Former US first lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94
Washington, March 7 (IANS) Former US first lady Nancy Reagan passed away at the age of 94 in her Los Angeles home on Sunday, her office said. A statement issued by her office said the…
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Lavrov, Kerry hail progress in Syrian ceasefire
Moscow, March 7 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US State Secretary John Kerry on Sunday praised the “real progress” in ensuring a cessation of hostilities in Syria. “The two sides expressed an overall…
Researchers warn about psychological impact of virtual reality
London, March 6 (IANS) Researchers have warned that immersion in virtual reality (VR) can cause behavioural changes in consumers that may last even after they leave the virtual environment. The technological capacity for generating virtual…
Asthma symptoms linked to stress, anxiety in teenagers
New York, March 6 (IANS) Common asthma symptoms are associated with increased levels of stress and anxiety in teens, a study has found. A study by Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit city of Michigan state…
Brain processes big and small numbers on different sides
London, March 6 (IANS) Offering new insights into the mystery of how our brain handles numbers, new research has found that small numbers are processed on the right side of the brain, while large numbers…
White bread, corn flakes intake push up lung cancer risk
New York, March 6 (IANS) Consuming foods and beverages with a high glycemic index, such as white bread or bagels, corn flakes and puffed rice, is linked with an increased risk of developing lung cancer,…
‘Joint replacement surgery patients benefit from reduced opioid use’
New York, March 6 (IANS) Decreased opioid use prior to joint replacement surgery has been linked with improved patient satisfaction and outcomes, fewer complications and a reduced need for post-surgical opioids, according to two new…
Fitness devices can transform orthopaedic care: Study
New York, March 6 (IANS) Digital fitness devices help orthopaedic patients monitor their activity levels, medication use, weight, sleep patterns, rehabilitation progress, and other personal health data, ultimately empowering them to improve clinical outcomes, according…
Myth that new technology can cut aviation emissions: Study
London, March 6 (IANS) New technologies have been “hyped” by the aviation industry and media as the key to sustainable air travel, perpetuating a culture of non-accountability for increased emissions and subsequent environmental damage, says…
Seven miles deep, oceans still a noisy place
New York, March 6 (IANS) Eavesdropping into the deepest part of the ocean, the US researchers discovered a cacophony of sounds both natural and caused by humans. The researchers recorded for three weeks, the ambient…
Research shows how infection can pass from mother to baby
New York, March 6 (IANS) US researchers devised a cell-based model of the human placenta that could help explain how pathogens that cause birth defects originating from Zika virus cross from mother to the unborn…
Real Madrid to host survivor of Duma arson
Ramallah, March 6 (IANS) The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has announced that Spanish giants Real Madrid will host four-year-old child Ahmed Dawabsha in mid-March. The young boy is the only survivor of the Dawabsha family…
New electrodes, barrier materials to power next-gen light sources
London, March 6 (IANS) A team of European scientists has developed new transparent electrodes and barrier materials which may power the next-generation light sources and solar cells. Researchers developed the new technology for use in…
Latin dancing may prove healthy for elderly
New York, March 6 (IANS) A little cha cha cha or salsa can help older adults walk faster, improve their physical fitness and, as a result, may decrease the risk for heart disease than a…
Google Glass helps monitor tiny human organ models
London, March 6 (IANS) With Google Glass, a team of researchers has found a way to monitor constantly organs-on-chips experiments without being physically present there. An organ-on-a-chip is a multi-channel 3-D microfluidic cell culture chip…
Physical exercise beneficial in rare neurological disorder: Study
London, March 6 (IANS) Long-term exercise can be beneficial for patients suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) – a rare neurological disorder leading to progressive muscle weakness and subsequent wasting of various muscle groups in…
Large sinkhole found in China
Beijing, March 6 (IANS) Scientists from China and France have discovered a rare, huge sinkhole in Guangxi Zhuang region, officials said on Sunday. The 420-metres deep sinkhole was discovered by scientists during an eight-day expedition…
Sri Lanka arrests 29 Indian fishermen
Colombo, March 6 (IANS) The Sri Lankan Navy on Sunday arrested 29 Indian fishermen for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The navy said it assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard in arresting the fishermen…
Eating peanuts early may reduce allergy risk in babies
London, March 6 (IANS) Scientists have found that introducing peanuts early in the diet of baby may significantly reduce its allergy risk until age six, even if the child stops eating these nuts around the…
Does your 11-year-old drink alcohol?
London, March 6 (IANS) Can you imagine an 11-year-old picking up a beer bottle? Scientists have now found that one in seven 11-year-olds in Britain has drunk more than a “few sips of alcohol” at…