Brain wiring gave humans edge over chimps
August 23rd, 2012 - 12:40 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) It wasn't a bigger brain but a more sophisticated wiring that gave humans the edge to evolve beyond their closest cousins, the chimps, says a new ... Read more...
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Swearing can help you ease pain of injury
April 18th, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 18 (ANI): Scientists from Keele University have found that swearing after hurting yourself can help numb the pain of an injury.They discovered that letting forth a volley of foul ... Read more...
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Swear hard to relieve pain
April 18th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 18 (IANS) Swearing actually helps relieve pain, especially after your have hurt yourself, according to scientists.
Scientists from Keele University in Britain found that letting forth a volley ... Read more...
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Why smoking in pregnancy ups baby’s sudden death risk
November 11th, 2010 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 11 (IANS) Babies whose mothers smoke during pregnancy have a far higher risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), the leading cause of death during the first year of life. ... Read more...
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Discovery of cerebral cortex in marine worm offers insights into evolution
September 3rd, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 3 (ANI): Scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, have discovered a true counterpart of the cerebral cortex in an invertebrate, a marine worm.Our cerebral cortex, ... Read more...
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New method to reveal brain’s wiring
August 10th, 2010 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 10 (ANI): USC College neuroscientists used the power of a new method for tracing brain circuits running through a "hedonic hot spot" related to food enjoyment.The circuit tracing method allows ... Read more...
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Increased fructose intake may raise obesity, diabetes risk
March 25th, 2009 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 25 (ANI): Johns Hopkins scientists have found that an increased consumption of fructose can lead to higher food intake, which may contribute to a high incidence of obesity and ... Read more...
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Trial to test low dose oral contraceptives to ease PMDD symptoms
August 19th, 2008 - 3:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) A new clinical trial using a low-dose contraceptive may identify a more effective treatment for five to 10 percent of women who suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The ... Read more...
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Oral contraceptives may ease suffering of women with severe PMS
August 19th, 2008 - 2:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): Oral contraceptives may ease suffering of women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), suggests a new study.The research team from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill would ... Read more...
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