A recent study has revealed that permanent use of a mobile phone may harm a person’s internal ear and high frequency hearing capacity

While presenting the study at the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation’s Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO in Washington, DC, the scientists stated that 100 people who had used cell phones for more than a year experienced increases in the degree of deafness over the period of 12 months.

Washington, Sept 20 : A new research has found that effective communication is the key factor to keeping the spirits of cancer patients intact.

London, Sept 20 : A report by a science and technology committee has warned mothers against avoiding peanuts during pregnancy to help shield babies from allergies.

The report comes after the UK government advised mums to stop eating peanuts during pregnancy and to avoid giving them to kids at an early age.

Reactions can be triggered by exposure to tiny amounts of peanut protein, which is used in many food products from chocolate bars to snacks.

Washington, Sept 20 : Doctors from Methodist Hospital Research Institute have identified the genetic cause behind Job’s Syndrome, a medical condition thought to be suffered by Job, a prominent biblical figure who was afflicted with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

Washington, Sept 20 A new research has found that nurses working in an accident and emergency department reported that their anxiety levels fell dramatically when they were given aromatherapy massages while listening to music.

Two 12-week alternative therapy sessions were given over the course of a year.

Researchers found that 60 per cent of the staff - 54 per cent in summer and 65 per cent in winter - suffered from moderate to extreme anxiety.