Potential target against neuropathic pain identified
Scientists have discovered a major clue to a type of chronic pain called neuropathic pain, which affects millions of people worldwide. It is triggered by nerve damage but how this pain persists has been a mystery, and current treatments are largely ineffective. Now, a team led by scientists from The Scripps Research Institute, using a [...]
How cholera attacks human body `discovered`
Scientists say they have taken an important stride in understanding exactly how cholera attacks the human body. A team at York University says the development could someday pave the way for development of new treatments for the globally significant intestinal disease which kills more than 100,000 people every year. Cholera is caused by the bacterium [...]
Exercise may boost mood for some chronically ill
Working out regularly may brighten the mood of people with chronic health problems like cancer, heart disease and back pain, according to the first sweeping look at previous research. But it`s no miracle cure: On average, six people would need to hit the gym or go for a jog for one person to see a [...]
Obese dads likelier to have overweight kids
: If one wants to predict whether a baby is going to have a weight problem in the future, they must look at their dad, a new study has said. The Australian study looked at the weights of eight- and nine-year-old children from two-parent families where one parent was obese. The report found that “having [...]
LIFE! CAMERA ACTION…wins the prestigious ‘ORSON WELLES’ award at the California Film Awards.
Filmmaker Rohit Gupta’s internationally applauded and critically acclaimed award winning film, LIFE! CAMERA ACTION… continues on its winning streak at the prestigious 2011 California Film Festival. The film has been conferred with the esteemed ‘ORSON WELLES’ Award for the ‘BEST NARRATIVE FILM’ at the Award Ceremony on January 28, 2012. ‘Your film has been chosen [...]
Enriched skimmed milk may help cut gout flare-ups
Daily intake of skimmed milk, enriched with two components found in dairy products, may help reduce painful gout flare-ups, a new study has revealed. Previous long term research has shown that the risk of gout is greater among those whose diet is low on dairy products. And experimental studies indicate that certain components of dairy [...]
Your glass of fruit juice can up cancer risk
A glass of juice in the morning is believed to be the healthy way to start a day, but Australian scientists have claimed that some fruit juices contain so much sugar that they actually increase the risk of certain cancers, rather than preventing them. They said, in fact, by the time the drink has been [...]
High fibre diets don`t protect gut health
High fibre diets, surprisingly, may not protect gut health, but they do heighten your chances of developing diverticulosis. The condition is characterised by small bulging pouches forming on the inner lining of large intestine, trapping bits of stool and becoming infected. Sympoms include abdominal cramping, constipation and diarrhoea, linked with of difficulty in passing stools. [...]
Endurance tests can detect nerve disease early
Muscle endurance tests can detect abormalities in the early stages of multiple sclerosis, according to the latest findings, reveals a study. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurodegenerative disease, is characterised by symptoms such as loss of balance, muscle spasms, numbness or abnormal sensation in any area, problems of moving arms or legs, etc. While MS patients` [...]
Azarenka crushes Sharapova for title, No. 1 ranking
Victoria Azarenka routed Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 to win the Australian Open women’s title and secure the No. 1 ranking on Saturday night, all in her first Grand Slam final.The 22-year-old Belarusian dropped her opening service game and was down 2-0 after a nervous start before winning 12 of the next 13 games to take [...]
Enriched skimmed milk may help cut gout flare-ups
Daily intake of skimmed milk, enriched with two components found in dairy products, may help reduce painful gout flare-ups, a new study has revealed. Previous long term research has shown that the risk of gout is greater among those whose diet is low on dairy products. And experimental studies indicate that certain components of dairy [...]
New biochip to make painful pricks for diabetics history
: Painful pricks for diabetics could be a thing of past, thanks to scientists who have designed a biological device that can measure glucose concentrations in human saliva. The technique could eliminate the need for diabetics to draw blood to check their glucose levels. The biochip developed by engineers at Brown University uses plasmonic interferometers [...]
