COCOA & TEA MAY PROTECT HEART FROM HIDDEN DAMAGE OF SITTING
NEW DELHI: Scientists found that high-flavanol foods can prevent the decline in blood vessel function that occurs after prolonged sitting. Even physically fit men weren’t protected unless they had consumed flavanols beforehand. A cocoa drink rich in these compounds kept arteries functioning normally. Everyday foods like berries, apples, tea, and certain cocoa products could offer […]
BRAIN SHOWS DAMAGE BEFORE BLOOD PRESSURE EVEN RISES
NEW DELHI: Hypertension begins harming the brain surprisingly early, even before measurable blood pressure increases. Key cells related to blood vessels, signalling, and myelin maintenance begin aging prematurely and malfunctioning. These disruptions resemble early patterns seen in cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s. Encouragingly, losartan reversed some of this early damage in mice. A new preclinical study […]
Govt to Set Up Quantum Research Labs in 100 Engineering Colleges
NEW DELHI: In a major step toward strengthening India’s quantum technology ecosystem, the government has announced a plan to fund ₹1 crore each to 100 engineering colleges for establishing dedicated quantum teaching laboratories. The initiative aims to introduce and expand undergraduate minor programmes in quantum science and engineering across the country. The announcement was made […]
HOT TUBS TRIGGER SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS THAT SAUNAS DON’T
NEW DELHI: Hot tubs and saunas are both known for helping tired muscles relax and providing comforting warmth. However, recent research indicates that hot tubs may deliver more noticeable health benefits. A team at the Bowerman Sports Science Center at the University of Oregon examined how the body responds to three types of passive heating. […]
TINY MICRONEEDLES IMPROVE HEART ATTACK RECOVERY
NEW DELHI: A research team led by Dr. Ke Huang at Texas A&M University has created a patch designed to support heart repair following a heart attack. This device uses a specialized microneedle system that delivers a therapeutic molecule directly into damaged heart tissue, encouraging healing while limiting effects on the rest of the body. […]
TECH USE BENEFITS OLDIES’ WELL-BEING
NEW DELHI: A recent study suggests smartphones, computers, and tablets may help older adults stay connected.As a social worker in South Korea, Jaesung Lee, lead author of the study and a doctoral candidate in the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work, saw this firsthand. Interested in social engagement during his time as a social […]
YOUR GUTS TELL YOUR BRAIN TO EAT LESS WHEN YOU ARE SICK
NEW DELHI: Your gut tells your brain to eat less when you’re feeling sick, researchers report. When we get sick, with the flu, say, or pneumonia, there can be a period where the major symptoms of our illness have resolved but we still just don’t feel great. “While this is common, there’s no real way […]
HOW TINY WOODPECKERS PACK SUCH A PUNCH?
NEW DELHI: New research digs into how tiny woodpeckers deliver devastating strikes to drill into wood. It’s one of nature’s mysteries: How can woodpeckers, the smallest of which weigh less than an ounce, drill permanent holes into massive trees using only their tiny heads? The new research shows that there’s much more at play, anatomically: […]
“Unveiling a Trailblazing Way of Holistic Healing”
Dhanvantari Speaks – As is well known, Ayurveda is among the oldest systems of healing known to humanity, with roots stretching back more than 5,000 years. At its heart stands the revered figure of Lord Dhanvantari, regarded as the divine physician who emerged from the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) holding the pot of […]
CAN AI TELL WHEN YOU ARE LYING?
NEW DELHI: A new study is diving deeper into how well artificial intelligence can understand humans by using it to detect human deception. In the study in the Journal of Communication, researchers from Michigan State University and the University of Oklahoma conducted 12 experiments with over 19,000 artificial intelligence (AI) participants to examine how well […]
