Researchers allege that Chopin may have suffered from epilepsy
January 25th, 2011 - 10:08 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Madrid, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Researchers in Spain have identified that the 19th-century composer, Frederic Chopin's lapses of consciousness may have been due to temporal lobe epilepsy.At the time, Chopin’s partner, George ... Read more...
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Chopin suffered from epilepsy, says research
January 25th, 2011 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 25 (IANS) Famed 19th century Polish composer Frederic Chopin was always haunted by terrifying visions of strange creatures crawling out of his piano. Those visions were caused by epilepsy, says ... Read more...
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Too much sex, not excessive computer use, behind wrist pain
January 21st, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 21 (ANI): Excessive computer use and working with heavy machinery have long been blamed for causing wrist pain, but according to a top medic, the reason behind the agony is: ... Read more...
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Kissing spreads bugs that protect pregnancy
October 31st, 2009 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 31 (ANI): Kissing was created to spread germs which build up immunity to illness, believe scientists.The loved-up gesture allows a bug, which is dangerous in pregnancy, to be passed from ... Read more...
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Early detection, quick anthrax treatment can saves lives
July 25th, 2009 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 25 (ANI): Early detection and quick treatment can save nearly 87pct of people affected from anthrax, finds a new study.The researchers suggest that any delay beyond three days would overwhelm ... Read more...
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Is superiority of human brains to chimps’ responsible for higher cancer rates?
June 11th, 2009 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 11 (ANI): Scientists at the Ovarian Cancer Institute are studying whether the cognitive superiority of human's brains over chimps' is responsible for the higher rates of cancer among humans."I ... Read more...
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Lowered HRT use may have led to fewer heart attacks in women
April 25th, 2009 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): With decline in the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopause symptoms, the rate of myocardial infarctions, or heart attacks, has also dropped, a new study ... Read more...
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Sex, masturbation may be best bet to ease pesky hay fever symptoms
April 6th, 2009 - 4:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 6 (ANI): Masturbating or having sex may help men suffering from hay fever clear those bunged noses, say scientists.Sina Zarrintan, a neurologist from the Tabriz Medical University in Iran, ... Read more...
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Soon, Viagra moisturiser that makes waistlines shrink
April 2nd, 2009 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 2 (ANI): Scientists are on their way to provide double bonanza to women looking for healthy skin - a moisturiser containing Viagra that could resolve cellulite issues.The drug sildenafil has ... Read more...
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Mystery behind male belly button fluff, a mystery no more
April 1st, 2009 - 1:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 1 (ANI): A scientist has solved the 'mystery' behind belly button fluff after gazing at his own navel for three years.Georg Steinhauser, a chemist, has discovered a type of body ... Read more...
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Masturbation may be the best treatment for nasal congestion
April 1st, 2009 - 11:52 am ICT by ANI
London, April 1 (ANI): Masturbating or having sex may help men suffering from hay fever clear those bunged noses, say scientists.Sina Zarrintan, a neurologist from the Tabriz Medical University in Iran, ... Read more...
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Mystery behind belly button fluff, a mystery no more
February 28th, 2009 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 28 (ANI): A scientist has solved the ''mystery'' behind belly button fluff after gazing at his own navel for three years!Georg Steinhauser, a chemist, has discovered a type of ... Read more...
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Carbohydrate-rich foods can be addictive as cigarettes
January 9th, 2009 - 6:34 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Jan 9 (ANI): Foods rich in carbohydrates such as cornflakes, and croissants could be as addictive as cigarettes, warns expert.Lead researcher Simon Thornley, from Auckland Regional Public Health Service has ... Read more...
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Maternal health may help predict childs ADHD risk
December 25th, 2008 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 25 (ANI): The probability of a child being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) might be tied to mothers health status prior to having a child, according to ... Read more...
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US Air Force to use battlefield acupuncture for pain relief
December 19th, 2008 - 5:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 19 (ANI): Wit the rise in the popularity of acupuncture as a pain-relief therapy, the U.S. Air Force is showing interest in the treatment.The air force has plans to ... Read more...
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A cold shower may be the best way to beat your blues
December 19th, 2007 - 5:31 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 19 (ANI): Got the blues? Then, why dont you try a cold shower, for a new study has suggested that a simple cold-water bath might sometimes cure, and even prevent, ... Read more...
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