Enriched skimmed milk may help cut gout flare-ups
Daily intake of skimmed milk, enriched with two components found in dairy products, may help reduce painful gout flare-ups, a new study has revealed. Previous long term research has shown that the risk of gout is greater among those whose diet is low on dairy products. And experimental studies indicate that certain components of dairy [...]
Medication helps some with mild depression
People with mild depression may benefit from taking antidepressants, suggests a new analysis of past studies that compared symptoms in people on the drugs to those given drug-free placebo pills. Some earlier reports had suggested that antidepressants generally only improve mood in people with severe depression. But that might be because those studies weren`t precise [...]
Lingonberries protect blood vessels of BP and diabetic patients
: Ligonberry has a much higher antioxidant level in certain capacities than blueberries or raspberries, and it can help protect blood vessels of people who have hypertension or have diabetic damage from too much blood sugar, a Finland researcher has claimed. “It doesn’t lower the blood pressure, but it stops the damage,” Fox News quoted [...]
How brutal is brutal?
Bitten and battered with severe head injuries, a two-year-old baby who was admitted to a hospital here last week is “showing signs of recovery”, doctors said on Thursday. Falak was brought to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences’ (AIIMS) Trauma Centre around 2.15 pm Jan 18 in an unconsciousness state with injury marks all over [...]
Australian Open women’s singles results – Sharapova edges Kvitova for final spot
Australian Open women’s singles semi-final results from Melbourne on Thursday (prefix denotes seeding, * new result). * 4-Maria Sharapova (Russia) beat 2-Petra Kvitova (Czech Republic) 6-2 3-6 6-4 3-Victoria Azarenka (Belarus) beat 11-Kim Clijsters (Belgium) 6-4 1-6 6-3 The world number four had just saved two break points and been taken to deuce four times [...]
HDFC Life Spell Bee, India Spells 2012 entry procedure
Welcome to HDFC Life Spell Bee, India Spells 2012 ! Spell Bee – India Spells 2012 is one of India’s most prestigious inter school competitions in the space of academics. The competition engages students across the country by testing their mettle in English spellings via a learning-through-fun approach. The competition is open to students from [...]
New method could treat Hepatitis C
Scientists have now identified a potential new method to block the lifecycle of the Hepatitis C virus, which could lead to new therapies for those affected by the disease. More than 170 million people worldwide suffer from hepatitis C, the disease caused by chronic HCV infection. The disease affects the liver and is one of [...]
Some children `recover` from autism as they grow up
Researchers have revealed that many children who had been diagnosed with autism at a young age no longer display symptoms when they are older. In a study, they found one-third of youngsters who had ever been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder no longer had the diagnosis at the time their parents were surveyed, the [...]
High fruit sugar consumption may put adolescents at heart risk
Researchers have found evidence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes risk in the blood of adolescents who consume a lot of fructose, or fruit sugar. Fructose is found in fruits and veggies but also in high fructose corn syrup, the sweetener used liberally in processed foods and beverages. Researchers suspect growing bodies crave the cheap, strong [...]
US talk show queen Oprah Winfrey-A glance
Oprah was born on 29 January 1954, a child of a brief affair between Vernon Winfrey, who was on Army leave, and Oprah’s mother, Vernita. In the early years of her life, Oprah lived on a farm in Mississippi with her mother Vernita and her grandmother, Hattie Mae Lee. Living there in Mississippi, Oprah was [...]
Rose hip could help cut heart disease
A daily dose of rose hip could help cut the risk of heart disease by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, researchers say. In a study, obese patients who consumed a drink made with rose hip powder every day for just six weeks saw their blood pressure and cholesterol levels drop significantly. The tiny berries, [...]
Gold coils could be used in the fight against prostate cancer
Doctors led by one of Indian-origin are arming themselves with a precious new weapon in the fight against prostate cancer – gold coils. Gold coils are being used to target radiotherapy more accurately, intensifying the effect of the treatment on the prostate and preventing damage to nearby organs such as the bowel or bladder. Around [...]
How much iodine is too much?
