Lesbians ‘less healthy’ than straight women: Study

Melbourne, Nov 8 : According to a study, by the Western Australia Centre for Health Promotion Research, lesbians and bisexual women are less healthy than their heterosexual counterparts.

Scientists Sequenced Dandruff’s Genes

Scientists have tried to understand the mysteries of dandruff.

Earlier, dry skin, oily skin, washing the hair too often or not enough, on diet, stress or lack of personal hygiene were thought to be the cause of dandruff.

Dandruff’s real cause lies in a yeast-like fungus, Malassezia Globosa that lives on the scalp in millions and feeds on the oily products of sebaceous glands. It causes dandruff and a range of other skin conditions.

Scientists have decoded the DNA of fungus that could provide clues to how to combat it effectively. A team of scientists involved work for Procter & Gamble, manufacturers of Head & Shoulders, an anti-dandruff shampoo.

Reliance Retail Launches ‘Reliance Footprint’ In Hyderabad

Reliance Retail has unveiled their latest brand of retail stores, which has been named as ‘Reliance Footprint’.

Even prawns do feel pain

London, Nov 8 : The next time you gorge on a plate of seafood, do spare a thought for the feelings of the creatures in front of you.

Cough suppressant may treat dyskinesias in Parkinson's patients

Washington, Nov 8 : A study has found a cough suppressant and a drug tested as a schizophrenia therapy help curb disabling side effects of levodopa, a Parkinson's disease medication.

Blocking severe viral infections may prevent asthma in kids

Washington, Nov 8 : Babies who get severe respiratory viral infections are much more likely to suffer from asthma as they get older.  Now a study has identified a key mechanism that when blocked, m

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