Science and Technologies

November 24, 2009 10:53 PM

Not expressing anger doubles risk of heart attack

Swedish research suggests men who do not openly express their anger if they are unfairly treated at work double their risk of a heart attack. The researchers looked at 2,755 male employees in Stockholm who had not had a heart attack when the study began. They were asked about how they coped with con...

November 23, 2009 8:17 PM

Children should be allowed to get dirty: scientists

Children should be allowed to get dirty, according to scientists who have found being too clean can impair the skin's ability to heal. The US team discovered normal bacteria living on the skin trigger a pathway that helps prevent inflammation when we get hurt. Researchers from the School of Med...

November 23, 2009 8:17 PM

Drinking alcohol cuts risk of heart attack

Pomp and festivity marked the inauguration of the 40th International Film Festival of India at Panaji this evening. Legendary Actress Waheeda Rehman lit the ceremonial lamp assisted by Bollywood actress Asin to mark the start of the 11 day extravaganza. Union Minister for Information and Broadcastin...

November 19, 2009 5:35 PM

Drinking alcohol cuts risk of heart attack

A major study suggests drinking alcohol every day cuts the risk of heart disease in men by more than a third. The Spanish research involving more than 15,500 men and 26,000 women found large quantities of alcohol could be even more beneficial for men.<br/>The study in Heart conducted acros...

November 18, 2009 1:00 PM

Eat fruits & vegetables to improve complexion

A new study has revealed that if you really want to get the most favoured look, eat a diet high in fruit and vegetables as it improves complexion. An international team has carried out the study and found that consuming at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day can bring a golden glow in ...

November 18, 2009 12:49 PM

Eat fruit & vegetables to improve complexion

A new study has revealed that if you really want to get the most favoured look, eat a diet high in fruit and vegetables as it improves complexion. An international team has carried out the study and found that consuming at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day can bring a golden glow in ...

November 17, 2009 7:33 PM

Meditation reduces Heart attacks

US researchers say heart disease patients who practise Transcendental Meditation have reduced death rates. At a meeting of the American Heart Association they said they had randomly assigned 201 African Americans to meditate or to make lifestyle changes.<br/>The men and women had an averag...

November 16, 2009 8:07 PM

Plastics alter brains of baby boys

US researchers say chemicals in plastics alter the brains of baby boys making them "more feminine". They found males exposed to high doses in the womb went on to be less likely to play with boys' toys like cars or to join in rough and tumble games.<br/>The University of Roch...

November 13, 2009 1:04 PM

Leonid Meteor

Kolkata will witness a brilliant celestial firework on Tuesday and Wednesday night when the Leonid meteor would shower startling streaks of light. According to M P Birla Planetarium Director, Debiprosad Duari, the Leonid meteor shower that occur from time to time will peak on these two days, numberi...

November 11, 2009 11:53 AM

No need to fast before cholesterol test

<br/>Patients may not need to fast before having their cholesterol tested. A report published in the Journal of the American Medical Association says, after analysing data from 300,000 people, Cambridge researchers found results were just as accurate if the patient had eaten before the tes...

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