Iodine deficiency is a major health problem worldwide, but a new study points to the potential downsides of too much iodine. Iodine is a mineral found in iodized salt, seafood, eggs, dairy and some breads. It is used by the thyroid gland to help regulate metabolism and development, especially in babies and children. Iodine deficiency [...]
Light treatment helps Alzheimer’s patients
In a new study, Alzheimer’s disease patients treated with blue-green light were perceived by their caregivers as having improved global functioning. Caregivers said patients receiving the treatment seemed more awake and alert, were more verbally competent and showed improved recognition, recollection and motor coordination, reported LuAnn Nowak Etcher, Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing at Wayne [...]
Mediterranean diet ‘halves risk of Parkinson’s disease’
A Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish can almost halve the risk of Parkinson’s disease, a new study has found. The study by researchers at the University of Tokyo found that healthy eating habits slashed the risk of the incurable brain disorder by up to 46 per cent. The findings support earlier studies [...]
Overweight linked to acne in teen girls
Overweight girls in their late teens were twice as likely as their normal-weight peers to report having a lot of acne in a large new survey of Norwegian teenagers that did not find the same link in boys. Some 3,600 young people in Oslo, aged 18 and 19, provided information on their pimples, weight, diet [...]
Smoking during pregnancy does not cause autism in children
: A new study has refuted any link between smoking during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children. Researchers have considered a variety of chemical exposures in the environment during pregnancy and early life as possible contributing factors in the development of autism spectrum disorders. Many have considered prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke a [...]
Nicotine may improve memory of people with pre-dementia
Scientists have found that nicotine patches help improve the memory of elderly people experiencing the earliest symptoms of dementia, a finding they say could lead to effective use of nicotine to treat people with mild cognitive impairment. However, experts said the results of the small study are not conclusive, merely hinting of a benefit and [...]
Types and levels of gut bacteria may predict heart attack risk
The types and levels of bacteria in the intestines may be used to predict a person’s likelihood of having a heart attack, and that manipulating these organisms may help reduce heart attack risk. This discovery may lead to new diagnostic tests and therapies that physicians use to prevent and treat heart attacks. In addition, this [...]
Grapes may help stave off age-related visual degeneration
Grapes provide more antioxidant protection for the eyes and may help prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new study has found. The study compared the impact of an antioxidant-rich diet on vision using mice prone to developing retinal damage in old age in much the same way as humans do. Mice either [...]
Salt’s real role in high blood pressure revealed
Researchers have debunked the widely-believed concept that hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the result of excess salt causing an increased blood volume, exerting extra pressure on the arteries.Their research found that excess salt stimulates the sympathetic nervous system to produce adrenalin, causing artery constriction and hypertension. The research was led by Irene Gavras, MD, [...]
Cycling might make men infertile
Men who spend more time riding a bicycle could be pedalling their fertility away, suggests a new study. The research showed that those riding more than 180 miles a week had fewer than four per cent normal sperm. It means their chance of fatherhood is extremely low. The research was presented at the 25th annual [...]
Colors Screen Awards: And the winners are…
The star studded Colors Screen Awards concluded today amid much fanfare, and glittering performances by Shah Rukh, Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Vidya Balan. Best film The Dirty Picture Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Best Director Milan Luthria- (The Dirty Picture) Best Actor (Male) Ranbir Kapoor (Rock Star) Best Actor (Female) Vidya [...]
Sweetness intensity not linked to overall caloric intake
Although taste has an important impact on dietary choice, perceived sweetness intensity alone does not have a significant influence on food behaviour and dietary intake in young adults, a new study has found. For the study, students enrolled in a food and nutrition course at Deakin University, Australia and completed a food and diet questionnaire, [...]
Brazil has 14 of world’s 50 most violent cities
Of the 50 most violent cities across the world, 14 are in Brazil, a Mexican think-tank said Friday. The word’s most violent city is San Pedro Sula in Honduras, with a murder rate of 158.87 for every 100,000 inhabitants, the Citizens’ Council for Public Security and Criminal Justice said in a report. Second on the [...]
