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'Indian women must come together to achieve gender equality'

May 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Aligarh, May 11 (IANS) Salma Ansari, wife of Vice President Hamid Ansari, Saturday said that gender equality could only be attained if Indian women, cutting across political, religious and linguistic barriers joined hands to fight for political, economic and social empowerment.

Pets may help reduce heart disease risk

May 10, 2013 at 10:30 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Having a pet might lower your risk of heart disease, an American Heart Association scientific statement has said.

Magnesium may be as important as calcium for kids' bone health

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Most parents make sure that their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods, as it helps build strong bones.

Self-affirmation can prevent stress

May 4, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Los Angeles, May 4 (IANS) Scientists have shown that self-affirmation is the key to deal with stress and its impact, including the ability to solve problems, a study says.

Brain region that holds key to ageing discovered

May 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): As the search for the Fountain of Youth continues, researchers may have found the body's "fountain of ageing"- the brain region known as the hypothalamus.

College on Wheels for Delhi students

May 1, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The Delhi government will give assistance to University of Delhi for starting "College on Wheels", a study tour for students across the country, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said Wednesday.

Stem cell jab could help cure heart disease

April 12, 2013 at 10:12 AM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): Scientists have for the first time tested a revolutionary new treatment that could pave way in creating a stem cell injection to cure heart disease.

Study offers news clues on origins of life

April 6, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 6 (ANI): A structural biologist at the Florida State University College of Medicine has made discoveries that could lead scientists a step closer to understanding how life first emerged on Earth billions of years ago.

Kids obsessed with iPads less likely to learn to calm down naturally

April 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): Children as young as 2-month-olds have become obsessed with iPads, smart phones or similar devices as modern parents are using them to control them.

Kids obsessed with iPads less likely to learn to calm down naturally

April 3, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): Children as young as 2-month-olds have become obsessed with iPads, smart phones or similar devices as modern parents are using them to control them.

3D printer helps rebuild cancer victim's face

April 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

London, April 1 (ANI): British surgeons have employed cutting edge three-dimensional printing technology to create a prosthetic face for a man who had the entire left side of his face removed after suffering from cancer.

New genetic tool could control dengue, malaria

March 22, 2013 at 4:58 PM

Washington, March 22 (IANS) Scientists have developed a new technology that improves understanding of genetic basis of behaviours in mosquitoes and could lead to effective methods to control diseases spread by the insect, says a new study.

Cambridge choir to sing with Mumbai slum children

March 16, 2013 at 1:26 PM

London, March 16 (IANS) For the first time, a choir from the University of Cambridge - the Jesus College Choir - will perform for and work with slum children in Mumbai as part of a project with the charity Songbound, which aims to change the lives of deprived children through music.

Obama's approval rating plunges in New York, reveals poll

March 12, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, Mar. 12 (ANI): US President Barack Obama's approval rating in New York fell precipitously in the past month, and three-fifths of the state's registered voters now believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, according to a poll.

College of Cardinals imposes media blackout after possible personal leaks in Italian press

March 7, 2013 at 10:35 AM

Washington, Mar. 7 (ANI): The College of Cardinals that will elect the next pope has cut off formal communications with the news media.

Skin patches may be safer treatment for prostate cancer than hormone injections

March 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM

London, March 4 (ANI): A new Imperial College London study has suggested that skin patches which deliver oestrogen into the blood may be a cheaper, safer and better alternative to current hormone therapies for prostate cancer.

Resilient people have greater energy levels

February 17, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Washington, February 17 (ANI): People with a more resilient personality profile are more likely to have greater energy levels, a four-year research project has concluded.

UK baby saved by being freezed for 4 days

February 13, 2013 at 12:41 PM

London, Feb 13 (ANI): Doctors at a London hospital have saved the life of a new born baby by "freezing" him for four days.

Genes for autism and schizophrenia only active in developing brains

February 12, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Washington, February 12 (ANI): A study in mice has found that genes linked to autism and schizophrenia are only switched on during the early stages of brain development.

Winston Churchill's only poem as adult up for grabs

February 7, 2013 at 12:19 PM

London, Feb. 7 (ANI): Former England Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill's one and only effort at poetry as an adult is set to go for auction for 15,000 pounds.

Styles' stripper photographer by profession

February 4, 2013 at 6:14 PM

London, Feb 4 (IANS) The stripper, who gave singer Harry Styles a lap dance on his 19th birthday, is a photographer by profession.

Discovery to fuel bio-industrial revolution

February 3, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, Feb 3 (IANS) A breakthrough could fuel a bio-industrial revolution by slashing the time it takes to fabricate cellular parts from days to mere hours.

