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Everything you need to know about Barnes High School: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Way to make cancer cells more responsive to chemotherapy identified

May 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): A new research from Western University has shed light on why some cancer cells don't respond to chemotherapy, and identified a mechanism to rectify that.

Google boss warns students against 'censorship of net' and 'digital ethnic cleansing'

May 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

London, May 24 (ANI): Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt and director of Google Ideas Jared Cohen have warned London School of Economics students against censorship on the internet and the dangers that 'digital ethnic cleansing' pose.

Australia, India sign MoU on agriculture cooperation

May 23, 2013 at 6:22 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Australia and India Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and strengthen cooperation in skills training in the agriculture sector, said a statement.

First edition of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone fetches 150,000 pounds

May 23, 2013 at 4:38 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): The first edition of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone', signed by its writer JK Rowling, has been sold for 150,000 pounds at an auction at Sotheby's in central London.

India to train 500 Nigerians in vocational skills

May 23, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Lagos (Nigeria), May 23 (IANS) India wants increased partnership with Nigeria in education through institutional cooperation, content development, faculty exchange and joint ventures that would enhance the West African country's human resource devlopment, according to Indian High Commissioner Mahesh Sachdev.

Insomnia may cause dysfunction in emotional brain circuitry

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A new study has found neurobiological evidence for dysfunction in the neural circuitry underlying emotion regulation in people with insomnia.

Chemicals in plastics linked to elevated blood pressure in kids and teens

May 23, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Certain types of plastic additives known as phthalates could pose risk to children's heart health, a new study has suggested.

Amy Winehouse foundation raises 1.9 mn pounds annually

May 22, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, May 22 (IANS) A foundation set up by late singer Amy Winehouse's father Mitch reportedly raised nearly 1.9 million pounds (over $2,000,000) in a year.

Justin Bieber teams up with 'Child Hunger Ends Here' campaign

May 21, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Justin Bieber surprised the young students of a Las Vegas primary school on Friday after he visited the place to declare that he had partnered up with Child Hunger Ends Here campaign.

High public debt raises fiscal crisis risk: IMF official

May 21, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 21 (IANS) An official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned here that high public debt would raise the possibility of fiscal crisis.

President to get taste of Shimla's colonial past

May 21, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Shimla, May 21 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will visit this hill town for one-and-a-half days beginning Thursday. During his stay, he will get a taste of British era heritage.

Annual report of Australia-India Institute-Australia India Youth Dialogue Partnership launched

May 21, 2013 at 12:22 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): The annual report of the Australia-India Institute-Australia India Youth Dialogue Partnership was launched at the Australian High Commission here last evening in the presence of Australian High Commissioner Patrick Suckling and Australia-India Institute (AII) Director Professor Amitabh Mattoo.

Bed sharing with parents raises risk of a baby dying from SIDS fivefold

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): An infant has a fivefold increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) when they share their bed with their parents, according to an analysis.

Sleep apnea in seniors linked to Alzheimer's

May 20, 2013 at 1:50 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): A new NYU study looking at sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and markers for Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and neuroimaging has supported the growing body of research linking the two.

Michelle Obama jokes about hubby's failures

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Michelle Obama made light of the failures that her husband, Barack, faced in his life.

Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain

May 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have shown that the effects of trauma persist in certain brain regions even when veterans of combat are not engaged in cognitive or emotional tasks, and face no immediate external threats.

Newly discovered solar twin unveils 'future of sun'

May 19, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Astronomers have found the farthest known solar twin in the Milky Way Galaxy-CoRoT Sol 1, which has about the same mass and chemical composition as the Sun.

JK Rowling's personal copy of first Harry Potter book up for sale

May 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Melbourne, May 19 (ANI): JK Rowling's own copy of the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which started the enthralling journey of the Harry Potter series, is all set to go under the hammer.

JK Rowling's personal copy of first Harry Potter book up for sale

May 19, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Melbourne, May 19 (ANI): JK Rowling's own copy of the first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which started the enthralling journey of the Harry Potter series, is all set to go under the hammer.

Dark choco a day, keeps doctor away

May 18, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Craving for chocolates, but don't want to gain those extra pounds? Worry not! Go for a dark chocolate, which contains a good amount of vitamins, minerals, iron, potassium and magnesium.

New app could help diagnose heart attacks more quickly

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): An experimental, inexpensive iPhone application transmitted diagnostic heart images faster and more reliably than emailing photo images.

