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Report Highlights Link between Gambling and Alcohol Addiction

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 12:38

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A team of experts is claiming to have found evidences to prove a stronger link between gambling and alcohol addiction.

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Scientists Working upon ‘Extremely Large Telescope’ to Find Oxygen on Other Planets

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 11:54

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Researchers are talking in their latest statements about an `Extremely Large Telescope', which they are hoping to help them in finding oxygen on the other far distant planets.

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Researchers Claim Powerful Role of Timing in Smooth Speech

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 11:45

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A new research has put all of the focus upon timing especially when it comes to smooth speech. Rather, one can say that the secret of tongue twisters is in the timing concludes the research work.

Yes, it is for the very first time that scientists have been able to study in detail the workings of brain in organizing of sounds.

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IQ May Drop in Schizophrenia Patients

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 09:22

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A recent research has indicated that those who are likely under the threat of developing schizophrenia would witness a drop in their IQ with age. It has been claimed after there was an assessment done on genetic risk factors of such patients.

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Bullying Leads to Anxiety, Depression and Suicidal Thoughts: Study

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 09:10

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A new study has found that bullying can leave a person scarred for life. People who are bullied in their childhood tend to develop several anxiety disorders, depression and even thoughts that provoke them to commit suicide in their adulthood. These disorders are hard to get rid of in most people as they never come out of the negative impacts of bullying on their psychology.

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Prescription of Psychotropic Drugs at Care Homes on Rise: Study

Thu, 02/21/2013 - 07:37

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In a recent study, it has been found that elderly people being admitted to residential care homes are now often prescribed psychotropic drugs.

The study analyzed the prescription of the drugs in mental disorders and studied the recommendation of antipsychotic drugs in acute mental health conditions like schizophrenia, dementia and bipolar disorder.

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Researcher Warns: Long Sitting Habit has Links with Increased Risks of Chronic Diseases

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 13:00

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A new study is issuing warnings stating more of sitting times to be somewhat influencing the risks associated with chronic diseases.

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Researchers suggest Routine Childhood Immunization for Impressive Results

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 12:42

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Researchers in Calgary have recently issued a report detailing about the benefits (that they have noticed) of routine childhood immunization upon children's health.

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Researchers Link Biological Marker Length to Respiratory Infections

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 12:39

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The Journal of the American Medical Association has published a new study that has claimed that respiratory infections in healthy adults have a direct association with a biological marker's length. Sheldon Cohen, Ph. D. and colleagues at the Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, had conducted the study.

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Blood Substitute Hydroxyethyl Starch Solution is Risky for Patients

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 12:32

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A research team based in Winnipeg has found that if a blood substitute is given to decisively ill patients with low pressure, then it could prove to be quite lethal for them.

Corn-based hydroxyethyl starch solution is commonly given to severely ill people so that their blood volume could be increased. In this study, it has been found highly risky.

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Girls are Better in Language than Boys

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 11:21

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In a recent finding, experts claim to have found the language gene more active in young girls than boys. The above findings are among some of the evidences to prove that it's no more  a man's world, truths are far off different.

It is not just result of a single study but several studies have proved that in language, girls have better skills than boys.

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Projections for Water Demand Vary with Climate Change

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 11:14

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Published lately in the journal Water Resources Research, a study has uncovered that the United States is much likely to see reduced demand for water in the coming 50 years.

The study carried out by a researchers' panel said that increased efficiency would help the water demand to be realized at within 3%, approximately, of the demand for water currently seen.

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Snacks at Work Desk Make You Gain Weight: Study

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:43

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A research recently conducted by The Village Bakery has uncovered a concerning fact that workers in offices are at risk of becoming overweight.

The reason, as per the team, is snacking that people often do at work desk. It has been told that women are at higher risks of the same as compared to their male counterparts.

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Caffeine Intake during Pregnancy Harms Baby and Mother: Research

Wed, 02/20/2013 - 08:17

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In a recent research by the Swedish scientists, it has been found that caffeine intake during pregnancy potentially harms a mother and her baby.

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Vaccination for Influenza Shows Better Results on Type B

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 12:58

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As suggested by the European studies, vaccinations for the seasonal influenza provide better protection from influenza B viruses than influenza A. The research was recently published in the journal Eurosurveillance.

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Anti-social and Criminal Behavior Found Linked to Excessive TV Viewing

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 12:40

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According to a recent study conducted by the University of Otago, excessive TV viewing is linked to antisocial and criminal behavior exhibited by adolescents and children.

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Chiasma Signs Agreement with Roche for Octreolin Development

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 12:36

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A recent report has uncovered that Roche and Chiasma would now be working together to develop Octreolin as well as to commercialize the same.

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HPV Infection Risks High in Women Who Smoke, Says Study

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 12:34

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A research conducted with an aim to identify the role of smoking in women's odds of developing cervical cancer has discovered that women who smoke increase their risk of suffering a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection.

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Study Links Caffeine to Birth of Underweight Babies

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 10:39

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A latest study has warned that pregnant women should avoid drinking coffee or else consequences may be faced by their unborn babies.

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For Healthy Oral Health, Avoid Processed Sugars and Carbohydrates in Diet

Tue, 02/19/2013 - 09:40

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No matter how many time you brush your teeth a day and which toothpaste and brush you use to clean your teeth and gums, your mouth will never be as healthy as those of your ancient ancestors.

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