Twitter to help create realistic birdsong soundscape
Brasilia, March 30 (IANS) Using a genetic algorithm, scientists in Brazil have created a realistic soundscape of birdsong that can be triggered by updates...
Dieting may up smoking, binge drinking in teenaged girls
Dieting may up smoking, binge drinking in teenaged girls
Toronto, June 1 (IANS) While looking slim is in fashion amongst teenaged girls, intentional weight loss...
Happiness help elderly live longer: Study
Happiness help elderly live longer: Study
Singapore: Happy older people live longer, according to a study by researchers, including one of Indian-origin.
The findings, published in...
Asthmatic men less likely to die of prostate cancer
New York, May 19 (IANS) Men with a history of asthma are less likely to die of prostate cancer as compared to those who...
Pick banana, melon, cold milk to fight acidity
Pick banana, melon, cold milk to fight acidity
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Avoid chances of acidity during the hot days by indulging in bananas,...
Antiviral compound may protect brain from deadly virus
Washington, May 17 (IANS) Researchers have identified an antiviral compound which can help protect the brain from the West Nile virus that can cause...
Healthy food alert: Chill, sit and ‘Pita Pit’
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) All those who fancy being called foodies but fear that too much food would put on those extra kilos...
Protein key to fighting common parasitic diseases identified
Protein key to fighting common parasitic diseases identified
New York, Feb 16 (IANS) Researchers have identified a protein that shows promise as a biocontrol weapon...
Obesity linked to higher infection risk after bypass surgery
Obesity linked to higher infection risk after bypass surgery
Toronto, June 19 (IANS) Patients with obesity have a higher risk of infection within 30 days...
Abused teenagers show more intense emotions
New York, Aug 25 (IANS) Children who have been abused experience more intense emotions than their peers who have not been abused. However, such...
