Gut bugs have vital bearing on health, immunity
October 11th, 2011 - 5:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 11 (IANS) Gut microbes have a vital bearing on our health by producing vitamins, priming our immune system and developing resistance to pathogens.For example, studies have shown that ... Read more...
Posted in World |
NewGen radiation treatment effective in advanced head and neck cancer
March 5th, 2011 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): Clinical trials at Helsinki University Central Hospital in Finland to assess the efficacy and safety of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) indicate that it has the potential to ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Kerala’s Panjal village to host yagna for universal peace
November 11th, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Nov 11 (IANS) Panjal, a village in Kerala's Thrissur district, is to host the Athirathram yagna in April next year to pray for universal peace and harmony, an official said Thursday.Considered ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Maths genius unveils toughest sudoku
August 19th, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 19 (IANS) A mathematics wizard at Helsinki University has developed a sudoku which is so tough that it requires those attempting it "to think ahead eight or nine steps at ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Sleep deprivation among kids likely to trigger behavioural problems
April 28th, 2009 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 28 (IANS) Sleep deprivation among children is likely to trigger behavioural problems, including symptoms similar to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD.
ADHD which afflicts boys, is characterized by a very ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Snoring kids at increased depression, anxiety risk
April 3rd, 2009 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): Preschoolers who snore are at an increased risk of developing mood disorders, and are likely to have language and attention problems, say researchers."The results of our study bring ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Renewable energy technologies could supply worlds 40 percent electricity by 2050
March 12th, 2009 - 5:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 12 (ANI): A new research has indicated that with adequate financial and political support, renewable energy technologies like wind and photovoltaics could supply 40 percent of the worlds electricity ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Gene that increases chronic drinkers colorectal cancer risk identified
December 20th, 2008 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 20 (ANI): A new study has found that chronic drinkers with a specific gene are at an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer.The researchers have found that individuals with ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Why do some people get violent after boozing
December 16th, 2008 - 6:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): Have you ever wondered how generally calm people suddenly turn violent after downing a drink? Well, Finnish researchers have got the answer for you: it''s caused by ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Genetic disorder sheds light on enzyme’s role in bone metabolism
November 5th, 2008 - 4:54 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) Pycnodysostosis is a genetic disease characterised by short stature, which opens a window into how joints are destroyed by arthritis. The condition is caused by deficiency of an ... Read more...
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Liver transplant patients at three fold cancer risk
October 3rd, 2008 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 3 (ANI): People who have undergone a liver transplant are at a three-fold risk of developing cancer than the general population, according to researchers.Transplantation, and subsequent immunosuppression which keeps ... Read more...
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Eye surgeon bags international fellowship
July 25th, 2008 - 6:01 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, July 25 (IANS) Aligarh Muslim University lecturer Ali Raza Rizvi, an eye surgeon, has bagged the international fellowship of the International Council of Ophthalmology, Britain, an official said Friday. "Rizvi received ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Having twins takes a toll on parents mental health
July 8th, 2008 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 8 (ANI): Parents of twins conceived either spontaneously or with assisted reproductive technology (ART) are more likely to report mental health symptoms after delivery and one year later, than ... Read more...
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