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Washington, Oct 2 : Researchers from the University of Manchester have revealed new methods of controlling and treating breast cancer.

One third of women diagnosed with breast cancer experienced that the disease recurred some years later after being successfully treated because some of these cancer cells survive the treatment and begin to grow again.

Health Canada has given commendation for the first human clinical tests for a new male contraceptive device, which is said to be as effectual as a surgical contraception but that is completely reversible.

The birth control device is known as the Intra Vas Device. It is made up of two tiny, supple and hollow silicon plugs, each about one millimetre in diameter and one-and-a-half centimetres long.

Washington, Oct 2 : A new study has uncovered the mechanism behind smokers’ persistent dependency on nicotine.

Researchers at the Scripps Research Koob lab found that, in rats, chronic nicotine use recruits the extrahypothalamic corticotropin releasing factor (CRF) system, a major brain stress system, which contributes to continued tobacco use by intensifying anxiety and craving upon withdrawal.

The researchers pointed out that their findings might help explain why many cigarette smokers relapse even after a long abstinence from smoking.

Lahore, Oct 2 : Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf would give up his uniform before taking oath as the civilian head of the state, US Consulate Principal Officer Lahore Bryan D Hunt has said.

Hunt further said that national political reconciliation and the holding of free and fair general elections is vital for Pakistan.

HP has introduced its ultra-portable photo printer, HP Photosmart A626, in the Indian market.

The HP Photosmart A626 targets home users, and have a 4.8-inch touch-sensitive screen that the HP claims to be the world’s biggest inbuilt touchscreen on a handy compact photo printer.