How To Overcome Social Anxiety
Social anxiety (also called social phobia) is an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme worry and fear in social situations.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2023
10 min read
US Approves First-Ever Vaccine For Honeybees
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved the first vaccine for honeybees, which will prevent American foulbrood disease, a fatal bacterial disease that destroys honeybee colonies.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 8, 2023
1 min read
Well-Hydrated Adults Appear To Live Longer: Study
Adults who stay well-hydrated appear to be healthier, develop fewer chronic conditions, such as heart and lung disease, and live longer than those who may not get sufficient fluids, a new study has shown.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 3, 2023
2 min read
People With Perfectionist Traits More Prone To Burnout: Study
People with perfectionist traits are more susceptible to burnout, and it is not only due to work-related stress, but a new study has also shown.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 30, 2022
2 min read
Apple Watch ECG Sensor Can Predict Stress Level Accurately: Study
While exploring the Apple Watch's ECG sensor in some depth, a team of researchers has said that the watch's ECG sensor data can be used to develop a robust and accurate stress prediction tool.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 30, 2022
1 min read
Enzyme That Protects Against Viruses Can Help Drive Cancer Evolution: Study
An enzyme that protects human cells against viruses can help drive cancer evolution towards greater malignancy by causing myriad mutations in cancer cells, a new study has shown.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 29, 2022
2 min read
Know Why Newborns Kick, Wiggle, And Move More
Right from birth, babies start to kick, wiggle and move, and the purpose behind such movements is the ability to control muscles, movement, and coordination, which, according to researchers, aid in the development of their "sensorimotor system".
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
2 min read
Avoid Travelling To These 7 Countries This New Year As Covid Surges
Amid a surge in Covid cases globally, travellers need to avoid at least seven countries while planning for a New Year trip.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2022
2 min read
What Is Covid Variant XBB That Accounts For More Than 18% Of US Cases?
According to the WHO, XBB is a recombined subvariant, a sub-lineage of the Omicron variants BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75 which means it is a subvariant of the Covid-19 Omicron variant, not a new variant.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 26, 2022
2 min read
Study Shows How Brain Stores Remote Fear Memory
Researchers have now found out the fundamental mechanisms by which the brain consolidates remote fear memories or memories of traumatic events that occurred in the distant past -- a few months to decades ago.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 26, 2022
2 min read
AI Tool To Help Make Real-Time Diagnoses During Surgery: Study
An artificial intelligence tool has been developed to help make real-time diagnoses during surgery, improving the quality of images to increase the accuracy of rapid diagnostics, a new study has shown.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 25, 2022
2 min read
New Metabolite That Can Detect Liver Cancer By Urine Test Discovered
A metabolite, that has never been found in mammals before, and may allow urine tests to detect a type of liver cancer, has been discovered by scientists.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 25, 2022
2 min read
People In The 30-50 Age Group Sleep The Least Due To Childcare, Working Life
People sleep less in mid-adulthood than they do in early and late adulthood finds a new study. The researchers said the decline in sleep during mid-life may be due to the demands of childcare and working life.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 24, 2022
2 min read
Scientists Reveal ‘Eating Just One Potato Chip Is Impossible’ Gene
If you are unable to control your urge from snacking on chips, ice creams, or chocolates, blame it on a gene. A team of Japanese researchers has identified the role a gene plays in stimulating the brain, causing people to overeat.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 23, 2022
2 min read
All About BF.7 Omicron Sub-Variant That Has Triggered Fresh Covid Fears
As India gears up to fight a potential resurgence of the Covid virus in the country, the BF.7 Omicron sub-variant once again hogged the headlines as it is currently on the move in countries like China.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2022
1 min read
Unique Long Covid Rehab Reduces Symptoms, Increases Stamina In Patients
As millions suffer from long Covid across the globe, a unique rehabilitation programme led by an Indian-origin scientist has helped some of such patients reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels with "impressive" results.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 16, 2022
2 min read
Brains With More Vitamin D Have Better Cognitive Functions, Finds Study
A team of US researchers has completed the first study examining levels of vitamin D in brain tissue, specifically in adults who suffered from varying rates of cognitive decline.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 9, 2022
2 min read
Scientists Discover World’s Oldest DNA, Breaks Record By 1 Million Years
Scientists have stumbled upon two-million-year-old DNA for the first time -- breaking the record of world's oldest DNA discovery by one million years and opening a 'game-changing' new chapter in the history of evolution.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 9, 2022
2 min read
Severe Covid-19 Triggered Natural Brain Ageing, Reveal Scientists
In a first, researchers have discovered that severe Covid-19 is linked with molecular signatures of brain aging, suggesting that many biological pathways that change with natural aging in the brain also changed in patients with severe Covid.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 7, 2022
2 min read
Vaccine-Linked Heart Inflammation High In Males After 2nd Dose: Study
A meta-analysis of 23 studies, including 854 patients aged 12 to 20 years with mRNA vaccine-associated myopericarditis (rare acute heart inflammation), has found that the incidence of myopericarditis was higher in males after the second dose, adding that however, the overall cases are very low.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 6, 2022
2 min read
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