As the old saying goes, "It is better to give than to receive." Most people would shrug off this proverb and keep to themselves thinking that it would be better, but there is scientific proof that people like it better when they give than receive.
Lord Jorrel Polintan
Nov 10, 2011
Researchers are looking into the hearts of fruit flies and mice in order to detect two of the most important genes that are directly related to congenital heart defects usually found in people diagnosed with Down Syndrome.
Bethany Basis
Nov 09, 2011
Scientists are developing a vaccine that will enable the body to attack cancerous cells in tumours. The vaccine is opening up new possibilities and opportunities for breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients and giving them hope for survival.
Bethany Basis
Nov 09, 2011
Seven out the 50 subjects of a study reported having blurry vision even long after landing. The 50 subjects, who were at around age 50, were sent to the International Space Station, where they stayed for six months.
John Salandanan
Nov 09, 2011
Finding ways on how to assist smokers to kick the habit can be a very tough job. Even more so, when there are viable ways on how to stop the urge to light, only a few smokers actually quit.
Bethany Basis
Nov 09, 2011
Alzheimer's disease is a serious matter that has got a grasp on a large population of Australia. In fact, from 267,000 Australians diagnosed with dementia today, the number can increase to 385,000 people by 2020 - up by almost 50% in just 8 years.
Lord Jorrel Polintan
Nov 09, 2011
Indian researchers are developing an "electronic nose" that can detect tuberculosis on a person's breath. They are hoping to deliver an initial prototype to hospitals by October 2013.
ranina sanglap
Nov 09, 2011
Methamphetamine, more popularly called meth, is a highly addictive drug that has been the thorn at the side of society. But among the long list of negative effects that the drug has to offer to its 'host,' researchers have shown that schizophrenia is another effect that people should be worried about.
Lord Jorrel Polintan
Nov 09, 2011
A California doctor has developed a laser procedure that turns brown eyes to blue that an eye specialist warns may be risky.
Windsor Genova
Nov 09, 2011
Carbon monoxide, a tasteless, colorless, and odorless gas has been known to be a silent killer as it can put whole families at risk without them ever knowing. So it would come as a shock to everyone that a study found that inhalation of the deadly gas has a good effect.
Lord Jorrel Polintan
Nov 09, 2011
"Chew your food properly!" is what mothers would tell their children if they were eating too fast. That same motherly advice just so happen to have some science behind it. As it turns out, chewing food and taking it slow has some benefits.
Lord Jorrel Polintan
Nov 09, 2011
Scientists have found that a brain parasite called Toxoplasma gondii can aid in the production of one of the most important hormones in the body, dopamine.
Lawrence Villamar
Nov 09, 2011
Scientists at the University of Nottingham are embarking on a new project to build a synthetic cell-equivalent of a computer operating system that could potentially lead to building a new organism.
ranina sanglap
Nov 09, 2011
Scientists have been successful in trying to invigorate cells from donors aged 100 and up which is now a major breakthrough in the efforts of the scientific community to fight the signs of aging.
Lawrence Villamar
Nov 08, 2011
Researchers from the United States have shown that light may be a promising treatment for curing cancer.
Lawrence Villamar
Nov 08, 2011
Teenagers are in such a fragile age of exploration. And for some, this means exploring substances that are generally frowned upon such as drugs, followed by alcohol. With this in mind, the question is: who is most at risk in falling to these destructive habits?
Lord Jorrel Polintan
Nov 08, 2011
Remember two years ago when every news show featured hysterical reports about the so-called H1N1 pandemic and how the supposed killer flu was striking down healthy kids?
Jamelle Agbuis
Nov 08, 2011
Australia's regulatory authority for therapeutic goods, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is warning consumers of concerns about some ingredients in a dietary supplement available on the internet.
Jamelle Agbuis
Nov 08, 2011
People say that boys have a lot to learn, and that when they become men, they become wiser. Who would say that when men become fathers, they would be healthier?
Lord Jorrel Polintan
Nov 08, 2011
Babies who have baby fat are adored for being just too cute; being pinched and kissed all the time because they look so cuddly. But what if the infant's baby fat was a sign of him or her growing up to be obese, would that still be cute?
Lord Jorrel Polintan
Nov 08, 2011
Researchers have found a mechanism for the common yeast and computers to create a “feedback loop” in order to control genes by activating and deactivating them.
Lawrence Villamar
Nov 08, 2011
New figures have been revealed to the public by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Cancer Australia showing that for over two decades, lung cancer incidences have rapidly increased in Australia, with women contracting the disease more often than men.
Lawrence Villamar
Nov 08, 2011
Proposals of the European Union regarding aviation, climate aid, and the history of carbon dioxide emissions are going to be the hot topics that are set to create a big divide during the UN Climate Summit to be held in Durban, South Africa beginning on 28 November this year.
Lawrence Villamar
Nov 08, 2011
Cyborgs, beings with both biological and artificial parts seem like the stuff of science fiction but in reality they're already among us. With recent advances in bio-technology cyborgs are becoming more and more common. You might even become one in the next few years.
ranina sanglap
Nov 08, 2011
The health risks associated with eating well-done meat may have been underestimated.It has long been known that heat-processing of food, like grilling or frying, can lead to the formation of carcinogenic substances, the so-called food mutagens. But a new study has found that the harmful effects of consuming well done meat may have been underestimated.
Genalyn Corocoto
Nov 07, 2011
Ninety-eight per cent of Victoria nurses who belong to the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) Victoria branch voted "Yes" on Friday for protected action.
Vittorio Hernandez
Nov 07, 2011
Afraid of getting old? Fear no more. A recent study has shown that removal of senescent cells or old ‘zombie’ cells can slow down the aging process, including a person’s predisposition to age-related diseases.
Genalyn Corocoto
Nov 07, 2011
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia and now, in a major boost for drug development, scientists will be able to mimic its effects in a petri dish after identifying a new, reliable way of producing heart cells in the laboratory.
Jamelle Agbuis
Nov 07, 2011
People with higher blood pressure may respond inappropriately to emotions in other people.
Genalyn Corocoto
Nov 07, 2011
Medically speaking, African-Americans are more prone to being affected by diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 3.7 million, or 14.7% of all African Americans aged 20 years or older have diabetes, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as 1 in 3 U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 unless things change.
Lord Jorrel Polintan
Nov 07, 2011
