Is Ebola Virus One-Up Against Bats?
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Ebola virus and bats have been waging a molecular battle for survival that may have started at least 25 million years ago, revealed a new study led by an Indian-origin…
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Crows Too Know How to Make and Use Tools!
London, Dec 24 (IANS) If you thought only humans or primates can forge and use tools, you are wrong. Crows can make, use, and even store for re-use certain tools while foraging for food, a…
Facebook Messenger, Snapchat Decline in Popularity
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Facebook and Instagram still reign supreme among top apps, even as Messenger and Snapchat are losing steam with young users in the US, a recent study says. Wayup, a startup…
Instagram Loves Hot Girls and Cats
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) So, despite your best efforts, your Instagram posts failed to go past a few hundred likes in 2015? Never mind, as to garner likes in millions either you have to…
Gujarat, Goa Lead in Buying Sexual Wellness Products
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) People in states like Gujarat, Goa, Bihar and Kerala lead in the purchase of sexual wellness products in the country, according to a new study. Gujarat leads in the number…
Hepatitis C Infection May Increase Parkinson’s Risk
Taipei, Dec 24 (IANS) Hepatitis C, a liver infection caused by a virus, may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a common degenerative brain disorder. “Many factors clearly play a role in the development…
Music Therapy Helps Recovery from Respiratory Disorders
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Music therapy can increase an effectiveness of standard rehabilitation that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic respiratory disorders receive, said a new study. COPD is a…
New Technology Turns Smartphones into 3D Scanners
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) An algorithm developed by Brown University researchers may help bring high-quality 3D scanning capability to off-the-shelf digital cameras and smartphones. “One of the things my lab has been focusing on…
Low Vitamin D Levels Don’t Worsen Sleep Apnea
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Contradicting common perception, researchers have found that low levels of vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin”, does not cause or worsen sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causes repeated awakenings…
Saliva Can Reveal Risk Of Early Death
London, Dec 24 (IANS) Lower levels of antibodies in saliva are associated with an elevated risk of mortality and could be an early indicator of risk, researchers from University of Birmingham have found. The team…
Electronic Toys Affect Language Used During Infants’ Playtime
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) Does your toddler play with electronic toys that produce lights, words and songs? A new study warns that children playing with electronic toys get to make less use of language…
Psychiatric Symptoms Could Be Sign Of Brain Tumour
London, Dec 23 (IANS) Psychiatric symptoms such as depression, mania, hallucinations, anxiety disorders and anorexia nervosa, even without any neurological signs, may be signs of a brain tumour, according to doctors who treated a woman…
Cruise Tourists Not As Big Spenders on Land As Thought
London, Dec 23 (IANS) As compared to land tourists, cruise tourists spend very little money during the port of call even when they are offered an increased number of spending options, says a study. “Even…
Mother Shouldn’t Discuss Weight Issue with Daughters
New York, Dec 23 (IANS) If you want your daughter to shed a few pounds, better abstain from saying it in so many words and if you have to, do bring in your own weight…
Eggplants Trump Bananas in Sex Emojis Study
New York, Dec 23 (IANS) Eggplants are way more popular than bananas — at least, when it comes to sexually charged emojis used on Twitter, says a study. Analysing more than nine million tweets to…
Seven Activities to Reduce Heart Failure Risk
New York, Dec 23 (IANS) Seven measures that people can use to rate their heart health and take steps to improve it are managing blood pressure, controlling cholesterol, reducing blood sugar, getting physically active, eating…
International Trade Helps Spread Infectious Diseases
New York, Dec 23 (IANS) Besides opening up new vistas for humans, ranging from travel to exotic places to enjoying the products and services of those distant lands, international trade and travel also increase the…
Know if You Are Dependent on Facebook
New York, Dec 23 (IANS) From reading the news to playing games, people use Facebook for various reasons but those who use the social media site to meet new people are the most dependent on…
Stay Away from Cough Medicines Containing Codeine: Doctors
London, Dec 23 (IANS) Codeine, a widely prescribed painkiller, can also be purchased over the counter in preparations of cold/cough remedies but over consumption of such medicines can lead to a confususional state and loss…
Smartphones Pip Home Broadband Connection in US: Pew Survey
Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) Smartphones have slowed down broadband connections in the US homes where people now rely more on their smartphones for online access, a new survey has revealed. Conducted by Washington-based think tank…