Wellbeing
Study warns high-fat keto diet may drive breast cancer risk
Research from the University of Utah, US, showed that high lipid levels caused by fatty acids -- a key feature of obesity that promotes tumour growth...
New antibiotic to curb dangerous gut bacterium with a low dose
14 Oct 2025 9:00 PM ISTWhile using lower antibiotic doses are generally known to promote resistance, a low dose EVG7 was found to effectively kill C. difficile making it...
Vitamin D deficiency hidden epidemic, weakening health foundation:...
14 Oct 2025 5:00 PM ISTThe Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), along with the ANVKA Foundation, submitted two key policy briefs...
RRI scientists deploy coffee-stain effect to spot deadly dyes in food
14 Oct 2025 1:39 PM ISTThe dye is toxic and causes damage to the skin, eyes, and even the respiratory system. It is also an important environmental contaminant reported to...
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes leading death and disability...
13 Oct 2025 8:30 PM ISTIschemic heart disease, stroke, and diabetes were identified as the leading causes of mortality and morbidity across the globe, including in India.
Young women account for seven out of 10 autoimmune disease patients:...
13 Oct 2025 4:32 PM ISTA recent study by Stanford University found that women’s bodies produce a special molecule called Xist RNA, which helps control one of the two X...
Behavioural therapies may be effective at treating irritable bowel...
13 Oct 2025 3:00 PM ISTIBS affects around 5 per cent of people worldwide and is characterised by abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits
Targeted steroid use shows promise against TB
13 Oct 2025 12:00 PM ISTThe study published in the journal Scientific Reports showed that targeted use of steroids enhances the function of the immune cells called...
