Health & Medicine
Zika could infect up to 4 mn people; India at risk
29 Jan 2016
The Zika virus is caused by the aggressive Aedes aegypti mosquito that also causes Dengue and Chikungunya — both the viral diseases are of great public health concern to tropical countries like India
Aerobics can help Parkinson’s patients: study
21 Jan 2016
Cocaine makes brain cells devour themselves
19 Jan 2016
Teeth whitening can cause permanent damage
18 Jan 2016
Cellphone-size monitoring device for cancer in offing
16 Jan 2016
A thin, flexible film can lead to more precise and less expensive portable monitoring for cancer survivors
Ancient Rome was not as hygienic as imagined
09 Jan 2016
The ancient Romans are famous for their baths and public toilets, but new research suggests these were not very clean and in fact could have been breeding grounds for germs and bugs