Lipoic acid, found at higher levels in organ meats and leafy vegetables such as spinach and broccoli, may help reset and synchronise circadian rhythms or the "biological clock" found in most life forms, says a study.


Eat leafy vegetables to reset biological clock


IANS Automatic

When a medical emergency strikes, instinct tells us to go to the nearest hospital quickly.


Busiest hospital best for emergency patients


A new map developed by climatologists shows that climate change will impact the whole planet by the end of this century, if carbon emissions continue to increase.


Map to show climate change impact


Incidence of stroke among people aged 65 years and above has dropped by over 40 percent during the period 1988-2008 in the US, a new analysis of data shows.


Strokes among elderly decrease in US


In what could point towards the possibility of one day using therapeutics to combat ageing, researchers have found in animal models that a single gene plays a surprising role in ageing that can be detected early in development.


Gene that mediates ageing identified


The surface-to-air missile that reportedly shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 killing all 298 people on board may be a Soviet-era "Buk" missile, experts have said.


Soviet-era missile may have hit Malaysian Airlines plane


You may soon look at cat poop in a different light as it may hold the key to cancer cure.


Now, cancer vaccine from cat poop parasite


The vaccine for HIV being developed by the Norwegian vaccine company Bionor Pharma could soon be a reality as researchers have found that median HIV viral load reduction more than doubled among participants with high anti-C5/gp41732-744 antibody levels.


New biomarker discovery brings HIV vaccine a step closer


Social networking site Facebook has launched a new app called 'Mentions' for Facebook-recognised or verified celebrities to help them manage their public figure pages.


Facebook introduces new app only for celebrities


Wind turbines are catching fire 10 times more often than reported, a new study has shown.


Wind farms vulnerable to fire


An anti-tank Javelin missile detector, commonly used in warfare to detect the enemy, has been found to rapidly identify malaria parasites in blood.


Anti-tank missile detector to fight malaria


Offering hope in the fight against one of the world's deadliest cancers, scientists have identified a gene responsible for stopping the movement of cancer from the lungs to other parts of the body.


Gene that stops lung cancer spread found


Looking for eternal happiness? Try to match the DNA of Danish people.


True happiness lies in your DNA


Starvation may affect the health of at least the next three generations, says a study.


Starvation effects pass on to next 3 generations


In a bid to improve satellite-based estimation of atmospheric carbon dioxide absorption by the oceans, NASA is embarking on a coordinated ship and aircraft observation campaign off the Atlantic coast of the US this week.


NASA to study ocean ecology


Just had a divorce and facing persistent sleep problems? Check your blood pressure as you may be at the risk of potentially harmful increase in blood pressure, says a study.


Divorce can lead to high blood pressure


Niacin, a common cholesterol drug for 50 years, should no longer be prescribed owing to potential increased risk of death, dangerous side effects and no benefit in reducing heart attacks and strokes, researchers said.


Common cholesterol drug linked to death risk


The government is not considering any artificial rainfall/cloud seeding programmes with the help of state governments and commercial firms due to scarcity in rainfall, parliament was told Thursday.


Not considering artificial rainmaking programme: Government


Sunflowers bending to track the path of the sun from east to west, straining to make the most of each day is a common sight during the summer. And so is the plant's move towards the east at night in preparation for daybreak.


Internal clock choreographs sunflowers' moves


Taking antibiotics does not help patients suffering from influenza, a viral disease, but nearly 30 percent of the flu patients who were treated during the 2012-2013 influenza season in the US may have been prescribed unnecessary antibiotics instead of antiviral therapy, says a study.


Influenza patients in US wrongly prescribed antibiotics?


Have you finally amended your habits and stopped smoking inside the house to protect your kids from exposure to second-hand smoke? That may not be good enough!

Page 440 -