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Optimizing Outcomes of Laser Tattoo Removal Techniques

Laser has become the ultimate technique for removing tattoo. However, it cannot be denied that it comes with its own pr

Anti-oxidants in Coffee Reduce Blood Sugar but Not Inflammation in Diabetes

A new study published in Nutrition Journal reveals that drinking coffee moderately may reduce blood sugar levels in ty

High Risk Behaviors of Obese Adolescents - How Normal Is It?

Do obese teens engage in more risky behaviors than their normal-weight peers? Surprisingly, yes! According to

Cut the Risk for Cancer With Mediterranean Diet

Mediterranean diet is known to reduce risk of heart disease. And now, a recent research has found that this diet helps

AIDS in Children and Oral Health - Has Social Implications

Impaired dental status in children with AIDS can adversely affect their quality of life, according to a new Brazilian s

Expression of Love - Valentine's Day 2011

Valentine's Day, celebrated on 14th February every year, is synonymous with expression of love, friendship and bonding.

Acupuncture May Not Help Quit Smoking

New study suggests that acupuncture and related techniques may not be effective for smoking cessation. Acupuncture is a

Synchronize Your Brain Rhythm With Circadian Rhythm

The human body has its own rhythm called the circadian rhythm or biological clock and this controls our sleep and wakefu

"Happy Genes" Anyone?

It is true that we can't buy happiness, but we can definitely inherit it. What's new in the world of science? It has to

Valentine's Day 2010 - A Day Dedicated To Love

Love is a powerful and universal emotion associated with a range of emotions revolving around affection, attraction, an

Valentine's Day 2009 -'Love and Love Only'

'Love and love only' is the moving spirit behind Valentine's Day-a day that has plenty of good vibes, love and the heady

'Yoobot': An On-line Game to Take On Obesity

Imagine a miniature version of yourself - a little "you" who eats, drinks, sleeps and lives exactly the way you do. Soun

Love Hormone and Falling in Love

Ever wondered why the famous words, 'I Love you' warm the cockles of your heart? Can love, which has tickled the creativ

Exorcism - 'Driving Out the Devil'

Exorcism is bound to conjure up scary images of a teenage girl's head spinning around on her shoulders at 360 degrees,

Auction Your Virginity and Make a Fortune

In this world of free flow of information - are there any moral issues involved in auctioning one's virginity and what k

Sixth Sense

When Haley Osment whispered the now famous line "I see dead people" in M. Night Shyamalan's movie Sixth Sense, it sent a

Madness and Creativity

"Sanity is boring, and true genius may be born, of mood swings, and mania"- Ian Murray. Sandy is a brilliant writer wh

First Impression

It is human instinct to make an appraisal of a person or a situation at one glance. The reason cited for this is that th

Internet Dating - The Good, Bad and Ugly

Old order changeth, yielding place to new. The search for a companion, friend, partner, or a 'date' to spice up one's l

Free Fall From Freedom

We Indians are on the threshold of yet another Independence Day! We know we are free without actually knowing why we are

Multiple Intelligences

Most of us have read the book 'A Beautiful Mind', or seen the movie, where a brilliant John Nash makes 'hogwash' of his

Obesity- Battling the Bulge

Let us for a minute rest our mind's eye on the svelte beauties, sashaying down fashion ramps. These women, who are the c

Microwave Ovens - A Sought After Gadget, but Fears Remain

Gone are the days when a housewife in India proudly talked about a refrigerator or a mixer as a prized possession. The l

Sounds of Healing: Music Therapy

"Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak." -William Congreve Have you ever

Woman on Top

Women have always enjoyed a love- hate relationship with the world they live in; oh yes - the world loves to hate them!