Older people should engage in more physical activity, claims study
Two weeks of inactivity (a 75 per cent daily step reduction) has been shown to decrease muscle strength by 8 per cent.
Jul 20, 2020, 22:31 PM IST
Novel test that can diagnose 416 viruses from tropical regions
According to the researchers, the tool can be used by reference laboratories to assist epidemiological surveillance by detecting pathogens with the potential to cause epidemics in humans.
Dec 02, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
Too much sit-down time could up your death risk, says study
As per the study, nearly four per cent of all deaths worldwide – or 433,000 per year – are due to the fact that people spend more than three hours a day sitting down.
Sep 22, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
Brazilian scientists design Zika detecting test
The new test is likely to replace the two current ones used to diagnose Zika, which take several days.
Feb 11, 2016, 09:28 AM IST
