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Gene mutations linked to severe obesity

June 18, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, June 18 (ANI): Increasingly research is revealing that not only lifestyle factors, but genetics also play an important role in determining an individual's susceptibility to obesity.

Biomarker identification could help detect colorectal cancer early

June 8, 2013 at 2:18 PM

Washington, June 8 (ANI): A new non-invasive test has been developed that could help detect colorectal cancer in its early stages and thereby improve the chances of survival of people.

NTPC's Himachal dam project gets green nod

June 6, 2013 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The National Thermal Power Corporation's (NTPC) 800 MW Kol Dam project on the Satluj river in Himachal Pradesh was Thursday given clearance by the environment ministry, officials said.

India can be net provider of security in region: PM

May 23, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Gurgaon, May 23 (IANS) There is need for reorienting the country's strategic thinking and reappraising its higher defence organisations, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Thursday, noting that India was well positioned to become a net provider of security in its immediate region and beyond.

Gene necessary for mice to avoid cats discovered

April 30, 2013 at 3:24 PM

London, April 30 (ANI): A Northwestern University study has shed light on how a mouse instinctively avoids a cat, when it smells the feline.

How voice signals sexual attractiveness

April 25, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Washington, April 25 (ANI): Deep male voices and high-pitched female voices are perceived as more attractive because listeners gauge the speaker's body size from the frequency of their voice, according to a new research.

Now, radioactive bacteria to attack cancer cells

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

London, Apr. 23 (ANI): Scientists have developed radioactive bacteria that could help treat patients who are suffering from pancreatic cancer.

Himachal's annual plan outlay fixed at Rs.4,100 crore

April 10, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh's 2013-14 Annual Plan outlay was fixed at Rs.4,100 crore by the Planning Commission Wednesday, Rs.400 crore more than last year's plan size.

Three killed bus rams into truck

April 9, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Gurgaon, April 9 (IANS) Three people were killed and eight others injured Tuesday in Haryana when a bus collided with a stationary truck on Delhi-Jaipur National Highway, police said.

Jaiprakash seeks land for cement plant in Himachal

April 9, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Shimla, April 9 (IANS) Infrastructure group Jaiprakash Associates has asked the Himachal pradesh government for permission to start land acquisition for its cement plant in the state, Industries Minister Mukesh Agnihotri informed the state assembly Tuesday.

Couch potatoes may be genetically predisposed to being lazy

April 9, 2013 at 10:53 AM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): Certain genetic traits may predispose people to being more or less motivated to exercise and remain active, a new research from the University of Missouri has suggested.

Green pea galaxies could help understand formation of early universe

April 4, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, Apr 4 (ANI): The rare Green Pea galaxies that were discovered by the general public in 2007 could help confirm astronomers' understanding of reionization - a pivotal stage in the evolution of the early universe, according to a new study.

Social isolation 'raises' death risk in elderly

March 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

London, Mar. 27 (ANI): Being cut off from friends and family and a support network poses a death risk to older people, a research has suggested.

First year student beaten, poisoned by seniors in Gurgaon

March 20, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Gurgaon, Mar 20 (ANI): Tula Ram, a first year student of Gurgaon College of Engineering, has been admitted to the ICU of a local hospital on Tuesday, after his seniors poisoned him and then beat him up, when he came to give his first semester exam.

RRB Bilaspur Technician Signal Gr.II result declared, check result

March 18, 2013 at 5:39 PM

RRB Bilaspur has declared the result for the Technician Signal Gr.II and various categories of Technician Gr.III Cat No.01,16,29,30,31 for which written examination had been held on 16.12.2012, EMPLOYMENT NOTICE NO. 04/2012.

Himachal launches programme to make school kids anaemia-free

March 8, 2013 at 6:11 PM

Shimla, March 8 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Friday launched a programme to make school children free from anaemia, an official said here.

Vatican closes Sistine Chapel ahead of papal conclave

March 6, 2013 at 7:07 AM

Vatican City, March 6 (IANS/AKI) The Vatican has announced it was closing the Sistine Chapel to visitors until further notice, ahead of a conclave to elect Pope Benedict's successor.

Opposition cries hoarse over raw railway deal (Himachal Newsletter)

March 1, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Shimla, Mar 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh is at the receiving end of the opposition's ire, thanks to the seeming indifference of the railway ministry towards Himachal Pradesh in allocating new projects.

Teens' get first drink from best friends

January 29, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Washington, January 29 (ANI): Adolescents who get their first drink from a friend are more likely to drink sooner in life, a national study by a University of Iowa-led team has found.

