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Snoring could be result of some childhood factors

Snoring could be result of some childhood factors Snoring is a widespread problem faced by many people. Snoring of a person disturbs the peaceful sleep of others. Earlier studies have shown that snoring increases chances of early death, heart disease and stroke.

Structure of Face Can Help Determine Aggressiveness of Men

The recent research has shown that structure of a man’s face can define the level of aggressiveness. An international team of researchers has found that the basic temperament of a man can be assessed through width-to-height ratio of a man’s face. They found that large width-to-height ratio is related to aggressive temperament. It means that men with round face are more aggressive. Researchers have also found out that male sex hormone testosterone makes faces more circular. Earlier studies have shown that testosterone is behind aggressiveness in men.

American Youth In Grip Of Suicidal Thoughts

The recent study has shown that majority of American youngsters had suicidal thoughts at one point of time in their lives.

Psychologist Dr David J Drum and colleagues from the University of Texas at Austin analyzed the data collected from a  web-based survey conducted by the National Research Consortium of Counseling Centers in Higher Education during Spring 2006 regarding suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youngsters.

The study showed that more than half of college students have considered suicide at some points in their lives. While 15% out of these students admitted having seriously tried killing themselves and more than 5% were reported making a suicide attempt.

Bad hair days 'may soon be over'

We all know that hair play an extremely important part in shaping our personality and physical appearance.

Scientists Develop A machine To Detect H5N1 Virus

The H5N1 virus has infected more than 385 people till now. This deadly strain has Scientists Develop A machine To Detect H5N1 Virustaken life of 243 people.

Indonesia has been worst affected by this virus. Around 108 people have lost their lives in Indonesia due to this virus. H5N1 virus is basically a virus of bird, but scientists fear that it can mutate into a virus that can spark a pandemic.

Website On Pancreatic, Peri Ampullary Cancer Introduced

Now, more information on Pancreatic can be accessed through Internet.

The director of Tata Memorial Centre, Dr K A Dinshaw has launched a new website on Pancreatic and Peri Ampullary Cancers in Mumbai.

The website will prove a very good platform for creating awareness about the disease. The patient of Pancreatic and Peri Ampullary Cancers can access the website using the portal www.pancreaticcancerindia.com .

The idea of the website is given by pancreatic cancer specialists from the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai and Sir. Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi.

The experts from both the hospitals contributed toward the successfull launch of the website.

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