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Everything you need to know about Ayurvedic University: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Pranab Mukherjee: Ayurveda is a science

March 15, 2015 at 2:25 AM

President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherje told that the Ayurvedia is a science and it belongs to India. President Pranab Mukherjee was addressing the 58th Session of the All India Ayurvedic Congress in Chandigarh.

Pleasure eating may fuel obesity

May 3, 2012 at 3:02 PM

Rome, May 3 (IANS) When pleasure motivates eating, rather than hunger, it activates chemical signals which can cause overeating and fuel obesity, says a new study.

Squid and zebrafish inspired materials could help camouflage

May 3, 2012 at 2:46 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Researchers have come up artificial muscles that mimic the colour-changing ability of squid and zebrafish.

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Obama's ex-girlfriends recall his 'sexual warmth' in new biography

May 3, 2012 at 10:30 AM

London, May 3 (ANI): Former girlfriends of President Barack Obama have opened up for the first time of his "sexual warmth" and disclosed the contents of love letters that he sent to them during his 20s, in a new biography.

'Vibrating' suit may help Olympic athletes perform with inch-perfect precision

May 2, 2012 at 10:09 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): Researchers have come up with a new electric training suit, which can tell the wearer when they are positioning themselves correctly and may prove especially useful for lympic athletes.

Bionic eye comes closer to reality

May 2, 2012 at 10:09 PM

Sydney, May 2 (ANI): Australian researchers say they could be months away from offering hope to people with macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa, the leading causes of sight loss in industrial countries.

Sibal expresses concern over discrimination of northeastern students

May 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM

New Delhi, May 2(ANI): Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal has expressed concern over recent incidents of alleged discrimination of students from the northeast.

'Giant flea fed on dinosaur blood like mosquitoes'

May 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) A giant "flea-like" insect, possibly the oldest of its kind, sneaked up on a sleeping dinosaur and bit it on its soft underbelly to feed on its blood, much like a mosquito, says a researcher.

Drowsiness linked with learning problems at school

May 2, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Washington, May 2 (IANS) Children suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) may have learning, attention and behaviour problems even though clinical tests show they are sleeping long enough at night.

Giant 'flea-like' insects may have plagued dinosaurs

May 2, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Chinese scientists have discovered remarkable fossils of giant "flea-like" animals, which they believe might have fed on dinosaurs 165 million years ago.

Differences in brain chemical may determine how hard people work

May 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Whether someone is a "go-getter" or a "slacker" may depend on individual differences in the brain chemical dopamine, say researchers.

Potential 'dark side' of diets high in beta-carotene revealed

May 2, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Consumption of excessive amounts of beta-carotene, a naturally occurring pigment that gives colour to foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes and certain greens, may be hazardous to health, suggests a new study.

Paper strips will promptly detect harmful bugs in pools

May 1, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Toronto, May 1 (IANS) Researchers have developed a rapid test using a simple paper strip that can detect E. coli in swimming pools within minutes.

Compounds to help prevent brain damage in Alzheimer's found

May 1, 2012 at 5:06 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a natural chemical cocktail that could slow or even prevent the devastating brain damage caused by Alzheimer's disease.

Not all forms of altruism 'provide similar perks'

May 1, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): From bees and wasps that die defending their nests, to elephants that cooperate to care for young, a new mathematical model has shed light on the environmental conditions that favour one form of altruism over another.

Why bigger animals aren't always faster

May 1, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on why bigger is not always better when it comes to running speed.

'Light weights just as good for muscle building'

May 1, 2012 at 2:50 PM

Toronto, May 1 (IANS) Lifting less weight more times is just as good at building muscle as doing it with heavy weights, says a new finding.

Inclusion of Rushdie books in curriculum raises furor in Peshawar University

May 1, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Peshawar, May 1 (ANI): The University of Peshawar has set aside the Academic Council's decision to include controversial 'Satanic Verses' writer Salman Rushdie's books in MPhil and PhD courses offered by the English Literature department.

Sleeping more than 8 hours a night may help you stay slim

May 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Melbourne, May 1 (ANI): Adding a few hours sleep to your night may prevent you from gaining weight.