Hypertension: India's silent killer (May 18 is World Hypertension Day)

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Fast-moving lifestyles, unearthly hours at work, stress, addiction to alcohol and unhealthy meals are making more and more Indians fall prey to high blood pressure at a very young age.

Understanding Pakistani politics, the chicken way

May 17, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Islamabad, May 17 (IANS) High chicken prices in the run-up to Pakistan's May 11 elections are proof of the resourcefulness of contestants keen to feed their supporters and people are happy that some stability has been restored to chicken rates, a newspaper said in a tongue-in-cheek editorial Friday.

Unlikely hobbies of celebs revealed

May 17, 2013 at 10:14 AM

London, May 17 (ANI): From Johnny Depp's Barbie collection to Paris Hilton's frog hunt, celebrities have bizarre hobbies that one can never imagine.

Breastfeeding may keep ADHD at bay in kids

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Breastfeeding could help prevent children from developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in life, according to a new research.

Young women 'less healthy' than similar aged men before heart attacks

May 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Young women most often have poor health and quality of life compared to men of same age before they suffer a heart attack, new research has claimed.

British High Commissioner takes notice of Pak minister's 'separating Karachi' comments

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Islamabad, May 16 (ANI): British High Commissioner Adam Thomson has taken notice of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain's statements of "separating Karachi".

Inhalation of auto emissions turns HDL cholesterol from 'good' to 'bad'

May 16, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers a change in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, altering its cardiovascular protective qualities so that it actually contributes to clogged arteries, researchers have found in a study done in mice.

India, Azerbaijan sign treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

May 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): India and Azerbaijan have signed a treaty on mutual legal assistance in crminal matters.

Alligators may hold secret to tooth renewal in humans

May 15, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): For the first time, a global team of researchers has uncovered unique cellular and molecular mechanisms behind tooth renewal in American alligators.

Symptoms of Obesity

May 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Obesity is widely regarded as the modern epidemic that is responsible for wide array of health complications. hough being overweight with a bulky figure is commonly regarded as most important of all the symptoms of obesity.Some physical problems and challenges that directly follow your being obese are major symptoms of obesity. Let us now have a closer look at some of the main symptoms of obesity.

Ashley Tisdale's stalker turns up at her home

May 15, 2013 at 4:22 AM

Los Angeles, May 15 (IANS) Actress-singer Ashley Tisdale has reportedly been troubled by a fan, who posted over thousands tweets on her Twitter account, and then turned up at her doorstep.

Live-in relationships discussed by experts at Amity Law School seminar

May 14, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 14 (ANI): Experts participated in a seminar on the pros and cons of live-in relationships that was hosted by the Amity Law School-II here today.

Britain launches same-day visa service for Indians

May 14, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) Britain's Home Office Tuesday announced launch of a same-day, "super priority" visa service for Indian travellers, an official announcement said here.

India-Africa festival opens in Johannesburg

May 14, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Johannesburg, May 14 (IANS) With an eclectic blend of cinema, music, art and photography exhibitions, entrepreneurs and bloggers workshops and panel discussions the 12-day Indiafrica Festival 2013 began here Monday aiming to reach out to the youth of South Africa. .

Sex injury compensation case lands in High Court

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Sydney, May 14 (ANI): A compensation case about a woman, who got injured while having sex on a work trip, has reached the High Court.

Higher child marriage rates linked to higher maternal and infant mortality

May 14, 2013 at 10:38 AM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Countries in which girls are commonly married before the age of 18 have significantly higher rates of maternal and infant mortality, a new study by an Indian origin researcher and her team has found.

4 new genetic risk factors for testicular cancer identified

May 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Scientists have identified four new genetic variants associated with an increased risk of testicular cancer.

How defect in cells trigger hearing, vision loss and kidney disease

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Johns Hopkins scientists have unearthed clues about which protein signaling molecules are allowed into hollow, hair-like "antennae," called cilia, that alert cells to critical changes in their environments.

Panettiere terrified by live performance

May 11, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Los Angeles, May 11 (IANS) Actress Hayden Panettiere, who plays the role of a country music singer in TV show "Nashville", is scared of performing live.

'Devastated' dad learns about son's death after school posts news on website

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): A father from Sussex came to know of his 13-year-old son's death in a road accident after the news was posted by the boarding school on their website.

