Recent study revealed that women have higher sensitivity towards body odour as compared to men. Research statement indicated that women may be more attuned to biologically relevant information in sweat that may guide them when choosing a mate.

During study, women and men were asked to rate the strength of underarm odours, alone and in combination with various fragrances.

Obesity has been linked to many diseases. Recent study revealed that it also increases risk of developing the neurological disorder, restless legs syndrome (RLS). Nearly one in 10 American adults is affected by RLS.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has demanded more data from AstraZeneca Plc regarding its asthma drug Symbicort. The company is seeking approval for Symbicort for the long-term maintenance treatment of asthma in 6-11 year-olds.

Symbicort is already approved for patients aged 12 and over. Shares of the company slipped 1 percent after this decision of FDA. It is also approved for treating for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, in adults.

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The worldwide economic recession is spreading obscurity and misery all over.

In its latest report, industry body Assocham said that over half of corporate India's personnel suffers from a range of chronic and lifestyle problems.

The report also said employees working in the information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITES), media, knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) and financial services topped the list.
 

A new research has disclosed that eating chocolate can help children improve their mathematical skills plus improve their level of energy.

The study researchers have discovered that large amounts of flavanols, which are compounds, found in chocolate, and part of a chemicals group called polyphenols, increase blood flow to the brain.

Prof David Kennedy of Northumbria University, who lead the study, stated that the study results suggest that pupils who depend on chocolate while preparing for examination might have an actual advantage from doing so.