LIFESTYLE NEWS - Page 2641

Crying ‘strengthens relationships’Subscriber Only

September 7, 2009 14:16 IST

Crying has emotional benefits too-tears strengthen personal relationships,says a new study.

Oral contraceptive pills dont affect fertility in womenSubscriber Only

September 7, 2009 12:08 IST

Taking oral contraceptive does not affect a woman's ability to conceive after she stops it,reveals a study.

Men and women’s views of what is dishonest vary greatlySubscriber Only

September 7, 2009 11:17 IST

A new survey of public attitudes to deceitful behaviour has shown that men and women's views of what is dishonest vary greatly.

Smokers being mislead by branding on cigarette packetsSubscriber Only

September 7, 2009 10:29 IST

Branding is being done in a manner that they mislead smokers into believing some products to be less harmful than others,according to a study.

Swine flu claims 2,840 lives worldwide: WHOSubscriber Only

September 5, 2009 11:56 IST

Swine flu has claimed at least 2,840 lives across the world and over 2.5 lakh of confirmed cases of the virus have been reported,the World Health Organisation on Saturday said.

One more swine flu death in Pune; toll rises to 34Subscriber Only

September 5, 2009 11:44 IST

One more person died of swine flu in Pune,taking the death toll in the viral infection in the city to 34,informed health officials.

2 new antibodies may pave way for powerful AIDS vaccineSubscriber Only

September 4, 2009 14:16 IST

Researchers have found two powerful new antibodies to HIV,called PG9 and PG16,that could ultimately lead to a powerful vaccine for AIDS.

Men lose their minds ‘speaking to pretty women’Subscriber Only

September 4, 2009 14:11 IST

Pretty women make men nervous,for a new study has revealed that blokes can lose their minds while talking to beautiful blondes.

Outspoken pupils perform betterSubscriber Only

September 4, 2009 14:08 IST

A new study has given kids the perfect excuse to throw traditional classroom adage "Sit quietly then teacher will begin" out of the window: Outspoken children learn more.

People ‘interpret faces differently’Subscriber Only

September 4, 2009 10:51 IST

A new study says that believing is seeing too -- when it comes to perceiving other people's emotions.

Thunder thighs may help beat heart diseaseSubscriber Only

September 4, 2009 10:39 IST

The thinner your thighs,the greater your risk of heart disease thats the conclusion of a new study.

AIIMS conducts surgery on infant with rare heart disorderSubscriber Only

September 3, 2009 17:51 IST

Doctors at AIIMS successfully operated on the eight-day-old infant who was born with a rare medical condition with his heart protruding out of his chest.

UK swine flu vaccine trial shows ‘strong response’Subscriber Only

September 3, 2009 16:01 IST

Results from the first swine-flu vaccine trials taking place in Britian have revealed a strong immune response after administering just one dose.

Pregnant woman succumbs to swine flu in GujaratSubscriber Only

September 3, 2009 15:57 IST

A 23-year-old pregnant woman succumbed to swine flu at a city-based hospital,taking the statewide toll to nine.

Injectable gel helps regenerate brain tissue in traumatic injuriesSubscriber Only

September 3, 2009 13:25 IST

In a breakthrough study,a bioengineer has successfully regenerated brain at the site of a traumatic brain injury with the help of a gel.

Exercise the best bet to fight weight regainSubscriber Only

September 3, 2009 11:50 IST

Exercise can help control weight regain after dieting by reducing appetite and burning fat before burning carbohydrates,according to a new study.

53-year old man latest swine flu victim in PuneSubscriber Only

September 2, 2009 16:05 IST

A 53-year old man died of swine flu here,taking the toll in the viral infection in the city to 33,hospital authorities said.

Swine Flu toll rises to 28 in KarnatakaSubscriber Only

September 2, 2009 14:14 IST

A 36-year-old woman succumbed to swine flu today,pushing up the toll in the pandemic in Karnataka to 28.

Swine flu cases scale to 22 in JKSubscriber Only

September 2, 2009 13:23 IST

A 26-year-old post graduate medical student has tested positive for swine flu here,taking the total number of cases suffering to 22 in the state.

Women ‘more likely to have an affair’ than menSubscriber Only

September 2, 2009 12:27 IST

If you think than men are more apt to have an affair than women,think again,for a survey has revealed it's the fair sex who're more likely to have a fling.

Flu pandemic claims four more lives,toll climbs to 105Subscriber Only

September 2, 2009 12:19 IST

With four more deaths,including two in Andhra Pradesh,due to swine flu in three states,the countrywide toll in the pandemic to reached 105.

Living without car in areas with high fast food joints ups obesity riskSubscriber Only

September 2, 2009 12:11 IST

People who do not own a car and live in areas where there are a number of fast food restaurants may be at an increased risk of becoming obese.

H1N1 virus unlikely to mutate into ‘superbug’Subscriber Only

September 2, 2009 11:29 IST

The H1N1 virus,responsible for spreading swine flu,is unlikely to mix with other flu strains to form a more virulent 'superbug',say researchers.

Smoking,overweighing up breast cancer riskSubscriber Only

September 2, 2009 10:49 IST

A study conducted in Canada has reinforced the correlation between being overweight,smoking and breast cancer.

Swine flu affecting young more: StudySubscriber Only

September 1, 2009 19:00 IST

The study states the average interval between the onset of illness and reporting to health facility was 5.2 days and the time interval between the onset of illness.