Young age at first drink can turn under-15s into alcoholicsSeptember 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Drinking at young age may affect genes linked to alcoholism and make youngsters vulnerable to severe problems, says a new study. The study led by Dr Arpana Agrawal, from Washington University School of Medicine in St.
Nicotine patch before quitting smoking doubles success ratesJuly 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Smokers wishing to kick the butt can double their success rates by using nicotine patch before quitting smoking, say researchers at Duke University Medical Center. The researchers say that, according to the latest data, changes should be made to nicotine patch labelling.
Colorado police say accused burglar dubbed the 'Nicotine Ninja' prefers brand-name cigarettesMay 13th, 2009 Police: 'Nicotine Ninja' prefers brand-name cigsGOLDEN, Colo. — Jefferson County authorities are looking a man they've dubbed the "Nicotine Ninja" believed to be responsible for stealing $120,000 worth of cigarettes.
How smoking relieves stressApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Smoking to relieve stress is nothing new. But a new study has shown just how nicotine calms people down.
Angry people likely to be addicted to nicotineApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - People who tend to be angry are more susceptible to nicotine's effects, hence more likely to become addicted to cigarettes, according to the latest study. Jean Gehricke led a team of researchers from the University of California (U-C) which studied the effect of nicotine patches on the subjects' tendency to retaliate in response to anger provocation.
Birds' feather's colours are synthesised in their livers, not skinsApril 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Contrary to previous beliefs, the red carotenoids that provide the red colouration in the Common Crossbill is synthesised in the bird's liver and not its skin, according to a new study. The findings revealed by Esther del Val, from the National History Museum in Barcelona, Spain, have implications for understanding the evolution of colour signalling in bird species.
Colour of feathers more than skin deepApril 16th, 2009 LONDON - Where do birds get their red feathers from? For instance, the red carotenoids that give the common crossbill its red colouration are produced in the liver, not the skin, as previously thought, according to a study. Their findings have implications for understanding the evolution of colour signalling in bird species.
Riddhima Kapoor brand ambassador for Kaya Skin ClinicApril 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, daughter of actors Neetu and Rishi Kapoor, has become the brand ambassador for Kaya Skin Clinic. 'Every woman wants to look and feel beautiful.
Nicotine stops your cells from talking to one anotherApril 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Nicotine may interfere with cellular communication in your body, according to a new study. Researchers have found 55 proteins that interact with the alpha-7 nicotinic receptor, so called because nicotine binds to them when it is introduced into the body.
Newborn baby inspires wonder skin creamMarch 18th, 2009 LONDON - Even months after being in the womb, a baby's skin is unmatched for smoothness, thanks to vernix caseosa (VC), which covers the foetus and the newborn and aids in the growth of skin both before and after birth. Now scientists know why.
Common genes could explain alcohol, nicotine, cocaine addictionsMarch 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers may be honing in on specific genes tied to all types of addictions and finding that some of the same genes associated with alcohol dependence are also closely linked with addictions to nicotine, cocaine, opoids, heroin and other substances. Addiction experts at the Universities of Virginia (UV) and Michigan have presented new insights into the significant progress made within the last several years in understanding the genetics of addiction.
World's first 'designer baby' next yearMarch 3rd, 2009 LOS ANGELES - A fertility clinic here has fulfilled Adolf Hitler's dream of creating a 'dream race.''
The Los Angeles Fertility Institutes, run by Dr Jeff Steinberg who played a key role in the birth of the world's first test-tube baby Louise Brown in Britain in 1978, says it is ready to deliver the first 'designer baby' next year. Using a technique called pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), the clinic says it will allow would-be parents to choose the gender, skin, eye and hair colour and other physical traits of their babies.
Second `skin' a cheap way to change car colourFebruary 13th, 2009 REMSCHEID - Bored of the colour of your car but can't afford a re-spray? Then why not join the growing club of drivers who have had their car clad in a thin protective foil which not only makes the car look brand new again but in the colour of your choice. It is a relatively new trend among private car owners but began with taxi drivers and managers of police car fleets trying to improve the resale value of their vehicles.
Teenager killed because he wore T-shirt of wrong colourJanuary 28th, 2009 WELLINGTON - A New Zealand teenager was run over and killed by a gang member because his yellow T-shirt was the colour of a rival gang, a newspaper reported Thursday. Jordan Herewini, 16, was run over twice in Murupara, a logging town in the central North Island, by his brother's truck which had been stolen by a visiting member of the Mongrel Mob, the New Zealand Herald reported.
Brooke Shields endorses sunscreen productsJanuary 28th, 2009 LONDON - After her successful stint in the movies and television, American actress and supermodel Brooke Shields is now the new face of Coppertone's NutraShield Dual Defense sunscreen. 'The Blue Lagoon' star will represent the brand's latest sunscreen lotion enriched with antioxidants that promote natural skin repair and combat premature skin aging from the sun, reports people.co.uk.
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