Childhood obesity linked to bladder, urinary cancer
July 24th, 2012 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, July 24 (IANS) Obesity in childhood has a direct link with bladder and urinary tract (urothelial) and colorectal cancers in adulthood, warn Israeli researchers.Hence, maintaining a healthy weight ... Read more...
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‘Bad to invest in firms with political ties’
July 23rd, 2012 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, July 23 (IANS) Politically connected companies with excess cash holdings may be placing political interests before profitability, a study says.The company may pay to invest, but it might be ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Warming could unleash more violent storms, says study
July 11th, 2012 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, July 11 (IANS) Global warming could unleash more violent thunderstorms, flash floods and forest fires in the coming years, according to an Israeli researcher.The Tel Aviv University (TAU) ... Read more...
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Endurance tests can detect nerve disease early
January 27th, 2012 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, Jan 27 (IANS) Muscle endurance tests can detect abormalities in the early stages of multiple sclerosis, according to the latest findings, reveals a study.Multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurodegenerative ... Read more...
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What can sportsmen, OCD patients have in common?
September 22nd, 2011 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) What can a patient of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and a sportsman have in common? They share a repetitive yet ritualistic behaviour which relieves anxiety and ... Read more...
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Lasers to treat human heart after attack
August 12th, 2011 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A new laser technology has been developed that helps stem cells in the heart to reduce scarring of the organ immediately after an attack, claim Isrealite ... Read more...
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What makes for more healthy eggs?
August 4th, 2011 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 4 (IANS) Eggs, one of the most popular edible items in the world, have always been mired in controversy.
Research by Niva Shapira of Tel Aviv University indicates ... Read more...
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Israeli researchers track deadly virus
July 25th, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 25 (IANS) Unsure as to how a virus -- transmitted from birds to humans by blood-sucking mosquitoes -- migrated to the US and where it will strike next, ... Read more...
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Sports help cool aggression among boys
July 7th, 2011 - 7:11 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 7 (IANS) Physical education teaches children about fitness and encourages them to adopt a healthy lifestyle, a study says.
A researcher in Tel Aviv University in Israel has ... Read more...
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How to remove radioactive materials from drinking water
April 14th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 14 (ANI): A study has found that a combination of forest by-products and crustacean shells may be the key to removing radioactive materials from drinking water.Researchers from North Carolina State ... Read more...
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Temporary changes in brain speed up learning
April 14th, 2011 - 2:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washinghton, April 14 (IANS) Temporary changes in brain could speed up learning, paving the way to improved treatments for strokes, tinnitus and chronic pain.Tinnitus is the perception of sound within ... Read more...
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Genetic clues to prevent Alzheimer’s discovered
April 4th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 4 (IANS) The discovery of five genetic links to Alzheimer's disease potentially opens newer ways of treating the condition.The discoveries mean a total of 10 genes are now ... Read more...
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Deep-sea volcanoes not only produce lava flows, but they also explode!
March 29th, 2011 - 6:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 29 (ANI): Researchers at McGill University have discovered high concentrations of CO2 at mid-ocean ridges, confirming the explosive nature of certain volcanic eruptions.By using an ion microprobe, Christoph Helo, student ... Read more...
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Male mosquitoes’ proteins may affect females’ behaviour, physiology
March 16th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): A new study has found proteins that can affect behaviour and physiology of female mosquitoes.Researchers have identified 93 seminal fluid proteins and 52 sperm male-derived proteins that include ... Read more...
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Cockroaches inspiration behind future robots
February 8th, 2011 - 4:36 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 8 (IANS) Ask anyone who has ever tried to squash a skittering cockroach - they're masters of quick and precise movement. And scientists are now trying to incorporate this feature ... Read more...
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Cockroach ‘to fine-tune robots of the future’
February 8th, 2011 - 2:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Tel Aviv University researchers are using the maddening locomotive skills of cockroaches to improve robots of the future.Amir Ayali of Tel Aviv University's Department of Zoology said the ... Read more...
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Funky fonts make learning easier: Study
January 15th, 2011 - 12:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): Having difficulty learning something? Then try some funky fonts, suggests a new study.The research has shown that fonts, or styles of typeface, that are relatively difficult to read ... Read more...
