Smartphones sexier that sex? A new survey says so. Just 20 percent of Americans say they can’t live without sex – a figure much less than those who think they would die without their smart phone, revealed a poll conducted by Harris Interactive – one of the world’s leading market research firms. A small fraction […]
Young women who smoke have a significantly higher risk of developing most common type of breast cancer, a study shows. The majority of recent studies evaluating the relationship between smoking and breast cancer risk among young women have found that smoking is linked with an increased risk. The present study, published in the online journal […]
India has completed three years without polio, a landmark achievement which would pave the way for a polio-free certification from the World Health Organisation (WHO), the health ministry Monday said. The ministry said 40,000 reporting units, including health facilities, annually report 60,000 cases of paralysis to the polio surveillance network – National Polio Surveillance Project. […]
In midlife women with HIV, anxiety stands out as having the greatest impact on thinking skills, shows new research. HIV infection is associated with modest deficits in multiple domains of cognitive function, even in women who regularly take their HIV medications. Anxiety particularly affects verbal learning skills so treating anxiety may be key to improving […]
The union health ministry has told the civil aviation ministry and Air India that the display of electronic cigarettes in some of its publications violates the law against tobacco advertising. In separate letters to the ministry of civil aviation and Air India sent this week, the health ministry said Air India through discount booklets “Air […]
What does love have to do with sex? A lot, reveals a study. According to the study, nearly all men whose most recent sexual event occurred with a relationship partner indicated being in love with the partner at the time they had sex. “We found it particularly interesting that the vast majority of men reported […]
Authorities launched a polio drive in Pakistan’s Peshawar city and adjoining areas Sunday morning amid heavy security, a media report said. The authorities suspended mobile phone services and banned pillion-riding, citing security reasons. The ban would be effective from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday when the polio vaccine would be administered to children, Dawn […]
ocDon’t sleep deprive yourself as it may be a precursor for major depression as you reach adulthood – occurring before other symptoms of major depression and additional mood disorders hit you hard. A genetic study of adult twins and a community-based study of adolescents has reported novel links between sleep duration and depression. Both short […]
Here comes an exciting new laser that can detect very low concentrations of gases – paving the way for accurately analysing breath for disease diagnosis and remote sensing of critical greenhouse gases. The physicists at University of Adelaide in south Australia have developed a new type of laser that produces 25 times more light emission […]
If your kid has a strong emotional attachment with pets, be sure she would grow to become a better and sensitive human being. Young adults who care for an animal may have stronger social relationships and connection to their communities, says new research. “Our findings suggest that it may not be whether an animal is […]