Washington: Scientists have discovered that a robust, broad spectrum antibiotic and a gene that confers immunity to that antibiotic are both found in the bacterium Staphylococcus epidermidis Strain 115. Strain 115 was originally discovered in turkeys that appeared to have enhanced immunity to bacterial infections. “The motivation behind ourRead More

Geneva: A World Health Organisation official says there could be up to 10,000 new cases of Ebola per week within two months. WHO assistant director-general Dr. Bruce Aylward says if the response to the Ebola crisis isn’t stepped up within 60 days, “a lot more people will die” and thereRead More

Washington: A new study has suggested that practicing yoga and meditation on a regular basis can help give a boost to the brain that ultimately can control a computer. The research could have major implications for treatments of people who are paralyzed or have neurodegenerative diseases. The study conducted atRead More

Scientists have found that on any given day 49 per cent of US adults eat at least one sandwich, and sandwiches account for one-fifth of their total daily sodium intake. Researchers analysed data from a dietary intake survey known as “What We Eat in America NHANES 2009-2010,” conducted in theRead More

It’s true when they say that your skin is all about what you eat. The healthier your diet, the more glowing your skin tends to be because of all the nutrients pumped into it. Here is a list of 10 foods that should be included in your daily diet forRead More

  The side-effects of energy drinks have been questioned by health experts time and again. First, they were considered unhealthy due to the caffeine content. Then, a previous study discovered how excess consumption of energy drinks can lead to serious heart problems by changing your heart rhythm. And now, aRead More

  Many workers now feel as if they’re doing the job of three people. They are on call 24 hours a day. They rush their children from tests to tournaments to tutoring. The stress is draining, both mentally and physically. At least that is the standard story about stress. ItRead More

If you feel tired behind the wheel on a long drive, try a cup of tea or coffee to ward off sleep instead of raising the volume of your music system. New research has shown that drinking caffeinated beverages and listening to music are two popular fatigue-fighting measures that driversRead More

  Washington: Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder appear to be linked with dendritic spine loss in the brain, suggesting the two disorders may share common pathophysiological elements. Previous studies observed spine loss in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortices (DLPFCs) from individuals with schizophrenia (SZ).”The current study suggests that spine pathology is commonRead More

According to new research from Concordia University, those who exhibit a less variable heartbeat when they started worrying were more likely to be highly stressed later on. “At rest, a more variable heartbeat is a good thing. It shows that your parasympathetic nervous system is hard at work. That isRead More