Walking can cut cardiovascular death by half
Moderate physical activities such as walking and cycling are associated with a greater than 50 per cent reduction in cardiovascular death in people over the age of 65, says a study.
Aug 28, 2016, 13:55 PM IST
Scramjet rocket engine successfully tested: Things to know about ISRO's latest accomplishment
India on Sunday successfully tested its own scramjet or air breathing engine with the launch of a rocket, said a senior official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Aug 28, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
ISRO successfully tests scramjet rocket engine
India on Sunday morning successfully tested its own scramjet or the air breathing engine with the launch of a big sounding rocket, said a senior official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Acute Zika infection may damage sensory nerves
In a paper published in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences, group of researchers from Honduras, Venezuela and the US described the first case of sensory polyneuropathy associated with acute Zika virus infection.
Aug 27, 2016, 14:51 PM IST
Do you know traffic jams can make your body susceptible to cancer? - Read
A new study furnished by medical experts has revealed that long traffic jams have the potential to increase various health risks, especially cancer.
Aug 27, 2016, 14:28 PM IST
Astronomers find a 'dark' Milky Way
An international team of astronomers has found a massive galaxy -- about the size of the Milky Way -- that consists almost entirely of dark matter.
NASA plans to send submarine to Saturn's moon Titan
NASA is working on sending a submarine into the depths of the Kraken Mare, Inverse.com reported on Saturday.
Aug 27, 2016, 11:17 AM IST
ISRO to test scramjet engine
India's rocket port is located at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh around 80km from here.
Aug 27, 2016, 11:12 AM IST
Diabetes drug may help prevent heart disease
A drug commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes patients can also be used to inhibit or delay heart disease in individuals with Type 1 diabetes, says a study.
Aug 27, 2016, 09:14 AM IST
Do you know how harmful leading a sedentary lifestyle is? - Read
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of avoidable death and is as harmful as smoking, as per World Health Organisation.
Aug 26, 2016, 13:40 PM IST
Human activity the reason behind climate change, reveals study
The study shows that warming began during the early stages of the industrial revolution and was first detected in the Arctic and tropical oceans around the 1830s, which was later spread to Europe, Asia and North America.
Aug 26, 2016, 10:31 AM IST
Rising snowfall in Antarctic may help offset global sea-level surge
More temperature could mean increased snowfall in Antarctica which could in turn help reduce the global sea-level rise by 51 to 79 millimetres by 2100, according to a new study.
Genetic factors may increase risk of eye cancer
Specific inherited genetic differences may increase the risk of eye cancer -- uveal melanoma, a rare form of melanoma that arises from pigment cells that determine eye colour, a new study has suggested.
Aug 20, 2016, 17:10 PM IST
Shobhaa De invites troll for Sindhu comments on Twitter
After Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu prevailed over Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to enter the final of the women`s singles event at the Olympic Games, author Shobhaa De once again sparked the controversy by tweeting an irksome remark on the Hyderabadi.
Rio Olympics: Racist joke haunts Brazilian medal winner
When Brazilian gymnast Arthur Nory won a bronze in the floor exercises, he naturally expected an all-round ovation from his countrymen. But that was not to be. The reason lay in a racist joke cracked by him last year in a snapchat video, apparently targeting a black member of the Brazilian team.
Aug 18, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
Rio 2016: Netherlands, Britain in women's hockey final at Olympics
The Dutch dream of a history-making third successive women's Olympic hockey gold medal remains very much alive after defeating Germany in a drama filled shoot-out after the match finished with the scores locked at 1-1 on Wednesday.
Aug 18, 2016, 18:08 PM IST
HIV, Hepatitis patients have higher chances of committing suicide
Study results suggest hospitalisation with infection was linked to a 42 per cent higher risk of suicide death compared to those individuals without infection. Also, the study suggested that more the infections, longer the treatment and higher the apparent risk of death by suicide.
Aug 14, 2016, 19:34 PM IST
Positive approach towards exercise brings better benefit
Exercising is undoubtedly good for health. However, positive mindset about exercise brings better benefit, not just physically but psychologically and neurophysiologically too, a new study has revealed.
Aug 14, 2016, 17:58 PM IST
BP control may reduce premature death in kidney diseases
A stringent blood pressure control regime may reduce the potential risk of early death among individuals suffering with chronic kidney disease, revealed a study.
Aug 14, 2016, 17:27 PM IST
'Naked Diving' in Olympics?
Men's Olympic diving event has always been a popular one, with the competitors' hot bodies in the tiniest of Speedo trunks at display.
