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Oct 09, 2013 03:01 AM EDT

Noises Generated by Aircraft and Traffic can Raise Blood Pressure

Researchers have recently found that noises from aircraft or traffic at the night time can raise a person's blood pressure.

Oct 08, 2013 12:14 PM EDT

First Anti-Malaria Vaccine Developed by GSK

First anti-malaria vaccine developed by GSK (GlaxoSmithKline), a U.K. drug manufacturer, is seeking regulatory approval. The drug proved its efficacy by reducing the number of malaria cases in African children.

Oct 08, 2013 11:34 AM EDT

Novo Nordisk Aims at Developing Insulin Tablets

The diabetes patients are likely to get rid of insulin injections as a Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk aims at developing insulin pills.

Oct 08, 2013 07:16 AM EDT

Ancient Mummies Could Help In Discovering Cures For Modern Diseases

Researchers are analyzing the bodies of ancient mummies to find out more about how modern diseases like Prostate cancer, TB (tuberculosis)and malaria spread and find a better way to cure them.

Oct 07, 2013 10:59 AM EDT

Parental Warmth and Care In Early Life Is Good for Later Health

A recent research has found that lack of parental affection during childhood and childhood abuse can leave a lifetime affect the child emotionally as well as physically.

Oct 07, 2013 10:54 AM EDT

Salt-Tolerant Bacteria Boost Crop Yields

Researchers from National University of Uzbekistan have found that salt-tolerant bacteria boost crop yielding.

Oct 07, 2013 07:21 AM EDT

Plan of Turning Ireland Tobacco-free by 2025 Faces Criticism

Irish health minister, Dr. James Reilly, aims at making Ireland tobacco-free minimising the population of tobacco users to less than 5 percent 2025.

Oct 05, 2013 10:57 AM EDT

NFS May Abort US Antarctic Research Due to Government Shutdown

The U.S. Antarctic programme initiated by the NSF (National Science Foundation) is likely to be aborted by mid-October because of the government shut down.

Oct 05, 2013 10:49 AM EDT

5 Meals A Day Keep Teen Obesity at Bay - Study

Researchers have recently found that teens can be protected from obesity by having five meals every day.

Oct 05, 2013 07:54 AM EDT

Superfast 3-D Printed Blizzident Toothbrush Devised

A new 3-D printed toothbrush called Blizzident have been devised which can clean your teeth thoroughly in six seconds.

Oct 04, 2013 09:41 AM EDT

Oversleeping and Undersleeping Causes Chronic Illnesses in Adults

Sleep for less than six hours and more than ten hours can cause chronic ailments like obesity, diabetes, anxiety and heart diseases in people aged 45 and above, says study.

Oct 04, 2013 09:37 AM EDT

Good Breakfast Boosts Fertility In Women

A recent study claims that having a healthy breakfast can improve fertility by improving ovulation and reducing problems like menstrual irregularities, diabetes and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome).