A new study has looked into insulin`s role in lactation success among mothers have difficulty in making enough milk to breastfeed their babies.
The study is the first to describe how the human mammary gland becomes highly sensitive to insulin during lactation.
It is also the first study to get an accurate picture of how specific genes are switched on in the human mammary gland during lactation.
A new study has found that CHD7 mutant neurons (a mutation in a gene) were fully rescued after a running exercise.
The study also found that they were able to create functioning networks.
That running causes a dramatic increase in neurogenesis in adults has been confirmed in animals and humans.
A sedentary lifestyle may prolong lifespan, a new study on mice suggests.
Female mice with a high life expectancy are less active and less explorative. They also eat less than their fellow females with a lower life expectancy, researchers said.
The study suggests individuals with a greater life expectancy will express reactive personality traits and will be shy, less active and less explorative than individuals with a lower survival expectation, researchers said.
Relationships start to lose their spark after just one year, a new study has revealed.
The survey conducted by Lloydspharmacy Online Doctor suggested that 15 per cent of couples make love every day, in the first 12-month “honeymoon” period of a relationship, the Daily Express reported.
Around 53 per cent of the respondents admitted that within fours years, action in the bedroom takes place only a few times in a week.
It was found that beyond that point, for 43 per cent of couples it dwindles to just a few times a month.
Ingredients
Eggs – 6 (Hard Boiled/ Raw)
Red Chilly Powder – 1 tsp
Corriander Powder – 2 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder – 1/2 tsp
Cilantro – for garnish
Salt – to taste
Oil – 2 tblsp
List I
Fried Onions (store bought) – 1/2 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tsp
Tomato – 2
List II
Grated Coconut – 1/2 cup
Fennel seeds – 1 tsp
Poppy seeds (kus kus) – 1 tsp
Cashew nuts – 5
Pic 1 – Egg Kurma with hard boiled egg
Method
1. First of all, grind all the ingredients under ‘List I’ and keep it aside.
American scientists have prepared a nasal spray that could help do away with painful anaesthetic injections for most dental procedures
According to researchers at the University of Buffalo, the spray- Kovacaine Mist – was as effective as standard anaesthetics in four out of five patients, the Independent reported.
Dr Nigel Carter, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation told the publication that patients anxious of the dentist are, in theory, likely to have poorer oral health than those who get regular check-ups.
The increased risk of heart attack or stroke associated with many arthritis drugs may be avoidable, a new international study has claimed.
Drugs such as Vioxx, diclofenac, ibuprofen and Celebrex operate by blocking an enzyme known as COX-2, whose presence in blood vessels has up until now been held responsible for these side effects.
The study, co-authored by researchers at Imperial College London, carried out on mice has revealed that COX-2 is largely absent from the major blood vessels and instead found in the brain, gut, and kidney as well as the thymus gland in the chest.
Giving kids whole milk may be a better option over skim milk, a new research has revealed.
According to Dr. David S. Ludwig, an endocrinologist at Boston Children`s Hospital, and Dr. Walter C. Willet, Fredrick John Stare professor of epidemiology and nutrition chair at the Harvard School of Public Health in Cambridge wanted to find which milk is more nutritious.
Their study showed that 2 cups of milk is enough for children, CBS News reported.
A urine test can now determine whether a transplanted kidney recipient is in the process of rejecting the donated organ, as well as identifying who is at risk of rejection several weeks and even months before symptoms appear.
Staying mentally active by reading books or writing letters helps protect the brain in old age, says a new American study.
The study, published in Neurology, says performing mental challenges leads to slower cognitive decline. It adds weight to the idea that dementia onset can be delayed by lifestyle factors, BBC reported.
In the study by the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, 294 people over the age of 55 were given tests that measured memory and thinking, every year for about six years until their deaths.
Indian doctors in collaboration with a Russian lab have developed software to differentiate dengue, malaria and other viral fevers, otherwise a challenging task due to their similar symptoms, an official said Friday.
The software, developed by a team of doctors from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) and Lab Tech Ltd in St Petersburg, is expected to aid in faster detection, reduction in cost of treatment and minimisation of antibiotic resistance as only fever-specific antibiotics need to be given to patients.
A urine test can now determine whether a transplanted kidney recipient is in the process of rejecting the donated organ, as well as identifying who is at risk of rejection several weeks and even months before symptoms appear.
Scientists have developed a new blood test that deciphers gene activity and predicts an individual’s response to aspirin, says a study.
