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'UK men, women most promiscuous'British men and women are the world's most promiscuous people, leaving their American cousins far behind, according to a study.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 02-Dec-2008 13:14
'Good cholesterol' might not be good
Is 'good cholesterol' really good for you; not so, suggests a new study.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 02-Dec-2008 07:10
First credit crunch in 88 BC Rome?
A historian has discovered what he believes is the world's first credit crunch, dating back to 88 BC in Rome, which might be the precedent for the current financial turmoil.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 02-Dec-2008 01:17
The 'mouse' has just turned 40
One computer device could be called as being most "in touch" with humans - the mouse, which celebrates it's 40th birthday on Monday.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 02-Dec-2008 01:02
Mice study links food to Alzheimer's
Mice fed junk food for nine months showed signs of developing the abnormal brain tangles strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease, a Swedish researcher said.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 02-Dec-2008 00:47
Gene test on kids' sporting skills
In health-conscious, sports-oriented Boulder, Atlas Sports Genetics is playing into the obsessions of parents by offering a $149 test that aims to predict a child's natural athletic strengths.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 02-Dec-2008 00:32
Cars too have personality: Study
Aston Martin goes with James Bond. But ever wondered why? Well, the reason lies in traits, for a new study has claimed that cars too have personality.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 13:06
Anti-ageing creams 'don't work'
A new study, conducted by researchers at University College London, has revealed that diets and creams claiming their antioxidant properties could slow ageing, have little or no effect.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 12:51
Space shuttle Endeavour lands safely
The US space shuttle Endeavour and its crew of seven returned safely to Earth on Sunday at a California air base concluding a 16-day mission.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 07:19
New hope on AIDS in Africa
In a sign of hope on a continent ravaged by AIDS, a South African fertility clinic has started a service allowing couples infected with the virus to have a healthy baby.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 07:04
Obesity fuels fears of diabetes rise
The prevalence of diabetes worldwide will far outstrip even the sharp increase currently projected unless rising trends of obesity are controlled, health experts said on Saturday.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 06:49
FDA defends US infant formula
The US Food and Drug Administration defended the safety of infant formula sold in the United States.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 06:34
How your mind can suppress hunger
In a study on rodents, the researchers have discovered that one type of lipid produced in the gut, called N-acylphosphatidylethanolamines or NAPEs, rises after eating fatty foods.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 01-Dec-2008 01:17
Washing hands affects judgement
Good health is in your hands, it is often said. And, now a new study has suggested that washing hands is not only an easy way of preventing infection, but it can also affect one's moral judgement.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 30-Nov-2008 13:04
Jupiter, Venus, Moon to come closer
On Monday, Jupiter, Venus and Moon - three of the brightest objects up there at night - will be closest to each other.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 30-Nov-2008 07:12
13.8% mothers follow WHO guidelines
A study conducted by the Command Hospital and Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune has found an abysmally low rate of exclusive breastfeeding' among mothers.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 29-Nov-2008 01:02
Diabetes responsible for amputations
Diabetes is responsible for over 1 million amputations each year. Cardio-vascular disease is the major cause of death accounting for 70% of all diabetes fatalities, said president, DiabetesIndia, S R Arvind.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 29-Nov-2008 00:47
'Net, mobile phones bad for soul'
Modern technology, such as mobile phones and the internet, today has made life easier and quick.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 29-Nov-2008 00:32
Sex spells trouble: Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual and temporal leader, on Friday said sex spelt fleeting satisfaction and trouble later, while chastity offered a better life and "more freedom."