96 percent UAE school students pass Kerala board exam

May 9, 2013 at 6:08 PM

Dubai, May 9 (IANS) School students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who appeared for the higher secondary examinations held by India's Kerala state, recorded a 95.9 pass percentage.

US high school 'hotness tournament' sparks controversy

May 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A high school in Washington is courting controversy after the students anonymously started May Madness - a competition that pits female students against each other in a bracket to determine who is the "hottest."

Indian-origin family upset with South African justice system

May 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

Durban, May 8 (IANS) An Indian-origin family here has expressed outrage after a court granted bail to an Indian-origin teenager charged with murdering a member of the family.

Nicole Richie fashion inspires Ashley Tisdale

May 8, 2013 at 1:04 AM

Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) "High School Musical" actress Ashley Tisdale says her fashion choices are inspired by Nicole Richie and she is a big fan of her bohemian look.

Breast milk ingredient can prevent deadly intestinal problem in premature infants

May 7, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): An ingredient that naturally occurs in breast milk might be used to prevent premature babies from developing a deadly intestinal condition that currently is largely incurable, a new study has revealed.

Newly identified protein complex may play role in preventing cancers

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): A group of proteins that are mutated in about one-fifth of all human cancers has been identified in a recent study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Mukherjee asks judiciary to observe self discipline

May 6, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Kolkata, May 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has praised public interest litigations (PIL) for helping in delivering justice, but urged the judiciary to "observe self discipline" to "maintain the balance with the executive and legislature".

Why women with dense breasts have high risk of cancer metastasis

May 6, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): In a new study, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered why breast cancer patients with dense breasts are more likely than others to develop aggressive tumors that spread.

Pakistan demands release of 47 prisoners in Indian jails

May 5, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Islamabad, May 5 (ANI): Pakistan has demanded from India the release of 47 Pakistani prisoners who have completed their prison terms and are languishing in various Indians prisons.

Vanessa Hudgens flashes panty after beau steps on trousers

May 5, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, May 5 (ANI): Vanessa Hudgens was left clinging to her modesty when her boyfriend Austin Butler accidentally stepped on the hem of her trousers, exposing her underwear.

Liam Gallagher blasts brother Noel for playing Oasis songs

May 5, 2013 at 3:16 AM

London, May 5 (IANS) Beady Eye singer Liam Gallagher has slammed his brother Noel and abused him because he still plays songs from their previous band Oasis at shows even four years after their split.

Afforestt creates first urban jungle in Kerala

May 4, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) Bangalore-based company Afforestt, that works to revive forests, Saturday took the initiative to grow an "urban jungle" in the campus of an educational institution here.

Gene that becomes more active after sleep deprivation identified

May 4, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A researcher at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has tried to identify a human gene that is more active after sleep deprivation by studying fruit flies.

Sick third grade student replaces herself in school with robot

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A third grade schoolgirl, who is suffering from a cardiac pulmonary illness, is using a robot to attend her classes from home.

Kobe Bryant in court battle to stop mum from selling mementoes

May 4, 2013 at 11:16 AM

New York, May 4 (ANI): Kobe Bryant is involved in a court battle with his mother to keep her from auctioning off mementoes from his high school days in Pennsylvania and his early years with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Twitter users should strategize their tweets to attract more followers: Study

May 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Twitter users need to strategize their tweets to attract more followers, a new research has revealed.

Gene mutations associated with nearsightedness identified

May 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Mutations in a gene that helps regulate copper and oxygen levels in eye tissue are associated with a severe form of nearsightedness, according to a study at Duke Medicine.

Lipsticks 'laced with toxic metals'

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Public Health detected lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other metals in lipsticks, some of which were found at levels that could raise potential health concerns.

Indian envoy creates furore after landing chartered jet at Waterkloof SA for niece's wedding

May 3, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Johannesburg, May 3 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner in South Africa Virendra Gupta has created a furore after landing a chartered jet at Waterkloof Air Force Base to carry guests for his niece's wedding.

Scale down ties with Pakistan: BJP

May 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The BJP Thursday demanded that diplomatic ties with Pakistan be scaled down and the Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan be asked to return after the death of Sarabjit Singh in Lahore.

Over 600 pigs die of swine fever in Mizoram

May 1, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Aizawl, May 1 (IANS) Over 600 pigs have died from swine fever and about 12,200 have been infected in the past two months in Mizoram, officials said here Wednesday.

