Protein Discovered Behind Strong Heart And Mind
A protein BDNF controls the heart's functioning.
Jan 20, 2015
Fear Memories In The Brain
A new chemical agent, BDNF, has been found to control fear and anxiety.
Jan 20, 2015
A Drink a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
A drink a day may not be bad for the heart.
Jan 20, 2015
Computers Beat Film Critics
Computers beat everyone at identifying great films.
Jan 20, 2015
Fossil Language Brahui Gets Recognition
An language far removed from its closest cousins has been declared to have ancient origins.
Jan 20, 2015
Eggs Can Be Part Of A Healthy Diet
An egg a day can actually be a preventive against diseases.
Jan 20, 2015
Quit Smoking during Your Period
It may be easier to quit smoking during the end of the period.
Jan 20, 2015
Asthma And Genes Not Strongly Connected
There does not seem to be a strong link between genes and asthma, a new study indicates.
Jan 20, 2015
Resetting Your Biological Clock
To reset your body clock, all you might need are pills.
Jan 20, 2015
A Drink before Bed Ruins Your Sleep
Drinking alcohol before bed disrupts sleep.
Jan 20, 2015
Scientists Find Stem Cells That Generates Bone And Marrow In Mice
Stem cells that could help to repair fractures in people, have been discovered.
Jan 17, 2015
Implant to Treat Obesity Gets FDA Approval
A new surgical implant Maestro for treating obesity has been approved by the FDA.
Jan 17, 2015
Lack of Exercise Worse Than Obesity
A sedentary lifestyle is far worse for health than obesity, new research has found.
Jan 17, 2015
Roche Signs Gene Sequencing Deal
Swiss drugmaker Roche has signed a spate of deals to further its genome analysis program.
Jan 17, 2015
AstraZeneca’s Heart Drug Brilinta Passes Major Trial
AstraZeneca’s heart drug Brilinta prevents recurrence of heart attacks for a year.
Jan 16, 2015
Female Smokers Susceptible To Emphysema
Female smokers are susceptible to emphysema, a disease that causes shortening of breath.
Jan 16, 2015
People Conform To Computers, Even If The Computer Is Wrong
People tend to conform, even if this means conforming to a computer that is wrong.
Jan 16, 2015
Ecstasy Spike In River During Music Festival
Ecstasy and similar party drugs spike in the rivers near a music festival, causing concerns to ecologists.
Jan 16, 2015
Ebola Could Be Eliminated In Liberia By June
A new analysis suggests that if current practices are kept up, Ebola can be eliminated from Liberia by June.
Jan 14, 2015
Lesbians Healther Than Bisexual Women
Bisexual women in the UK suffer worse mental health as compared to heterosexuals and lesbians.
Jan 14, 2015
Facebook Could Know You Better Than Your Friends
Facebook may know you better than your friends, a new study has found.
Jan 14, 2015
Bilingualism Influences Beliefs
Bilingual children tend to believe that all traits are learned.
Jan 14, 2015
Sex Is Healthy, Study Shows
Sexual reproduction is healthier over time, a study has shown.
Jan 14, 2015
New Implant Helps Paralysed Mice Walk
Scientists have developed a tissue like implant that could help patients of paralysis.
Jan 14, 2015
Babbling Helps Babies Learn Language Faster
Engaging with babbling babies helps them learn language faster.
Jan 13, 2015
Cancer Death Rates Fall
The American Cancer Society has published a report indicating a significant fall in cancer rates since 1991.
Jan 13, 2015
The Effect of Policy On Alcohol And Marijuana Use
A new study enquires into the connection between the use of alcohol and marijuana, and the government’s policy on these substances.
Jan 13, 2015
Study Finds Squirrel Major Contributor To Climate Change
Two new studies have found that squirrels and beavers contribute much more to climate change than was earlier believed, making them major contributors to climate change.
Jan 13, 2015
Google’s New Self-Driving Car Prototype
Google has unveiled a working prototype of its self-driving Google Car in California. The vehicle looks like a little beetle pod with two large headlights and a nose at the front and rounded corners. Once ready, the car will be able to drive, stop for pedestrians, obey traffic signals, watch out for hazards - all without the need for a human driver.
Jan 13, 2015
Common Cold Grows In Chilly Weather, Study Finds
Chilly weather numbs the body's ability to fight the common cold. The virus that causes common cold replicates better at cooler temperatures because at cooler temperatures the human antiviral immune system is not as responsive as at higher temperatures.
Jan 13, 2015