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 29-Nov-2008 00:17
Asteroid debris found in Canada
Canadian scientists say they have located debris from a 10-ton asteroid that exploded in the skies over Canada's Prairie provinces earlier this month.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 29-Nov-2008 00:02
Thanksgiving feast for Astronauts
Astronauts raised plastic cups of iced tea and toasted the US Thanksgiving holiday before eating a traditional dinner of smoked turkey, cornbread dressing and candied yams.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 28-Nov-2008 01:16
Mind can suppress hunger pangs
You might not be keeping a check on the amount of calories you're consuming during a party, but your brain will, say Yale University researchers, who have identified a molecule that tells brain that the stomach is full - and signals it's time to say no to a second piece of samosa and push back from the dining table.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 27-Nov-2008 13:06
Dogs' wet noses vital for smell
Dogs' wet noses often leave their owners wondering what purpose do they serve apart from making a mess of windows and clothes, but now an American research team has finally found out that they are vital to the extraordinary ability of canines to sniff out anything from cocaine to cancer.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 27-Nov-2008 07:21
'AIDS can be eliminated in 10 years'
The virus that causes AIDS could theoretically be eliminated in a decade if all people living in countries with high infection rates are regularly tested and treated, according to a new mathematical model.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 27-Nov-2008 01:11
Helmets sensors for blast impact
The US navy is developing sensors for combat helmets to measure the force of roadside explosions and gather data that might be useful in treating traumatic brain injury, a researcher said.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 27-Nov-2008 00:56
Web self-diagnosis ups anxiety attack
Playing doctor on the web often leads people to mistakenly believe that they are suffering from rare illnesses, according to a study by researchers at Microsoft.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 27-Nov-2008 00:41
'Armageddon' plan to beat asteroids
It is disaster planning on a galactic scale: Space experts want to come up with a contingency plan on what to do in case a killer asteroid collides with Earth.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 27-Nov-2008 00:26
Gender mixup dooms polar bear 'date'
Handlers of a popular polar bear, brought to mate with a female in a zoo in northern Japan, found their breeding plan was doomed when they noticed that he, in fact, was a she.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 27-Nov-2008 00:11
Slave ship wreck, key to islands' lost lineage, found
Marine archaeologists have found the remains of a slave ship wrecked off the Turks and Caicos Islands in 1841, an accident that set free the ancestors of many current residents of those islands.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26-Nov-2008 23:56
Drink brewed tea to protect your teeth
Forget lattes and fresh lime juice, the best thing to drink is brewed tea, for it has no erosive effect on teeth and its antioxidants provide health benefits, according to a new research.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26-Nov-2008 19:19
Thankfulness key to happier life
Want to find the key to a happy life? Well, all you need to do is grab a pen and write letters of gratitude.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26-Nov-2008 19:04
Take care of spouse to live longer
If you want to live longer, then just spend at least 14 hours a week taking care of your ailing spouse, says a new research.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26-Nov-2008 18:49
Older people more prone to distraction
A Canadian study has provided further evidence that older adults are less capable than their younger counterparts in filtering out distracting information.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26-Nov-2008 18:34
2nd mission to study Jupiter in 2011
US space agency NASA is to send a solar-powered mission to Jupiter to view the planet's unseen parts.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26-Nov-2008 18:19
Britons' attention span down to 5 mins
Hectic lifestyles have nearly halved the attention span of average Britons from 12 minutes a decade ago to five minutes and seven seconds, a new research shows.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26-Nov-2008 18:04
Universal HIV tests to have big impact
Near-universal HIV tests and immediate drug treatment for people who test positive would almost eliminate transmission of the deadly virus within a decade.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26-Nov-2008 17:49
Deep sleep ups creativity, memory
Just in time for the holidays, some medical advice most people will like: Take a nap. Interrupting sleep seriously disrupts memory-making, compelling new research suggests.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26-Nov-2008 01:14
'Some cancers may simply go away'
Cancer researchers have known for years that it was possible in rare cases for some cancers to go away on their own.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26-Nov-2008 00:59
Truman syndrome: Life's like TV show
One man showed up at a federal building, asking for release from the reality show he was sure was being made of his life.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 26-Nov-2008 00:44
Oceans 'turning acidic quickly'
In a new research, scientists at the University of Chicago, US, have documented that oceans are growing acidic faster than previously thought.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 13:23
Lizards do push ups to gain attention
Deploying robotic lizards in a Puerto Rico forest, UC Davis researchers have confirmed that animals can use body language to alert their neighbours.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 13:08
Bad boss can harm your heart
Having an inconsiderate and incompetent boss not only leads to bad working days, but also increases your risk of developing heart disease, warn Swedish researchers.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 12:53
Blood tests reveal disease in fetus
Doctors may soon be able to diagnose inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis, thalassaemia and sickle cell anemia in fetuses by simply testing a blood sample taken from the mother.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 12:38
Astronauts repair space station
Two shuttle Endeavour astronauts finished the last of four spacewalks outside the International Space Station on Monday, completing repairs and maintenance meant to restore the outpost to full power.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 07:18
Bond gloves may soon replace mouse
The computer technology shown in science fiction are drawing closer to reality with a Los Angeles-based company designing a system that can consign the mouse to history.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 01:16
A gadget to make water out of thin air
It?s a gadget straight out of a science fiction movie - a machine that scientists claim can make water out of thin air.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 25-Nov-2008 01:01