How Long-Term Pesticide Exposure Increases Parkinson's Risk: Study Claims
Rare gene variants may explain why long-term pesticide exposure spikes the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a study said on Thursday.
Apr 28, 2024, 14:01 PM IST
Indian Study Shows Hilly Areas Linked To High Risk Of Childhood Stunting
Children under 5 years of age in India, living at higher altitudes -- over 2,000 metres above sea level -- may be at about 40 percent higher risk of stunted growth, according to a study on Friday.
Apr 27, 2024, 11:31 AM IST
Researchers Discover Innovative Way In Which Starving Cells Work; May Help In Developing New Treatments
According to a new study, nutrient-starved cells divert protein transport stations to cellular recycling centres to be broken down, highlighting a novel approach cells use to deal with stressful conditions.
Apr 18, 2024, 20:14 PM IST
Do You Love Seafood? Study Warns Against 'Forever Chemicals'
Studies have shown their exposure raises the risk of cancer, foetal abnormalities, high cholesterol, and thyroid, liver, and reproductive disorders.
Apr 13, 2024, 16:32 PM IST
Research Connects Colourless, Odourless Gas to Increase In Nonsmokers' Lung Cancer
Lung cancer has traditionally been thought of as a "smoker's disease". However, the tremendous rise of the deadly disease in non-smokers indicates their long-term, high exposures to radon gas, according to a study.
Apr 12, 2024, 14:03 PM IST
A Study Explains India's Appallingly Low Hepatitis B Vaccine Uptake
India has about “37 million HBV carriers”, said the researchers in the paper. Yet the knowledge about the disease as well of the preventive vaccine was found to be low.
Mar 23, 2024, 13:26 PM IST
World Sleep Day: A Study Claims That Over Half Of Indians Wake Up Exhausted
As the largest sleep study with close to 2.5 Lakh Indians’ responses garnered across 7 years and 10,000+ responses this year, the GISS study unveils significant insights into the sleep patterns of Indians. The report also delves into crucial observations and trends across various age groups, genders, and demographic segments.
Mar 15, 2024, 15:18 PM IST
Amblyopia: Study Claims 'Lazy Eye' Puts Children At Higher Risk In Adulthood
Amblyopia is when the vision in one eye does not develop properly and can be triggered by a squint or being long-sighted.
Mar 10, 2024, 14:47 PM IST
Research: Women have lower ''normal'' blood pressure range than men
A research identified that while 120 mmHg was the threshold of risk in men, 110 mmHg or lower was the threshold of risk in women.
Oct 17, 2022, 17:06 PM IST
Gangotri glacier retreated by about 300 meters last decade; Here's why?
According to different studies, the Gangotri glacier’s retreating rate has increased due to various reasons. Here’s why the retreating area is increasing every decade.
Sep 22, 2022, 13:50 PM IST
Plastic pollution may help form antibiotics, finds new study
The study, which was published in the journal, ‘American Society for Microbiology’ concluded that plastic debris is rich in biomass could actually be an effective candidate for antibiotic production, reported ANI.
Jun 18, 2022, 17:20 PM IST
DNA: Plastic found in human blood
For the first time in the world, plastic particles have been found in the blood of humans. The people in whom these particles were found used to use plastic products in their day-to-day life.
Mar 28, 2022, 23:42 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Hijab Controversy - Is hijab more important than studies?
Today, 5 days of hearing have been completed in the Karnataka High Court on the Hijab case. The big issue of debate in 'Taal Thok Ke' today - Is the hijab more important than studies? Watch India’s No 1 Debate Show Taal Thok Ke with Aditi Tyagi.
Feb 17, 2022, 22:38 PM IST
Dependency on technology to increase as travellers plan their future travels: Report
As per the research, about 76 percent of Indian travellers agree that technology helps alleviate the anxiety around travelling.
Jan 25, 2022, 08:41 AM IST
DNA: Mobile Addiction - Are you also a slave to your phone?
In a shocking report, it has been revealed that in the year 2021, Indians wasted 3 months out of 12 months by just watching their mobile screen.
Jan 13, 2022, 23:44 PM IST
Are young people drinking less than their parents' generation? Here's what study reveals
Researchers conducted interview-based studies with young people in a range of countries and identified four main reasons.
Dec 24, 2021, 12:05 PM IST
Omicron five times more likely to reinfect than Delta: Study
The new findings could accelerate the imposition of tighter restrictions across a number of European countries.
Dec 17, 2021, 22:22 PM IST
One in three kids with food allergies are bullied: Study
The reported bullying ranged from verbal teasing or criticism to more overt acts such as an allergen being waved in their face.
Oct 07, 2021, 12:58 PM IST