Crying may have enabled humans to communicate before language emerged

January 31, 2013 at 11:50 AM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): The phenomenon of crying when we are overcome by emotion developed as a means to communicate our feelings before the emergence of language, a scientist has claimed.

Moral realism may prompt people to behave better

January 30, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, January 30 (ANI): Getting people to think about morality as a matter of objective facts rather than subjective preferences may lead to improved moral behavior, Boston College researchers have suggested.

Molar roots are leftovers from 'Homo erectus'

January 27, 2013 at 2:00 PM

London, Jan 27 (ANI): The roots of our molars are leftovers from an extinct species of hominid, Homo erectus, it has been revealed.

Teens' crushes on celebs part of passage into adulthood

January 27, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Washington, January 27 (ANI): Like the chicken pox or fifth disease, a bout of "Bieber Fever" is a childhood passage for many young girls, according to a Kansas State University family studies researcher.

Tadpoles could lead to new treatments for blindness

January 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM

London, Jan 23 (ANI): Scientists are a step closer to find a cure for blindness - thanks to research into tadpoles which revealed the forces which can snap light sensing cells.

College launches course on how to audition for X Factor

January 15, 2013 at 3:22 PM

London, January 15 (ANI): A college has launched a course specifically aimed at helping prepare budding performers for the X Factor auditions.

Cholesterol medicine may impair energy production in muscles

January 4, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Washington, January 4 (ANI): Around 75 percent of people who take statins could complain of having muscle pain.

Woman injects herself with Anthrax-contaminated heroin, dies

December 20, 2012 at 8:53 PM

London, Dec 20 (IANS) A 42-year-old woman in Britain died after injecting herself with heroin contaminated with anthrax earlier this month.

Why are men mean towards women, researchers explain

December 20, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) Insecurity that men feel in their relationships with women stems from styles of attachment, claims a new study conducted on more than 400 heterosexual men by researchers in the US.

Insecurities could predispose men to be sexists

December 20, 2012 at 2:13 PM

Washington, December 20(ANI): Men's insecurities about relationships and conflicted views of women as romantic partners and rivals could lead some to adopt sexist attitudes about women, a new study has revealed.

Applicants' pics on social media profiles 'may be key factor in hiring decisions'

December 16, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Washington, December 16 (ANI): Despite research indicating that pictures of candidates can bias staffing decisions, a new study has suggested that organizations are likely viewing pictures in these situations.

Why it's better to give bad gifts instead of cards

December 10, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Washington, December 10 (ANI): Don't buy a card even if you don't have time look for a nice present, and instead give a bad gift, says a Gettysburg College philosophy professor.

Now, milk to be fortified with heart healthy fish oil

December 2, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Washington, December 2 (ANI): Food science researchers have reeled milk into the omega-3 delivery system, showing that it is possible to incorporate fish oil into milk and dairy-based beverages in amounts sufficient to promote heart health without destroying the product's taste or limiting its lifespan.

5 tips to prevent 'square eyes' from too much tech use

November 26, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Melbourne, November 26 (ANI): Looking at a computer, tablet or smartphone screen for longer hours may ruin your eyesight, says experts who have also suggested five tips to prevent it.

Excessive workload as stressful as joblessness?

November 23, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Sydney, Nov 23 (IANS) Employees with excessive job demands can be as distressed as someone who is jobless, says a new comparative study.

2 blood biomarkers improve prediction of heart failure risk

November 11, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Washington, November 11 (ANI): Two researchers including one of Indian origin have developed a simple model that uses age, race, and two blood biomarkers to predict risk of heart failure.

Biden confident about 'declaring victory in 48 hours'

November 5, 2012 at 10:39 AM

Washington, Nov 5 (ANI): Rallying his final Ohio crowd of the re election campaign, US Vice President Joe Biden has expressed confidence that a win is within sight for him and President Barack Obama.

Romney trailing in two states with personal ties

November 4, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Washington, Nov. 4 (ANI): It happened in 1844, and now 168 years later, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney may need to duplicate a rare achievement that James Polk, the 11th US President, made if he wants to defeat President Barack Obama in the White House race.

Negatively framed attitudes trump positive ones in politics

November 2, 2012 at 5:35 PM

Washington, Nov. 2 (ANI): Negatively framed political attitudes like 'I don't like Obama' are stronger than positively framed attitudes such as 'I like Romney', and this effect is strengthened when people think more deeply about the issues involved.

Cheap colour test could enable early HIV detection

October 30, 2012 at 3:00 PM

London, October 30 (ANI): Researchers from Imperial College London have developed a cheap test, which could detect even low levels of viruses and some cancers.

