Salt intake still high in most developing countries: study
A new study has found that Indians, on an average, consumed almost 10 gm of salt per day, which is...
Government schools encouraging healthier lifestyles: study
A new study has revealed that government schools are more likely to encourage healthy practices than private schools. The study...
Not one but three readings in a single visit must for hypertension diagnosis: study
A single blood pressure reading may result in faulty diagnosis of high blood pressure and unnecessary prescription of medication. Instead,...
New mobile app may help in addressing heart disease in rural areas
A group of Indian and Australian scientists has developed and tested a mobile application-based system that promises to help doctors...
Vitamin deficiency widespread among healthy looking urban Indians
A large number of healthy looking urban Indians are suffering from vitamin deficiency, a new study has revealed. Scientists from...
‘Crash’ diets are potential health hazards: experts
‘Crash’ diets often prescribed for quick weight loss are usually unbalanced and lead to health issues that can be dangerous...
Selenium nanoparticles may act like antibacterial agents
Scientists have found that nanoparticles of selenium, an essential micronutrient, can be used as an antibacterial agent. Selenium is found...
Women and the making of Indian Constitution
Photo caption: Dakshayani Velayudhan As India is on the verge of completing seven decades of being a proud republic, it is high...
Improved catalyst can speed up conversion of industrial biomass into biofuel
In their quest for greener sources of energy, researchers are focusing their attention on efficient conversion of biomass into biofuel....
Scientists look to mathematics to make cancer treatment more effective
Scientists at the Pune-based National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed a mathematical...