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Massive breakthrough: Scientists create first new antibiotic in nearly 30 y...

LONDON: In a massive breakthrough, scientists have created the first new antibiotic in more than three decades, Teixobactin, that can treat many common bacterial infections such as tuberculosis, septicemia and C Diff or clostridium difficile colitis. The discovery comes at a time when World Health... read more »

The science behind a happy marriage

The science behind a happy marriage

They say opposites attract. Like ones, repel. However, marriage is a different set of algorithms. It’s far more complex, and calculated. Relationship counsellors claim that there are measures to make this fragile bond an ever lasting one. Here are six tried-and tested methods. Spend... read more »

This diet pill tricks body into losing w...

This diet pill tricks body into losing weight!

Researchers from the California-based Salk Institute for Biological Studies have developed an entirely new type of pill that tricks the body into thinking it has consumed calories, causing it to burn fat. The compound effectively stopped weight gain, lowered cholesterol, controlled blood sugar and... read more »

Recipe: Spiced beetroot

Recipe: Spiced beetroot

This tasty dish is a blend of spice and sour. It’s delicious, healthy and perfect as a side dish. Ingredients: – 200g beetroot – 1 large onion, finely chopped – 2-3 dried red chilies – 1tsp urad daal (Black Gram) – 1tsp coriander seeds – 2tbsp grated... read more »

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'Junk DNA' in brain may cause schizophrenia

‘Junk DNA’ in brain may cause schizophrenia

Tokyo – Often dubbed ‘junk DNA’, retrotransposons – short sequences of DNA that autonomously amplify and move around the genome – may play a key role in developing... read more »

Smoking affects good night's sleep too

Smoking affects good night’s sleep too

New York – Here is a wake-up call. Smoking ruins productive sleep, leading to cognitive dysfunction, mood disorders, depression and... read more »

`Good night`s sleep` essential for brain health

`Good night`s sleep` essential for brain health

Washington – Researchers have found that one night of sleep depravity can cause morning blood concentrations of molecules NSE and S-100B to increase in... read more »

Vitamin E could help patients fight mild to moderate Al...

Vitamin E could help patients fight mild to moderate Alzheimer`s disease

Washington –  Researchers have found that patients suffering from mild to moderate Alzheimer slowed functional decline after they took a daily dosage of... read more »

Fructose itself has no impact on heart disease: study

Wrong habits may cause sleepless nights

Toronto – Fructose, naturally found in fruit, vegetables and honey, is the sugar often blamed for the obesity epidemic and doctors the world over warn... read more »

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Aqua aerobics and water sports

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Recipe: Cheesy pasta

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Fresh fruit ice pops, anyone?

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