Gene involved in sperm-to-egg binding could be key to fertility in mammals

May 1, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Researchers have discovered for the first time that the gene, which makes a protein called PDILT, enables sperm to bind to an egg, a process vital to fertilisation.

Obese women likelier to face job discrimination

May 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Women who are obese are more likely to be discriminated against when applying for jobs and receive lower starting salaries than their non-overweight colleagues, according to a new study.

New test to certify whether you're a workaholic

April 30, 2012 at 4:58 PM

London, April 30 (IANS) Psychologists have devised a new test that would let you know once and for all whether you are addicted to work.

Silicene may steal spotlight from graphene to become new 'star' material

April 30, 2012 at 1:46 PM

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Researchers have come up with the first sheet of single-atom thick silicon - dubbed silicene - which shows promise to replace wonder material graphene.

Breastfeeding key to keeping infant gut healthy

April 30, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Breast-fed babies have healthier gut than formula-fed infants, thanks to the mother's milk, which encouraged beneficial bugs to grow and protect the infants from illness and pathogens, says a study.

Brain networks explain why some teenagers smoke

April 30, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Scientists have been intrigued by why some teenagers start smoking or experimenting with drugs while others do not.

Breastfeeding keeps infants' guts healthy

April 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Washington, April 30(ANI): Breast-fed babies have healthier guts than their formula-fed counterparts, according to a new study.

Why some teens begin smoking and experiment with drugs

April 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a number of previously unknown networks in the brain, which go a long way towards explaining why some teenagers are more vulnerable to start trying out drugs and alcohol -while others don't.

Ayurveda:The Better way to be healthy

April 29, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Ayurveda is the most ancient and holistic way of treatment which has linked with medicine with the spirituality.

Staying active key to youthful brain: Study

April 29, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Stockholm, April 29 (IANS) Aging may be inevitable, but staying physically and mentally active is the key to maintaining a youthful brain, says a new study.

China's economic growth to continue being energy-exhaustive and highly polluting

April 28, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Beijing, Apr 28 (ANI): The economic growth of China will continue to be energy- exhaustive and highly polluting in the future, according to a study.

Alexandra Burke unfazed by beau Jermain Defoe's 'sex romps with model'

April 28, 2012 at 5:54 PM

London, Apr 28 (ANI): Alexandra Burke danced in the arms of some hunky companions, despite reports emerged that her footballer boyfriend Jermain Defoe had cheated on her with a Geordie model.

New pill 'may have life-changing effects on those suffering from obesity'

April 28, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have defined the structure of a key part of the human obesity receptor that is an essential factor in the regulation of body fat and could help provide new treatments for the complications of obesity and anorexia.

New graphene-based material shows promise to 'revolutionize electronics industry'

April 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): Researchers have come up with the most transparent, lightweight and flexible material ever for conducting electricity.

Cause of age-related macular degeneration revealed

April 27, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Washington, April 27 (ANI): A new study led by an Indian origin scientist has made a major breakthrough in the "dry" form of age-related macular degeneration known as geographic atrophy (GA).

Women have 'larger pupils than men'

April 27, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): Women's eyes may actually be different from men's as a new study has revealed that healthy emmetropic women have a bigger pupil diameter than men.

Now, camera that describes pictures

April 27, 2012 at 2:26 PM

London, Apr 27 (ANI): A student in the US has invented a camera, which produces written descriptions of scenes rather than photographs.

Music 'enhances flavours of food'

April 27, 2012 at 1:23 PM

Sydney, Apr 27 (ANI): A range of sensory responses - taste, touch, sight, smell and sound - amalgamate to add to our enjoyment when we eat and drink, according to a new study.

Portable probe to speed up oral cancer diagnosis

April 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) Researchers have developed a portable, mini microscope hoping to slash the time taken to diagnose oral cancer.

Creative thinkers 'likelier to cheat'

April 26, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Probability of cheating is more in creative people than in the non-creative lot, a new study has suggested.

