NASA astronauts to return to Earth: Know what happens to the body in deep space

NASA astronauts to return to Earth: Know what happens to the body in deep space

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are all set to return to Earth after spending nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for a mission that was supposed to last just eight days. Spending a considerable amount of...
HKU1 virus not new, less likely to cause widespread infection: Experts

HKU1 virus not new, less likely to cause widespread infection: Experts

Even as the news of a woman in Kolkata being infected with Human Coronavirus HKU1 has raised fresh concerns, health experts on Monday said that the virus has been known for at least two decades and is less likely to...
Mount Fuji hikers to be charged over Rs 2300 on all trails from this summer

Mount Fuji hikers to be charged over Rs 2300 on all trails from this summer

Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji`s four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer, after local authorities passed a bill on Monday. A record influx of foreign tourists to Japan has sparked...
Study finds new way of helping cells defend against cancer

Study finds new way of helping cells defend against cancer

Australian researchers have identified a surprising mechanism focusing on telomeres -- protective caps at the ends of chromosomes -- that can help cells defend against cancer. Telomeres are known to play a key role in ageing and cancer prevention. However,...
From Covid to probiotics: Researchers reveal changes in gut microbiota

From Covid to probiotics: Researchers reveal changes in gut microbiota

The `13th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit` in Washington, DC, over the weekend revealed how cutting-edge research on gut microbiome science is being applied to clinical practice.  The summit showcased the latest microbiome research on coronavirus, plant and dairy-based...
Scientists reveal key mechanism behind heavy-ion cancer therapy

Scientists reveal key mechanism behind heavy-ion cancer therapy

A recent study has made significant progress in uncovering the microscopic mechanism behind heavy-ion cancer therapy, which is expected to optimise cancer treatment strategies and promote the development of new radiotherapy technologies.  The findings, led by researchers from the Institute...
Scientists report powerful virtual reality treatment for speech anxiety

Scientists report powerful virtual reality treatment for speech anxiety

A team of researchers has revealed powerful virtual reality (VR) treatment for speech anxiety, that is becoming increasingly more common over time globally.  Published in the journal Frontiers, the study reported work by Dr Chris Macdonald from University of Cambridge...
AI could predict true biological age from five drops of blood

AI could predict true biological age from five drops of blood

Scientists at Osaka University in Japan have devised a new AI model to estimate a person’s biological age — a measure of how well their body has aged, rather than just counting the years since birth.  Using just five drops...
Over 57 per cent of corporate men in India face Vitamin B12 deficiency: Study

Over 57 per cent of corporate men in India face Vitamin B12 deficiency: Study

The new study conducted among urban Indian corporate employees, has found that vitamin B12 deficiency, crucial for neurological function and energy metabolism, was significantly higher among men, with 57.16 per cent showing insufficient or deficient levels. Meanwhile, 49.9 per cent...
Ultra-processed vegan meat, soy milk may help lose weight: Study

Ultra-processed vegan meat, soy milk may help lose weight: Study

Trying to lose weight? A new study claims replacing animal products with plant-based foods like soy milk and vegan meat that are ultra-processed, can lead to significant weight loss.  The research by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine looked at...
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