Engineered bugs to boost vaccine's efficacy

January 16, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) Researchers have genetically engineered 61 new bug strains that may radically boost the efficacy of vaccines for flu, pertussis, cholera and human papillomavirus.

Claims of 'post-racial' society and other denials of racism may reflect ignorance of history

January 16, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Washington, Jan. 16 (ANI): New research has suggested that commonly observed differences in how groups perceive racism may be explained by ignorance about, and even denial of, the extent of racism over the course of history.

Average cough lasts for 18 days

January 16, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Washington, Jan 16 (ANI): If you got a pesky cough and it hasn't gone away in a week, you shouldn't fret as a new study has found that the average cough lasts 18 days.

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.

NGOs oppose death, want rapists' punished in six months

December 24, 2012 at 8:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) Expressing anger over the gang-rape of a woman in moving bus here, women's groups Monday sought fast track courts to punish the accused in rapes and other crimes against women within six months but opposed death penalty for the culprits.

Genetic differences 'may influence sensitivity to pain'

December 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Washington, December 21 (ANI): A team of researchers has identified a particular set of genes that interact with one another to regulate pain in humans.

Hockey legend Leslie Claudius dead

December 20, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Kolkata, Dec 20 (IANS) Triple Olympic hockey gold winner Leslie Claudius died at a private hospital here Thursday after a prolonged battle with cirrhosis of liver, hospital sources said. Claudius, 85, is survived by his wife and three sons.

Chadha brothers killing: Two more Namdhari associates arrested

December 13, 2012 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Two more associates of Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, accused in the killing of the Chadha brothers, were arrested from Uttrakhand, a senior police officer said here Thursday.

Why some teenagers are more prone to binge drinking

December 4, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Washington, December 4 (ANI): A study led by King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) has provided the most detailed understanding yet of the brain processes involved in teenage alcohol abuse.

Tap water chemicals could be giving you food allergies

December 3, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) Food allergies are rearing their head worldwide because of pesticides and chemicals in tap water, says an immunological research.

Simple scent can boost sales

November 26, 2012 at 4:55 PM

Washington, November 26 (ANI): For decades, scientists and business people have known that certain scents-pine boughs at Christmas, baked cookies in a house for sale-can get customers in the buying spirit.

Download RRB Bilaspur call letter for ASM, TA, CA, ECRC and Goods Guard

November 26, 2012 at 11:18 AM

A large number of candidates looking to download RRB Bilaspur call letter for ASM, TA, CA, ECRC and Goods Guard as exam is scheduled to be held on December 2, 2012 and December 9, 2012 respectively.

Arty teens may become more depressed: Study

November 25, 2012 at 12:37 PM

Washington, Nov 25 (IANS) Teens involved in activities such as music, drama and painting after school may become more depressed or sadder than peers who are not so inclined, says a new study.

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.

Researchers identify 'killer' gene that 'triggers' Alzheimer's

November 22, 2012 at 12:18 PM

London, Nov 22 (ANI): Scientists in the UK have isolated a "killer" gene, which according to them causes Alzheimer's.

Applications open for Manmohan scholarship at Cambridge

November 21, 2012 at 2:10 PM

London, Nov 21 (IANS) The University of Cambridge is inviting applications from Indian students for three Manmohan Singh Scholarships to study for PhD and MPhil courses starting in the autumn of 2013.

White tigress dies of dehydration in Bilaspur Zoo

November 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Nov.18 (ANI): A five-year old white tigress in Bilaspur's Kanan Pendari Zoo has died from severe dehydration.

Saudi student sentenced for life for plotting attack on George W Bush's home

November 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM

London, Nov. 14 (ANI): A Saudi student has been sentenced to life in jail for plotting an attack on the Texas home of ex-President George W Bush.

Unusual pair of ageing stars creates spectacular shape of planetary nebula

November 7, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Washington, November 7 (ANI): Astronomers have discovered a pair of stars orbiting each other at the centre of one of the most remarkable examples of a planetary nebula, using ESO's Very Large Telescope.

Inzamam and Kapil Dev welcomes resumption of India-Pakistan cricket

November 7, 2012 at 12:21 PM

Both Former captains Kapil Dev and Inzamam-ul-Haq have welcomed the resumption of cricket between India and Pakistan.

Campaigning for Himachal Assembly polls ends today

November 2, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Shimla, Nov 2 (ANI): Political leaders from various parties are making their last attempt to woo voters in their favour, as campaigning for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections will come to an end today.

