UK health agency asks to prepare for a fresh wave of Covid

London, Oct 15  Amid a significant rise in Covid cases, the UK health agency has asked people in the country to brace for another bout of infections due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus this winter. The fresh cases are reportedly due to the new variant nicknamed BA.2.86, dubbed as Pirola. The variant has led to a […]

New cancer implant technology could slash deaths by 50%

New cancer implant technology could slash deaths by 50%

New York, Oct 2  A team of US scientists has developed a novel sense-and-respond implant technology that could slash cancer-related deaths by more than 50 per cent. The team from Rice University will fast-track development and testing of the implant, or “hybrid advanced molecular manufacturing regulator (HAMMR) that aims to dramatically improve immunotherapy outcomes for […]

China’s economy could be regaining momentum after major slowdown

China’s economy could be regaining momentum after major slowdown

Hong Kong, Oct 2  A return to growth in China’s manufacturing sector and a boom in travel during the annual “Golden Week” holiday is fuelling hopes that the economy could be regaining momentum after a major slowdown this year, a media report said. China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 50.2 from 49.7 […]

Loss of smell may signal Alzheimer’s risk: Study

Loss of smell may signal Alzheimer’s risk: Study

New York, July 28 People who carry the gene variant associated with the strongest risk for Alzheimer’s disease may lose their ability to detect odours earlier than people who do not carry the gene variant, which may be an early sign of future memory and thinking problems, according to a study. The study published in […]

Coffee gives brain ‘special’ boost, even beyond caffeine content: Study

Coffee gives brain ‘special’ boost, even beyond caffeine content: Study

San Francisco, July 9 The energising effect that individuals experience from consuming a cup of coffee cannot be replicated solely by consuming plain caffeine, a new study has revealed. According to the study published in the journal Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, plain caffeine only partially reproduced the effects of drinking a cup of coffee, reports […]

5 must try Korean treats you can make at home

5 must try Korean treats you can make at home

Has the most watched K-drama of 2022 made you crave some Gimbaps? By Olivia Sarkar Thanks to the delectable foods that appear in K-dramas, Korean food is a rage. The meals, which are well-known for their savoury flavour and thick texture, are simple to make at home. While some do require lengthy and difficult cooking […]

Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium & arsenic raises heart disease risk

Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium & arsenic raises heart disease risk

New York, June 12  Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a new scientific statement by the American Heart Association. The scientific statement, published in the Journal of the American Heart […]