London, April 21 (IANS) In a first, scientists have discovered a new property in the nuclei of embryonic stem cells that could pave way for wider application of the body’s master cells, including bulletproof vests. Known as auxeticity, the property may have application as wide-ranging as soundproofing, super-absorbent sponges and bulletproof vests, said the study. […]
Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Filmmaker Steven Spielberg has put his Malibu mansion up for rent. According to real-estate blog Curbed, the 67-year-old and his wife Kate Capshaw are asking $125,000 a month as rent for his ocean pad, reports dailymail.co.uk. The mansion looks out onto a beach front and includes a massage room, a […]
New York, April 21 (IANS) Can we compare the bedroom act with a real workout in terms of calorie consumption or one should adopt both to have a super life? Sure, we can. According to researchers, sexual activity burned around four calories per minute for men and three per minute for women – qualified as […]
Beijing, April 20 (IANS) One more case of bird flu in humans has been confirmed in China’s Jiangsu province, health authorities said Saturday. A 35-year-old woman surnamed Lu, who was confirmed to have the infection Saturday, is in critical condition, Xinhua quoted the local health department as saying Jiangsu has reported 7 human H7N9 cases […]
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) A sedentary lifestyle, increased alcohol consumption and obesity are contributing towards making India the “world capital of liver diseases” by 2025, a health expert said Saturday. “Urbanisation and changes linked with it like sedentary lifestyle, fatty food, uncontrolled blood sugar, obesity, smoking and high alcohol intake is leading Indians towards […]
Agartala, April 19 (IANS) A court in Tripura Saturday sent a Kolkata-based doctor to five days in police custody on charges of cheating two Tripura residents by taking money and promising their sons admission in medical colleges in Bangalore. Santanu Tathagata Pal, a radiologist who runs a clinic in Salt Lake City in Kolkata, was […]
Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) Getting a good night’s sleep can get tough in summer due to overheating and sweat. So try using curtains smartly or wash your feet before slipping into bed for a sound nap. Sleep expert Nerina Ramlakhan says “there needs to be a fractional temperature difference between our body and our […]
Los Angeles, April 19 (IANS) It’s tough to stay away from chocolate delights on Easter, but there are benefits associated with the sweet too. Chocolate is known for its high sugar and fat content, which can be bad for your waistline, but consuming dark chocolate can have significant health benefits, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Sally Norton, weight […]
Monrovia, April 16 (IANS) The government of Liberia has announced that measures have been stepped up to contain the Ebola outbreak in the West African country. Some of the measures include the establishment of a laboratory at the Liberia Institute of Biomedical Research (LIBR) in Margibi county to test for Ebola and Lassa Fever, the ministry […]
London, April 14 (IANS) Why is that the severity of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is not equal in all heavy drinkers? The secret may lie in the the gut flora or what is now known as microbiota, says a study. “These findings provide first evidence for a causal role of gut microbiota in alcohol-induced inflammation,” said […]