Say it out loud!

Instead of hiding their problem, stammerers have started making an open declaration to their listeners about their condition – and this is one of the new techniques being adopted by such sufferers to tackle the world

For Alzheimer’s patients, ‘rapid’ and ‘safer’ diagnosis in store

The new diagnosis involves injecting a fluorescent chemical that specifically attaches itself to the amyloid plaque and assessing the change in its properties using an appropriate detector.

Is that an ECG in your pocket?

With burgeoning cases of heart attacks these days, heart health has become a priority. In these unpredictable times, a startup called Agatsa rolls out pocket-sized ECG machines that give real-time health status of your heart

‘Game changer’ durable coating may kill COVID virus in minutes

The coating's durability comes from polyurethane, a tough, varnish-like sealer that is commonly used on surfaces like floors and furniture.

Blue light exposed!

Prolonged exposure to digital screens is now affecting the skin, eyes and activating genes that cause inflammation. While less screen usage is recommended by experts, a changed lifestyle steered heavily by gadgets is making it difficult for people cut down on their screentime

World of stigma, ‘savior’ pills and conflicting studies: Depression survivors living a life on edge

At a time when a plethora of stigma persists around antidepressants, conflicting research studies are increasingly leaving survivors with more questions than answers.

Tomato Flu poses ‘serious’ threat to young children if not controlled: Lancet study

Tomato flu has been reported in 82 children younger than five years by local Kerala government hospitals as of July 26.

India adds 8,586 new Covid infections, 48 deaths to total tally

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.19 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 3.31 per cent