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April 13, 2010 7:29 PM

Diets determine dementia risk

Mounting evidence suggests the foods we choose to eat may determine our risk of dementia. Latest work in Archives of Neurology shows sticking to a diet rich in nuts, fish and vegetables significantly cuts the chance of developing Alzheimer's. Dr Yian Gu and colleagues at Columbia University Med...

April 11, 2010 6:46 PM

First ever mapping of TB bacteria by CSIR

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research,CSIR today announced the first-ever comprehensive mapping of mycobacterium tuberculosis with an objective to discover novel drugs for TB disease. <br/><br/>Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, the Director of CSIR, Dr S.K Brahmach...

April 7, 2010 8:45 PM

Fruit & vegetables offer little protection against cancer

A study into the link between diet and disease has found eating more fruit and vegetables has only a modest effect on protecting against cancer. <br/><br/>The study of 500,000 Europeans joins a growing body of evidence undermining the high hopes that pushing "five-a-day&#034...

April 5, 2010 4:53 PM

New ray of hope in repair of damaged liver

In a breakthrough which can help damaged livers repair naturally and quickly, scientists claim to have discovered a protein that could double the speed of liver cell growth, helping the organ to heal on its own.<br/>A team at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research has found ...

March 31, 2010 9:37 PM

Easter eggs & chocolates lower risk of heart attacks

Latest research suggests Easter eggs and other chocolate can be good for you, as long as you eat only small amounts.<br/><br/>The study of over 19,000 people, published in the European Heart Journal, found those who ate half a bar a week had lower blood pressure. <br/>&...

March 30, 2010 7:13 PM

Atom smasher sets record for high-energy collisions

The world's largest atom smasher has set a record for high-energy collisions by crashing two proton beams at three times more force than ever before. The 10 billion dollar Large Hadron Collider today directed the beams into each other as part of its ambitious bid to reveal details about theoret...

March 26, 2010 2:35 PM

Expansion of universe accelerating

<br/>A new study indicates that the expansion of the universe is accelerating. An international team of Astronomers after studying thousands of galaxies using the Hubble Space Telescope came to this conclusion. <br/><br/>They mapped the matter distribution and the expan...

March 23, 2010 7:51 PM

Polyunsaturated fats cut heart disease risk

A US study suggets replacing saturated fats with healthier options can cut the risk of heart disease by a fifth. The Harvard Medical School reports adds weight to the growing evidence about polyunsaturated fats, found in some fish and vegetable oils. In their research, the team analysed the findings...

March 21, 2010 6:42 PM

Stem cells to cure chronic liver disease

Children suffering from a chronic liver disease which causes irreparable damage to the organ may get a new lease of life as doctors at AIIMS have achieved initial success in their experiments with stem cells. <br/><br/>A team of five doctors at AIIMS tried stem cell treatment for...

March 21, 2010 2:02 PM

World's sparrow day observed

The World's sparrow day to highlight the dwindling numbers of this bird was observed on Saturday. In view of the number of house sparrows coming down in India as well, a three year project has been initiated by the Environment Ministry to save this common species. Noted Environmentalist, Mohamm...

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