Gene driving your kid watch violence on TV!
London: Ever wondered why certain kids like violent TV and video games more than others? Scientists say they were just born that way!
A specific variation of the serotonin-transporter gene is linked to children who engage in increased viewing of violent TV and playing of violent video games, a new study has found. Researchers analysed survey data of 1,612 parents of Dutch children ages 5-9. The parents noted how much violent TV programming
New compound may halt Parkinson's disease symptoms
Washington: Scientists have developed a novel compound that may protect against developing movement problems associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). Parkinson's disease, which affects an estimated 4 million to 10 million people worldwide, is a prog
75-year-old French man gets world's first artificial heart
London: For the first time, an artificial heart that may give patients up to five years of extra life has been successfully implanted in a 75-year-old French man. The artificial heart, designed by French biomedical firm Carmat, is powered by Lithiu
Low vitamin D may cause damage to brain
Washington: A diet low in vitamin D causes damage to the brain, a new study has warned. The study led by University of Kentucky researchers found that in addition to being essential for maintaining bone health, vitamin D serves important roles in oth
Energy drinks may spike heart contractions
Washington: Consuming energy drinks high in caffeine and taurine can change the way the heart beats, scientists have found. Healthy adults who consumed energy drinks had significantly increased heart contraction rates one hour later, researchers said
Indian-origin doc performs life-saving heart op on US actor
Washington: An Indian origin surgeon has performed a historic first retrograde gene therapy, a novel procedure designed to deliver stem cells to the heart to repair damaged muscle and arteries in the most minimally invasive way possible. Dr Amit Pate
Alzheimer's could be late stage of Type 2 diabetes: Study
San Diego: Scientists have found that Alzheimer’s – a neurodegenerative disorder – may actually be a late stage of Type 2 diabetes. The findings also suggest that losing weight and exercising may ward off Alzheimer’s, at least
Gene linked to childhood obesity identified
Toronto: Scientists have found that a particular gene in the brain's reward system is linked to childhood obesity and tasty food choices, particularly for girls. Contrary to "blaming" obese individuals for making poor food choices, research
New immunotherapy for brain cancer has 80 pc success
London: Scientists have developed a novel treatment for brain tumours that involves encouraging the body's own immune system to recognise and eliminate cancer cells in the organ. Glioblastoma is one of the most ominous brain tumours. Despite aggressi
