What’s impact of rising temperatures on people with MS? It may worsen symptoms, send more to hospital: Study
During periods of anomalously warm weather, people with multiple sclerosis had a 4% increased chance of having an emergency department visit compared to periods of normal weather, shows analysis
Mar 2, 2021
Cannabis may not give relief from migraine and may even lead to rebound headaches, says study
People using cannabis are six times more likely to have medication overuse headache than those who did not use it
Mar 2, 2021
Covid-19 vaccine acceptance lowest among pregnant women and mothers of young kids in US, says global survey
Pregnant women who were reluctant said they had concerns about exposing their baby to possible harmful side effects, the vaccine being rushed for political reasons and lack of safety and data
Mar 2, 2021
Birth weight of 2.5 kg or more linked to risk of developing type 2 diabetes in adulthood, says report
It is associated with lower levels of key glucose regulator hormone
Mar 1, 2021
How much and what food to eat for a longer life? Study suggests daily servings of 2 fruits and 3 vegetables
Eating more than five servings is not associated with any additional benefit
Mar 1, 2021
J&J’s Covid-19 vaccine gets nod, Fauci urges Americans to accept any of the 3 'highly efficacious' shots
Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines have shown higher efficacy rates as compared to Johnson & Johnson but experts have advised against direct comparison and say all three provide strong protection
Mar 1, 2021
Is decline in US Covid-19 cases stalling? CDC warns ‘not the time to relax restrictions' as new variants spread
The shift may be a sign that new, highly transmissible variants of the coronavirus are beginning to take hold, according to public health experts
Feb 27, 2021
Gulf Stream weakest in 1,000 years, US East Coast may see more flooding if climate change worsens: Study
Scientists warn that if global warming continues unabated, it will weaken further, and could reduce by about 34% to 45% by the end of this century, bringing it closer to a 'tipping point'
Feb 27, 2021
Should teachers get vaccinated before schools reopen? 59% Americans say it's vital to fight Covid-19: Survey
61% also believe that students falling behind academically should be a top consideration in school reopening
Feb 27, 2021
What is 'Snow Moon'? Here's how you can see February's full moon that draws its name from the heavy snowfall
On average, February is the snowiest month in the US, according to data from the National Weather Service
Feb 26, 2021
Is B.1.526 dangerous? New Covid-19 variant identified in New York may weaken efficacy of vaccines, say experts
According to the team, this discovery also highlights the need for a concerted national surveillance program to track and contain the spread of novel coronavirus variants
Feb 26, 2021
Were US diplomats in China asked to take anal swab tests for Covid-19? Beijing denies allegations
‘As far as I know, China has never asked US diplomats in China to conduct anal swab tests,’ said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian
Feb 26, 2021
Was there a hidden message on Nasa's Mars rover parachute? Internet decodes 'dare mighty things' within 6 hours
The outer rings of the pattern also feature a set of coordinates, denoting the location of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, which manages the mission for the agency
Feb 25, 2021
How many Americans identify as LGBT? It’s a record 5.6% of US adults with ‘Generation Z’ driving growth: Poll
Women far more likely than men to consider themselves as LGBT
Feb 25, 2021
How safe is J&J’s single-shot Covid-19 vaccine? FDA says it's effective and meets ‘favorable safety profile’
Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine is 85% effective at preventing severe cases of coronavirus, reveals analysis
Feb 25, 2021
Can people with depression and anxiety develop Alzheimer’s at a younger age? Study says it may be possible
Those with anxiety who develop Alzheimer’s may start experiencing dementia symptoms about three years earlier than those who do not have the condition
Feb 24, 2021
People who like staying up late twice as likely to underperform at work compared to early birds, claims study
Morning chronotypes or 'larks' tend to do better early in the morning, evening-types or 'owls' later in the evening, while intermediate types have no strong preference, says the study
Feb 24, 2021
What role do teachers play in Covid-19 spread at schools? CDC warns they could be ‘central’ drivers
9 Covid-19 transmission clusters found in US schools involved less than ideal physical distancing, and 5 involved inadequate mask use by students
Feb 24, 2021
Can life from Earth survive on Mars? Some microbes may, posing new challenges to space travel: Study
Microorganisms were launched into the Earth’s stratosphere, and the black mold Aspergillus niger could be revived after it returned home
Feb 23, 2021
Anthony Fauci blames Trump and political divide in America as US Covid-19 deaths cross 500,000
He said mixed signals from the White House under the Trump administration were not helpful in the fight against coronavirus
Feb 23, 2021