Everything you need to know about School Para: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about School Para: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Washington, May 3 (ANI): Women who smoke and carry specific variations in the genes that impact their metabolism are at higher risk of developing hot flashes in comparison with smokers who do not carry these gene variants, researchers have found.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on the feasibility of biosynthetic polyphenols as a possible therapy for Alzheimer's disease in humans, a progressive neurodegenerative disease for which there is currently no cure.
Washington, May 3 (ANI): A small Seattle-based start-up has designed a novel bra dubbed 'JoeyBra', that has a side pocket for storing your debit card, ID and phone irrespective of bust size.
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Sydney, May 3 (IANS) Cassava, a staple crop found in southeast Africa, contains cyanide toxins above levels considered safe for human consumption, says a new study.
London, May 2 (IANS) A 41-year-old former banker in Britain has come up with a pioneering scheme where he aims to collect four tonnes of dog waste every day across just one county and then process the faeces to light street lamps.
Washington, May 1 (ANI): A team of researchers have come out with a brain stimulation technology, which they claim could prevent migraine attacks from occurring.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Dismissing a media report that the Indian Army moved troops unauthorisedly towards the national capital on Jan 16/17 night, a parliamentary panel Monday expressed 'regret' over the 'wrong inferences, surmises and conjectures' of the newspaper.
Washington, April 29 (ANI): A new research led by high school students has revealed that texting while driving is unsafe regardless of where the phone is positioned.
Washington, Apr 28 (ANI): 32 students from Staples High School in Westport are looking forward to set a world record for being the largest throng of twins in one class.
Washington, April 28 (IANS) Six Indian Americans are among 30 immigrants and children of immigrants from 20 countries who have won 2012 Paul and Daisy Soros New American Fellowships to pursue advanced degrees.
Hyderabad, April 27 (IANS) NephroPlus, a leading kidney care clinic group, Friday said it plans to set up 100 dialysis centres across India over the next three years.
Washington, April 27 (IANS) The oil palm plantations on Borneo island, a part of which falls in Indonesia, would become a key source of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 if they continue to grow unchecked, says a new study.
Washington, April 27 (ANI): Researchers have found that opinion leaders and celebrities played key roles in spreading news of Osama bin Laden's death in Twitter after he was killed by U.S. Special Forces.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The government made it clear Thursday that the movements of army units on the night of January 16/17 was 'purely for training purposes' and aimed at refining drills and ensuring operational preparedness during adverse weather conditions.
A recent study has revealed that the two forms of vitamin D namely gamma and delta-tocopherols that are commonly found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts may be helpful in the prevention of colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers. Though, it has been a topic of controversies in many scientific journals and the news media that whether vitamin E prevents or promotes cancer.
Sydney, April 24 (IANS) Performing low-load luteal muscle exercises involving the buttocks boosts strength and power in the lower body, especially before a workout.
Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Two forms of vitamin E - gamma and delta-tocopherols found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers, according to a new study.
Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Two forms of vitamin E - gamma and delta-tocopherols found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers, according to a new study.
Sydney, April 24 (IANS) Defects in rocks lying below the earth's surface can modify the impact of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, says a study by the Australian National University.
Rio de Janeiro, April 24 (IANS/EFE) A strike Monday effectively halted work on Brazil's giant Belo Monte hydroelectric dam, a controversial project in the heart of Amazonia that has drawn bitter opposition from environmentalists and locals.
Washington, April 23 (ANI): A 25 per cent increase in high blood pressure screening in 19 developing countries would reduce the number of cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and deaths that occur each year by up to 3 per cent in these countries, a new study has suggested.
Washington, April 23 (ANI): Neuroscientists have identified a key protein that may be activated to protect nerve cells from damage during heart failure or epileptic seizure.
Washington, April 22 (ANI): An Oxnard teacher who was fired for allegedly appearing in a pornographic movie is now fighting to get her job back.
Washington, April 22 (ANI): Childhood exposure to lead dust may have lasting physical and behavioural effects, it has been revealed.
Beijing, April 22 (IANS) Ten ordinary Chinese have been recognized as national role models, based on the results of a quarterly online poll.
London, Apr 21 (ANI): For centuries people have pondered over 'the perfect face', and a teenage student seems to be simply the blessed one.
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): People with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NALFD) who consume alcohol in modest amounts, no more than one or two servings per day, are half as likely to develop hepatitis as non-drinkers with the same condition, a new study has claimed.
London, Apr 20 (ANI): Mike Tyson has claimed that he got a corrections official pregnant while serving a jail sentence.
Tokyo, April 19 (IANS) Caffeine intake may help overcome dry eye syndrome (DES) -- caused by the diminishing ability to produce tears with symptoms like grittiness, scratchy or smarting sensation and production of stringy discharge from the eyes -- reveals a study.
Sydney, April 19 (IANS) Acidic oceans are dramatically altering the ability of baby corals to sense their surroundings, says a study.