Super sensitive kit for early detection of cancer, HIV

October 29, 2012 at 5:38 PM

A newly developed super sensitive kit is all set to make detection of cancer and HIV a lot faster. This newly developed kit is 10 times more accurate than the gold standard methods currently available for detecting prostate cancer and viral infections at the earliest stages.

New test could allow docs to detect early-stage diseases with naked eye

October 29, 2012 at 12:52 PM

London, October 29(ANI): A team of scientists from Imperial College London has developed a prototype ultra-sensitive sensor that would enable doctors to detect the early stages of diseases and viruses with the naked eye.

Super sensitive kit detects cancer, HIV early

October 29, 2012 at 12:44 PM

London, Oct 29 (IANS) Scientists have developed a super sensitive test kit -- 10 times more accurate than the gold standard methods currently available -- to detect prostate cancer and viral infections at the earliest stages.

A flu jab that comes with benefits for heart

October 28, 2012 at 10:15 PM

London, Oct 28 (IANS) You might think it would only keep you from the flu, but a flu jab could come with huge benefits to the heart, says a new study. Major heart attack and stroke risks could be cut by 50 percent, and cardiac deaths by 40 percent, with just a flu jab, according to research by two Toronto-based researchers.

BP drug may help protect against Alzheimer's

October 24, 2012 at 2:47 PM

London, October 24 (ANI): A team of scientists at Imperial College London have found that a blood pressure drug can reduce brain inflammation and prevent memory loss.

Chronic constipation may up risk of colorectal cancer

October 23, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Washington, October 23 (ANI): US researchers have found an association between people who suffer from chronic constipation with an increased risk of developing colon cancer.

Wearing pair of jeans could soon help clean environment

October 21, 2012 at 11:10 AM

London, October 21 (ANI): Soon, jeans wearers could help clean the dirty air around them by simply walking about in their favourite pair of Wranglers or Levis.

British women with breast cancer to rise four times

October 16, 2012 at 5:56 PM

London, Oct 16 (IANS) A British study has found that the number of elderly women living with breast cancer is set to quadruple by 2040.

Tory minister issues grammar guidelines to civil servants

October 13, 2012 at 3:12 PM

London, October 13 (ANI): In the midst of economic crisis, Tory minister Owen Paterson has made himself laughing stock due on the use of grammar.

Specialty contact lenses may offer cure for myopia

October 3, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Washington, October 3 (ANI): Experts at the State University of New York have supported the development of a potential cure for myopia by using specialty contact lenses that coax the eye to grow in a way that can correct nearsighted vision while reducing myopia progression.

I'll send my daughter to private school, says Robbie Williams

October 1, 2012 at 4:14 PM

London, October 1 (ANI): Robbie Williams has revealed that he plans to send his daughter Theodora to private school.

Individuals with less IQ likelier to be unhappy

September 27, 2012 at 1:38 PM

London, September 27 (ANI): People with lower intelligence are more likely to be unhappy as compared to their brighter colleagues, researchers say.

Gene behind lower back pain identified

September 25, 2012 at 11:39 AM

Washington, September 25 (ANI): A gene linked to age-related degeneration of the intervertebral discs in the spine, a common cause of lower back pain, has been identified for the first time by researchers at King's College London.

Aung San Suu Kyi tells Americans 'not to take democracy for granted'

September 23, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Washington, Sept. 23 (ANI): Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has pleaded with Americans not to take democracy for granted.

British doc sparks outrage for advising Asian trainees to try sounding Scottish or Welsh if they wa

September 22, 2012 at 12:51 PM

London, Sep 22 (ANI): A senior General Practitioner in the UK is under investigation after she advised junior doctors from Africa and Asia to try speaking in 'lyrical' Scottish or Welsh accents if they wanted jobs in those countries.

Girl dies on first day at school

September 19, 2012 at 8:13 PM

London, Sep 19 (IANS) A three-year-old girl died in Britain after becoming entangled in a rope while playing on a slide. It was her first day at nursery.

Work stress 'ups heart disease risk'

September 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, September 14 (ANI): A highly demanding job but having little control over it could be a deadly combination, a new study has revealed.

Now, smartphone app that finds the perfect wine to go with your meal

August 31, 2012 at 4:49 PM

London, August 31 (ANI): If you've arranged a romantic meal at a swanky restaurant but can't tell a Pinot Noir from a Merlot, a new app could spare you your blushes and impress your other half.

