Choline protects infants from mental illness?
September 21st, 2012 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) Consuming choline, found in eggs and meat, during pregnancy may protect an infant from stress-related illness, including mental disturbances and hypertension, later in life, says a ... Read more...
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Jennie Garth spotted with a mystery man
August 17th, 2012 - 6:02 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Aug 17 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The 90210 star has announced last week that she is dating again after splitting from her husband of many years Peter Facinell. The 40 years old ... Read more...
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Exposure to dirt in childhood promotes immunity
March 26th, 2012 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 26 (IANS) The concept of exposing infants to germs in order to build up immunity is known as the hygiene hypothesis. Now, researchers of Brigham and Women's Hospital ... Read more...
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The Dalai Lama: Torn between Tibet and India!
March 3rd, 2012 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, March 3 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is torn between two homes. More than half a century after he was forced along with some 80,000 Tibetans to ... Read more...
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‘Descendents’ unfolds slowly and beautifully: Clooney
January 12th, 2012 - 5:27 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Jan 12 (IANS) Actor George Clooney, who will be seen in "The Descendents", says that the beauty of his new film lies in the script."I thought it ... Read more...
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Mimic octopus impersonates fish species
January 9th, 2012 - 12:44 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) The mimic octopus is known to impersonate toxic flatfish, lionfish and even sea snakes by creatively configuring its limbs, adopting undulating movements, and displaying bold brown-and-white ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Hillary Clinton’s mother dies at 92
November 1st, 2011 - 10:25 pm ICT by BNO News
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- Dorothy Howell Rodham, the mother of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the mother-in-law of former President Bill Clinton, died in Washington, D.C. on early Tuesday ... Read more...
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Liz Hurley ‘learning about men from nine-year-old son’
April 26th, 2011 - 6:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 26 (ANI): British model-actress Elizabeth Hurley has revealed that her nine-year-old son Damien has given her an uncensored insight into the male psyche.The 'Austin Powers' star has enjoyed several high-profile ... Read more...
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Childhood eczema ups adult allergic asthma risk nine fold
April 16th, 2011 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 16 (ANI): A new study has found that children who have eczema, particularly when occurring with hay fever, are nine times more likely to develop allergic asthma in their 40s.The ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Ashley Judd blames abusive past for depression
April 6th, 2011 - 7:59 am ICT by IANS
London, April 6 (IANS) Actress Ashley Judd reveals her abusive childhood in her new memoir and says it was the reason behind her lifelong battle with depression.Ashley, daughter of country ... Read more...
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Karan Singh turns 80, PM releases documentary (Lead)
March 9th, 2011 - 11:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh greeted senior Rajya Sabha member and Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) president Karan Singh on his 80th birthday Wednesday, ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Tatum O’Neal memoir is in the pipeline
February 15th, 2011 - 8:46 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Feb 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tatum O'Neal is set to come out with her latest memoir in June.The 47-year-old came out with her maiden memoir, “A Paper Life”, back in 2004. ... Read more...
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Young people taking longer to reach adult life
February 10th, 2011 - 7:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): A new research has found that young Spanish people were by 2001 taking six years longer than in 1981 to reach full employment, residential and family independence.The study ... Read more...
Posted in World |
‘Mappies’ - over 50 and fun loving people
January 4th, 2011 - 12:37 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 3 (IANS) The word "mappie" stands for mature, affluent, pioneering people, and describes a growing social group of active, fun-loving 50- and 60- somethings.Far from suffering from the empty nest ... Read more...
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Halle Berry struggles with low self esteem
December 29th, 2010 - 9:04 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 29 (IANS) Actress Halle Berry says she has been fighting a life-long battle with low self esteem.The Oscar winner admits she isn't confident about herself."I think I've spent my adult ... Read more...
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Halle Berry opens up about her childhood trauma
December 25th, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Dec 25 (ANI): In an interview, Halle Berry has made a startling admission about her childhood.The actress bared her early days trauma on CNN's Alina Cho as part of her ... Read more...
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Campaign to resurrect Mirza Ghalib’s legacy gathers momentum
December 24th, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The campaign to resurrect the poetic legacy of Mirza Ghalib, the iconic 19th century classical Sufi lyricist and poet, is gathering momentum with the installation of his ... Read more...
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Sarah Palin brands Barack and Michelle Obama ‘unpatriotic’
November 20th, 2010 - 1:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 20 (ANI): Sarah Palin has branded US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle 'unpatriotic' and 'racist'.In leaked extracts of her new book, Palin delves into the minefield of ... Read more...