Plastic waste in ocean may affect environment, says study

April 26, 2012 at 3:31 PM

A recent study says that tonnes of plastic waste that are jostled into the ocean can have adverse effect on the environment. Working on a research sailboat sailing over the Pacific Ocean, oceanographer Giora Proskurowski noticed that the water of the ocean was scattered with numerous small-size pieces of plastic debris, when wind picked up and most of the particles disappeared from the sight.

Plastic waste in ocean can harm environment, says study

April 26, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Washington, April 26 (IANS) Tonnes of plastic waste that are shoved into the ocean could impact the environment, says a case study.

Tiny 'spherules' tell tale of Earth's asteroid impacts

April 26, 2012 at 1:38 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): Researchers are learning details about asteroid impacts going back to the Earth's early history by using a new method for extracting accurate information from tiny "spherules" embedded in layers of rock.

Mediterranean-style diet 'secret to centenarian's longevity

April 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): The key step that could help us all live happily and healthily to the age of 100 or more is to follow the lead of simple villagers from a remote part of Sicily, a new study has suggested.

Male spiders look for 'hotter talent' even after their penises snap off

April 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): Male orb web spiders, who only have two chances to mate in their lives that is made even more complex by the fact that females often eat them, still look around for heavier and more fertile females if they've mated with a small one the first time round.

Researchers identifies the genes that increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures

April 24, 2012 at 4:56 PM

The researchers have found the genetic variations that are believed to be responsible for causing osteoporosis. Women has the higher risk of fracture up to 50 percent due to to higher proportion of genetic variations that are associated with the cause of osteoporosis.

Egg consumption 'positively impacts metabolic syndrome and satiety'

April 25, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Eating eggs may actually have favourable effects on HDL metabolism in men and women with metabolic syndrome, a new study has suggested.

Childhood abuse may cause suicidal thoughts in adulthood

April 25, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Toronto, April 25 (IANS) Children who suffer physical abuse are likely to harbour suidical thoughts as adults, a new study from the University of Toronto has said.

Kids who face violence age faster

April 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Kids who have experienced violence seem to age faster, their DNA shows wear and tear normally linked with aging, says a new study.

Beautiful friends make you more popular on Facebook

April 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM

New York, April 25(ANI): Having attractive friends will guarantee you popularity on Facebook, especially if you are a woman, a new study has revealed.

Anti-depressants 'may do more harm than good'

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Benefits of most commonly prescribed anti-depressants, even taken at their best, compare poorly to the risks, which include premature death in elderly patients, a new study has revealed.

Anti-depressants doing more harm than good: Study

April 25, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Toronto, April 25 (IANS) Common anti-depressants seem to be doing patients more harm than good, says a new study.

Does membership of elite group shore up performance?

April 25, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Does being labelled as a member of an elite group shore up your performance on tasks related to your area of expertise?

Physical abuse in childhood may up risk of suicidal thoughts in later life

April 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM

Washington, April 25(ANI): Children who are exposed to physical abuse may be at greater risk for suicidal behaviours in adulthood, a new study from the University of Toronto has revealed.

Exclusive research on Google's inner life reveals various innovative facts

April 25, 2012 at 1:24 AM

Washington, Apr 24(ANI): Swedish researcher Annika Steiber at Chalmers University of Technology has completed a unique research on Google and the research has revealed various interesting facts about the search engine.

Soon, 'intelligent' tyre that adapts itself to weather

April 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Sydney, April 24 (ANI): German researchers are developing the world's first-ever "intelligent" tyre which automatically adapts itself to the prevailing weather conditions even while you are driving.

Stem cell that may aid healing and repair found in brain

April 24, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a new stem cell in the adult brain and they hope to put the discovery to use to develop methods that can repair diseases and injury to the brain.

Breast cancer survivors who set new goals are healthier

April 24, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Toronto, April 24 (IANS) Most people go through life setting goals for themselves. But what happens when a sudden hardship or illness throws their life into disarray?

Underdogs in Meerkat society could be best at problem-solving

April 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on "what drives individuals to innovate, and what psychological mechanisms allow them to do so".

Corporate culture makes Google tick

April 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) Google happens to be one of the world's most innovative companies thanks to its corporate culture and out-of-the-box thinking, a resercher says.