Making sacrifices for partner after stressful day may not be beneficial

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): While making sacrifices in a romantic relationship is generally a positive thing, doing so on days when you are feeling especially stressed may not be beneficial, according to a new study from the University of Arizona.

Teen held for Indian origin schoolboy's murder

April 30, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Durban, April 30 (IANS) An 18-year-old youth has been arrested in connection with the murder of an Indian origin school student in this South African city earlier this week and attempting to murder his elder brother.

Artery formation after heart attack discovered

April 30, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Researchers from Yale School of Medicine and University College London (UCL) have uncovered the molecular pathway by which new arteries may form after heart attacks, strokes and other acute illnesses bypassing arteries that are blocked.

Docs less likely to bond with overweight patients

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Physicians build much less of an emotional rapport with their overweight and obese patients than with their patients of normal BMI, according to a new study.

Sarabjit still unconscious; 2 retired Indian judges to visit Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail

April 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Islamabad/Lahore/Amritsar, April 28 (ANI): Even as Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh continues to remain in deep coma in Lahore's government-run Jinnah Hospital, the Pakistan Foreign Office has said that doctors at the medical facility are trying their level best to revive him.

Sarabjit still unconscious, on ventilator: Pakistan foreign ministry

April 27, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Pakistan's Foreign Ministry Saturday said that doctors are working hard to revive Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who remains unconscious on a ventilator after an attack in prison.

Sarabjit Singh's family to visit Pakistan

April 27, 2013 at 8:12 PM

Amritsar, Apr. 27 (ANI): Four family members of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian national on death row in Pakistan, have been granted visa by the Pakistan High Commission to meet him in Lahore.

Indian American students shine in California science fair

April 27, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New York, April 27 (IANS) Indian American students shone in this years's California State Science Fair, grabbing the top award, six first place honours and various other awards.

Socializing in workplace doesn't always bridge gaps of racial division

April 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Apr. 27 (ANI): Work events created to unite employees - particularly a group of workers who are racially dissimilar - don't always work out, a news study has revealed.

Pakistan grants consular access to Sarabjit

April 27, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) The Indian High Commission has been granted consular access to death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh who was admitted to a Lahore hospital Friday after a murderous attack on him by fellow prisoners in Kot Lakhpat jail, a media report said.

Efron snogs blonde for 'Townies'

April 27, 2013 at 1:16 AM

Los Angeles, April 27 (IANS) Actor Zac Efron shot a kissing scene with blonde actress Halston Sage on the set of a new movie "Townies" here.

Take care of Sarabjit, India urges Pakistan

April 26, 2013 at 9:24 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Following reports of an attack on death row convict Sarabjit Singh in a Lahore jail, the Indian High Commission in Islamabad has urged the Pakistani government to provide the necessary medical and other help to him, official sources said Friday.

India seeks consular access to Sarabjit Singh

April 26, 2013 at 8:52 PM

Almaty (Kazakhstan), Apr. 26 (ANI): India has sought consular access to Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan, after he was admitted to a hospital in Lahore with serious head injuries.

High alcohol intake ups chronic liver disease risk among overweight people

April 26, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): The harmful combination of high alcohol intake and high body mass index (BMI) causes an increased risk of chronic liver disease, a new study has found.

Possible to detect autism in foetus: New study

April 26, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) Scientists have found a way of detecting and quantifying an infant's risk of autism in the womb itself, says a new study conducted by scientists in the US.

Indian American wins Wharton School award

April 26, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New York, April 26 (IANS) ZenKars, a venture of an Indian American and his friend, won the 2013 Perlman Prize at the 2013 Wharton Business Plan Competition.

'Prophet Muhammed' online poster threatens US Catholic school of Boston-style massacre

April 26, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): An anonymous online poster with the name 'Prophet Muhammad' is being probed for sending a threat to a Catholic high school in Virginia.

Husband convicted of rape despite wife's consent for sex

April 25, 2013 at 9:32 PM

London, April 25 (IANS) A British court has ruled a man could be convicted of rape even if the woman agreed to have sex.

UAE students shine in Kerala board exam

April 25, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Dubai, April 25 (IANS) Students of schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who appeared this year for the class 10 examinations conducted by the Kerala State Education Board, have come out with flying colours, posting a 98.8 percent pass rate.

