Walking up to 5,000 steps everyday may help delay cognitive decline by three years on average while 7,500 steps daily may delay it by seven years, a study in around 300 individuals has found.
Antimicrobial peptides can curb Salmonella, E. coli combat AMR
Antimicrobial peptides can control pathogens like Salmonella and E. coli- a major cause of foodborne diseases and can also act as an alternative to antibiotics to help combat increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Covid during pregnancy may raise autism
Children born to mothers who had Covid-19 while pregnant may be at a high risk of suffering from developmental disorders, including speech delays, autism, and motor disorders, by the time they turn 3 years old, according to new research.
Dark chocolate, berries may help boost memory
Struggling with memory and stress issues? A bite of dark chocolate or a handful of berries may help boost your memory levels and also cut down stress, according to an animal study.
Scientists detect new Covid-like virus from bats in Brazil
An international team of scientists from Japan, the US, Australia, and Belgium has detected a new Covid-19-like virus from a species of moustached bats in Brazil, stoking fears of a potential spillover and a new disease.
Stem cell therapy may help reduce heart failure after a heart attack
Patients with weak heart function who receive stem cell therapy shortly after a heart attack are less likely to suffer heart failure, according to a study.
One-year free access to ChatGPT Go for Indian users
In a major push toward wider AI adoption in India, OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT Go will be free for all Indian users for an entire year starting November 4.
Remote work reduces gender discrimination
Return-to-office mandates are spreading across North America, with Canada’s major banks, the Ontario government, Amazon and Facebook calling employees back into the office.
Tiny metal particles show potential in targeting cancer cells
Researchers have developed microscopic metal particles that can kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, offering a potential new direction for more targeted and less toxic cancer treatments.
Eye scans may provide clues to ageing, heart disease risk: Stud
Canadian researchers have found that scanning the tiny blood vessels in the eyes may help predict a person’s risk of developing heart disease and how fast they’re biologically ageing.
