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Scientists Find Link between Alzheimer's Disease and Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetic patients are at a greater risk of developing brain diseases. A new research from US said that dementia may be one of the end stages of diabetes.

Dec 2, 2013

Justice Ganguly under suspension, executive council will take decision on him: NUJS

Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): As the accused in a law intern’s sexual harassment case, Former Supreme Court Judge Ashok Ganguly has been named by the Supreme Court as the same, National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) Vice Chancellor P Ishwara Bhat said that the accused is under suspension. He said that the executive council will take any decision on Ganguly after investigation and that it is not in his power to respond in the same. He also said that Ganguly was a learned professor holding high dignity.

Nov 30, 2013

Aggressive Type of HIV Strain that Develops Quickly into AIDS Discovered

Scientists have discovered a new strain of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) that takes comparatively lesser time to develop into AIDS, than the other strains associated with the deadly disease.

Nov 29, 2013

Genes Play Major Role in Overeating, Obesity in Children

Certain genes play a crucial role in overeating and obesity in childhood, researchers from Canada said.

Nov 28, 2013

Men regret moving too slowly sexually while women regret moving too fast!

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): A team of researchers, studying how human emotions such as regret can play an important role in survival and reproduction, have suggested that men are more likely to regret not taking action on a potential liaison, and women are more remorseful for engaging in one-time liaisons. Martie Haselton, a UCLA social psychology professor, said that evolutionary pressures probably explain the gender difference in sexual regret.

Nov 26, 2013

Combo of Plant-Based Chemicals Effective in Curing Breast Cancer: Study

Certain chemical compounds found in fruits, vegetables, spices and plant roots may help cure breast cancer, a new study reveals.

Nov 25, 2013

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'Irandam Ulagam' Review Roundup: Brave Attempt by Selvaraghavan

Arya-Anuska's "Irandam Ulagam" (Second World) has received mixed reviews from critics.

Nov 23, 2013

Women with consistent bed time and wake time have low body fat

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): A new study has found that women who go to sleep and woke up at same time every day had lower body fat. Brigham Young University exercise science professor Bruce Bailey studied more than 300 women from two major Western U.S. universities over the course of several weeks and found that those with the best sleeping habits had healthier weight. The study found that getting less than 6.5 or more than 8.5 hours of sleep per night is associated with higher body fat and that quality of sleep is important for body composition. Bailey related consistent sleep patterns to having good sleep hygiene. When sleep hygiene is altered, it can influence physical activity patterns, and affect some of the hormones related to food consumption contributing to excess body fat.

Nov 20, 2013

Taking Aspirin at Night Provides Better Protection from Heart Attacks

A daily dose of aspirin at night can help avoid many deadly heart attacks which usually occur early morning, researchers reveal.

Nov 20, 2013

Fruit Bats can Infect Humans with Deadly Viruses, Says Study

Fruit bats in central Africa can pose high risk to the humans.

Nov 20, 2013

Birth Control Pills Increase Risk of Glaucoma, Blindness

Regular use of birth control pills can pose serious risks to the eye sight, new research warns.

Nov 19, 2013

Bharat Ratna for eminent scientist Prof. C N R Rao

Bangalore, Nov 16 (ANI): The government on Saturday decided to confer the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award, on eminent scientist Professor C.N.R.Rao. Prof. C.N.R. Rao is an eminent scientist and a well recognized international authority on solid state and materials chemistry.

Nov 16, 2013