Science & Health

What is Listeria? Fatal Outbreak Traced to Washington Restaurant's Milkshakes; Three Dead, Three Hospitalized

An outbreak of listeria traced back to milkshakes from Frugals restaurant in Tacoma, Washington, has resulted in three fatalities and three hospitalizations.

Aug 22, 2023

By Anshul Panda

Pfizer's Updated Vaccine is Effective Against Emerging Covid-19 Sub-variant Eris

EG.5, nicknamed by some as "Eris", is similar to the XBB.1.5 subvariant and a sub-lineage of the still-dominant Omicron variant.

Aug 18, 2023

By Reuters

Coronavirus

Luna-25 Vs Chandrayaan-3: Two Nations, Two missions and One Goal -- A Soft Landing on the Moon's South Pole

India and Russia launch their lunar missions almost parallelly with a single aim of soft landing on south pole of moon, but there are few key differences between these 2 missions

Aug 15, 2023

By Anshul Panda

What is Disease X? UK Scientists Developing Vaccines in Response to Next Possible Enigmatic Pandemic Threat

A team of scientists in UK is reportedly developing vaccine for Disease X that has been kept in the list of nine priority diseases by WHO.

Aug 13, 2023

By Anshul Panda

What is LK-99? All About Magical Superconductor 'Holy Grail' That Can Potentially Change the World

A new material known as LK-99, composed of lead and copper, is creating quite a buzz as it is touted as a potential room-temperature superconductor.

Aug 5, 2023

By Anshul Panda

What is Kombucha? Drinking Fermented Tea Used in Ancient China Can Lower Blood Sugar Levels

Kombucha is a tea fermented with bacteria and yeasts and was consumed as early as 200 BC in China.

Aug 1, 2023

By IANS

Diabetes

Chicago University Researchers Find that Loss of Smell May Signal Alzheimer's Risk

The study published in the online issue of Neurology, showed that the gene variant associated with this increased risk of Alzheimer's is called APOE e4.

Jul 29, 2023

By IANS

Scorching Heat Wave Bakes US as Heat Index Soars Past 100 Degrees Fahrenheit

More than 175 million people in the U.S. were under excessive heat warnings and advisories until at least Saturday afternoon.

Jul 29, 2023

By Reuters

Transforming Healthcare via IoT: Insights from Vinicius Carvalho

I see technology as a great equalizer. In healthcare, the IoT has the potential to level the playing field, offering high-quality care to those who might not have had access to it. There are challenges, certainly. But the opportunities far outweigh the risks.

Jul 25, 2023

By James Nottingham

Climate Scare: World's Biggest Permafrost Crater in Russia's Far East Thaws as Planet Warms

Scientists say Russia is warming at least 2.5 times faster than the rest of the world, melting the long-frozen tundra that covers about 65% of the country's landmass.

Jul 22, 2023

By Reuters

What Are Yamanaka Genes? Harvard and MIT Scientists Identify Chemical That Can Reverse Ageing

The path-breaking discovery was made by a team of scientists at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Jul 17, 2023

By IANS

British Researchers Develop Non-Invasive, Portable 'Fastball' Test to Detect Alzheimer's Faster

The technology requires users to wear an electroencephalogram (EEG) headset, which is linked to a computer for analysis.

Jul 13, 2023

By IANS

Australia's Cost-of-Living Crisis: Flu Vaccine Uptake Falls in Winter Months

The fall came despite public campaigns warning of a possible blow to the health system from a spike in influenza, Covid-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases.

Jul 13, 2023

By IANS

Diabetes Control: Deep Sleep Brain Waves Can Predict Next-Day Blood Sugar Levels

Researchers have known that a lack of quality sleep can increase a person's risk of diabetes. What has remained a mystery, however, is why.

Jul 9, 2023

By IANS

Diabetes

Smartwatch Data With AI Inputs may Help Detect Parkinson's 7 Years Before Symptoms Appear

Parkinson's affects cells in the brain called dopaminergic neurons, located in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra.

Jul 5, 2023

By IANS

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Science & Health

What is Listeria? Fatal Outbreak Traced to Washington Restaurant's Milkshakes; Three Dead, Three Hospitalized

Pfizer's Updated Vaccine is Effective Against Emerging Covid-19 Sub-variant Eris

Luna-25 Vs Chandrayaan-3: Two Nations, Two missions and One Goal -- A Soft Landing on the Moon's South Pole

What is Disease X? UK Scientists Developing Vaccines in Response to Next Possible Enigmatic Pandemic Threat

What is LK-99? All About Magical Superconductor 'Holy Grail' That Can Potentially Change the World

What is Kombucha? Drinking Fermented Tea Used in Ancient China Can Lower Blood Sugar Levels

Chicago University Researchers Find that Loss of Smell May Signal Alzheimer's Risk

Scorching Heat Wave Bakes US as Heat Index Soars Past 100 Degrees Fahrenheit

Transforming Healthcare via IoT: Insights from Vinicius Carvalho

Climate Scare: World's Biggest Permafrost Crater in Russia's Far East Thaws as Planet Warms

What Are Yamanaka Genes? Harvard and MIT Scientists Identify Chemical That Can Reverse Ageing

British Researchers Develop Non-Invasive, Portable 'Fastball' Test to Detect Alzheimer's Faster

Australia's Cost-of-Living Crisis: Flu Vaccine Uptake Falls in Winter Months

Diabetes Control: Deep Sleep Brain Waves Can Predict Next-Day Blood Sugar Levels

Smartwatch Data With AI Inputs may Help Detect Parkinson's 7 Years Before Symptoms Appear

Cosmic Show Alert: Saturn and Moon to Create Stunning Sunset Moment on This Day!

Cosmic Show Alert: Saturn and Moon to Create Stunning Sunset Moment on This Day!

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