Research
- India
Critics need to look at Gandhi’s enduringly relevant aspects: Guha
New Delhi: Mahatma Gandhi may be criticised by many but there are some enduringly relevant aspects of him that his critics should pay attention to in today’s times, according to historian-writer Ramachandra…
- Health
Research finds ultrasound scans can diagnose prostate cancer
London: The one thing that rings a bell in everyone’s minds and makes them scared is when they’re asked to take an MRI, the procedure that is used to detect cancer. But,…
- India
Over 1.9 million Indian kids lost parent or caregiver to COVID-19: Lancet study
New Delhi: More than 1.9 million children in India lost a parent or caregiver due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a modelling study of 20 countries published in The Lancet Child…
- Health
Research finds majority postmenopausal women experience female pattern hair loss
Ohio: A new study has identified the prevalence of female pattern hair loss (FPHL), hair characteristics, and associated factors in healthy postmenopausal women. The results of the study were published in the…
- Science
Research reveals 45,000 marine species are at risk due to climate change
Brisbane: One of the most unfortunate effects of climate change is the impact it has on the species of marine life. University of Queensland researchers and global marine experts reviewed marine biology…
- Lifestyle
Research explores social perspective and mathematics
Manchester: Community structure, which includes relationships between and within groups, is essential and foundational to our understanding of the world around us. Now, new research by mathematics and statistics professor Kenneth Berenhaut,…
- Health
Exercise post vaccine shot boosts antibodies? Research suggests so
Iowa: Exercising post vaccination surely gets the heart pumping but can it increase one’s antibodies? Researchers at Iowa State University suggested that 90 minutes of mild to moderate-intensity exercise directly after a…
- Health
Research identifies mechanisms underlying glaucoma
Montreal: Glaucoma is the non-curable blindness that affected 80 million people worldwide in 2020. Reduced blood flow and impaired neurovascular coupling are well-known features of glaucoma. The mechanisms underlying these abnormalities have…
- Health
Daily exercise may provide relief for dry, itchy eyes, suggests research
Waterloo: A team led by researchers from the University of Waterloo has made some interesting discoveries about how doing exercise is beneficial for a number of reasons, including a healthy heart, keeping…
- Science
Study examines how fishes communicate
New York: A new study has found that fishes are far more likely to communicate with sound than generally thought–and some fishes have been doing this for at least 155 million years.…
- Lifestyle
Research shows social media use tied to poor physical health
Buffalo: Social media addiction leaves very little room and space for physical activity, especially among college students. The results of a new study by a University of Buffalo researcher showed that social…
- Health
Research suggests blood cancer can be stopped by targeting bone cells
Washington: To stop acute myeloid leukaemia, one of the deadliest blood cancers, targeting neighbouring bone cells can be a better strategy, suggests a recent study. The study has been published in the…
- Science
Research finds gigantic planet hidden in plain sight
Riverside: A UC Riverside astronomer and a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists have discovered a giant gas planet hidden from view by typical stargazing tools. The planet, TOI-2180 b, has the same…
- Health
Research finds biomarkers for depression, antidepressant response
Chicago: A new study has found biomarkers for depression in platelets that track the extent of the disorder. The study has been published in the ‘Molecular Psychiatry Journal’. Published in a new…
- Health
New target therapy to protect bones during ageing found during research
Washington: In the ageing bone, the mineralocorticoid receptor, better known for its role in blood pressure regulation, is a key factor in bone health, according to the findings of a recent study.…
