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How much of the body’s energy does the brain used compared to other organs and why? The brain consumes a huge amount of energy compared to other organs, 20–25% of total consumption, whether we are resting or physically active, and despite being only 2% of our total weight. Most vertebrates devote 2–8% of total energy […]

Article On Global Warming Due to various socio-economic factors, the Earth is getting warmer year by year. According to experts, since 1900, the whole planet has warmed up only by around 0.8 degrees Celsius. By the end of the 21st century, however, global warming is likely to cause an increase in the Earth’s temperature of

Artery-clogging saturated fat myth debunked Among doctors and the public alike, there is a popular belief that dietary saturated fat clogs up the arteries and results in coronary heart disease. A new editorial published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine says that this notion of saturated fat clogging a pipe is “just plain wrong.”

Poliovirus kills off cancer cells, stops tumor regrowth Researchers from Duke University in Durham, NC, may have discovered a new way of killing off cancer cells. The team was jointly led by Dr. Matthias Gromeier, a professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, and Prof. Smita Nair, who is an immunologist in the Department of Surgery.

How yoga, meditation benefit the mind and body Yoga and meditation have both become increasingly popular in the Western world, and practitioners praise their psychological and physical benefits. Current research also suggests that meditating and doing yoga can boost overall well-being and resilience to stress factors. Increasingly, yoga practice and meditation have been the focus

HIV breakthrough: Scientists remove virus in animals using gene editing Worldwide, tens of millions of people are living with HIV. While scientists and medical professionals do not yet have a permanent cure for the virus, researchers have just made a breakthrough: they managed to eliminate the HIV-1 infection in mice. According to the Centers for