Vaginal rejuvenation claims 'misleading patients'

August 30, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Washington, August 30 (ANI): With the rise of procedures like vaginoplasty and labiaplasty to enhance the appearance of their genitalia or achieve some sort of sexual ideal, women are being "misled or confused about what is 'normal'," experts have revealed.

New cancer drug '10 times more potent than current medicines'

August 30, 2012 at 2:59 PM

Washington, August 30 (ANI): University of Missouri researchers have created a new drug that is 10 times more potent than current cancer-fighting drugs.

iPad to go old-fashioned with typewriter add-on

August 22, 2012 at 1:28 PM

London, August 22 (ANI): A manufacturer has tried to solve the problem by iPad enthusiasts - they are not great for extended typing sessions, by coming up with a device that uses a series of hammers to translate key-presses into touch-screen pushes.

Simple test identifies fake tablets in minutes

August 20, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Washington, August 20 (ANI): Scientists have developed a simple, paper-strip test that people could use to identify counterfeit versions of one of the most-frequently faked medicines in the world.

Continuous oral contraceptives offer earlier relief from menstrual pain

August 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Washington, August 16 (ANI): Taking oral contraceptive pills continuously, rather than as traditionally prescribed for each cycle, provides earlier relief from moderate to severe menstrual cramps, a new study has claimed.

Oak Creek's hearts open to Sikhs after Wisconsin temple shooting

August 9, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Washington, Aug. 9 (ANI): In the aftermath of Wisconsin Sikh temple shooting, which is believed to have been motivated by white supremacy beliefs, some residents of Oak Creek feel compelled to come nearer to their Sikh neighbours.

YouTube musician arrested for coaxing underage female fans to send nude photos

July 30, 2012 at 1:23 PM

London, July 30 (ANI): A musician, who found fame on YouTube, has been arrested for allegedly coaxing two underage female fans to send him their naked photos and sexually explicit videos.

Eight held for moral policing in Karnataka (Lead, Changing dateline)

July 29, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Mangalore, July 29 (IANS) Eight activists of the Hindu Jagarana Vedike were arrested for allegedly beating over a dozen youths including girls at a weekend party on outskirts of this Karnataka city, police said Sunday.

Liars better at spotting lies than 'normal' people

July 28, 2012 at 3:30 PM

London, July 28 (ANI): People who lie are very good at spotting deception, a new study has revealed.

How to spot the arrogant boss

July 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Washington, July 26 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new measure of arrogance that can help organisations identify egotistical managers before they have a costly and damaging impact.

High-tech doping centres to leave London Olympic athletes with no chance of cheating

July 12, 2012 at 3:28 PM

London, July 12 (ANI): Olympic chiefs have prepared the most high-tech doping testing centres during the Games to make them the cleanest Games ever.

Now, math formula to help tennis players hit 'perfect' serves

July 2, 2012 at 3:27 PM

London, July 2 (ANI): A maths professor has created an equation that he claims will guarantee the perfect tennis serve, first time and every time.

Individual with more friends likelier to become leader

June 30, 2012 at 4:28 PM

London, June 30 (ANI): Those who have the largest number of friends seem to hold the top position in the structure of social networks, both online and off.

Why people lose self-control

June 19, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Washington, June 19 (ANI): University of Iowa has released new pictures that show what the brain looks like when a person runs out of patience and loses self-control.

Soon, intoxicating cocktail that won't leave you reeling

June 17, 2012 at 2:38 PM

London, June 17 (ANI): Scientists are almost on the verge of producing an intoxicating cocktail, which has the pleasurable effects of wine, beer or spirits, but doesn't harm the body.

Structure of bacterial chainmail coat revealed

June 11, 2012 at 10:15 AM

London, June 11 (ANI): An international team of scientists has for the first time uncovered the structure of the protective protein coat, which surrounds many bacteria like a miniature suit of armour.

Plastic particles in oceans 'more prevalent than thought'

June 10, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Washington, June 10 (ANI): The decades that oceanographers spent collecting water samples from the surface of the ocean in order to record how much plastic debris currently litters the waters may be terribly off base due to miscalculation, a new study has revealed.

Shrimp's fist-like club inspires new body armour

June 8, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Washington, June 8 (IANS) A unique structure of the club-like arm of a shrimp that looks like an armoured caterpillar, could help transform military body armour and vehicle and aircraft, says a new finding.

Poll shows Obama leading Romney 48-36 in Pennsylvania

June 7, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Washington, June 7 (ANI): President Barack Obama has a 12-point lead over presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney in Pennsylvania, the latest poll in the state has found.

