Human chin came from evolution, not chewing
Washington, April 14 (IANS) Our chins did not come from mechanical forces such as chewing but instead resulted from an evolutionary adaptation involving face...
Birth order has no effect on IQ level: Study
New York, July 17 (IANS) The differences between first-borns and "later-borns" are so small that they have no practical relevance to personality or intelligence...
Investing in simple diagnostic tests can save many lives
London, Dec 6 (IANS) Investing resources in some of the simplest diagnostic tests could save thousands of lives and end disease epidemics in the...
Most of media coverage is about men: Study
Toronto, Oct 2 (IANS) Have you ever realised that more than 80 percent of the names mentioned in the media are those of men?...
Novel protein to aid rheumatoid arthritis treatment
London, Sep 1 (IANS) Researchers have identified a new protein which regulates the severity of tissue damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune...
How brain can enhance neuron connections
Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) When the brain forms memories or learns a new task, it encodes the new information by tuning connections between neurons....
Up In Smoke star June Fairchild dead
Los Angeles, Feb 20 (IANS) Actress June Fairchild, best known for her role as the Ajax Lady in Cheech and Chong's film “Up In...
How to stay fit during monsoon
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) A morning drizzle or evening showers during the monsoon might hamper your daily walk. So, does it mean that...
New moms don’t get physician’s advice on infant care
Washington, July 27 (IANS) Many new mothers do not receive advice from physicians on aspects of infant care such as sleep position, breastfeeding, immunisation...
Sex change hormonal treatment reshapes brain chemistry
London, Oct 9 (IANS) Hormonal treatments administered as part of the procedures for sex reassignment can not only shift a recipient's physical appearance to...
