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Intermittent fasting safe, effective for diabetes control: Study

Time-restricted eating, also known as intermittent fasting, can help people with Type-2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels, according to a new study.

Oct 28, 2023

Walking 3,967 Steps A Day May Cut Death Risk From Any Cause: Study

8,000 steps daily may help cut your risk of premature death

Want to reduce your risk of dying early? Taking 8,000 steps, equivalent to walking approximately 6.4 km a day, can help, according to the study that provides the first scientific proof for optimal number of steps to be taken daily.

Oct 28, 2023

Biden honours 2 Indian-American scientists with National Medals

US President Joe Biden has honoured two Indian-American scientists -- Subra Suresh and Ashok Gadgil -- with National Medals for their pioneering contributions in the fields of science and technology innovation at a ceremony in White House.

Oct 25, 2023

India's Moon Lander And Rover Put To Sleep, 'Suprabhatam'/Wake-Up Call On Sep 22

Moon 40 years older than previously thought, say scientists after study of lunar crystals

The study published in the journal 'Geochemical Perspectives Letters' is based on crystals collected in 1972 which helped pinpoint the time of the Moon's formation

Oct 24, 2023

Who was Martin Goetz; father of third-party software dies at 93 [details]

Martin Goetz, who wrote the first software patent in the US and was known as the 'father of third-party software', has died at 93.

Oct 22, 2023

US FDA approves use of sound waves to break down liver tumours

US FDA approves use of 'histotripsy' to break down liver tumours

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of sound waves to break down tumours in humans for liver treatment.

Oct 20, 2023

Your body needs a good 8 hours of sleep every night

Sleeping less than 5 hrs a night raises depression risk

Consistently sleeping less than five hours a night might raise the risk of developing depressive symptoms, according to a new genetic study.

Oct 20, 2023

B12 Deficiency May Be Behind Chronic Inflammation, Finds Study

B12 deficiency may trigger chronic inflammation, finds study

A new study has identified a compelling link between vitamin B12 deficiency and chronic inflammation, which is associated with a range of health problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders.

Oct 18, 2023

500 Killed in Attack on Gaza Hospital, Israel Denies, Biden visit to Israel on, Jordan visit scrapped

Hundreds of people were killed in an Israeli strike at a hospital in Gaza on Tuesday, reports said while the White House has said that the Israelis have "categorically denied" that they were behind the massive explosion

Oct 18, 2023

TN professor struck in Gaza, family awaits her safe return

An Associate Professor of Agricultural who was on a two-month training programme in Israel is stranded at Gaza border since Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7.

Oct 14, 2023

From Data to Decisions: Swastika Nevaskar's Impact on Implementing Data-Centric Solutions in the Oil and Gas Industry

Swastika Nevaskar said Data-centric solutions empower us to make decisions with precision, offering a deeper understanding of patterns and opportunities

Oct 12, 2023

New blood test "OvaPrint" may detect ovarian cancer early with 91% accuracy

Researchers have developed a new blood test that detects early stage ovarian cancer and may determine whether a pelvic mass is benign or cancerous with 91 per cent accuracy, a rate better than existing tests.

Oct 12, 2023

Indian robotic surgeon among 3 winners of top global robotic surgery competition

Bengaluru-based robotic surgeon Dr Sandeep Nayak has been named among the three surgeons from the US and India who won top honours at the 'KS International Robotic Surgery Innovation competition' by Michigan-based Robotic Surgery evangelist Vattikuti Foundatio

Oct 9, 2023

Immunity from routine vax can potentially fight cancer: Study

Researchers have demonstrated "in theory" that a protein antigen from a childhood vaccine can be delivered into the cells of a malignant tumour to refocus the body's immune system against the cancer, effectively halting it and preventing its recurrence.

Oct 7, 2023

Indian-origin NASA scientist to lead rocket mission into 2023 solar eclipse

An Indian-origin scientist at NASA is helming a mission that aims to launch three rockets during the 2023 annular eclipse on October 14.

Oct 5, 2023

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