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Here’s why some people can’t quit cocaine (Re-issue)

November 22nd, 2009 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 22 (ANI): A new study from University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) sheds light on why some people fall back into drugs despite undergoing a treatment. It shows that, in the ...

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Doctors often fail to detect high BP in kids with chronic kidney

November 22nd, 2009 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 22 (ANI): A new study has revealed that doctors often fail to detect high blood pressure in kids with chronic kidney disease, thereby increasing a child's risk for serious heart ...

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Researchers construct erectile tissue in rabbits

November 21st, 2009 - 6:56 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Nov 21 (IANS) The day is not far off when surgeons will be able to reconstruct or replace damaged or diseased penile tissue in humans and enable them to return to ...

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Here’s why some people can’t quit cocaine

November 20th, 2009 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): A new study from University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) sheds light on why some people fall back into drugs despite undergoing a treatment. It shows that, in the ...

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Outdoor second-hand smoke a new health hazard

November 19th, 2009 - 4:09 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): While bans on indoor smoking have forced smokers at bars and restaurants onto outdoor patios, researchers have now raised concerns over the increasing exposure to second-hand airborne smoke. They ...

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How blind people fearlessly cross busy roads

November 19th, 2009 - 1:14 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): Wondering how blind people appear to fearlessly navigate busy sidewalks or roads with just a cane? Well, UCLA researchers claim to have found the answer for you. They have ...

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Viagra kin perks up heart function in young adults

November 19th, 2009 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Nov 19 (IANS) Sildenafil, a drug for treating impotence, also perks up cardiac function in kids and young adults with single-ventricle congenital heart disease post Fontan surgery that redirects deoxygenated blood ...

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Baked or boiled fish more healthy for heart than fried fish

November 18th, 2009 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): Baked or boiled fish is a better source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids than fried, salted or dried fish, according to a new study. And adding low-sodium soy sauce ...

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Cellphone use reduces pedestrian safety

November 17th, 2009 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Walking while talking on the cell phone makes a person more vulnerable to accident, according to a new study. The researchers revealed that young and old pedestrians comprise with ...

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Smokers more vulnerable to bladder cancer

November 17th, 2009 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) Smokers face a five times higher risk of developing bladder cancer compared to non-smokers, according to a new study. Researchers found that among individuals who smoked the same ...

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Healthy adults’ immune system primed to ward off 2009 H1N1 influenza

November 17th, 2009 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Healthy adults may have a level of protective immune memory that can blunt the severity of infection caused by the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus, according to a new ...

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Fear intensifies enjoyment of games, sporting outcomes

November 17th, 2009 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS -
Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) Fear seems to intensify the enjoyment of games and sporting events, says a new study. Researchers studied fans of two college football teams as they watched the teams' annual ...

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Exercise-linked irregular heartbeats not risky for healthy older adults

November 17th, 2009 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): A new study has suggested that healthy, older adults free of heart disease need not fear that bouts of rapid, irregular heartbeats brought on by vigorous exercise might ...

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Seeing favourite team almost lose makes winning more thrilling

November 17th, 2009 - 1:29 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Seeing your favourite team win is more thrilling when you see it on the verge of losing at some point during the game, says a new study. Researchers at ...

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Eating fruits, veggies can make you look sexy!

November 17th, 2009 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Eating vegetables and fruits can make you look attractive, says a new study, which showed that a healthy diet is crucial to achieving the most desirable complexion. In the ...

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Elevated biomarkers compromise quality of life in heart attack patients post-discharge

November 16th, 2009 - 3:49 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): There is an increased level of cardiac biomarkers in the blood of heart attack patients for several months after leaving the hospital, which often leads to more shortness ...

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Today’s kids make school, career decisions early

November 16th, 2009 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI -
London, November 16 (ANI): Children in today's age start making decisions regarding their study and career early, says a study. Researchers at UK's Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) sought to understand how ...

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Heart, bone damage from low vitamin D levels amplified by estrogen shortage

November 16th, 2009 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): Johns Hopkins researchers have found that heart and bone damage caused by lack of vitamin D is amplified by declines in sex hormones. They found that long-term ill effects ...

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Thinking of a loved one really does reduce pain (Re-issue)

November 15th, 2009 - 3:49 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Just thinking of your loved one can provide relief if you are in pain, say University of California Los Angeles psychologists. The study underscores the importance of social relationships ...

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Common cold virus may stave off swine flu (re-issue)

November 15th, 2009 - 3:39 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Nov 15 (ANI): The virus responsible for causing common cold may help fend off common cold, reveals a new study. In the study, researchers found that that the percentage of throat swabs ...

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Use ‘thoughtful words’ while fighting with partner to stay fit (Re-issue)

November 15th, 2009 - 3:36 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Using thoughtful words while fighting with your partner is less stressful for couples, claims a new study. Researchers at Penn State found that couples who bring thoughtful words to ...

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Brain chemical helps people make decisions (re-issue)

November 15th, 2009 - 3:34 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Brain chemical dopamine has been found to play a vital role in making pleasurable decisions such as where to go on holiday, whether to start a family, claims ...

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Smoking ban leads to drop in heart attacks, finds US study

November 15th, 2009 - 11:15 am ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Smoking ban has resulted in a 27 percent decrease in heart attacks in the city of Starkville in United States, reveals a new study. Researchers, led by Robert McMillen ...

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Racism awareness affects how kids do socially, academically

November 14th, 2009 - 3:10 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 14 (ANI): A new study has revealed that awareness of racial stereotypes can significantly affect the way children respond socially and academically. During the study, researchers from Rush University Medical Centre ...

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Use ‘thoughtful words’ while fighting with partner to stay fit

November 14th, 2009 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 14 (ANI): Using thoughtful words while fighting with your partner is less stressful for couples, claims a new study. Researchers at Penn State found that couples who bring thoughtful words to ...

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Common cold virus may stave off swine flu

November 14th, 2009 - 12:33 pm ICT by ANI -
London, Nov 14 (ANI): The virus responsible for causing common cold may help fend off common cold, reveals a new study. In the study, researchers found that that the percentage of throat swabs ...

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Thinking of a loved one really does reduce pain

November 14th, 2009 - 12:04 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 14 (ANI): Just thinking of your loved one can provide relief if you are in pain, say University of California Los Angeles psychologists. The study underscores the importance of social relationships ...

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People entering their 60s may face high disability rates

November 13th, 2009 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 13 (ANI): People who are entering their 60s may have far more disabilities today than their counterparts did in previous generations, according to a new University of California, Los Angeles ...

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Painful physiotherapy program helps treat chronic pain

November 13th, 2009 - 1:29 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 13 (ANI): The popular saying 'more pain, more gain' might hold some truth for people suffering from chronic pain, for a new study has revealed that aggressive physiotherapy program often ...

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Brain chemical helps people make decisions

November 13th, 2009 - 12:39 pm ICT by ANI -
Washington, Nov 13 (ANI): Brain chemical dopamine has been found to play a vital role in making pleasurable decisions such as where to go on holiday, whether to start a family, claims ...

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