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‘Secret Sex Lives’ of Aussies reveals what they want on TV- more sex
November 10th, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Nov 10 (ANI): Australians are looking for more sex on TV and a new pay show known as the 'Secret Sex Lives of Australian Men and Women' is looking forward to ... Read more...
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Teen stress doubles depression risk in adult life
November 7th, 2010 - 1:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 7 (IANS) Stressed teenagers could face double the risk of developing depression in early adulthood, say experts.
The pressures of modern life may be more hazardous to our mental health ... Read more...
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Hormone is secret elixir of life
October 21st, 2010 - 1:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 21 (IANS) A hormone naturally created in the body could be the elixir of life, scientists believe.
According to a study of thousands of over-50s, the hormone known as DHEAS ... Read more...
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A hormone to help you live longer, but only if you are rich!
October 21st, 2010 - 11:46 am ICT by ANI
London, Oct 21 (ANI): If a new study is to be believed, a hormone called DHEAS makes you live longer - but only if you are wealthy enough.In the meantime, leading a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
“Sky News” Presenter Steve Dixon Blunders Over ‘Bee Gees’ Brothers
October 11th, 2010 - 8:01 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 11, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The popular music group "Bee Gees" consisting of singing trio brothers-Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb who mastered in harmonic soft rock, has once again ... Read more...
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High-tech skin patch new way to cure acne
September 21st, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 21 (IANS) A high-tech skin patch could be a new way to cure acne, the most common type of skin condition that afflicts adolescents.
The patch produces an electric charge ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Rodney Allen Rippy In Critical Condition Following Motorcycle Crash
September 10th, 2010 - 8:25 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
September 10, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The child star Rodney Allen Rippy is in a serious condition after being in a crash. Rodney had been riding his bike which ... Read more...
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‘For Real’ to compete at Pyongyang fest, director elated
September 6th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Debutante director Sona Jain, whose human drama "For Real", about the dilemma of children staying in metros, has been invited to compete at the Pyongyang International Film ... Read more...
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‘West Memphis Three’ Defended By Johny Depp
July 25th, 2010 - 4:30 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
July 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The West Memphis Three case was revisited in the latest episode of '48 Hour Mystery' on CBS this Saturday. The trio became a hot search yet ... Read more...
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Dick Cheney’s Weak Heart Undergoes The Implantation Of A ‘Bridge To Transplant’ Apparatus
July 15th, 2010 - 8:24 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
July 15, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Dick Cheney happens to be the former Vice President of America, who was a rather divisive personality. He experienced a critical cardiological surgery in ... Read more...
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Ex-US Vice-President Dick Cheney has pump placed in heart
July 15th, 2010 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 15(ANI): Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has revealed that he has undergone surgery to install a small pump in his heart to combat coronary artery disease.Former President George ... Read more...
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Death risk doubles for obese men who are obese at age 20: Study
July 14th, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 14 (ANI): Researchers have found that men who enter adult life obese face a life-long doubling of the risk of dying prematurely.For the study, researchers tracked more than 5,000 military ... Read more...
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Teen binge drinkers at risk of future bone fractures
July 13th, 2010 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 13 (IANS) Binge-drinking teenagers may be at risk of future osteoporosis and bone fractures, a new study says.
Osteoporosis is a condition that is linked with fractures.A new Loyola University ... Read more...
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Gardening boosts reading and numeric skills in kids
June 28th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 28 (ANI): Gardening may enhance children's reading, writing and numeric skills, a study said.Children should be encouraged to practice gardening to help their literacy, numeracy and problem solving skills.The ... Read more...
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Ted Koppel’s Son Died Due To An Overdoing Of Alcohol And Deadly Drugs
June 20th, 2010 - 9:22 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
June 20, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): 40-year-old Andrew Koppel is the deceased son of the illustrious journalist, Ted Koppel. The authorities have asserted that Andrew died subsequent to overdoing ... Read more...
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Ted Koppel’s Son’s Death Linked To Alcohol And Drug Overdose
June 20th, 2010 - 7:32 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
June 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Medical examiners confirmed on Friday that the death of former ABC reporter Ted Koppel's son Andrew Koppel was due to an overdose of alcohol and drugs. ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Liz Hurley, Arun Nayar to buy haveli in Rajasthan
June 12th, 2010 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 12 (ANI): Elizabeth Hurley has revealed that she and husband Arun Nayar are thinking of buying a haveli in Rajasthan, India.The model-turned actress said that because her father was ... Read more...
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