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Cured meats tied to childhood leukaemia riskSubscriber Only
January 29, 2009 11:19 IST
Children who regularly eat cured meats may have a heightened risk of leukaemia,while vegetables and soy products may help protect against cancer.
People buying ‘fake’ drugs online ‘may be funding terrorism’Subscriber Only
January 28, 2009 16:26 IST
People buying fake drugs on the Internet unknowingly could be supporting terrorism apart from risking their own lives.
Owners may spread germs to dogs by not washing handsSubscriber Only
January 28, 2009 16:15 IST
Dog owners are more likely to spread germs to their pets by not washing hands than by sleeping with them,or getting licks on the face.
Brain scanning shows stress disrupts thinking in menSubscriber Only
January 28, 2009 15:29 IST
Scanning the brains of 20 male medical students preparing for their board exams,a research team has found that stress disrupts human thinking.
Want to get healthy? Exercise 7 minutes a weekSubscriber Only
January 28, 2009 12:28 IST
Rigorous workouts lasting as little as three minutes may help prevent diabetes by helping control blood sugar,British researchers said.
Plastic chemical may stay in body longer: StudySubscriber Only
January 28, 2009 11:26 IST
A controversial chemical used in many plastic products may remain in the body longer than previously thought,US researchers said.
Medical hoax: ‘Cello scrotum’ was just a test tickleSubscriber Only
January 28, 2009 11:08 IST
A top doctor who is also a member of Britain's House of Lords has admitted to a prank 34-years-ago inventing an oddball medical condition called 'cello scrotum'.
Two doner kebabs can give a weeks worth of saturated fatSubscriber Only
January 27, 2009 17:01 IST
Just two doner kebabs,the most popular post-pub snack in the UK,can give people their recommended saturated fat intake for a week.
People buy a pen to restore shaken self-confidence: StudySubscriber Only
January 27, 2009 15:20 IST
People who have momentarily lost confidence in their intelligence are likely to buy a pen because it will help restore their self confidence.
Sitting on plane’s window seat raises blood clot riskSubscriber Only
January 27, 2009 15:00 IST
A new study has claimed that sitting close to the window on a plane can raise a passenger's chance of developing a deep vein thrombosis.
Health info technology saves lives,costs: StudySubscriber Only
January 27, 2009 12:01 IST
Hospitals that used computers to keep track of patient records and manage care had lower rates of deaths,complications and costs.
Using water in toilet serious health risk; employee firedSubscriber Only
January 27, 2009 11:50 IST
An Australian-based engineering firm has reportedly sacked an employee for using water instead of toilet paper in the washroom.
Aus thong lovers at greater risk of developing skin cancerSubscriber Only
January 27, 2009 11:43 IST
Australia's thong lovers,who relish spending time under the sun with exposed feet,are at a greater risk of developing skin cancer.
Aerobic,resistance best exercises for elderlySubscriber Only
January 27, 2009 11:21 IST
Older,obese adults who do a combination of aerobic and resistance exercises have less insulin resistance and are better able to do simple tasks.
Alcohol can improve men’s sexual performance: Aus studySubscriber Only
January 27, 2009 11:03 IST
Alcohol improves rather than damages men's performance in the bedroom if taken within safe guidelines,a new study has revealed.
Surrounded by friends? It’s all in your genesSubscriber Only
January 27, 2009 09:47 IST
Are you a social butterfly,or do you prefer being at the edge of a group of friends? Either way,your genes and evolution may play a major role.
Brain dead girl creates history by saving three livesSubscriber Only
January 25, 2009 15:21 IST
A three-year-old brain dead girl ended up saving three lives including that of a 21-month-old boy with timely transplant of her organs.
Experience can be the best teacher for infantsSubscriber Only
January 23, 2009 14:29 IST
Psychologists have found that infants as young as 10 months use their prior exposure to understand new actions.
Group support doubles your chances of quitting smokingSubscriber Only
January 23, 2009 14:11 IST
Smokers are twice as likely to kick the habit if they use a support group rather than trying to give up alone,according to a new study.
Apple juice can delay onset of Alzheimers diseaseSubscriber Only
January 23, 2009 13:39 IST
Drinking apple juice could help delay the onset of Alzheimers disease,says a new study.
Video games can ruin relationships with friends,familySubscriber Only
January 23, 2009 13:13 IST
As the amount of time playing video games goes up,the quality of relationships with peers and parents slides,says a new study.
Family abuse of people with dementia common: StudySubscriber Only
January 23, 2009 13:05 IST
People caring for family members with dementia commonly abuse them with behavior such as swearing and shouting.
First study on ‘use of embryonic stem cells in humans’Subscriber Only
January 23, 2009 12:28 IST
A team at a US biotech company is to start the world's first study of a treatment for spinal cord injuries based on them.
Study confirms link between social rejection and aggressionSubscriber Only
January 22, 2009 15:56 IST
People who feel socially rejected are more likely to see others' actions as hostile and are more likely to behave in hurtful ways towards others.
Trusting journalists can give your health a boost!Subscriber Only
January 22, 2009 15:23 IST
We're not saying that,that is the result of a study of people from 29 Asian countries,saying that individuals who trust mass media are healthier.
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