London, April 19 (ANI): Researchers have found that an artificial connection between the brain and muscles can restore complex hand movements in monkeys following paralysis.
Washington, April 19 (IANS) Kidney stones afflict millions of people worldwide every year, triggering a crippling pain that is among the worst known to man.
Washington, April 19 (ANI): A new study has provided evidence to explain why some people are more prone to developing kidney stones than others.
London, April 18 (IANS) Optimistic people are up to 50 percent less likely to suffer a coronary or a stroke, American researchers say.
Wellington, April 18 (IANS) People feel as though they have jet-lag after surgery, which could be due to the effect of general anaesthesia that alters genetic activity controlling the bio-clock, a study reveals.
Washington, April 18 (ANI): Researchers have found that consumption of caffeine can significantly increase the eye's ability to produce tears, suggesting that it could offer relief for millions of people with dry eye syndrome.
London, Apr 16 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered four loci that seem to be associated with decreasing the volume of the hippocampus.
Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have determined a possible link between exposure to a common component of urban air pollution and a change in the function of important immune cells that protect against the bacteria that cause tuberculosis.
Washington, April 14 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that changes in the gene expression of a key enzyme may contribute to high blood pressure and increase susceptibility to forming blood clots in pregnant women with preeclampsia.
Sonipat (Haryana), April 12 (IANS) The Jindal Global Law School here has signed wide-ranging partnership agreements with three leading American law Schools to enrich academic programmes in both India and the US.
Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): Obese women who are just above average for weight and blood sugar are at a higher risk of bad pregnancy outcomes than previously known, a new study has claimed.
Washington, April 12 (ANI): Scientists have identified the region on dengue virus that is neutralized in people who overcome infection with the deadly pathogen.
Washington, April 12 (IANS) Overweight women with moderately elevated blood sugar are at a higher pregnancy risk than their obese counterparts with normal blood sugar or those who have gestational diabetes but normal weight.
Beijing, April 11 (IANS) Drivers in China refusing to give way to school buses will be penalised.
Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): A number of patients admitted for treatment of intractable seizures have been discovered to have stress-triggered symptoms rather than a true seizure disorder, according to a new study.
Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): There is presently no treatment that alters the course of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Beijing, April 10 (IANS) More than 300 children fell ill after eating lunch at a school in southwest China's Yunnan province, authorities said Tuesday.
Washington, April 9 (IANS) An invasive test for routine heart function is being grossly overused, especially among patients who recently underwent similar, more effective tests.
A recent study has suggested that, consumption of strawberries, blueberries, blackcurrants and blackberries can reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease in men to a great extent.
A recent study revealed that an effective DNA sequencing technology can not only help to identify the mutations undergone in the root of the tumor of a patient that is important for incorporating the treatment of cancer but the technology can now help to get the genetic map of evolution of the disease that can help the doctors to monitor the response to the treatment.
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): UK researchers are working with computer modelling specialists in India to predict areas of the country that are most vulnerable to malaria outbreaks, following changes in monsoon rainfall.
Washington, April 2 (IANS) Metformin, a well-tolerated drug prescribed for diabetics, may also protect against liver cancer, says a new study.
A recent study revealed that more than of all cancer is preventable. The only thing needed is to proper knowledge of information to the society to act upon.
Washington, April 2 (IANS) More than half of all cancer is preventable and society possesses the requisite knowledge to act on this information, says a new study.
Sydney, April 2 (IANS) Scientists are rejecting a century-old assumption that the earth has the same chemical makeup as the sun.
London, Apr 2 (ANI): Noah Stewart, who worked as a receptionist in a concert call few years back, has become the first black musician to top the British classical music charts, with his debut album "Noah".
Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): Powerful DNA sequencing technology may not only help identify mutations at the root of a patient's tumour - considered vital for personalizing cancer treatment - but to map the genetic evolution of disease and monitor response to treatment, a new study has revealed.
Washington, April 1 (IANS) Taking your dog to the office could act as a real stress buster and also promote goodwill, new research says.
London, Mar 31 (ANI): Rupert Grint, who played the role of Ron Weasly in 'Harry Potter', has revealed that he doesn't know the reason why fans keep sending him pyjamas.
London, Mar 31 (ANI): Sainsbury's, a supermarket chain has apologised after it overlooked the fact that the promotional material for its Active kids scheme, for which David Beckham is its brand ambassador, had clearly visible tattoo of scantily clad Victoria on his forearm.
Washington, March 30 (IANS) An amazing oscillating gel could imbue robots with feeling in the near future, says a new study.
New York, Mar 28 (ANI): A New York University graduate, who is a reporter by day and becomes a stripper at night, has been outed for leading a double life.
A scientist from Indian origin has revealed that women having low serum levels of adiponectin, a protein hormone that is produced by the adipose tissue of the body, are more susceptible to develop asthma in the future, particularly if they are smoker
Washington, March 24 (ANI): Women with low serum levels of adiponectin, a protein hormone produced by adipose tissue, are more likely than others to develop asthma in the future - especially if they smoke, an Indian origin scientist has revealed.
