Thousands of migratory birds die mysteriously in Rajasthan's Sambhar Lake
SAMBHAR (Rajsthan): Thousands of migratory birds of about ten species were found dead around Sambhar Lake, the country's largest inland saltwater lake near Jaipur,...
Older adults can opt for weight-loss surgery: Study
LONDON: Weight-loss or bariatric surgeries are not usually performed in people above the age of 65. But researchers, including Indian-origin, have now found that...
Agri fires aggravated in last decade causing more pollution
NEW DELHI: Researchers have found a growing link between agricultural fire and air pollution with the impact of the former aggravating in the last...
New HIV strain discovered after nearly 2 decades
NEW YORK: A team of scientists at pharmaceutical major Abbott has identified a new subtype of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), called HIV-1 Group...
Global warming likely to increase illnesses: Study
SYDNEY: Global warming is likely to increase illnesses caused by undernutrition, due to the effects of heat exposure, researchers have warned. For the study published...
People with autism risk more likely to report self harm
LONDON: People with a higher genetic likelihood of autism are more likely to report higher childhood maltreatment, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, according to a...
Drinking coffee improves sports performance: Study
LONDON: Researchers have found that drinking coffee is associated with improving sports performance in both men and women. For the study, published in the journal...
Can paracetamol safely curb major depressive symptoms?
BHARAT UPADHYAY NEW DELHI: Although researchers abroad claim that anti-inflammatory agents such as aspirin or paracetamol can safely and effectively curb the symptoms of major...
Facebook launches healthcare tool for check-up reminders
SAN FRANCISCO: Making a foray into the personal digital healthcare domain, Facebook has unveiled a "Preventive Health" tool that connects people to health resources...
Cyclone 'Maha' weakening but to cause rains in parts of Maha
MUMBAI: Severe cyclonic storm 'Maha' is weakening, but it will cause light to moderate rains on Thursday in parts of Maharashtra, the met department...