Category: Education
Erasing Unwanted Memories: ‘How’ To Explained- Study
Discovery of not one, but two ways in which the brain allows us to voluntarily forget unwanted memories was made by scientists. The findings may explain how individuals can cope with undesirable experiences and could lead to the development of […]
Kissing Dogs can Cause Gum Disease: Research
Dog owners who kiss their pets could catch gum disease, warn experts. Japanese researchers examined dental plaque from 66 dogs, as well as dental plaque from 81 people from Japan who visited a dog-training school or animal clinic during 2011, […]
Too Many Carbs, Too Much Sugar May Increase Risk Of Cognitive Impairment- Study
People 70 and older who eat food high in carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, and the danger also rises with a diet heavy in sugar, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Those who consume […]
Secondhand Smoke can Impair Breathing- Study
Increased concentration of second hand smoke in bars and cars can lead to airway obstruction within few minutes of exposure, states study. A study showed that after 20 minutes of exposure to highly concentrated secondhand smoke, participant experienced near immediate […]
Playing Soccer Lowers Blood Pressure in Middle-aged Men- Study
Playing soccer is good for men suffering from hypertension. A study has revealed that soccer normalizes blood pressure and reduces stroke risk in men. Research from Universities of Exeter and Copenhagen, and Gentofte University Hospital in Denmark suggests that soccer […]
Breastfeeding Cuts Breast Cancer Risk: Study
It is not only babies who benefit from breastfeeding but even mothers as well. A study has found that breastfeeding can reduce the risk of breast cancer in women. Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health examined the […]
New hope for gastric cancer patients
SINGAPORE – A significant finding by researchers here could lead to the development of different ways to treat gastric cancer, the fourth most lethal form of cancer in Singapore. Gastric cancer is not one single cancer but a cluster of […]
Studies Reveal How Brain Influences Dietary Disorders
A number of new studies are looking into how the brain influences dietary disorders such as obesity, diabetes and binge eating. The findings were presented at Neuroscience 2012, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world’s largest […]
Vitamins may reduce cancer risk in men, study finds
Taking a daily multivitamin pill may lower the risk of developing cancer in men, US researchers have claimed. Their study followed nearly 15,000 men, aged over 50, for more than a decade. The findings, published in the Journal of the […]
One third Indians give hand washing low priority: study
KOLKATA, India- Almost one third of Indians believe that washing hand is not a priority, according to a study by Global Hygiene Council (GHC), an independent body bringing together global experts of microbiology, virology and immunology Monday. “Today is global […]
