49 percent Indians do not use toothbrush: Survey
April 12th, 2010 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Indians have "low level of awareness about the importance of oral health and hygiene" and nearly half of them do not use toothbrush and toothpaste, a survey ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
How “nanobubbles” keep water from wetting a super non-stick surface
February 26th, 2010 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have obtained the first glimpse of miniscule air bubbles that keep water from wetting a super non-stick surface. ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Physicists take quantum leap in development of phonon lasers
February 23rd, 2010 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): Physicists have taken major step forward in the development of practical phonon lasers that emit sound in much the same way that optical lasers emit light, a development ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
10 New Year’s resolutions that will keep you hale and hearty
January 2nd, 2010 - 4:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 2 (ANI): Are you searching for a good New Year's resolution? Well, US website LiveScience has come up with 10 to pick from, and has also provided scientific reasons as ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Illegal sand mining affects agriculture produce in Gujarat
December 31st, 2009 - 4:25 pm ICT by ANI
Navsari (Gujarat), Dec 31 (ANI): Continuous illegal sand mining in rivers that pass through Surat are not just affecting the natural course of these rivers, but also depleting farmers' produce every year. ... Read more...
Posted in National |
The Northern Territory politician whose face has developed gaping holes
December 31st, 2009 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 31 (ANI): A Northern Territory politician is said to have been left in shock after the sudden appearance of two huge holes on his face.According to the Northern Territory News, ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Daily coffee intake ‘cuts risk of diabetes, cancer and heart disease’
December 31st, 2009 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 31 (ANI): A daily cup of coffee can actually offer you a great deal of health benefits, according to experts.Primary care physician Dr. Alanna Levine revealed new research on ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Rush to a dentist for an HIV test!
December 29th, 2009 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 29 (ANI): American dentists are now offering saliva tests that can detect HIV within minutes."The surprise factor is you are offering this," the New York Post quoted Dr. Catrise ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Over 12 million Delhiites have tooth ailments: Sheila
December 15th, 2009 - 6:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Delhiites are not smiling and Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit is worried.
"More than 80 percent of Delhi's population is suffering from various dental ailments, including periodontal (advanced ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Bad teeth tormented ancient Egyptians
December 4th, 2009 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 4 (ANI): A systematic review of more than 3,000 mummy analyses has revealed that ancient Egyptians suffered from periodontal diseases, abscesses and cavities.According to a report in Discovery News, an ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Red wine ‘prevents tooth decay’
November 28th, 2009 - 11:47 am ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 28 (ANI): Drinking red wine in moderate amount helps to rinse teeth clean of bacteria during and after meals, says a new study.Earlier studies have linked moderate red wine intake ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Tylenol Recall 2009
September 25th, 2009 - 3:18 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New Brunswick, Sep 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Pharmaceutical major Johnson & Johnson has issued a complete recall of all 80-milligram Children’s Tylenol Meltaways packaged in bottles and blisters, 80-milligram Children’s Tylenol SoftChews packaged ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Gene behind gum disease, osteoporosis, arthritis identified
August 31st, 2009 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 31 (ANI): An international team of researchers have identified a gene that is common in the development of gum disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis.Experts at Hospital for Special Surgery say ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Laser tests may soon replace dentist’s dreaded drill
August 31st, 2009 - 12:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 31 (ANI): The dentist's dreaded drill may soon be a thing of past, thanks to the laser tests University of Sydney scientists have developed to identify weaknesses in dental enamel.Currently, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Synthetic hormone treatment reduces swollen livers
August 18th, 2009 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 18 (IANS) A six-month treatment with a synthetic gastro-intestinal hormone, Lanreotide, significantly decreased swollen cystic livers, compared to a 'wait and see' policy, says a new research.
At least five percent ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Shark jaw, gold in commode: contraband turns treasure in Goa (Feature)
August 3rd, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar
Panaji, Aug 3 (IANS) A two-century-old river-front mansion in the Goan capital called the Blue Building is proud of the contraband it houses. For, it's a delightful museum of ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Precursors of sperm cell can convert into other cell types
July 29th, 2009 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 29 (IANS) Researchers have found a way to directly convert spermatogonial stem cells, precursors of sperm cells, into tissues of the prostate, skin and uterus.
