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Empty nest may be good for parents marriage

December 3rd, 2008 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, December 3 (ANI): A new study has shown that empty nest, a feeling of loneliness that may hit parents sitting at home, may have beneficial effects on their marriage. University of ...

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‘Empty nest’ homes enhance marital joys among parents

December 3rd, 2008 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) 'Empty nest' conjures up images of sad and lonely parents, waiting patiently for their children to call or visit home. However, a new study suggests that an 'empty ...

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Phone counselling as effective as face-to-face counselling in weight loss maintenance

November 25th, 2008 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 25 (ANI): A new study has found that telephone counselling may be as effective as face-to-face counselling when it comes to weight loss maintenance. According to researchers, face-to-face and telephone ...

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Bacteria in stomach may protect against oesophageal cancers

October 6th, 2008 - 2:10 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Oct 6 (ANI): Bacteria, called Helicobacter pylori, which reside in the stomachs of humans may aid in the protection against the development of a type of oesophageal cancer, known as ...

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Dark chocolate may keep heart disease at bay

September 24th, 2008 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Sept 24 (ANI): Chocolate has already been linked to many health benefits, and now, a group of scientists has given chocoholics another reason to savour their favourite sweet by suggesting ...

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Vice President releases book Inner Peace in New Delhi

September 12th, 2008 - 11:04 pm ICT by ANI -
New Delhi , Sept 12 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari released a book titled Inner Peace by Sri Paramahansa Yogananda at a function organized by Yogoda Satasanga Society of India ...

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Singles face increased risk of dementia

August 2nd, 2008 - 10:53 am ICT by IANS -
Chicago, Aug 2 (IANS) Middle-aged single people are twice as likely to develop dementia than married ones or those with a partner, Swedish researchers have found. A recent study by the Karolinska ...

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Nicotine-based drugs ”may help treat dementia”

July 14th, 2008 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI -
London, July 14 (ANI): Nicotine has toxic effects and carries a strong risk of addiction, but now scientists at King''s College London have found that it may hold the key to ...

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Red wine fends off ravages of ageing

July 4th, 2008 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, July 4 (IANS) Large doses of a compound in red wine can ward off multiple ravages of age as trials with midlife mice have found, according to a new study. However, ...

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Red wine compound has many health benefits, but doesnt boost longevity

July 4th, 2008 - 12:28 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 4 (ANI): A compound in red wine may ward off many of the signs of ageing, including cardiovascular disease, cataracts and decreased bone density, but does not seem to ...

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Red wine compound wards off ageing signs

July 4th, 2008 - 12:03 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 4 (ANI): A compound in red wine may ward off many of the signs of ageing, including cardiovascular disease, cataracts and decreased bone density, according to a new study ...

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Spiritual effects of “sacred mushrooms” last more than a year

July 1st, 2008 - 4:19 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 1 (ANI): A new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers has revealed that mystical experiences produced by psilocybin, found in "sacred mushrooms" are likely to persist for longer period. ...

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Spiritual effects of “sacred mushrooms” last more than a year

July 1st, 2008 - 4:02 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, July 1 (ANI): A new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers has revealed that mystical experiences produced by psilocybin, found in "sacred mushrooms" are likely to persist for longer period. ...

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Simple polymer can help lessen brain injury

June 30th, 2008 - 4:38 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, June 30 (IANS) A simple polymer, mixed with sterile water and injected into the body, can help reduce brain injury caused by blunt force. Andrew Koob and Richard Borgens of Purdue ...

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Drinking four cups of tea a day cuts heart attack risk

June 11th, 2008 - 3:40 pm ICT by ANI -
London, June 11 (ANI): Drinking four cups of tea a day cuts the risk of a heart attack, according to a review of studies by the British Nutrition Found-ation. The review suggests ...

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Probiotics helpful in warding off inflammatory, autoimmune diseases

May 21st, 2008 - 2:17 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 21 (ANI): Probiotics are known to have beneficial effects on human health, and the latest to add on to the list of its benefits is the immune system, for ...

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Mother-child ties outlive umbilical cord severance

May 5th, 2008 - 6:32 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, May 5 (IANS) Mother-child ties are virtually indissoluble, even after the umbilical cord is sundered. Zillions of cells that pass back and forth between the mother and the developing child during ...

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Physical activity may lower health risks in aging men(Re-Issue)

April 20th, 2008 - 4:12 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): A regular physical activity can significantly reduce health risks among aging men, according to a new research. The new research suggest that moderate to vigorous physical activity may ...

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Physical activity may lower health risks in aging men

April 19th, 2008 - 2:51 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): A regular physical activity can significantly reduce health risks among aging men, according to a new research. The new research suggest that moderate to vigorous physical activity may ...

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Testosterone therapy may decrease bone loss in older men

April 8th, 2008 - 10:30 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, April 8 (ANI): A new study has found that testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) improves bone strength and muscle mass in older men who have low testosterone levels and may help ...

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Indian-origin researchers find why wine labels with animals work

March 18th, 2008 - 4:21 pm ICT by admin -
Washington , Mar 18 (ANI): Despite traditional brand research stressing that logos should be highly relevant to the product they represent in order to be successful, we see a completely different ...

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Use of soya halts spread of prostate cancer

March 17th, 2008 - 2:49 pm ICT by admin -
New York, March 17 (IANS) A compound found in soyabeans seems to prevent spread of human prostate cancer, according to the latest research. Researchers say that the quantity of the chemical, an ...

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Eating broccoli may help fight heart disease

January 22nd, 2008 - 1:52 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Jan 22 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Connecticut led by an Indian boffin have revealed that eating broccoli can effectively fight heart disease. Broccoli has always been a rich source of ...

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Scientists discover protein that controls bone growth

December 20th, 2007 - 12:49 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Dec 20(ANI): Researchers at the McGill University have discovered a protein that can control bone growth, opening up the prospect of developing new treatments for bone diseases. The research led by Dr. ...

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Progesterone inhibits some of estrogen’s beneficial effects: Study

November 28th, 2007 - 5:16 pm ICT by admin -
Washington, Nov 28 (ANI): A new study on mice has shown that progesterone, when taken with estrogen has no clear preventive benefits against Alzheimers disease. Progesterone is given with estrogen in hormone replacement ...

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Drugs not the answer to ADHD

November 14th, 2007 - 10:31 am ICT by admin -

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