Everyday drugs 'may help fight dementia'

November 1, 2012 at 3:48 PM

London, November 1 (ANI): Everyday medicines like antibiotics, acne pills and other routine treatments that are already in bathroom cabinets could be used in the battle against dementia as developing new drugs is too costly and slow, experts have suggested.

Obama holds steady 4-point lead over Romney in Nevada, finds poll

October 25, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Washington, Oct. 25 (ANI): President Barack Obama is leading by four percentage points over Republican rival Mitt Romney in the crucial swing state of Nevada, according to a new poll.

Lack of sleep can kill you

October 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM

London, Oct 16 (IANS) A new study has suggested lack of sleep could be actually killing us, dramatically raising the risk of weight gain and developing dangerous diabetes.

Obama 'breathes new life' in campaign after 'sprinting past' Romney in Ohio

October 15, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Washington, Oct. 15 (ANI): President Barack Obama's hopes of stimulating his fading re-election campaign received a much-needed boost after a series of polls showed him leading in the must-win battleground state of Ohio.

Women bosses at fertility peak become more ruthless

October 14, 2012 at 5:56 PM

London, Oct 14 (IANS) Women bosses become "ruthless" and far more competitive at the peak of their fertility during a month, and hence were less likely to give attractive women a pay rise, says a study by US experts.

Pretty women likely to get less raise if female boss is at 'peak fertility'

October 14, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, October 14 (ANI): Attractive women with female bosses should be extremely careful about when they ask for a pay rise, researchers say.

How caffeine intake may help cut Alzheimer's risk

October 10, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Washington, October 10 (ANI): Caffeine consumption has been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease in recent studies.

New drug slows memory loss by 34 pc in Alzheimer's patients

October 9, 2012 at 11:48 AM

London, October 9 (ANI): A global pharmaceutical firm has come out with a new Alzheimer's drug that could dramatically slow the pace of memory loss in those with the disease.

Facebook COO's new book about 'gender equality in workplace' set to hit stores by 2013

October 6, 2012 at 3:10 PM

Washington, Oct. 6 (ANI): Facebook's chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg is set to seek success in dead-tree media as she gears up for the release of her new book, "Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead," which insiders say is likely to be a hit.

Pill to combat ageing comes closer to reality

September 27, 2012 at 2:50 PM

London, September 27 (ANI): Scientists have identified for the first time a key factor responsible for declining muscle repair during ageing, and discovered how to halt the process in mice with a common drug.

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.

Disease kills 10 in Himachal

September 22, 2012 at 2:27 PM

Shimla, Sep 22 (IANS) The death toll in a hospital here from a disease caused by infected mites has risen to 10, a doctor said Saturday.

Newly developed test to crack down on sporting drug-cheats

September 15, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Washington, Sept 15 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new test to catch drug-cheats in sport.

Newly developed test to crack down on sporting drug-cheats

September 15, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Washington, Sept 15 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new test to catch drug-cheats in sport.

RRB Bilaspur Assistant Loco Pilot result declared: Check Results

September 14, 2012 at 1:19 PM

RRB Bilaspur Assistant Loco Pilot result has been declared on 12 September 2012. The announcement of the results has ended the wait of the candidates who were waiting for the results.

Male stroke survivors likelier to suffer depression than females

September 13, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Washington, September 13 (ANI): Post-stroke depression affects approximately 33 percent of stroke survivors.

Shortest-ever laser pulse opens new door to `hidden` quantum world

September 5, 2012 at 10:01 AM

Washington, September 5 (ANI): The creation of the world's shortest laser pulse by University of Central Florida scientists has offered a new tool to watch quantum mechanics in action - something that has been hidden from view until now.

How semen triggers ovulation

August 21, 2012 at 2:08 PM

Washington, August 21 (ANI): Scientists have found that a protein in semen acts on the female brain to prompt ovulation, and is the same molecule that regulates the growth, maintenance, and survival of nerve cells.

Why human brain is larger than other animals

August 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM

Washington, August 17 (ANI): Researchers have unlocked the longstanding mystery as to why the human brain is larger and more complex than that of other animals.

Nabard sanctions Rs.70 crore loan to Himachal

July 24, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Shimla, July 24 (IANS) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has sanctioned Rs.70.24 crore for rural infrastructure development in Himachal Pradesh, an official said here Tuesday.

