Early peanut consumption may keep allergy at bay
Kids who avoid peanut in infancy and early childhood are 10 times as likely to develop peanut allergy as those who are exposed to the groundnut, according to a new study.
The study has been published in the November issue of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
To reach th... Read More
Virus Hotspots : TV remote control, bathroom taps are cold virus hotspots
The TV remote control, bathroom taps and refrigerator doors are the key cold virus “hotspot” in the home, warn scientists.
Researchers at the University of Virginia say that while coughs and sneezes do spread the disease, everyday objects in the home are another important source a... Read More
‘Light’ drinking during pregnancy can lead to brighter, well-behaved babies
Little amount of alcohol during pregnancy does not increase kids’ risk of behavioural problems, in fact, it can improve babies’ behaviour and vocabulary, suggests a new study by University College London researchers.
The boffins have defined “light” drinking as up to t... Read More
Too much weight during pregnancy nearly doubles risk of having fat baby
Women who gain more than 40 pounds (18 kg) during their pregnancies are nearly twice as likely to have a heavy baby, suggests a new study.
The study was conducted by the Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research, which included more than 40,000 women and their babies.
The study has ... Read More
Breast Cancer : Vigorous exercise can cut breast cancer risk by a third
Vigorous exercise – from running, to chopping firewood or scrubbing floors – can reduce the risk of breast cancer by almost a third, a new study has found.
The study of more than thirty thousand postmenopausal American women, reported in BioMed Central’s open access journal ... Read More
Tomorrow’s perfumes : Bugs may hold secrets to the scent of tomorrow’s perfumes
The day is not far when bacteria will be yielding perfume for you, says a new study, which has discovered bugs in the root of a tropical grass, called Vetiver, whose oils have been used in the cosmetic and perfumery industries.
The bacteria apparently boost the production of essential oils, a... Read More
Opposite sex performing better has negative impact on kids
A new study has challenged the findings of previous studies that showed comparisons within peer groups act as performance boosters for preschoolers.
The new study led by University of Michigan psychologists has shown that comparison does arise negativity when they perform more poorly than a p... Read More
Ear problem :Tips to ease ear problems while flying
People who become uncomfortable due to ear problems while travelling in a plane can relieve themselves with some easing tips to make their journeys comfortable.
The House Ear Institute explained that the problems were caused due to the change in air pressure that led to the feeling of fullnes... Read More
Bacteria ‘listen in’ : Bacteria ‘listen in’to neighbours and follow the crowd to grow
When it comes to the decision to grow, the bacteria “listen in” to find out what their neighbours are doing and then follow the crowd, a new study has found.
The research team found that the spores of soil-dwelling bacteria could sense the presence of so-called muropeptide fragmen... Read More
Obesity : Soon, a simple blood test to predict Obesity
A simple blood test may soon help predict obesity, say researchers.
A new study from the Monell Center has found that the degree of change in blood triglyceride levels following a fatty meal may indicate susceptibility to diet-induced obesity.
Triglycerides are a form of fat that is tr... Read More