New material lights up when spotting explosives
London, Feb 5 (IANS) Scientists have created a new material which lights up if there are molecules from explosives in the vicinity.
The new material...
Sitting or standing too long is hazardous for health
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The memo is out: when at work, stand for a minimum two hours if you want a healthier, longer...
Even diet soft drinks can expand your waistline
New York, April 7 (IANS) If you drink diet soda thinking it will help you shed unwanted belly fat, nothing could be further from...
Australian state Victoria bans smoking in prisons
Melbourne, June 30 (IANS) Smoking will be banned in Australian state Victoria's prisons from Wednesday, in a push to make prison life healthier for...
Take steps to prevent Zika virus in Middle East: WHO
Abu Dhabi, Feb 1 (IANS/WAM) As the Zika virus outbreak continues to spread -- reaching 24 countries in the Americas, the World Health Organisation...
Eat spicy food daily to lower death risk
London, Aug 5 (IANS) Include more fresh and dried chilli pepper in your diet as eating spicy foods daily has now been linked to...
Biopsies do not promote cancer spread: Study
New York, Jan 10 (IANS) Dispelling the myth that biopsies cause cancer to spread, US researchers have shown that patients who undergo the procedure...
Keep skin diseases away this monsoon
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) As the humidity level goes up during the monsoon season, skin infections become common. Try to stay clean and...
‘Paper machine’ to detect cancer
New York (IANS) Scientists have developed a portable, low-cost "paper machine" for point-of-care detection of infectious diseases, genetic conditions and cancer.
Using materials costing less...
Eat avocado to improve cholesterol levels
New York, Feb 20 (IANS) Eating fresh avocados every day can significantly change lipid profiles and improve cholesterol levels, reveals a study conducted at...