SCO summit time changed for students taking tests

June 6, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Beijing, June 6 (IANS) The Thursday schedule for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit has been altered to make way for students and their parents in Beijing for the National College Entrance Examinations (NCEE), China's foreign ministry said Wednesday.

Ultra-sensitive tests may detect diseases at earliest stages

May 28, 2012 at 5:35 PM

London, May 28 (ANI): Researchers have developed a super-sensitive test that should enable them to detect signs of a disease in its budding stages.

Modern birds 'more closely related to dinosaurs than thought'

May 28, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Washington, May 28 (ANI): Modern birds are, essentially, living dinosaurs, with skulls that are significantly similar to those of their juvenile ancestors, according to a new study.

UK deputy PM declares snobbery as national religion owing to jobs denied to poor

May 23, 2012 at 6:18 PM

London, May 23 (ANI): Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has declared snobbery as a national religion.

Lily Cole admits being bullied for having red hair as a child

May 21, 2012 at 5:55 PM

London, May 21 (ANI): Lily Cole has revealed that she was bullied for her distinctive ginger hair during her school years and accused schools of not taking the issue of hair-based discrimination seriously enough.

Benefits on exercise on brain unravelled

May 20, 2012 at 2:51 PM

Washington, May 20 (IANS) Exercise is a real boon - clearing the mind, pumping in more blood and oxygen to the brain and doing much more, latest research suggests.

New memory chip hundred times faster: Study

May 20, 2012 at 2:43 AM

london, May 20 (IANS) A new kind of memory chip made from silicon could be a hundred times faster than standard Flash memory chips, British scientists say.

Looks matter more than reputation when trusting people with money

May 16, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Researchers say our decisions to trust people with our money are based more on how they look than how they behave.

Ovulating women perceive sexy men as good dads

May 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): A new study has found answer to why women choose sexy bad boys over nice guys - because they see handsome men as good fathers.

Yahoo CEO steps down

May 14, 2012 at 5:38 AM

Washington, May 14 (IANS) Yahoo chief executive officer (CEO) Scott Thompson has resigned and the company has named Ross Levinsohn as interim CEO, Yahoo said Sunday.

Molecule that inhibits estrogen, key risk factor for endometrial and breast cancer found

May 10, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have discovered a molecule that could lead to new therapies for preventing and treating endometrial and breast cancer and other estrogen-related diseases in humans.

New cholesterol jab potentially capable to fight heart attack

May 9, 2012 at 6:30 PM

A new cholesterol-busting injection can prove very important in fighting against heart attacks and strokes and potentially salve millions of lives. It has been a surprise for the whole medical world when the clinical trials of the injection shown a remarkable disappearance of nearly three-quarters of a harmful form of artery-clogging cholesterol.

New cholesterol jab 'may help save millions from heart attack'

May 9, 2012 at 5:02 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): A new cholesterol-busting injection, which could save the lives of millions, is being hailed as a potential breakthrough in the battle against heart attacks and strokes.

Dental plaques help decode ancient diets

May 6, 2012 at 4:46 PM

Washington, May 6 (IANS) Tiny particles of plaque removed from the teeth of our great great grandfathers may help decode their dietary habits and preferences, says a study.

'Runner's High' may have played role in evolutionary history of humans

May 6, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Aerobic exercise sets off a reward system in the body of mammals built for endurance - like humans - but not other creatures, according to a new study.

Lab-grown human spare parts to make organ donation pass?

May 6, 2012 at 4:30 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): A team of researchers is focusing on growing replacement organs and body parts using a patient's own cells.

Inadvertent error in CEO's resume: Yahoo

May 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM

San Francisco, May 4 (IANS) Yahoo has confirmed a shareholder's allegation that its chief executive officer (CEO) Scott Thompson did not have a computer science degree as claimed, saying that it is "an inadvertent error".

Loneliness speeds up ageing and raises heart disease risk

May 3, 2012 at 12:47 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): The social pain of loneliness produces changes in the body that mimic the aging process and increase the risk of heart disease, a new study has found.

Soon, blood test that detects breast cancer many decades in advance

May 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

London, May 1 (ANI): A blood test that can identify women at high risk of breast cancer decades before the disease develops could be available in five years, say scientists.

Republican strategist says Obama leads electoral college race over Romney

April 27, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Washington, April 27 (ANI): A new analysis issued by Republican strategist Karl Rove has shown that President Barack Obama held a sizable lead in the electoral college race over likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney.

Why some people are good at drawing and others aren't

April 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): While some are born with natural talent, anyone can learn to draw well and the only catch is that 'like all difficult skills, one probably needs 10,000 hours of practice to become really proficient', scientists have said.