Science & Health

Loneliness at Old Age Kills Person Early, Says New Study

Loneliness and social isolation at old age can lead to adverse health outcomes, including early death, researchers reveal.

Feb 17, 2014

1 in 4 Americans Do Not Know Earth Moves Around the Sun: Report

A study by National Science Foundation indicates that one is four Americans do not know that 'earth goes around the sun'.

Feb 16, 2014

Plastic Surgery Earns Woman the Nickname 'Cement Face'

Rajee R. Narinesingh, 46, born a man, with a desire of changing his appearance, went on for some series of breast, cheek, butt and lip augmentation.

Feb 16, 2014

Grape Seed Extract Helps Fight Against Bowel Cancer

A new study has found that grape seed extract helps in bowel cancer treatment when given along with chemotherapy.

Feb 16, 2014

Cat Parasite Infects Arctic Beluga Whales

A cat parasite Toxoplasma gondii, that can cause human blindness and harm developing fetuses has been found in western Arctic Belgua whales

Feb 16, 2014

Eating citrus foods can help ward off stroke risk

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): A new study has revealed that eating citrus foods that contain vitamin C may reduce your risk of the most common type of hemorrhagic stroke. Vitamin C is found in fruits and vegetables such as oranges, papaya, peppers, broccoli and strawberries.

Feb 15, 2014

Chemicals Can Cause Brain Disorders in Children

A new study has revealed that some chemicals are responsible for brain disorders in children.

Feb 15, 2014

Human Lung Grown in 'Fish Tank' Lab for First Time

For the first time ever, scientists have grown human lungs in a laboratory using a fish tank - a commendable step in regenerative medicine.

Feb 15, 2014

Scientists Solve Mystery of Mars 'Doughnut Rock'

Scientists have solved the mystery of the strange "jelly doughnut" rock that appeared out of nowhere on the planet Mars in January 2014.

Feb 15, 2014

Brain Scans Effective in Detecting Alzheimer's Disease before Symptoms Appear

Brain scans can help detect Alzheimer's disease in people who are at a higher risk of the disease, years before the actual symptoms start appearing, according to a new study.

Feb 14, 2014

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Feb 14, 2014

Woman Carries Dead Foetus for 44 Years

Doctors in Brazil have discovered a 44-year-old foetus inside the body of an 84-year-old woman.

Feb 14, 2014

Brisk Walk Can Reduce Stroke Risk in Women, Finds Study

Women involved in moderate exercises, such as playing tennis or a brisk walk, are less likely to get a stroke, researchers say.

Feb 14, 2014

Belgium Becomes First Country to Grant Terminally Ill Children 'Right to Die'

Belgium became the world's first country to allow terminally ill children the "right to die."

Feb 14, 2014

Common Infections may Increase Risk of Memory Decline: Study

Exposure to common infections is linked to increased risk of brain and memory function, according to a recent study at the University of Miami.

Feb 14, 2014