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Going grey? Hair ‘bleaches itself as people age’
February 24, 2009 16:21 IST
Why people turn grey is no longer a grey area,for scientists have finally solved the mystery by discovering that hair bleaches itself as people age.
Social websites ‘harm children’s brains’
February 24, 2009 15:54 IST
Popular social networking sites shorten attention spans,encourage instant gratification and make young people more self-centred,a scientist says.
Mental fatigue can lower physical endurance
February 24, 2009 15:46 IST
When performing a mentally fatiguing task prior to a difficult exercise test,people reach exhaustion faster than when they did the same when mentally rested.
Trust your heart be it choosing ice cream or life partner
February 24, 2009 14:30 IST
Trust your heart is the mantra,when it comes to picking out clothing or choosing a flavour of ice cream,a house and even a life partner,says a new study.
Medical facilities to foreign patients not at cost of Indians: Govt
February 24, 2009 14:27 IST
The Government today denied that special medical facilities are provided to foreigners at the cost of domestic patients for promoting medical tourism in the country.
Music therapy ‘can cure Alzheimer’s’
February 24, 2009 11:50 IST
People suffering from Alzheimer's can slow the relentless course of the disease by tuning into their favourite songs,an international team said.
Beauty is in the sex of the beholder: Study
February 24, 2009 10:55 IST
The differences are likely linked to known differences in the way male and female brains process spatial information,and probably are unique to humans.
Strong support for anti-smoking rules: Survey
February 24, 2009 10:46 IST
The Health Minister's anti-smoking crusade has won overwhelming support in a survey carried out in four metros of the country.
Anger really can kill you: Study
February 24, 2009 10:35 IST
Anger and other strong emotions can trigger potentially deadly heart rhythms in certain vulnerable people,US researchers said.
A gene that controls production of tooth enamel
February 24, 2009 10:25 IST
Scientists have identified a gene that controls production of tooth enamel,promising replacement of teeth which can be grown on demand.
R-rated movies make kids more prone to smoking
February 23, 2009 13:09 IST
Kids who watch R-rated movies are much more likely to believe its easy to get a cigarette than those who dont watch such films,according to a new study.
Sleeve Gastrectomy popular for fighting obesity
February 23, 2009 12:21 IST
The widely resorted to surgery in the developed nations is now promising to help Indians reduce 'accumulated fat' and may even help diabetics go off insulin.
Brain injury raises epilepsy risk for years: Study
February 23, 2009 12:03 IST
A severe brain injury puts people at high risk of epilepsy for more than a decade after they are first hurt,a finding that suggests there may be a window to prevent the condition.
Motion-induced blindness? Eyes create ‘illusion’ to help see
February 23, 2009 11:23 IST
Motion-induced blindness is a striking visual illusion,in which moving objects can make stationary objects seem to disappear right before one's eyes.
Kids should ‘get dirty’
February 21, 2009 13:48 IST
Parents,if you don't want your children to become a 'couch potato',please encourage them to play outdoor and get dirty as well,experts have suggested.
UN watchdog concerned about ‘rogue internet pharmacies’
February 20, 2009 16:43 IST
Growing sophistication of organised drug trade,rise of 'rogue internet pharmacies' and high opium harvest in Afghanistan are prominent issues figuring in a UN watchdog report.
Violent video games desensitise us to others sufferings
February 20, 2009 12:22 IST
People who play violent video games become insensitive towards the pain and suffering of others,according to new research.
Ending prostate PSA test safe for most elderly men
February 20, 2009 12:11 IST
Most men over age 75 can safely discontinue screening for prostate cancer with the PSA blood test,although such screening may still benefit some older men.
Living near fast foods joints bad for heart: Study
February 20, 2009 11:25 IST
People who live in neighbourhoods packed with fast-food restaurants are more likely to suffer strokes,US researchers said.
Facebook,MySpace could increase risk of cancer
February 19, 2009 15:59 IST
Are you a frequent visitor to social networking sites like Facebook or MySpace? Then there is some bad news for you.
A glass of wine a day increases risk of cancer by 168%
February 19, 2009 11:44 IST
The study says that consuming just a 125ml glass of wine increases the chance of developing mouth and throat cancer by 168 per cent.
Why men like wet kisses with more tongue action
February 18, 2009 13:35 IST
US scientists have found that modern man uses smooch to pick up traces of oestrogen in a womans saliva and thus gauge her fertility.
Pottery,computer games could help prevent memory loss
February 18, 2009 12:40 IST
Playing computer games,reading magazines or crafting in middle age or later in life can delay or prevent memory loss,says a new study.
Secure mom-kid attachments predict good friendships later
February 18, 2009 12:23 IST
Toddlers who are strongly attached to their mothers are more likely to form closer friendships in the early grade-school years.
Test may find hidden colorectal cancers: Study
February 18, 2009 11:37 IST
A more sensitive screening test may one day help doctors determine how far colorectal cancer has spread,US researchers said.
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