregnancy! Besides household chores and other responsibilities there are several other reasons which hamper the growth of a child in India during... read more »
FSSAI to review caffeine standards in beverages
Food safety regulator FSSAI has decided to review caffeine standards in caffeinated and energy drinks and is looking for an agency to study the consumption pattern in the... read more »
Heart scan can predict premature death risk
A scan of calcium deposits inside the arteries can identify those at risk of dying over the next 15 years, a new study has found. A coronary artery calcification (CAC) scan is an X-ray... read more »
Indian Institute of Science ranked 5th among best universities in...
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has been ranked fifth among the best universities in the BRICS countries by an international ranking body, making it thus the best performance by an Indian... read more »
