Indoor plants of the future could be genetically engineered to serve as subtle alarms that when the environment inside our house becomes unhealthy, scientists say. In a study, published in the journal Science, researchers explore the future of houseplants that are aesthetically pleasing and functional sirens of home health. ThisRead More

Scientists have created a stretchy patch that, applied directly to the skin, can monitor a person’s stress levels by measuring the hormones in their sweat. The hormone cortisol rises and falls naturally throughout the day and can spike in response to stress, but current methods for measuring cortisol levels requireRead More

Just two hours of vigorous work in the summer sun without drinking fluids could be enough to blunt concentration, say scientists who found that cognitive functions often deteriorate as the body gets dehydrated. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the US analysed data from multiple research papers onRead More

Long-term exposure to radiation from mobile phones may adversely affect memory performance of certain brain regions in adolescents, a study has found. The study, appearing in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, involved nearly 700 adolescents in Switzerland.   Scientists at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) lookedRead More

Drinking artificially sweetened beverages is associated with a significantly lower risk of colon cancer recurrence and cancer death, a study claims. “Artificially sweetened drinks have a checkered reputation in the public because of purported health risks that have never really been documented,” said Charles S Fuchs from Yale University inRead More

A new study shows that CT Scans, commonly used in medical imaging, may increase the risk of brain tumours. The use of computed tomography (CT) scans has dramatically increased over the last two decades. While CT scans have greatly improved diagnostic capabilities, they also deliver higher radiation doses than anyRead More

Consuming fish and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may lower the risk of early death from diseases like cancer, and heart disorders, a study has found. In the study of 240,729 men and 180,580 women who were followed for 16 years, 54,230 men and 30,882 women died.  Read More

In the age of social media, everyone wants to have perfect pearly whites. To get a brighter smile, consumers can opt for over the counter teeth-whitening treatments or a trip to the dentist to have their teeth bleached professionally. However, both types of treatments can harm teeth.   According toRead More

Disagreements at times leading to heated arguments are something a lot of married couples face in their relationship. While both partners are affected by such rows, does the impact have something to with gender? Research shows that while all marital rows are unpleasant, men are affected by them more thanRead More

While most adults know nicotine is bad for children, smokers and some other individuals aren’t convinced of this fact, according to a US study that suggests a need for more public education about the risks of tobacco. Overall, 83 percent of adults understand that nicotine is “definitely harmful” to children,Read More