Family dinners help kids stave off obesity

April 24, 2012 at 3:40 PM

London, April 24 (IANS) Eating together as a family induces kids to eat more fruits and vegetables and helps them stave off obesity, according to researchers at Rutgers State University of New Jersey, US, based on analysing results from 68 separate studies.

Can robots be blamed for killing civilians?

April 24, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) If a robot develops a programming glitch that causes it to kill civilians, do we blame the robot, or the humans who created and deployed it?

Potential link between drinking alcohol and breast cancer identified

April 24, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified a protein that may finally explain the association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer.

Exercise cuts dementia risk in seniors

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Exercising twice a week help stave off progression to dementia in older people already showing signs of cognitive decline, scientists say.

Genes that increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures discovered

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified the genetic variations that are believed to cause osteoporosis.

Exercise cuts dementia risk in seniors

April 24, 2012 at 1:08 PM

London, Apr 24 (ANI): Exercising twice a week help stave off progression to dementia in older people already showing signs of cognitive decline, scientists say.

Genes that increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures discovered

April 24, 2012 at 1:08 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified the genetic variations that are believed to cause osteoporosis.

Neem tree can be effective for HIV treatment

April 24, 2012 at 11:33 AM

A recent study by Indian origin researcher has revealed that the extracts of neem tree that are found in abundance in the tropical and subtropical areas can help to prohibit the multiplication of virus.

Queen instills little 'national pride' among majority of Scots

April 23, 2012 at 4:12 PM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): Most Scots believe Queen Elizabeth contributes nothing to their sense of national pride, and prefer being represented by comedian Billy Connolly, a survey has revealed.

Neem tree may hold clues for HIV treatment

April 23, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): An Indian origin researcher has hinted that extracts from neem tree, profuse in tropical and subtropical areas, may thwart the virus from multiplying.

Dino-bird was prone to osteoarthritis

April 23, 2012 at 12:20 PM

London, April 23 (ANI): Dinosaurs might be the oldest victims of osteoarthritis, say researchers.

Cholesterol shows promise in fighting cancer

April 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Toronto, April 23 (IANS) Researchers at Simon Fraser University have concluded that cholesterol may have a few good qualities like slowing or halting cancer cell growth, after all the bad publicity it has received for its role in heart disease or obesity.

Soy protein may help ease symptoms of fatty liver disease

April 23, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): A diet containing soy protein may significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese persons, say researchers.

Honesty 'may not be best policy at work'

April 22, 2012 at 11:17 AM

London, Apr 22 (ANI): Honesty is usually said to be the best policy in social situations but the proverb may not essentially hold true when it comes to the workplace, researchers say.

Liver can play key role in controlling weight gain

April 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Washington, April 21 (ANI): Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Austin Health have discovered that liver can directly talk to the brain to control the amount of food we eat.

Large amount of Vitamin C intake 'may lower BP'

April 21, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): Taking large doses of vitamin C may moderately reduce blood pressure, a new study has revealed.

Flirting men don't fancy you they're just 'bored at work'

April 21, 2012 at 1:09 PM

London, Apr 21 (ANI): Men who flirt with their female colleagues do so because they are bored of their job and are lacking in sensitivity, a new study has claimed.

'Improved' Dr Who's sonic screwdriver 'invented' at Dundee University

April 20, 2012 at 7:25 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Scientists claim to have invented their own improved version of Doctor Who's famous sonic screwdriver.

Women 'prefer wimps during tough times'

April 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Women tend to favour wimpier, gentler men when the economy is in trouble, a new study has revealed.

Cholesterol 'may have cancer-fighting goodness'

April 20, 2012 at 7:01 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have argued that cholesterol may slow or stop cancer cell growth.

'Womens' favourite' Obama ahead of Romney in prez poll race, finds poll

April 20, 2012 at 5:17 PM

Washington, April 20 (ANI): US President Barack Obama has gained a lead over GOP nominee Mitt Romney among women and minorities voters in the presidential race, according to a new poll.

Ravens can recall faces, sounds years later

April 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Vienna, April 20 (IANS) Just as we remember faces and voices of several individuals, certain birds too can recall faces and sounds after a number of years, says a study.

