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Development Vs conservation: a fine line  Kottayam: What do headlines such as 'Kerala reels under sizzling heat,' 'Six more suffer sunburn in Kollam', 'Acute water shortage in Kerala', 'Illegal sand mining kills rivers in Kerala' etc have in common? They are ubiquitous and not a single day in  our life passes without us encountering such news.There is a strong...

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Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant tuberculosis New York:  In an "unexpected" discovery, vitamin C has been found to kill drug-resistant forms of tuberculosis, which could mean... Ginger may relieve asthma symptoms    New York: Purified components of the humble ginger have properties that can help asthma patients breathe more easily, a new study... Coffee may lower risk of liver disease    Washington: Regular consumption of coffee is associated with a reduced risk of developing a type of autoimmune liver disease, a... Cartoon channels' content comes under scanner    New Delhi: Faced with several complaints against cartoon channels for showing scenes which are unsuitable for children, the... Kids shun obese story characters   London: Young children reject story characters who are overweight and obese such as 'fat Alfie', a new study suggests. Research... Key compound behind strawberry aroma unveiled Berlin: Researchers have found the key compound responsible for the distinctive caramel-like aroma of the humble strawberry.... Initiative launched to bring down maternal mortality rate  New Delhi: Notwithstanding India's "rapid" economic growth, higher infant and maternal mortality rates are "robbing" Indian women... Eating insects could help fight obesity Rome: The thought of eating beetles, caterpillars and ants may give you the creeps, but the authors  of a U.N. report published... Adults also prone to junk food advertising    Melbourne: Scientists have challenged the idea that adults are better equipped than children to resist junk-food advertisements.... Cell phones influence bonding among people    New York: The mere presence of a cell phone can affect your conversation with people even if it never rings or vibrates, a new... Nation tops cervical cancer deaths: US study    New Delhi: With nearly 73,000 women dying every year, India now tops the world in cervical cancer deaths according to a report... Walnuts may reduce heart disease risk Washington:  Consumption of whole walnuts or their extracted oil can reduce heart disease risk and boost cardiac health, a new... Radioactive nano particles to target cancer cells developed Washington: Scientists have successfully created radioactive nano particles that hunt down lymphoma tumour cells wherever they may be in the body. Researchers at the University of Missouri have created nano particles made of a... ICR to conduct gene testing for potential cancer patients London: A research institute in Britain has launched a research programme on Monday that would eventually allow... Travel Picks: Top 10 quirky museums around the world   London: Mention the word museum and the odds are that you would conjure up an image of portrait halls and sculpture gardens - the... Retirement causes decline in physical and mental health: study London:  Retirement has a "drastic" impact on mental and physical health, a ground-breaking new study has found. The study,... Upbeat music can elevate mood    Washington: Listening to upbeat, cheery music can indeed make people happier, scientists say. Researchers from the University of... Alzheimer's drug reverses symptoms in mice Washington: Scientists have demonstrated that a new Alzheimer's drug can slow the disease in mice and even reverse its symptoms. Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in US developed the drug, known as J147,... Modern lifestyle could induce dementia earlier  London: Modern lifestyle is causing dementia and other brain diseases to strike at a younger age, with widespread use of... Swimming benefits young asthmatics   Melbourne: Swimming can benefit young people with asthma, a new study has found. Researchers from the Breathe Well Centre of... Friendly colleagues could reduce diabetes risk   Jerusalem: Having friendly colleagues at work can reduce your risk of developing diabetes by almost up to a quarter, according to... Brain can distinguish between types of laughter    Washington: Different types of laughter such as joyful, mocking and ticklish makes the brain react in different ways, a new study... Companies opt social media to engage customers  New Delhi: Companies are now increasingly turning to social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube to generate leads,... Fat may trigger rheumatoid arthritis Washington:  Scientists have found that fat cells in the knee secrete a protein linked to arthritis, a finding that paves the way for new gene therapies to treat the crippling condition. "We found that fat in the knee joints...