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Houseplants have positive effects on old peopleSubscriber Only

February 27, 2009 12:06 IST

Caring for houseplants can have very positive effects on the lives of retirement community residents,according to a new study.

Research reveals some of Alzheimer’s secretsSubscriber Only

February 27, 2009 10:09 IST

Scientists are unraveling some of the mechanisms behind the plaques in the brain that are a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease,offering new leads to treat the brain-wasting disease.

HIV quickly evolving among large groups: StudySubscriber Only

February 26, 2009 13:02 IST

The AIDS virus is quickly adapting across large groups of people to avoid triggering the human immune system,posing another challenge in the search for a potential vaccine.

Meditation is the best stress-buster for college studentsSubscriber Only

February 25, 2009 15:33 IST

Students who meditate are better off when it comes to dealing with stress in college,according to a new research at American University.

Too much PlayStation may damage handsSubscriber Only

February 25, 2009 12:50 IST

Keeping too tight a grip on the console and furiously pushing the buttons can cause a newly identified skin disorder marked by painful lumps on the palms.

Yoga cuts depression by half in breast cancer patientsSubscriber Only

February 25, 2009 12:38 IST

Yoga not only provides emotional benefits to women with breast cancer,but also reduces their chances of depression.

Bird flu vaccine production still lags: StudySubscriber Only

February 24, 2009 16:54 IST

Drug companies have increased their capacity by 300 per cent but will still need four years to meet global demand in the event of a pandemic.

How to avoid mood-induced overindulgenceSubscriber Only

February 24, 2009 16:31 IST

For people who overindulge in food or shopping when excited or sad a new report recommends some simple techniques that can help them act wisely.

Going grey? Hair ‘bleaches itself as people age’Subscriber Only

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’Subscriber Only

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 enduranceSubscriber Only

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 partnerSubscriber Only

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: GovtSubscriber Only

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’Subscriber Only

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: StudySubscriber Only

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: SurveySubscriber Only

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: StudySubscriber Only

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 enamelSubscriber Only

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 smokingSubscriber Only

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 obesitySubscriber Only

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: StudySubscriber Only

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 seeSubscriber Only

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’Subscriber Only

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’Subscriber Only

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.