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Research to Assess Electromagnetic Frequency radiation’s Impact on Human

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 12:59

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It has been said a number of times that electromagnetic frequency radiation has bad impact on humans and living organisms. The government was found to be concerned over the matter and has called for a research to assess the risk on humans.

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Alga Holds Importance for Ecosystem and Climate Change

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 12:31

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Scientists published the DNA code of an ocean alga called Emiliania huxleyi on Wednesday. The organism is tiny and single celled. It is only visible under the microscope. But, still it is one of the most successful life forms on earth.

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Pulsar Signal Processor to Help in Testing Einstein’s Theory of relativity

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 12:28

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Australian researchers will test the Albert Einstein's theory of relativity with the help of dead stars and an instrument. The researchers have designed the instrument, which will play a vital role in the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope. The instrument is called as a pulsar signal processor.

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Excessive Coffee intake leads to Weight Gain and Diabetes: Study

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 11:12

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Recently, a research has taken place, as per which excessive coffee consumption leads to weight gain and diabetes.

A group of researchers from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research has based their study findings on experiments carried out on obese mice.

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Reshaping Care for Older People Aims to Help Elderly People

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 09:53

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With an idea of helping people aged 65 and above, a group named Reshaping Care for Older People (RCOP) has been formed across South Lanarkshire.

Members of the group meet on the first Wednesday of every month. In the meeting, suggestions and experiences are shared as to how lives of elderly can be made better.

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3rd Patient at Wesley Hospital does not have Legionnaires’ disease

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 09:49

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Two patients suffered from Legionnaires' disease in Wesley Hospital, Brisbane. Another patient was suspected to be having the disease. Urine test report indicated that the elderly patient was having Legionnaires' disease.

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Naturally Occurring Human Genes can’t be patented, says US Apex Court

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 09:47

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Medical researchers challenged seven patents that were owned by Salt Lake City, a biotechnology company named as Myriad Genetics Inc. The matter was heard in the US Apex Court and the nine justices have ruled out their decision.

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Ministers Approve Star Rating System

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 09:45

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Star rating system has replaced the existing RDI labels when it comes to packaged foods and beverages. A meeting was carried out today in which Australian health and agriculture ministers have given green signal to the novel system.

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Antibiotic Resistance Causes Minister Willetts to Meet G8 Colleagues

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 08:27

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A meeting is to be held at the Royal Society in London soon where Science Minister David Willetts would be discussing antibiotic resistance with his G8 colleagues.

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Men’s Preference for Younger Women a Cause Behind Early Menopause: Study

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 08:24

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A number of researches have taken place to know the main cause of menopause. Recently, a research was carried out by a group of researchers from McMaster University, Canada.

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Designated Drivers May not be Safe because of Alcohol Consumption Beyond Safe Limits

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 13:01

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According to a new study, it is not always 100% sure that designated drivers will drive safely. The study found 35% of the drivers to have alcohol levels that could have adversely impacted their driving capabilities.

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Comet Impact Provided the Right Source for Building Blocks of Life on Earth

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 12:41

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If scientists are to be believed then impacts of comets on earth resulted to form the building blocks of life. The comets crashing may have provided the energy to create molecules.

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NASA’s Opportunity Discovers Signs of Drinkable Water on Mars

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 12:39

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NASA scientists have revealed that its Opportunity rover on Mars has achieved a feat by discovering that water once flowed on the red planet. It is the Opportunity's most significant discoveries after it identified a rock laden with clay minerals.

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27-Year-Old Receives Second-Stage Hair Transplant

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 11:56

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A recent report has uncovered that Wayne Rooney has undergone a second hair surgery now on his thinning thatch. The transplant took place at a private clinic named Harley Street Hair Clinic as a top-up to his surgery, conducted in 2011, there only.

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Good Number of Asthma Patients Get Fish Prasadam

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 11:54

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On Sunday, it was the second as well as the final day of the medicine's annual administration by the Bathini family. A recent report has revealed that thousands of asthma patients showed up at the Exhibition Grounds, Nampally, on the day to take the fish prasadam.

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Sleep Deprivation in Men can Lead to Wrong Sexual Decisions

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 10:54

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Lack of sleep can create troubles in case of men. Recently, a study was done by a group of researchers from Hendrix College on the effects of sleep deprivation on men's brain.

It has been found that lack of sleep makes men decisions impaired, especially sexual relationships. Sleep impaired men believe that women wants to have sex with them.

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Third Horse Death in Australia due to Hendra Virus In a Year

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 09:22

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A recent death of a horse in NSW from Hendra virus has confirmed first case of the disease in the state since two years. It is, however, third horse in the country to lose its life from the virus.

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23-Year-Old Man Attacked in Sydney Northwest

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 09:18

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A 23-year-old man walking along a road Sydney northwest was attacked by another man before 10.40pm last night.  According to Police, a man approached him as he was walking along Herring Road near Booth Street in Marsfield and asked for his bag.

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Dr. Gabi Hollows Appointed AO at General Division of Order of Australia

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 09:14

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For her distinguished service to public health as an advocate for the eradication of blindness across the world, Dr. Gabi Hallows has been appointed as an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

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Brisbane Hospital to Turn Away Patients for Another Week

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 09:06

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As per reports, the Brisbane's Wesley Hospital will remain shut for one more week to complete its disinfection process so that it can be freed of the Legionella bacteria.

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