Indian-origin man dies while hiking in Grand Canyon
A 55-year-old Indian-American died while attempting to hike from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the North Rim in a single day, according to a media report.
Vaping may spur chronic stress in young people: Study
London – Young people who used e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to report chronic stress, finds a study. The research, presented at European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy was conducted on 905 people from Canada aged between 15 and
New study shows smoking can make you age faster
If you want to stay young and healthy for long, then quit smoking as it might not only harm your lungs and overall health, but can also make you age faster, according to a study of nearly 500,000 people
Study reports first steps toward robotic bladder transplantation in humans
A team of US researchers, including one of Indian-origin, has conducted a series of pre-clinical studies that provide important first steps in developing techniques of robotic bladder transplantation in humans.
Urban areas may spur respiratory infection risk among young kids: Study
Young children and babies growing up in urban areas suffer more from respiratory infections than those living in rural areas, according to two studies.
India surgical sutures market to grow to $380 mn in 2030: Report
The domestic surgical sutures market will continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 13 per cent to reach $380 million in 2030, according to a report on Monday.
Israeli scientists create complete human-like embryo models from stem cells
A team of Israeli scientists has created a complete human embryo model using stem cells that closely mimics the real one, but without sperm or egg.
Study explains why Covid virus affects smell and taste
SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, can infect sensory neurons explaining why many people reported losing their senses of smell and taste, finds a study.
High BP while lying down linked to heart attack, stroke risk
New York – People who had high blood pressure (BP) while lying flat on their backs had an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure or premature death, according to new research. The study defines high BP as having top and bottom
2,462 dengue cases reported in UP
A total of 2,462 patients have been diagnosed with dengue in Uttar Pradesh, with more than half being reported in the past 25 days
Tunisia detects 1st case of new coronavirus variant EG.5
Tunisia has detected the country's first case of new coronavirus variant EG.5, said a Tunisian official.
care of ‘good microbes’ inside you, they’ll help you live longer and healthier
Editor's Note: In a book that is both a gold mine of knowledge and a manifesto to make our planet a desirable bequest for the coming generation, eminent cardiologist and public health visionary Dr K. Srinath Reddy's ground-breaking book, 'Pulse to Planet: The
Eat kale, cauliflower, broccoli to ease lung infection: Study
Fighting lung infection? Eating cruciferous vegetables like kale, cauliflower, broccoli, or cabbage can help ease infection, according to a study conducted in mice.