Category archives: Science & Technology
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drvani
August 19, 2015
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Onions bring tears to ours eyes when we cut it. But this vegetable is very nutritious and good for health and can relieve a number of diseases. So, one should always include onion in their diet for healthy lifestyle. Here are some health benefits of the vegetable: Boost immune system: Onion boosts your immune system because of the phytochemicals in the vegetable which improves the working of Vitamin C in […]
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drvani
August 16, 2015
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AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY (‘TRY’, BEING THE KEY WORD) TO ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY .. Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins: 1. Every person has cancer cells in the body.. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell […]
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drvani
August 16, 2015
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Giving obese teenagers extra vitamin D pills can elevate their cholesterol and fat-storing triglycerides levels, an Indian American researcher has discovered. Seema Kumar, pediatric endocrinologist in the Mayo Clinic Children’s Centre also found no benefits of extra vitamin D supplements in improving heart health or decreasing diabetes risk. Parents and providers often put obese adolescent children on vitamin D regiments — sometimes at more than 5-to-10 times the recommended daily […]
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drvani
August 12, 2015
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Who knew, parenting and bad math had anything in common? But, we mean every word, when we say: Blame your math-anxious parents for your bath math. If the very thought of a maths test makes you break out in a cold sweat, the attitude of your parents may be partly to blame as a new study has found that parent’s math-anxiety negatively affects kids. When math-anxious parents provide frequent help […]
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vinayak
August 9, 2015
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Pupils’ shape and size can reveal whether your kitten is a hunter or the hunted, research shows. The study also said that species with pupils that are vertical slits are more likely to be ambush predators that are active both day and night. “For species that are active both night and day, like domestic cats, slit pupils provide the dynamic range needed to help them see in dim light yet […]
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newtonsbrain
August 8, 2015
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Logan: Scientists claimed to have discovered the world’s first known venomous frogs with spikes on their heads in Brazil. Scientists have long known of poisonous frogs, but the two species of frog discovered in the wilds of Brazil have been found to be capable of injecting poison into predators using horns on their head. According to the study that describes the species, these frogs have well-developed delivery mechanisms, utilising […]
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drvani
August 5, 2015
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It is a well known fact that bananas are packed with several health benefits, but do you know that the peel of bananas are equally beneficial.Sounds weird? Studies prove that banana peels are loaded with nutrients and also helps in reducing weight. Here are reasons why you should think before throwing them in the dustbin: Banana peels contain vitamin A, which helps in building immunity and fight against infections. Banana […]
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drvani
August 2, 2015
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A compound found in spinach can slow down fat digestion, leading to reduced hunger and food craving especially in men, a study says. A concentrated extract of thylakoids encourage the release of satiety hormones, which is very beneficial in controlling hunger. “The reduction in hunger and the desire for salty food that we saw might make thylakoids particularly useful for people with high blood pressure and associated weight problems,” […]
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drvani
August 1, 2015
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With increasing technological advancement, mobile phones are being used extensively in the world. Important conversations can be carried out over mobile phones and it can prove to be useful during emergencies.They are portable so one can carry them wherever they want to. But few people are unaware of the negative health hazards of a mobile phone. Mobile phones emit radio frequency energy which is a form of electromagnetic radiation.Electromagnetic […]
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drvani
July 31, 2015
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Claustrophobia Claustrophobia, or fear of enclosed spaces, is one of the most common phobias. Claustrophobia can involve intense fear or even panic as a result of being in a small space. A phobia is a form of specific anxiety disorder where one has an irrational fear of a certain situation or object. Furthermore, claustrophobia is designated as a situational phobia, because it is triggered by a certain situation. Causes of […]