Tractor collided with truck in Muzaffarnagar; 14 dead

July 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

At least fourteen people have been killed after a tractor-trolley they were travelling on collided with a speeding truck this morning in Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh...................

14 dead after tractor collides with truck in Muzaffarnagar

July 20, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Muzaffarnagar, July 20 (ANI): At least fourteen people have been killed after a tractor they were travelling on collided with a truck this morning in Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh.

BMI and waist circumference may be good predictor of early death

July 19, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Washington, July 19 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new metric to measure obesity, called A Body Shape Index, or ABSI, that combines the existing metrics of Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference and shows a better correlation with death rate than either of these individual measures do.

Moderate drinking may help protect women against brittle bones

July 12, 2012 at 2:32 PM

Washington, July 12 (ANI): Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol as part of a healthy lifestyle may benefit women's bone health, lowering their risk of developing osteoporosis, researchers say.

CG PMT result 2012 declared: Check results

July 11, 2012 at 6:01 PM

CG PMT result 2012 has been declared. The results are available on the Chhattisgarh CG Vyapam website http://cgvyapam.choice.gov.in/ and http://cgvyapam.gov.in/

About half of world's underweight kids live in South Asia, mostly in India

July 5, 2012 at 9:12 PM

London, July 5 (ANI): Developing world has less than 5 percent chance of meeting United Nations' target of halving the proportion of children who suffer from hunger by 2015 compared with 1990 levels, according to a systematic analysis of data on children's height and weight.

Thampu qualified to head St. Stephen's College: Court

July 3, 2012 at 6:54 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Tuesday upheld the appointment of Valson Thampu as the principal of St. Stephen's College, Delhi, saying he possesses the essential qualification for the post.

Tyre warehouse in Haryana gutted in fire

June 30, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Gurgaon, June 30 (IANS) A tyre warehouse in Haryana was gutted in a major fire Saturday. No one was injured in the incident, an official said.

Stimulation during sleep can enhance skill learning

June 25, 2012 at 11:08 AM

London, June 25 (ANI): If you want to nail that tune that you've practiced and practiced, then you should take a nap with the same melody playing during your sleep, suggests a new provocative Northwestern University research.

Parents make an active kid or couch potato, not TV

June 22, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Washington, June 22 (ANI): Studies have confirmed that children in US lead very sedentary lifestyles, spending too much time sitting and looking at electronic screens.

How wild cheetahs outpace dogs

June 22, 2012 at 1:56 PM

Washington, June 22 (ANI): At their highest recorded speed of 29m/s, wild cheetahs easily outstrip the fastest greyhounds.

Himachal offers sops to employees

June 18, 2012 at 4:47 PM

Shimla, June 18 (IANS) Barely months ahead of the assembly elections, the Himachal Pradesh government Monday decided to give additional financial incentives to its employees and pensioners.

Anglo-Indian MP quits Congress posts after being 'ignored'

May 19, 2012 at 6:51 PM

Raipur, May 19 (IANS) Ingrid Mcleod, a nominated member of the lok Sabha representing the Anglo-Indian community, Saturday quit all posts of the Congress party peeved over the alleged insult meted out to her by senior Congress leaders at a party function here.

Himachal to have 12 more silk producing units

May 10, 2012 at 7:26 PM

Shimla, May 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh will soon have 12 more silk thread producing units in private sector to boost sericulture, an official said here Thursday.

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.

Why mental stress hits women's heart harder than men's

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on why women could be more vulnerable to adverse cardiac events when under stress.

Eight women killed in Himachal accident

April 17, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Shimla, April 17 (IANS) Eight women were killed and 26 other people were injured when an over-crowded multi-utility vehicle carrying a marriage party skidded off the road and rolled down a 40 feet deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday, police said.

Seven killed in Himachal road accident

April 17, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Shimla, April 17 (IANS) Seven people were killed and 23 others injured when an over-crowded multi-utility vehicle carrying a marriage party skidded off the road and rolled down a 40 feet deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh Tuesday, police said.

Nanostars harnessed to target cancer core

April 9, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Washington, April 9 (IANS) Scientists are gaining the upper hand against cancer by developing a simple but specialised nanoparticle that directly targets the nucleus of a cancer cell.

Chhattisgarh IPS officer dies of cardiac arrest

April 3, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Raipur, Apr 3 (IANS) Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer B.S. Maravi died of cardiac arrest in Chhattisgarh Tuesday, an official said.

Chhattisgarh IPS officer dies of cardiac arrest

April 3, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Raipur, April 3 (IANS) A senior IPS officer, B.S. Maravi, died of cardiac arrest in Chhattisgarh Tuesday, an official said.

