Difference in human and ape diets may have caused evolutionary changes
In a study on mice, researchers at the Max-Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, have found that dietary differences between men and other apes have significant physiological and genetic consequences on our evolution. ANI
Folate deficiency may triple dementia risk in elderly people
A new study has suggested that folate deficiency may triple the risk of developing dementia among elderly people. ANI
Bird flu fear grips Manipur
Even as the authorities in bird-flu hit West Bengal are trying to contain the spread of the virus, panic has gripped neighbouring states, including Manipur. ANI
Jamshedpur zoo authorities take preventive measures against bird flu
Authorities are taking preventive measures against bird flu at a zoo in Jamshedpur, citing the citys proximity to the avian influenza affected West Bengal. ANI
Women prefer vaginal ring to skin patch
A multi-center study of contraceptive devices has revealed that women prefer a vaginal ring to skin patch. ANI
When and how often you have acidic foods or drinks affects dental health
When and how often you consume acidic foods or beverages affects dental health, says a new report, suggesting six ways to minimize the risk of damage. ANI
Antiretroviral therapy may be effective for HIV infection prevention
Antiretroviral drugs that are used to treat HIV can also protect people from getting the AIDS virus, especially if two drugs are taken in combination before exposure to the virus occurs, suggests a new study in macaques. ANI
How a protein disrupts cholesterol regulation
Scientists have uncovered the specific way by which a destructive protein destroys a molecule that removes bad cholesterol from the blood. ANI
Scientists explain why lower transmission may increase dengue
A scientist duo has come up with an xplanation for why efforts to lower the transmission of dengue irus in Thailand have failed to reduce the life-threatening form f the infection. ANI
Older women more prone to becoming and staying depressed than older men
A new study by researchers at the Yale niversity School of Medicine has found that older women are more ikely to become and remain depressed than their male ounterparts. ANI
Drug reduces HIV transmission through breastfeeding
A new study conducted in India, Ethiopia and Uganda has found that nevirapine, an antiretroviral drug that has already been used in developing countries to prevent newborns from getting HIV from their infected mothers during childbirth, significantly reduces the risk of HIV transmission during breastfeeding. ANI
Women take 50pct more sick leaves than men
If the number of sick leaves they take is any indication, then it seems that the fairer sex is more prone to falling ill, for a new study has found that female workers take almost 50 per cent more short-term sick leave than their male counterparts. ANI
Study disproves MMR jab and autism link
A study has disproved that the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination may lead to the development of autism. ANI
Parents have almost no clue about their kids net surfing habits
When it comes to surfing the Internet, there is an vast gap between what kids do and what their parents think they are doing. ANI