Post-Surgery Radiation Improves Breast Cancer Survival

Radiation therapy following surgery for a rare type of breast cancer improves patient survival, according to a study by a team of surgical oncologists at UC Davis Cancer Center. Adenoid cystic carcinoma, a tumor type that represents less than 1 percent of all breast carcinomas, generally is treated with surgery alone, either lumpectomy or mastectomy. [...]

Soon, Recharge Laptops And Cell Phones With Soda Pop, Vegetable Oil

Ever thought of “recharging” your cell phones, laptops and other portable electronics with a sugar fix from a shared sip of soda pop or even a dose of vegetable oil? Well, this could soon be reality, all thanks to a newly developed battery-like device. Researchers have described the device as the first fuel cell that [...]

Walk, Cycle To Fight Obesity: Study

People who walk or cycle for transport tend to be slimmer than those who rely on a car to get around, according to a new study of 15 countries. The study looked at the relationship between “active travel” — bicycling or walking instead of driving — and physical activity, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. More [...]

Male Menopause Affects Over 5 Mn Men

Menopause in men is no more an uncommon notion – experts say more than five million men are affected by it. Menopause in men, medically known as male hypogonadism, causes symptoms of fatigue, mood swings, decreased desire for sex, hair loss, lack of concentration and weight gain. hormone that plays a key role in masculine [...]

Yoga Protects The Brain From Depression

Researchers have found that three sessions of the exercise a week can help fight off depression as it boosts levels of a chemical in the brain which is essential for a sound and relaxed mind. Scientists found that the levels of the amino acid GABA are much higher in those that carry out yoga than [...]

Ovulation Really Does Change Women’s Behavior

Ovulation changes a woman’s behavior in a startling number of ways from the way she walks, talks and dresses to the men she flirts with, according to a new study. According to experts, the new findings might offer some practical tips for women to boost their online dating prospects; for scientists to develop new kinds [...]

Yoga Boosts Heart Health: Study

Want to have a healthy heart? Practice yoga daily as Indian researchers have claimed that breathing exercises, stretching, relaxation and meditation improve heart health. According to the researchers at IIT-Roorkee in Uttarakhand, heart rate variability, a sign of a healthy heart, has been shown to be higher in yoga practitioners than in non-practitioners. Ramesh Kumar [...]

Kaspersky Lab Launches Anti-Virus 2011

Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content management solutions, today announced the launch of the latest versions of its flagship consumer products Kaspersky internet security 2011 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2011. “The new products take full advantage of the most innovative cutting-edge technologies to provide more accurate detection and an even-faster response to any IT [...]

Scientists Link Gum Inflammation To Alzheimer’s

A research has found that individuals with gum disease are more likely to have cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The research team, led by Dr. Angela Kamer, examined 20 years of data that support the hypothesis of a possible causal link between periodontal (gum) disease and Alzheimer’s disease. “The research suggests that cognitively normal [...]

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