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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...