According to researchers, women use sense of smelling to choose the right kind of mate.

Previous
studies have shown that the body sends out aromatic molecules that
indicate genetic compatibility. Women generally chose men with
complimentary genes.

Researchers believe that offspring of
couples with different genes have better immunity system. It is also a
fact that couples with complimentary genes share a long lasting
relationship as compared to couples with similar genes.

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An international team of researchers have developed a pill, which can successfully fight common cold.

The recent study has shown that ‘BTA798’ can effectively fight the bugs that cause half of colds in adults and almost all colds in children.

This pill has given positive lab results. Human trails of this drug are still going on.

Researchers affirm that this drug can be used to prevent any kind of life-threatening infections in asthma and cystic fibrosis sufferers. It can also clear up sniffles in healthy people within a few hours.

A new study, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, revealed that intake of oily fish just once a week may reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

AMD is disease related to aging and it gradually destroys sharp, central vision, which is needed for a clear vision of objects and for performing daily tasks like driving and reading. It is the third cause of blindness across the world and also a major cause of blindness and poor vision in older people in Western countries.

A recent US study has revealed that half of all Americans suffer from some kind of vision problem.

The study also showed that number of people suffering from vision problems is increasing day-by-day.

This study was conducted by the team at the National Eye Institute. The researchers analyzed the data collected from 12,000 people aged 20 and older between 1999 and 2004.

The researchers found out that over 33 percent were nearsighted and 36 percent had astigmatism. Another 3.6 percent Americans were farsighted.

There is good news for heart patients. The researchers from Israel have developed a gel that could help to control the further damage of heart. The gel is prepared from brown seaweeds and it helps to block tissue damage.

The gel is required to inject into the heart area. It helps to grow a thick layer of scar tissue and helps in normal functioning of heart. The gel is a result of collective efforts of the team led by Professor Smedar Cohen at Ben Gurion University of isreal.

A new research has established that some special genes are responsible for the development of smoking habit. These genes can also increase the risks of lung cancer in human being. 

The research on genes and smoking habits is concluded by of the University of Michigan Medical School. The research is done on 435 people who are either habitual of smoking or tried smoking in their life.