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Previously, the earliest known chemical evidence of wine dated to 5400-5000 BC and was from an area in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. (Photo: Pixabay)

Worlds oldest wine dates back to 8,000 years

As a medicine, social lubricant, mind-altering substance, and highly valued commodity, wine became the focus of...

14 Nov 2017 8:26 AM

People with Parkinsons disease had significantly lower blood levels of caffeine and nine of the 11 byproducts of caffeine in the blood. (Photo: Pixabay)

Caffeine level in blood may help diagnose Parkinson's disease

Limitations of the study include that people with severe Parkinson's disease were not included.

4 Jan 2018 9:47 AM

When people did become delirious after surgery, they were also more likely to die. (Photo: Pixabay)

Frail elderly face increased risk of delirium after surgery

Factors like smoking, dementia and the use of psychiatric medications also were associated with an elevated risk of...

24 Feb 2018 7:41 AM

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Portfolio diet can lower heart disease risk

The full findings are present in the journal- Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases.

28 July 2018 10:36 AM

Joy describes Parkinsons smell to be very thick and musky. (Photo: Pixabay)

Connection between smell and memory uncovered

There is a strong connection between memory and olfaction - the process of smelling and recognizing odours.

24 July 2018 7:19 AM

This artists rendering shows the first interstellar asteroid: Oumuamua. This unique object was discovered on Oct. 19, 2017 by the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope in Hawaii. (Photo: AP)

Our 1st interstellar visitor likely came from 2-star system

The asteroid is supposed to be the first confirmed object in our solar system originating elsewhere probably from a...

22 March 2018 3:29 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

3,000-year-old female statue uncovered in Turkey

The statue was found within a monumental gate complex that would have provided access to the upper citadel of Kunulua -...

11 Aug 2017 9:12 AM

Precilla Veigas Dsouza received her PhD in Medical Science one month before the annual convocation held by the university. (Photo: Youtube)

Indian-origin cancer patient gets PhD in heart-warming gesture

The University of Toronto held a special convocation so that she could be awarded her degree

20 May 2017 9:50 AM