In a recent study, Scientists found that a specialized cellular stress takes place in pancreatic beta cells before the inception of type 1 diabetes.
Washington, March 23 (ANI): Scientists have found that a specific type of cellular stress takes place in pancreatic beta cells before the onset of type 1 diabetes.
Washington, March 22 (ANI): Scientists have created powerful new cells from cheek lining tissue, which could offer the answer to disorders of the immune system.
London, March 22 (ANI): Kirsten Haglund, who was crowned Miss America in 2008, has admitted that she suffered from anorexia nervosa during her early teens.
London, March 22 (ANI): Kirsten Haglund, who was crowned Miss America in 2008, has admitted that she suffered from anorexia nervosa during her early teens.
Washington, March 22 (ANI): Scientists have created powerful new cells from cheek lining tissue, which could offer the answer to disorders of the immune system.
Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Marijuana-like chemicals set off receptors on human immune cells that can directly inhibit a type of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) found in late-stage AIDS, a new study has revealed.
Now there is good news in the treatment of HIV affected people.
Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Marijuana-like chemicals set off receptors on human immune cells that can directly inhibit a type of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) found in late-stage AIDS, a new study has revealed.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): Scientists have identified a cell-signaling pathway that plays a key role in increasing insulin secretion during pregnancy and, when blocked, leads to the development of gestational diabetes.
Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): Stroke survivors who appreciate music, painting and theatre have a significantly higher quality of life than those who don't, according to a new research.
Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): Stroke survivors who appreciate music, painting and theatre have a significantly higher quality of life than those who don't, according to a new research.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): Scientists have identified a cell-signaling pathway that plays a key role in increasing insulin secretion during pregnancy and, when blocked, leads to the development of gestational diabetes.
London, March 16(ANI): Women using a mobile phone while pregnant could be risking the health of their unborn baby, researchers have warned.
London, March 16(ANI): Women using a mobile phone while pregnant could be risking the health of their unborn baby, researchers have warned.
Washington, March 15 (ANI): Younger adolescents exposed to movies that depict smoking are at greater risk of smoking than older adolescents, according to a new study.
Washington, March 15 (ANI): Younger adolescents exposed to movies that depict smoking are at greater risk of smoking than older adolescents, according to a new study.
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): Jessie J is believed to have landed a book deal with publisher Simon and Schuster to tell the story of her life.
Washington, March 14 (ANI): Shedding pounds, especially belly fat, can help overweight people improve the function of their blood vessels no matter whether they are on a low-carb or a low-fat diet, according to a new study.
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): Increased consumption of dietary trans fatty acids (dTFAs) could be behind greater irritability and aggression among men and women of all ages, a new study has suggested.
Washington, March 14 (ANI): Shedding pounds, especially belly fat, can help overweight people improve the function of their blood vessels no matter whether they are on a low-carb or a low-fat diet, according to a new study.
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): Increased consumption of dietary trans fatty acids (dTFAs) could be behind greater irritability and aggression among men and women of all ages, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): Increased consumption of dietary trans fatty acids (dTFAs) could be behind greater irritability and aggression among men and women of all ages, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Mar 14 (ANI): Jessie J is believed to have landed a book deal with publisher Simon and Schuster to tell the story of her life.
Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Eating red meat regularly may increase the risk of all-cause mortality and death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, a new study has found.
Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Eating red meat regularly may increase the risk of all-cause mortality and death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, a new study has found.
Abu Dhabi (UAE), Mar.8 (ANI): Two Indian schools in Abu Dhabi have got approval to add about 1,400 seats in the next academic year.
London, Mar 8 (ANI): A common heart disease drug may have the unusual side effect of combating racism, a new study has suggested.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Communication technologies including smartphones and laptops could now carry information 1,000 times more and faster, thanks to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, who has generated a frequency comb with more than a 100 terahertz bandwidth.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Researchers have confirmed the protease cathepsin B (CatB) as a target for improving memory deficits and reducing the pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD), at least in an animal model.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Researchers have confirmed the protease cathepsin B (CatB) as a target for improving memory deficits and reducing the pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD), at least in an animal model.
London, Mar 8 (ANI): A common heart disease drug may have the unusual side effect of combating racism, a new study has suggested.
Washington, March 8 (ANI): Communication technologies including smartphones and laptops could now carry information 1,000 times more and faster, thanks to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, who has generated a frequency comb with more than a 100 terahertz bandwidth.
Abu Dhabi (UAE), Mar.8 (ANI): Two Indian schools in Abu Dhabi have got approval to add about 1,400 seats in the next academic year.
Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): People's personalities can change considerably over time, which may contribute to increases in happiness than earning more money, marrying, or gaining employment, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): People's personalities can change considerably over time, which may contribute to increases in happiness than earning more money, marrying, or gaining employment, a new study has suggested.
