Prolonged use of anti-inflammatory pills can prevent dementia: Study

New Delhi (IANS) Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications may decrease the risk of developing dementia, claimed a study on Wednesday. 

Previous research has suggested that inflammation may contribute to the development…

Brown fat may promote healthful longevity: Study

 New York (IANS) A team of US researchers has made discoveries about brown fat that may open a new path to helping people stay physically fit as they age. The team from Rutgers University’s New Jersey Medical School found that mice lacking a specific…

Foxconn’s subsidiary Ennoconn set to enter India to boost industrial automation

New Delhi (IANS) In yet another boost for the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Ennoconn, which is a Foxconn subsidiary, is set to start operations in the country with a focus on industrial automation and digital transformation market. 

The Taiwanese…

Limit screen time, reduce gaming volume to prevent hearing loss in kids: Health Ministry

New Delhi (IANS) Limiting exposure to screens and reducing gaming volume is essential to prevent hearing loss in children, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on World Hearing Day on Monday.  

World Hearing Day is observed every…

Study defines pathway to safely incinerate 'forever chemicals'

Canberra (IANS) A team of international scientists has defined a pathway to safely and completely destroy materials contaminated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by burning them in a hazardous waste incinerator. 

The PFAs also…

Hydrogen-based fuel cells to ensure uninterrupted power supply for telecom towers

New Delhi (IANS) A new hydrogen fuel cell-based backup power solution for telecom towers is set to revolutionise the industry by providing a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional diesel generators, the government said on Monday. 

Scientists identify blood metabolites behind early childhood development

Toronto (IANS) A team of researchers has identified small molecules in the blood that may impact early childhood development. 

The McMaster University team shows how dietary exposures, early life experiences, and gut health can influence a…

NASA mission touches down on Moon aboard Firefly Aerospace lander

Washington (IANS) Carrying a suite of NASA science and technology payloads to the Moon, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 on Sunday touched down on the lunar surface. 

According to a NASA statement, throughout Blue Ghost’s mission, the…

Global research on giloy surges over 375 pc in last 10 years: Ayush Ministry

New Delhi (IANS) Global research revealing promising role of giloy in boosting immunity has soared 376.5 per cent in the last decade, said the Ministry of Ayush on Friday. 

The increase in the number of research publications around Giloy (Tinospora…

Genetic, lifestyle factors may explain why Down syndrome leads to dementia: Study

New Delhi (IANS) A team of US researchers has decoded that genetic and lifestyle factors may determine why some people with Down syndrome suffer dementia. 

Studies reveal that people with Down syndrome have over a 90 per cent lifetime risk…