Study challenges use of Body Mass Index

Israeli researchers are challenging the prevailing use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of obesity,...

Gut bacteria linked to fatty deposits in heart arteries: Research

Researchers in Sweden established a relationship between the numbers of particular bacteria in the gut and coronary...

Social isolation linked to lower brain volume: Study

According to a study published in the online edition of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of...

Research reveals Butterflies, moths share ancient ‘blocks’ of DNA

According to new research, butterflies and moths share "blocks" of DNA that are more than 200 million years old.

Anupam wishes ISRO scientists ahead of Chandrayaan 3 launch

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch India’s third lunar exploration mission,...

Declaration adopted for deeper cooperation between BRICS members

The 10th Meeting of the BRICS Ministers of Education was held in South Africa to ensure deeper cooperation in...

Anticipation builds as ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-3 mission today

With only hours left for the lift-off, anticipation is building around the launch India’s third lunar...

Chandrayaan-3: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik wishes ISRO success

World renowned Odiya sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has come out with his latest artwork to wish the Indian Space...

WHO classifies aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and...

Quality sleep help boost resilience to depression, anxiety: Study

High-quality sleep and coping mechanisms, such as the capacity to reframe a situation in order to see the positive...

Researchers shed light on how genes make us prone to allergies

The scientific understanding of why some people are more susceptible to allergies than others is being strengthened...

Researchers provide more insight into treatment of severe asthma

Their new study is important because it sheds light on how this same HRF and IgE interaction triggers inflammation...