R. Siva Kumar

Myanmar's New Democratic Parliament Chooses First Civilian President

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 15, 2016 08:17 PM EDT

Htin Kyaw, Aung San Suu Kyi's adviser, has been chosen President of the first civilian government in the new democratic Parliament of Myanmar after 50 years.

Rare Type Of Dementia Linked To Protein Build-up In The Left Side Of Brain

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 15, 2016 08:17 PM EDT

Experts studying patients with primary progressive aphasia, a rare form of dementia linked to language loss, found amyloid build-up in the left side of their brains.

Cannabis-Based Drug Lowers Epileptic Seizures In Children

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 15, 2016 08:16 PM EDT

Children with Dravet Syndrome, a rare type of epilepsy, have shown median reduction in seizures when treated with Epidiolex, a cannabis-based drug made by GW Pharmaceuticals.

Experts Seem To Find An Answer To The Bermuda Triangle Mystery

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 15, 2016 10:50 AM EDT

Methane explosions due to craters on the Norwegian coast may be leading to the disappearance of ships and aircraft in the Bermuda Triangle, say scientists.

Check Out America's 'Most' And 'Least' Happy Cities For Workers: Indeed Job Rank Survey

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 15, 2016 10:50 AM EDT

In a survey by a job site, Indeed, Los Angeles was found to be the happiest city for U.S workers, while Denver was shown to be the least happy.

Waist Training May Have Led To Actress' Hospitalization

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 15, 2016 10:49 AM EDT

Waist training, involving a tight corset, may make you look slim, but could be more harmful than sexy, say experts.

Supervolcano Remains Found Near Yellowstone

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 14, 2016 07:26 AM EDT

The remnants of a supervolcano near Yellowstone National Park indicate some possibilities of catastrophes in the future.

Researchers Develop Software That Identifies Terrorists Through 'V' Hand Gestures

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 14, 2016 07:26 AM EDT

The "V for victory" sign has been commonly used by military troops and terrorists in photos and videos released to the public.

Tai Chi Can Help Older Adults To Avoid Falling: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 12, 2016 08:42 AM EST

Senior citizens who practise tai chi are less exposed to the risk of falling or getting injured, say experts from a Taipei university.

Ciara Harris And Russell Wilson's Engagement Is Sealed With An Instagram Kiss

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 12, 2016 08:42 AM EST

R&B singer Ciara Harris and her NFL star boyfriend Russell Wilson's engagement flood the social media with Instagram photographs and videos.

ADHD Kids Are 'Over-diagnosed' And May Just Be Immature: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 12, 2016 08:41 AM EST

Taipei researchers discovered that August-born children tended to be diagnosed with ADHD.

Three State Laws Can Reduce Death Rate From Gun Violence By More Than 90%: Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 12, 2016 08:41 AM EST

A new study shows that if the state passes federal laws that require universal background checks for firearm purchases, they could reduce the rate of U.S. gun deaths by more than 90%.

South Sudan Is Riven By Horrific Conflict

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 12, 2016 08:41 AM EST

The continuing war in South Sudan is throwing thousands of people into horrific harassment, rape and killings.

Trump University Students Were Pressured To Give It 'Good' Reviews

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 12, 2016 08:41 AM EST

Former students testify that Trump University, which is faced with lawsuits, had forced them to give it top ratings.

Novel, Plastic-Eating Bacteria May Help To Fight Pollution

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 11, 2016 09:01 AM EST

Japanese experts have hit upon a plastic-eating bacteria that might help to clean up the environment someday.

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