Cancer resistance in people taking aspirin: Mystery revealed

April 20, 2012 at 3:44 PM

Researchers have unveiled the puzzling side-effect of taking aspirin: the drug that is supposedly reduces a person's chances of initiation of some forms of cancer.

Women drive formation of romantic relationships

April 20, 2012 at 3:33 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Based on evidence from mobile phone calls and texts, a new study has found that women drive the formation of romantic relationships.

Sports are integral part of life: experts

April 20, 2012 at 1:42 PM

Keeping eye on the forthcoming London Olympic 2012, a conference organised for the importance to the economical aspect

Thinking about death 'leads to healthy behaviour and a good life'

April 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Thinking about death can actually be a good thing as an awareness of mortality can improve physical health and help in re-prioritising one's goals and values, a new study has revealed.

Clues to aspirin's anti-cancer effects unlocked

April 20, 2012 at 12:53 PM

London, Apr 20 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on a mystifying side-effect of taking aspirin: the drug apparently lowers a person's chances of developing some forms of cancer.

'Mystifying' Stonehenge may have been designed for sound

April 19, 2012 at 5:57 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): Researchers have suggested that Stonehenge could have been built with acoustics in mind like a Greek or Roman theatre.

Why football is 'as good as sex' for men

April 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Soccer fans' hormone levels soar while watching a game but do not increase further after a victory, a new study has revealed.

Meat eating enabled earlier weaning, helped humans spread across globe

April 19, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): When early humans became carnivores and started eating meat, their higher-quality diet allowed mothers to wean babies earlier and have more children, with potentially profound effects on population dynamics and the course of human evolution, a new study has revealed.

Parents 'must not be too strict and restrictive over kids' diet'

April 19, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): A Norwegian nutritionist has shed light on what works - and does not work - when parents seek to teach their offspring how to eat healthy.

Paedophiles now take 'merely 2 mins to start sexualised chat with victims'

April 19, 2012 at 2:54 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): Online paedophiles are abandoning known grooming practices and striking up highly sexualised conversations with their prey within just two minutes, a new study has warned.

Saying car keys out loud 'may help you find them'

April 19, 2012 at 11:17 AM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): An individual's ability to find where they left their car keys or wallet may be significantly increased by saying the objects name out loud, a new study has claimed.

Simple web browsing may drain your smartphone's battery

April 18, 2012 at 5:41 PM

London, Apr 18 (ANI): While it is known that free apps, watching a video or playing a game consume your cellphone's battery, a new study including Indian origin researcher has revealed that merely surfing the internet on mobile comes with an energy cost.

Obama's dad was tagged 'anti-American' and 'anti-White' when he moved to US

April 18, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): US President Barrack Obama's his father was also called 'anti-American and anti-white' when he moved to the United States from Kenya in 1959.

Green-glowing fish may offer new insights into health impacts of pollution

April 18, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): New green-glowing zebrafish could make understanding the damage that pollution causes to both wildlife and human health much easier, researchers say.

Protein loss causes old-age gum disease

April 18, 2012 at 1:01 PM

London, April 18 (IANS) A drop in the level of protein called Del-1 is why gum diseases become more common with old age, says a new research.

Egg-laying may have spelled dinosaurs' mass extinction

April 18, 2012 at 12:37 PM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): The fact that dinosaurs laid eggs is what prompted their mass extinction as it put them at a considerable disadvantage compared to viviparous mammals, according to a new study.

Government trying to slap undue notices against us: Ramdev aide

April 18, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Kanpur, Apr 18 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev's close aide Balkrishna has criticised the Central Government for slapping unnecessary notices and attempting to stall the fight against corruption.

Single gene may impact brain size and IQ

April 17, 2012 at 4:35 PM

Amidst various studies on intelligence a team of researchers have identified a single gene, which may have a measurable effect on a person's brain size as well as intelligence.

Single gene 'may affect IQ'

April 17, 2012 at 12:39 PM

London, Apr 17 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a single gene, which may have a measurable impact on a person's brain size as well as intelligence.

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