Their approach may prove to ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Scientists achieve breakthrough in turning male germ cells into other cell types
July 29th, 2009 - 1:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 29 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new method to directly convert male germ cells-spermatogonial stem cells, the precursors of sperm cells-into other cell types like ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Scientists edge closer to growing replacement bones
July 27th, 2009 - 11:55 am ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS) Scientists have edged closer to growing replacement bones with stem cell technology.
Molly Stevens, professor at Imperial College London and author of a new study said: "Our study ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Ants more rational at decision making than humans
July 25th, 2009 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 25 (IANS) Ants can accomplish a task more rationally than human beings, according to a new study.
Humans and animals often make irrational choices when faced with very challenging decisions, note ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Ants more rational than humans in taking decisions in groups
July 25th, 2009 - 12:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 25 (ANI): When it comes to decision-making in groups, ants turn out to be more rational than humans, according to a study conducted by researchers from Arizona State University and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New lab-on-a-chip device which runs on music
July 23rd, 2009 - 5:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 23 (ANI): Its music, not electromechanical valves, that controls a novel lab-on-a-chip device designed at the University of Michigan (UM).The new system could significantly simplify the process of conducting experiments ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Aloe vera’s healing power extends to teeth, gums
July 18th, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 18 (IANS) The aloe vera plant's ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century. Now, it has also gained ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Aloe vera ‘fights cavities’
July 18th, 2009 - 11:51 am ICT by ANI
Washington, July 18 (ANI): Apart from being magically beneficial for sunburns, minor cuts, skin irritation, and many other ailments, aloe vera's healing power extends to teeth and gums, says a new study.Recently, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Kerala Govt. to seek Manmohan Singh’s intervention in water dispute
June 15th, 2009 - 6:36 pm ICT by ANI
Thiruvananthapuram, June 15 (ANI): Kerala's State Water Resources Minister N K Premachandran on Monday said that CM V. S. Achuthanandan would write to Prime Minister seeking his intervention to resolve the ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Artificial ovary ‘turns immature human egg into mature one’
May 8th, 2009 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 08 (ANI): An artificial ovary grown in lab by researchers at the Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, has been able to turn an immature egg into one ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Kids of stressed parents prone to tooth decay
April 4th, 2009 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): Kids born to parents under stress-induced by low income, having little education, and being a single parent-are more likely to have tooth decay, according to a study.Researchers from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Scientists successfully use stem cells to replace stroke-damaged tissue in rats
March 9th, 2009 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 9 (ANI): Scientists have achieved a significant success in using stem cells to replace stroke-damaged tissue in rats.
Led by Dr Mike Modo of King''s College London, the research ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Stem cells replace stroke-damaged tissue in rats
March 9th, 2009 - 11:57 am ICT by IANS
London, March 9 (IANS) Effective stem cell treatment for strokes received a boost when scientists succeeded in replacing stroke-damaged brain tissue in rats.
Their work, carried out at the Institute of Psychiatry, ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Scientists invent world’s smallest periscopes
February 26th, 2009 - 6:08 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 26 (ANI): A team of scientists at Vanderbilt University in the US has invented the world's smallest version of the periscope and are using it to look at cells and ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Here come the world’s tiniest periscopes
February 26th, 2009 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) A team of scientists has designed the world's tiniest version of the periscope to peer at cells and other micro-organisms from all the sides at once.
"With an off-the-shelf ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Mount Asama in Japan
February 2nd, 2009 - 2:17 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
Mount Asama, an active complex volcano in central Honshu , the main island of Japan, on the border of Gunma and Nagano prefectures. 2544 m and 8340 feet and the location 36.24°N ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
The seven simple steps for a healthier you
December 24th, 2008 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 24 (ANI): Aiming for a better health? Well, there are many simple things you can do without a great deal of effort.
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Novel method to protect teeth from cavities
December 21st, 2008 - 1:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 21 (ANI): Researchers at Clarkson University Centre for Advanced Materials Processing have found a novel method of protecting teeth from cavities by ultrafine polishing with silica nanoparticles.Professor Igor ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Male dinos may have been prehistoric babysitters
December 19th, 2008 - 12:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 19 (ANI): A new study has indicated that ferocious meat-eating male dinosaurs possibly had a softer side as well, as they might have been sort of prehistoric babysitters.The study ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |