BMI, healthy eating, physical activity not linked in older teens
Contrary to established assumptions, a new study showed that physically active older teens dont necessarily eat a healthier diet than their less-active contemporaries. ANI
Heres how some bacteria survive antibiotics
A team of researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have found that some bacteria survive antibiotic treatment by turning on resistance mechanisms when exposed to the drugs. ANI
Genome-wide search uncovers genes linked to osteoporosis
A team of scientists at the Garvan Institute for Medical Research have discovered genes in the human genome that are linked to osteoporosis. ANI
Kids living in tree-lined streets less prone to asthma
Living in tree-lined streets will not only provide kids a soothing environment, but will also lower their rates of developing asthma, reveals a new research. ANI
Incubators electronic fields alter heart rates among newborns
A new study has revealed that the electronic fields produced by incubators may alter newborn babies heart rates. ANI
Intestinal virus under control but only for now, warn Chinese officials
A Chinese health official has warned that the intestinal virus Enterovirus 71 (EV71), which has claimed the lives of 20 children and infected more than 1,800 others in Fuyang, Anhui province, will probably continue spreading in the coming months. ANI
Scientists unveil quick way to make human monoclonal antibodies against flu
A new study report suggests that it is possible to rapidly produce infection-fighting proteins called human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in laboratory to fight influenza. ANI
Scientists create heart, blood cells from reprogrammed mouse skin cells
Experts at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have successfully created functioning cardiac cells from mouse skin cells. ANI
Intestinal virus under control but only for now, warn Chinese officials
A Chinese health official has warned that the intestinal virus Enterovirus 71 (EV71), which has claimed the lives of 20 children and infected more than 1,800 others in Fuyang, Anhui province, will probably continue spreading in the coming months. ANI
Scientists unveil quick way to make human monoclonal antibodies against flu
A new study report suggests that it is possible to rapidly produce infection-fighting proteins called human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in laboratory to fight influenza. ANI
Scientists create heart, blood cells from reprogrammed mouse skin cells
Experts at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have successfully created functioning cardiac cells from mouse skin cells. ANI
Tiny sunflower seed protein may halt prostrate cancer spread
Researchers in Australia reveal that a tiny protein found in sunflower seeds may help halt the spread of prostrate cancer. ANI
Chemotherapeutic drugs with herbal extracts may inhibit cancer cell growth
A new study from Thammasat University has revealed that a combination of chemotherapeutic drugs with chemicals derived from plants can effectively inhibit cancer cell growth in lungs and liver. ANI
Crash dieting may significantly reduce life expectancy
Planning on losing weight, therefore, gearing yourself up for some crash dieting? Stop right there and first mull over this - binge eating and crash dieting may significantly reduce life expectancy. ANI
Computer keyboards are filthier than loo seats!
The next you go on a clean home drive make sure to head first to the computer and then the toilet seats, for according to a new research, the PCs keyboard can be dirtier than the average toilet covers and are home to millions of bacteria, which can lead to diarrhoea and vomiting. ANI
Scientists to examine heat transfer between materials
Inefficient heat flow between materials acts as a major barrier to more powerful, efficient devices such as jet engines to personal electronics to nano-scale transistors. Now, a team of researchers led by University of Michigan mechanical engineer have set out to examine this problem. ANI
Climate change may increase HIV rates
A leading researcher from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) has cautioned that social factors, including economic pressures, caused by climate change may in turn elevate HIV infection rates world-wide. ANI
Butter-flavoured popcorn ingredient increases lung disease risk
A new animal study has lent further support to existing researches which state that diacetyl, the ingredient which is largely responsible for the odour and flavour of the butter in popcorn, increases the risk of developing lung disease. ANI
Prozac may aid in limiting disease activity in multiple sclerosis
A new research has revealed that the antidepressant Prozac may aid in limiting disease activity in the relapsing remitting form of multiple sclerosis (MS). ANI
Unhealthy lifestyle could put younger women at risk of heart disease
Drinking, smoking and overeating could put younger women at risk of heart disease, according to experts. ANI
Gym leaving you feeling flat? Try some Gravity Defying Fitness
Bored of working out on the ground? Well, then may be its time for you to try out some mid-air exercise. ANI
Loss of protein leads to limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
A team of French and German researchers have discovered that a protein called c-FLIP, which the body uses to prevent the loss of muscle tissue, is missing in people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. ANI
Scientists create heart, blood cells from reprogrammed mouse skin cells
Experts at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have successfully created functioning cardiac cells from mouse skin cells. ANI
Highly-educated women have healthier weight
Highly educated women have a healthier average weight than less educated women, but the meaning of what is healthier changes with nations relative wealth, according to a new comparison of multi-national data. ANI
Why diabetics have an increased Alzheimers risk
Scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies say that they have probably unearthed the reason as to why diabetic individuals have a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimers disease. ANI
Daily aspirin use may cut risk of common breast cancer
Taking aspirin daily may reduce a womans risk of developing a common type of breast cancer, say American researchers. ANI
Red wine may help fight diabetes
Heres another reason for you to indulge in that glass of red wine - resveratrol, a chemical commonly found in it has the ability to lower blood sugar levels. ANI