Alternative therapies may help treat hypertension

April 23, 2013 at 4:12 PM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): Alternative therapies such as aerobic exercise, resistance or strength training, and isometric hand grip exercises reduce blood pressure and can be considered an adjunctive treatment for those who can't tolerate or don't respond well to standard medications, according to the American Heart Association.

Gen-next monster icons to hit Indian toy market

April 23, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Cleo de Nile, Clawdeen Wolf and Lagoona Blue along with their friends attend Monster High, a school where they face their teenage battles and fulfil their dreams. Their other friends are Draculara and Frankie Stein. Sounds familiar?

Myleene Klass wants 'quickie' divorce from estranged hubby

April 23, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, Apr. 23 (ANI): Myleene Klass is asking the High Court to officially end her marriage with estranged husband Graham Quinn, after he left her last April.

New method uses black holes to measure universe's rate of expansion

April 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): Scientists have developed a method to measure the rate of the universe's expansion using certain types of active black holes that lie at the center of many galaxies.

Yoga, sex and hot shower help you have a good night sleep

April 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Melbourne, Apr. 22 (ANI): People, who practice yoga, have sex and a hot shower give themselves the best chance of having a good night's sleep, a study has claimed.

Zac Efron fancies supermodel Tyra Banks

April 21, 2013 at 4:52 PM

London, April 21 (IANS) Actor-singer Zac Efron says supermodel Tyra Banks is the only girl he fancied as a teenager.

Afghan girls hit by suspected gas poisoning

April 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Kabul, April 21 (IANS) Thirty Afghan girl students were hospitalized Sunday due to possible gas poisoning in the northern province of Takhar, an official said, in the second such incident within week.

I had a crush on Tyra Banks, says Zac Efron

April 21, 2013 at 3:40 PM

London, April 21(ANI): Zac Efron has revealed that he had a huge crush on Tyra Banks as a teenager.

Trojan Horse strategy looked into for treatment of breast cancer

April 21, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Washington, Apr (ANI): A surgeon from Indiana University School of Medicine is hoping to vanquish breast cancer that has metastasized to the brain by using glass, gold, nanotechnology and Greek mythology.

Britain ready to work with any government in Pakistan

April 20, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) Britain is ready to work with any government that emerges after the upcoming general elections in Pakistan, British High Commissioner Adam Thomson has said.

Microsoft working on 'Windows powered mobile devices'

April 20, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Software giant Microsoft is working with manufacturers to produce a line of small touch-screen devices powered by Windows.

Social video games promote healthy behavior

April 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): Video games that have some sort of social aspect leads people to exercise more frequently and helped them decrease their body-mass index, according to new research.

Interference with brain activity at high frequency linked to Alzheimer's

April 19, 2013 at 12:12 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): A Tel Aviv University study has revealed the missing link between brain patterns and Alzheimer's disease.

Heritage education for youth important, say educators

April 18, 2013 at 11:40 PM

Kolkata, April 18 (IANS) Educating youngsters about heritage and culture is as important as awareness about other issues, said educators and heritage conservationists here Thursday on the occasion of the World Heritage Day.

Human body can ward off viruses naturally

April 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): The human body has the ability to ward off viruses by activating a naturally occurring protein at the cellular level, setting off a chain reaction that disrupts the levels of cholesterol required in cell membranes to enable viruses to enter cells, a new study has found.

Exports driving Spain's incipient recovery: Economists

April 18, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Zurich, April 18 (IANS/EFE) A new focus on exports - now 30 percent of Spain's GDP - as opposed to construction is crucial to the turnaround underway in the country's economic cycle, the executive director of Spain's Business Council for Competitiveness, or CEC, said Wednesday in Switzerland.

Human body can ward off viruses naturally

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): The human body has the ability to ward off viruses by activating a naturally occurring protein at the cellular level, setting off a chain reaction that disrupts the levels of cholesterol required in cell membranes to enable viruses to enter cells, a new study has found.

Nitin Bal to give design tips to Lisaa students (With Image)

April 16, 2013 at 4:20 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) His claim to fame is his quirky designs and ready to wear affordable western clothes. And now designer Nitin Bal Chauhan has been invited to share designing tips with students of a French design school.

Beer's taste triggers dopamine release in brain

April 16, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 16 (ANI): The taste of beer, without any effect from alcohol itself, can trigger dopamine release in the brain that is associated with drinking and other drugs of abuse, researchers have claimed.