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Mobile smog could aid depression: Study

The study suggests blood pressure increased significantly for males and females when there was an increase in geomagnetic activity.

All set for 2nd leg AIDS jab trials

The 15 Chinese volunteers who received AIDS vaccine therapy during the weekend showed no ill-effects.

Italians claim success in vaccine testing


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Marijuana effect

Marijuana is associated with increased risk of the same symptoms as that of smoking cigarettes.

Cancer Factoid »

Kylie cancer fund gets donations

Fans of cancer-stricken star Kylie Minogue sent USD 6,035 to a special fund set up by an Australian charity in its first 24 hours.

Women's Health »

Stem cells offer hope for 'delayed' menopause

Researchers from the University of Tennessee have developed early stage human eggs have been developed from stem cells for the first time that could that it could lead to the natural menopause being delayed by up to 12 years.

Mind Buzz »

Depression and pain to be treated separately

A new study conducted by University of Michigan Health System suggests that depression and chronic pain should be treated separately.

New Findings »

Mechanism for multiplying adult stem cells discovered

It may help scientists more efficiently 'customize' embryonic stem cells that could be used to treat diabetes or Parkinson's.

Renal Diseases »

Susceptibility to alcohol

In animals and humans, dopamine in brain affects the response to both food and alcohols.

Body Beautiful »

Facial implants

Implants can now help rebuild faces of children injured in accidents or born with facial defects.

Diet and Health »

Pizza's have an adverse effect on diabetics

If you are diabetic then a scrumptious soft pizza can wreck havoc in your life.

Pregnancy »

Vitamin C may help protect smoker mom's foetus

Scientists say high doses of vitamin C may counteract negative effects that smoking has on foetus.

Vision Watch »

Detecting offside position

A recent study has suggested that the human eye is unable to detect an offside position during a football match.


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Quit smoking with a pill? New drugs show promise

Varenicline is in Phase III testing, normally the last step before a company applies for approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

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Sex Education »

Orthopaedic operation leads to erection problems

About 40% of men who undergo "intramedullary nailing" for a broken thighbone report erectile dysfunction (ED) afterwards.

Personal Hygiene »

Dandruff is a major air pollutant!
Dandruff which causes much irritation by making the scalp flaky and itchy may also account for air pollution.

Fitness Funda »

Exercise in cold water increases appetite

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida suggests that exercise in cold water instead of warm water may increase people's appetites.

Alternative Medicine»

Broken bones set right by herbal medicine

What could be more miraculous for those with fractures who can be cured without painful surgery?

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