Sinead O’Connor pulls plug on marriage for second time in one month
Following her suicide bid earlier this week, Sinead O’Connor has ended her marriage for the second time in a month to child therapist Barry Herridge.The troubled Irish singer got married a month ago but split from Herridge, 38, after 16 days.They had a reunion last week, but things have ended now for good.“His association with [...]
Magnesium-rich diet tied to lower stroke risk
A fresh look at past research concludes that people who eat lots of greens and other foods rich in magnesium have fewer strokes — a finding that supports current diet guidelines. But because the research focused on magnesium in food, the authors stopped short of recommending that people take a daily magnesium supplement. It`s possible [...]
Coming soon: A test to detect Alzheimer`s early?
: Coming soon: A simple test to detect Alzheimer`s disease, the most common form of dementia, before its symptoms appear, say scientists. Alzheimer`s is currently diagnosed only after patients become demented. Now, an international team, led by the Lund University in Sweden claims to be developing the test after it found changes in spinal fluid [...]
Dried licorice root prevents tooth decay and gum disease
Scientists have identified two substances in licorice — used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine — that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults. They say that these substances could help in treating and preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Stefan Gafner [...]
Protein key to survival of malaria parasite identified
Scientists at the Washington University have cracked the structure and function of a protein that plays a key role in the life of a parasite that killed 655,000 people in 2010. The protein is an enzyme that Plasmodium falciparum, the protozoan that causes the most lethal form of malaria, uses to make cell membrane. The [...]
Genital Herpes vaccine comes closer to reality
For the first time, scientists have found that genital herpes can reactivate even during high dose antiviral therapy, a discovery which they say underlines that new class of treatments are needed to combat this common infection that affects one in five people. The study by a team from the University of Washington`s Virology Research Clinic [...]
Physical activity may boost kids’ academic performance
Washington: Leading a physically active lifestyle may improve academic performance in children, a new study involving an Indian origin scientist suggests. Amika Singh, PhD, of the Vrije Universiteit University Medical Center, EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and colleagues reviewed evidence about the relationship between physical activity and academic performance because [...]
15-minute writing exercise can squeeze your waistline
Writing down something most important to you for just 15-minutes may help shed your extra kilos in few months, if a new study is to be believed. The new study has found that women who wrote about their most important values, like close relationships, music, or religion, lost more weight over the next few months [...]
Lean beef OK for certain diets: Study
People using a diet centered on fruits and vegetables to lower their cholesterol may be able to introduce lean beef and get similar results, suggests a new study. The findings, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, are similar to those of past research that found red meat may be fine in moderation. The [...]
Viagra in condom promises the lift
A patented gel in a new condom promises to boost lovemaking by promoting blood flow. The gel inside the tip of the sheath rapidly permeates the skin to boost blood flow, giving men a welcome lift. The Zanifil gel is based on nitroglycerin used in treating chest pain and heart failure since the 19th century. [...]
Gurgaon District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum,
To Gurgaon District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Vikas Sadan Gurgaon – 122002. Dear Sir I would like to register a complaint against Shri Ram paints and hardware, Sikandarpur, Gurgaon for deficiency in service. We had purchased a Nerolac impression paint from him for around Rs 330 + 120 for color as desired. The shade of [...]
Lady Gaga leads Oscars song nominees
Lady Gaga is in the running for an Oscar after she was named among those in the run for the coveted Best Song prize.The 25-year-old singer’s duet with Elton John, ‘Hello Hello’ from the ‘Rocket Man’s Gnomeo & Juliet movie’, has been included in a long list of 39 songs in competition for gold at [...]
Big B humbled to recieve Maharashtrian of the Year Award
Amitabh Bachchan is elated to have received the ‘Maharashtrian of the Year’ Award.“And today among all the thoughts another award – The Maharashtrian of the Year, the ‘Maanbindu’, for me from the President of India,” Bachchan wrote on Twitter.“Have spent 3/4th of my life, 42 years in my 70, in this city and state…all that [...]