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Water on moon ‘originated from comets’
January 12th, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 12 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Tennessee have suggested that lunar water may have originated from comets smashing into the moon soon after it formed.Larry Taylor, a distinguished professor ... Read more...
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Anxiety, stress major factors of depression in women undergoing IVF
November 10th, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): A new research from Tel Aviv University has shown that stress, pre-existing depression, and anxiety are more likely than hormone therapy to impact a woman's depression levels when ... Read more...
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Most preschool-age children exceed daily screen time recommendations
October 28th, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 28 (ANI): A new study suggests most preschool-age children exceed daily screen time recommendations.The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents limit combined screen time from television, DVDs, computers, ... Read more...
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Social groups respond alike to common dangers: Study
October 15th, 2010 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): Scientists have found that response to a perceived danger is not different from one animal or human to another, as previously thought.David Eilam and Rony Izhar of Tel ... Read more...
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Pollution ‘increases risk of cardiac arrest’
September 21st, 2010 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 21 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the fine particles of pollution that hang in the air can increase the risk for sudden cardiac arrest.A team from Long Island ... Read more...
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Aspirin really can save lives, say Oz researchers
September 14th, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): A new Australian study has revealed that the humble painkiller aspirin really can save lives and drastically reduce rates of stroke and heart attack.Meg Jardine from the ... Read more...
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The art of making antibiotics is 2000 years old
September 6th, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 6 (IANS) Ancient Nubians were regularly consuming antibiotic tetracycline, most likely in their beer, according to a chemical analysis of their bones.
The finding is the strongest evidence yet that ... Read more...
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The art of making antibiotics is nearly 2000 years old
September 2nd, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 2 (ANI): Scientists have discovered green fluorescence in Nubian skeletons indicating a tetracycline-labelled bone, a finding that shows that antibiotics were already in use nearly 2,000 years ago.A chemical analysis ... Read more...
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P Vs NP Problem Actually Solved?
August 12th, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Aug 12, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A scientist working in HP Laboratories has claimed that he has found a solution to the mathematical problem called 'P vs NP' that will make him ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Long-term lung cancer survivors’ breathlessness woes
August 3rd, 2010 - 5:00 pm ICT by ANI
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the lung cancer survivors suffer from dyspnea or shortness of breath.Study author Marc B. Feinstein described the prevalence ... Read more...
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Medication common practice for insomnia in kids
July 27th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 27 (ANI): Insomnia is a major problem among children in mental health treatment and at least a quarter of these patients are given sleep medication, a new survey of child ... Read more...
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New research improves odds of finding diamonds
July 15th, 2010 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 15 (ANI): New research led by a University of Houston professor could help improve the odds of finding diamonds by focusing future searches in particular areas.Kevin Burke, professor of ... Read more...
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Whales also shout to overcome noise
July 7th, 2010 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 7 (IANS) Just like people in a noisy location, North American right whales virtually 'shout' to be heard above the levels of environmental noise, says a study.
Whales produce upcalls, sometimes ... Read more...
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Anti-aging supplement a fountain of hope for wannabe mums
July 2nd, 2010 - 12:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 2 (ANI): An over-the-counter anti-aging supplement could be a fountain of hope for women who want to become mothers, revealed a Tel Aviv University study.Prof. Adrian Shulman of Tel Aviv ... Read more...
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Scientists Grows Rat Lung In Laboratory, Calls It An Achievement In Lung Treatment
June 26th, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Washington, June 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Yale University researchers have successfully re-grown a rat lung under lab conditions and witnessed it breathe pretty fine. Following that the researchers have claimed that ... Read more...
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How poverty shapes the brain
May 25th, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Toronto, May 25 (ANI): Using a number of imaging techniques, a Canadian researcher will compare the structure and function of brains of young adults from families with low socioeconomic status to those ... Read more...
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Hormonal contraceptives up risk of low desire among females
May 4th, 2010 - 5:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 4 (IANS) Women taking non-oral and oral hormonal contraceptives were at highest risk of Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD), says a new study.
FSD covers low desire, inability to maintain arousal during ... Read more...
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The Pill could put women off sex
May 4th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Researchers have found a link between using hormonal contraception and Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD), a condition most often caused by a lack of desire.The study of female German ... Read more...
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