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Washington, May 12 (ANI): Researchers from University of Oxford and The Open University have found a gene in fruit flies that would give a fast and effective way to investigate important aspects of human ageing. 

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Men are more likely than women to hit the bottle when they're feeling upset. 

Toronto, May 12 (IANS) With recent studies claiming that vitamin D deficiency is leading to chronic health problems such as cancer and heart ailments, Health Canada has decided to review how much of this nutrient is needed every day by an average Canadian who doesn't get enough of it from sunshine - 

Everyone wishes they could look young forever - you might yourself have often wished for a 'magic pill' that could halt disease, wrinkles, and all the other normal processes of ageing. 

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Cancer diagnosis will soon become more accurate and less straining for cytologists and pathologists, thanks to researchers who have developed an automatic method based on vibrational microspectroscopy that identifies the presence of metastatic cancer cells without the need  

London, May 11 (IANS) A veteran MP has called for a ban on cousin-marriage - practised by South Asian Muslims - in Britain, claiming it is leading to a striking rise in the incidence of rare recessive disorders, many of them fatal. 

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Scientists at the Delft University of Technology, in conjunction with two South Korean and one German research groups have succeeded in demonstrating how light passes through tiny holes. 

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Brugada syndrome and/or cardiac conduction disease, characterised by sudden irregular heartbeats, has long been linked to mutations in the SCN5A gene, but scientists have now identified three mutations in another gene, called SCN1B, to be linked with this syndrome in those  

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A new report from the University of New Hampshire has detailed the unwanted sexual experiences among university students. 

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), May 11 (IANS) This coastal Indian district was once notorious for high HIV prevalence, but it has now become a role model for others by reducing the number of new cases to nearly half in three years. 

Washington, May 7 (ANI): People with leg cramps caused by narrowing blood vessels often stop walking because of the pain, but those who take naftidrofuryl - a drug that relaxes blood vessels - don't have to pause nearly as often, according to a new review by Belgian researchers. 

Washington, May 6 (ANI): A new study has found that long-term, exclusive breastfeeding boosts children's cognitive development. 

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): You can reverse the damage caused to liver and other vital organs due to unhealthy eating habits, by simply quitting the detrimental lifestyle, says a leading liver specialist at Saint Louis University. 

London, Apr 29 (ANI): They are accused of bringing germs into the home and thereby stopping it from being 'too clean', but according to a new research, having a pooch at home may reduce your kids' chances of developing allergies. 

London, Apr 29 (ANI): When it comes to fighting sunburn, those pesky wrinkles and skin cancer, nothing does the trick as well as adding a little more tomato to your diet. 

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): The age a woman will reach menopause may now be predicted more realistically thanks to researchers in the Netherlands, who say that the levels of a hormone called anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) may be the key. 

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): Two pain management specialists, including one of Indian origin, have come up with a technique that can help end chronic back and leg pain - without the need of taking drugs. 

Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): Just 20 minutes of weekly household work can improve your mental health, according to a new study. 

Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): Researches at the University College London have shed light on why some people can fight the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) off successfully while some can't, by finding that a group of cells important in controlling the disease are triggered to 'commit suicide' in patients who are 

Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): A twin study has shown that physical strain and exertion are not the only causative factors behind back pain, by finding that an individual's genetic makeup also plays an important role in the development of the condition. 

Everyone wishes they could look young forever - you might yourself have often wished for a 'magic pill' that could halt disease, wrinkles, and all the other normal processes of ageing. 

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Cancer diagnosis will soon become more accurate and less straining for cytologists and pathologists, thanks to researchers who have developed an automatic method based on vibrational microspectroscopy that identifies the presence of metastatic cancer cells without the need  

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Many college students have sleep patterns that could have detrimental effects on their daily performance, including academics and driving, says a new study. 

Washington, May 11 (ANI): They might be giving you that 'stylish edge' over others, but according to doctors your most beloved accessories - heavy earrings - can be a dangerous ornament from which more and more women are seeking surgery. 

London, May 10 (ANI): Babies fed with cow milk may be at a greater risk of developing type 1 diabetes in later life, says a new study. 

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A new study by researchers at the University of Melbourne has revealed that using a cane might reduce the risk of knee osteoarthritis (OA) progression, a common, incurable joint disease, and the leading cause of disability in elderly people. 

Washington, May 9 (ANI): A new study has revealed that anti-depressants may act as potential saviours against HIV/AIDS by enhancing the immune function of natural killer (NK) cells. 

Washington, May 6 (ANI): A new study has found that long-term, exclusive breastfeeding boosts children's cognitive development. 

London, May 4 (ANI): Too much junk food is undoubtedly bad for children's health but too much healthy eating is equally harmful, according to a new study. 

London, Apr 29 (ANI): When it comes to fighting sunburn, those pesky wrinkles and skin cancer, nothing does the trick as well as adding a little more tomato to your diet.