The new gene expression profile not only measures the effectiveness of aspirin, but also serves as a strong predictor of patients who are at risk for heart attack, according to a study posted Wednesday in the online edition of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, reports Science Daily.
A landmark study by researchers in Australia could help millions more get access to life-saving HIV drug therapy.
Australian researchers based at the Kirby Institute at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) found that a lower daily dose of an important HIV drug therapy is safe and as effective in suppressing the virus as the standard recommended dose.
People, who are in happy marriages, don’t fall sick often and enjoy more good health, a new research has suggested.
In a 20-year longitudinal study tracking health and marriage quality, Brigham Young University family life researcher Rick Miller found that as the quality of marriage holds up over the years, physical health holds up too.
He said that there is proof from previous research that marital conflict leads to poor health and his study showed that happy marriages have a preventative component that keeps people in good health over the years.
Exercising helps reorganize the brain so that its response to stress is reduced and there is no interference with its normal functioning, a research team has claimed.
The researcher team based at Princeton University report in the Journal of Neuroscience that when mice allowed to exercise regularly experienced a stressor – exposure to cold water – their brains exhibited a spike in the activity of neurons that shut off excitement in the ventral hippocampus, a brain region shown to regulate anxiety.
Do you rely on your hand gestures to get your point across – thank fish for that.
Scientists have found that the evolution of the control of speech and hand movements can be traced back to the same place in the brain, which could explain why we use hand gestures when we are speaking.
“We have traced the evolutionary origins of the behavioural coupling between speech and hand movement back to a developmental compartment in the brain of fishes,” Professor Andrew Bass of Cornell University said.
More people die from heart-disease during the winter months because brown fat is activated by the cold, a new study has suggested.
The present study, which has been conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, and Linkoping University in Sweden, and three universities in China, demonstrates a new principle by which the cold increases the risk of atherosclerosis.
Health advisors have lowered obesity measure BMI’s threshold for British Asians.
According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance, this and other ethnic groups should be more careful about their weight, as they are prone to diseases such as diabetes, the BBC reported.
The much stricter target has brought the UK in line with recommendations given by the Indian and World Health Organization.
The new threshold stipulates that a 5ft 11in (1.8m) Asian man should weigh below 75kg, whereas an Asian woman measuring 5ft 3in should weigh less than 59kg.
A new study suggests that taking a two-minute stroll around the office every half hour could save millions from the misery of diabetes.
Leaving the desk for a walkabout can have a bigger impact on your health than a brisk 30-minute walk before work, the Daily Express reported.
Anthony Barnett, Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, said lifestyle changes can significantly reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, which is reaching epidemic proportions in Britain.
Two American men are believed to have overcome HIV, boosting hopes as they join a handful of people who are said to have been cured of the virus, to find a wider cure.
Doctors from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston announced on Wednesday night that two previously HIV-positive patients no longer had detectable virus levels in their blood or tissue after having bone marrow stem-cell transplants to treat cancer between two and four years ago, the Age reported.
When the weather gets muggy, it is important to wear your makeup carefully and you can also lift your mood by colouring your lips bright.
Follow makeup tips suggested by Aakriti Kochar, beauty and make-up expert at Oriflame India:
– After cleansing, toning and moisturising your face, apply skin primer. Those with normal or dry skin, should use cream-based primer. Matte finish is best for oily skin. The product prepares a good under-base for make-up.
– Then apply a thin layer of foundation. Use concealer to hide acne or spots. Take powder to seal the foundation.
Researchers at Duke University, who study how the brain values things — a field called neuroeconomics, have found that your feelings about something and the value you put on it are calculated similarly in a specific area of the brain.
The region is small area right between the eyes at the front of the brain. It’s called the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, or vmPFC for short.
When you meet someone new within seconds, your subconscious makes an assessment of that person based on various factors, one of which is the size and shape of a person`s teeth.
Cosmetic dentist Dr Christian Coachman said that the studies have shown that it is virtually instantaneous and before the info reaches the visual cortex in brain, people subconsciously make a list of conclusions about them and then respond accordingly.
Basketballs and volleyballs can spread potentially dangerous germs among players, scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have claimed.
The study by University of California-Irvine researchers may bring a new awareness to athletes, coaches, trainers and parents regarding safe sanitation practices for athletes.
Scientists selected Staphylococcus aureus, a germ known for causing staph infections in athletes, for the study.