Chinese intrusion: Dhumal writes to Manmohan Singh

March 25, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Shimla, March 25 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressing concern over repeated Chinese incursions into Indian territory.

Key discovery in the treatment of ovarian cancer

February 23, 2012 at 4:37 PM

There is a great achievement in the study of ovarian cancer. Researchers have identified a peptide-receptor system, which will help in the understanding the progression and treatment of human ovarian cancer that affects a large population of women w

Key to understand biology and treatment of ovarian cancer identified

February 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a peptide-receptor system, which is a key to understanding the progression and treatment of human ovarian cancer.

Key to understand biology and treatment of ovarian cancer identified

February 22, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a peptide-receptor system, which is a key to understanding the progression and treatment of human ovarian cancer.

Why news of employee misconduct creates whirlwind for companies

December 6, 2011 at 6:01 PM

Washington, Dec 6 (ANI): People often judge a 'group' mind differently from that of a 'member' which has led to the cropping up of issues like decision-making, blame and moral judgment in companies, political groups and organizations, according to a new study.

Bilaspur convicts get opportunities to earn money, re-enter social mainstream

October 6, 2011 at 3:23 PM

Bilaspur, Oct 6 (ANI): An open jail in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur District has allowed 64 jail inmates go outside to earn money and make efforts to re-enter mainstream society.

Trusting your neighbours could improve your health

September 1, 2011 at 8:03 PM

Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): Increasing trust in neighbours is associated with better self-reported health, according to a new study from the University of Missouri.

Abnormal 'dosage' of genes behind extreme thinness

September 1, 2011 at 5:29 PM

London, Sept 1 (ANI): In what is the first finding of a genetic cause for extreme thinness, scientists have found that people with extra copies of certain genes are much more likely to be very skinny.

Trusting your neighbours could improve your health

September 1, 2011 at 4:42 PM

Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): Increasing trust in neighbours is associated with better self-reported health, according to a new study from the University of Missouri.

New model to map light may revolutionize telecommunications

August 28, 2011 at 7:13 PM

Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Physicists with the Institute of Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Lasers (IUSL) at The City College of New York have presented a new way to map spiralling light that could help harness untapped data channels in optical fibres.

Prenatal smoking effects on kid's neurodevelopment worse than thought

August 23, 2011 at 7:15 PM

Washington, August 23 (ANI): Babies born to mothers who smoke while pregnant face delays in early neurological development, and the effects may be stronger than had been previously thought, a new research has warned.

Now, a new own body cells anti-ageing jab that won't freeze face like Botox

August 22, 2011 at 10:40 AM

London, August 22 (ANI): A new kind of anti-aging treatment that plumps up the skin by injections of ones own fibroblasts has been granted a licence by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Human ancestors travelled the seas 130,000 years ago

August 21, 2011 at 3:52 PM

Washington, August 21 (ANI): Human ancestors travelled the high seas 130,000 years ago, which is 100,000 years earlier than previously thought, a new study has found.

Skeletons reveal 1100-year-old Oxford Viking massacre

August 13, 2011 at 8:27 PM

London, Aug 13 (ANI): Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of a brutal massacre of Vikings in Oxford 1100 years ago.

Correcting brain's glucose sensing defect may help treat obesity

July 27, 2011 at 5:36 PM

Washington, July 27 (ANI): Scientists have found a method that may help treat obesity.

US real-money prediction market has Obama 57 to 43 ahead to win 2012 presidential poll

July 9, 2011 at 9:16 PM

Washington, July 9 (ANI): The Iowa Electronic Markets' 2012 presidential election prediction indicates that President Barack Obama has a leading chance to be re-elected.

Poor quality of life, smoking linked to premature menopause

July 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM

Washington, July 7 (ANI): A new study has found that premature menopause or Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) is associated with poor quality of life and smoking.OF not only leads to infertility but also significantly increased morbidity and mortality, as well as a decreased quality of life equivalent to that of people with type 2 diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, said Dr. Rumana Islam, from Imperial College, London, UK.

Researchers turn to virtual reality to tackle obesity

June 27, 2011 at 6:59 PM

Washington, June 27 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Houston are using an innovative approach to studying food addictions in hopes of finding strategies to assess and treat them.

How vision process is initiated

June 24, 2011 at 4:40 PM

Washington, June 24 (ANI): A discovery by a team of researchers has shed new light on how the vision process is initiated.