Language learning begins in the womb
November 6th, 2009 - 4:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) From their very first days, newborns' cries already bear the mark of the language their parents speak, reveals a new study.
The findings suggest that infants begin picking up ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Nicotine patch and lozenge can help smokers quit
November 6th, 2009 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) In a comparison of five different smoking cessation medications, a nicotine patch plus a nicotine lozenge appeared most effective at helping smokers quit, according to new research.
"Many ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Rare brain disorder which causes dementia is genetic
November 5th, 2009 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 5 (IANS) New research shows that a rare brain disorder that causes early dementia is highly hereditary.
The brain disorder called frontotemporal dementia destroys parts of the brain, leading to ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Night-shift workers should avoid coffee
November 5th, 2009 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Nov 5 (IANS) Night-shift workers should avoid drinking coffee if they wish to improve their sleep, according to new research.
A study led by Julie Carrier, a University of Montreal psychology professor ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
You may overeat if you wolf down your meal
November 5th, 2009 - 5:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 5 (IANS) Eating a meal quickly, as compared to slowly, curtails the release of hormones in the gut that induce the feelings of being full. The decreased release of these ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Facial structure can predict propensity to aggression
November 3rd, 2009 - 5:33 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Nov 3 (IANS) Angry words and gestures are not the only way to get a sense of how temperamental a person is. A quick glance at someone's facial structure may be ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Just one cigarette can harm arteries
November 3rd, 2009 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Nov 3 (IANS) Even one cigarette has serious adverse effects on young adults, according to new research.
The study found that smoking one cigarette increases the stiffness of the arteries in ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Hope may not make chronically ill happier
November 3rd, 2009 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) Holding on to hope may not make patients happier as they deal with chronic illness, according to a new study.
"Hope is an important part of happiness," said Peter ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Childhood abuse may be linked to osteoarthritis
November 3rd, 2009 - 2:16 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Nov 3 (IANS) Adults who have experienced physical abuse as children have a higher chance of suffering from osteoarthritis compared to those who have not been abused, according to a new ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Tai Chi may help combat osteoarthritis
November 2nd, 2009 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) Patients over 65 years with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise can improve physical function and experience less pain, say researchers.
Tai Chi is ... Read more...
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Overweight people less likely to have sex
November 2nd, 2009 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 2 (IANS) An increased waistline is not only bad for your health but can lead to decreased bedroom activity, according to researchers.
"I'm exploring the effects of being overweight or ... Read more...
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Acute lung injury? Stem cell therapy may help
October 30th, 2009 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) Researchers have shown that adult stem cells from bone marrow can prevent acute lung injury in a mouse model of the disease.
The study was conducted by researchers at ... Read more...
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Dietary fibre can keep diseases at bay
October 30th, 2009 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 30 (IANS) Insoluble dietary fibre or roughage plays a vital role in the immune system, keeping certain diseases at bay, according to researchers.
The indigestible part of all plant-based foods pushes ... Read more...
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Scientists develop method to assess ecological risk
October 29th, 2009 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 29 (IANS) Scientists have developed a method called ecological risk assessment (ERA) which can identify the dangers of different fishing practices.
The method was developed by Tony Smith ... Read more...
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Researchers develop treatment for overactive bladder
October 29th, 2009 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 29 (IANS) Those who suffer from an overactive bladder have reason to be hopeful. Medical researchers have developed an effective treatment for the embarrassing condition.
The treatment was developed ... Read more...
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Diseases spreading from humans to animals- thanks to globalisation
October 29th, 2009 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) Globalisation and industrialisation are causing diseases to spread from humans to animals, says a study.
Researchers from The Roslin Institute of the University of Edinburgh have shown that a ... Read more...
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Bad driver? Then blame your genes
October 29th, 2009 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) Bad drivers may in part have their genes to blame, suggests a new study.
According to University of Irvine scientists, people with a particular gene variant performed more than ... Read more...
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