Family rescued after five days in Siberian woods
August 2nd, 2012 - 11:46 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 2 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A family of three was rescued from a forest in Russia's Siberian region of Tomsk, currently plagued by wildfires, after they laid out the word ... Read more...
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Steroid-packed beer contains Olympic banned substances
July 26th, 2012 - 6:40 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 26 (THAINDIAN NEWS) ‘Never Mind the Anabolics’ is a beer that has been described as a limited edition beer. This beer has been banned from the Olympics because it is ... Read more...
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HLL Lifecare launches herbal products
December 22nd, 2011 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
Kochi, Dec 22 (IANS) Leading condom manufacturer HLL Lifecare Limited, a mini-ratna public sector unit, Thursday launched a herbal cream and oil in association with ayurvedic products firm Arya Vaidya ... Read more...
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Pregnant Emily Deschanel goes vegan
July 13th, 2011 - 2:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 13 (IANS) Actress Emily Deschanel, who is married to actor David Hornsby, has adopted a new vegan diet as she is expecting her first child."What we want to ... Read more...
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Eating berries may lower Parkinson’s risk
February 14th, 2011 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) Eating berries regularly may lower risk of developing Parkinson's, thanks to compounds called flavonoids.
Flavonoids are found in plants and fruits and are also known collectively as ... Read more...
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Eating berries could cut risk of Parkinson’s
February 14th, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): A new study has suggested that those who eat berries stand lesser chances of developing Parkinson's disease.Berries, citrus fruits like oranges and chocolates contain compounds called flavanoids that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Chocolate healthier than many fruit juices
February 7th, 2011 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Chocolate is healthier than many fruit juices and is a 'superfood' in its own right, says a new study conducted by a US-based chocolate company. Superfoods are high ... Read more...
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Katy Perry loves skipping
January 22nd, 2011 - 1:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 22 (IANS) Katy Perry's personal trainer Harley Pasternak has revealed that the star singer loves skipping as part of her 25-minute five-days-a-week workout."Katy loves jumping rope, so that's what ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Rihanna Is Rick Ross’s “Baddest Woman”
January 5th, 2011 - 8:11 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Rapper Rick Ross has divulged his feelings on fellow singers Rihanna and Katy Perry in an upcoming song that was played on the Power 105.1 channel this Tuesday morning. Taking the ... Read more...
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Unhealthy lifestyle makes women look ‘4 years older’ than their actual age
December 22nd, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 22 (ANI): Many of us crave to look 10 years younger. However, a new research has revealed that we are not helping ourselves to stay youthful.The study has ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Strawberry Shortcake Now Comes As A Game Launched By Apple
December 5th, 2010 - 12:33 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec 4, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Kids now have one more reason to rejoice. Their favorite Strawberry Shortcake now comes to them in the form of a game application. All thanks to ... Read more...
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Nicki Minaj steps away from bisexual image
November 24th, 2010 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Nov 24 (ANI): Rapper Nicki Minaj had stepped away from her bisexual image, saying that she's not into dating girls."I have the same power as these boys," the New York ... Read more...
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Unsweetened chocolate protects heart by tackling high BP
November 12th, 2010 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 12 (IANS) Cocoa can bring down blood pressure (BP) by inhibiting an enzyme that pushes it upwards - hence protecting the heart.In fact, it was as effective as BP drugs ... Read more...
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Adrien Brody survived freezing night outdoors eating bugs for new role
September 22nd, 2010 - 6:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 22 (ANI): Oscar-winner Adrien Brody has revealed that survived a freezing night outdoors eating berries and bugs to prepare for his new role in the movie 'Wrecked'.The 'Pianist' actor plays ... Read more...
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Blackcurrant juice can prevent aches
September 4th, 2010 - 11:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 4 (IANS) Blackcurrants have been used for centuries to treat tiredness, arthritis, kidney stones, gout and lung problems but studies have now revealed that the juice can help prevent aches ... Read more...
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Drink blackcurrant juice to prevent aches and strains of exercise
September 4th, 2010 - 12:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 04 (ANI): A new study has shown that drinking blackcurrant juice can help prevent aches and strains during exercise.Researchers say compounds called flavonoids in the berries protect the body from ... Read more...
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Plant agents show promise in preventing skin cancer
August 29th, 2010 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) Certain plant substances found in grapes, berries and walnuts, when given in combinations, have shown promise in preventing skin cancer.
The compounds, which occur naturally in a number ... Read more...
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‘Forbidden’ black rice more nutritious than superfoods
August 27th, 2010 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 27 (IANS) A spoonful of black rice has greater nutritive value than blueberries and blackberries, touted as superfoods.
It is occasionally known as the "Forbidden Rice" because Chinese nobles forbade ... Read more...
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Berries help protect brain against ageing
August 24th, 2010 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 24 (IANS) Eating berries could be a pleasant way of protecting the brain against ageing and memory loss.
Strawberries, blackberries and blueberries are rich in compounds called polyphenolics, which help ... Read more...
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Here’s what humans ate 10,000 years ago
August 24th, 2010 - 12:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 24 (ANI): If you thought the early locals ate only roots and berries for dinner, you may quite well be wrong. They dined quite lavishly too, according to findings of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Marisa Tomei’s bikini body secrets lie in belly dancing, hula hooping, sex
July 19th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 19 (ANI): 'My Cousin Vinny' star Marisa Tomei has revealed the secrets of her perfect bikini body and they include belly dancing, hula hooping, and sex.Tomei, 45, who graces the ... Read more...
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Now, strawberries can be grown in space
May 4th, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 4 (IANS) Astronauts may now be able to satisfy their sweet tooth as researchers have found a strawberry that can grow in space with little maintenance and energy.
Cary ... Read more...
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Low-maintenance strawberry may be good space crop
May 4th, 2010 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 4 (ANI): A strawberry that requires little maintenance and energy seems to meet NASA guidelines for foods that could be grown in space, say scientists.Cary Mitchell, professor of horticulture at ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
White strawberry that tastes like pineapple set to hit UK stores!
March 31st, 2010 - 10:42 am ICT by ANI
London, Mar 31 (ANI): This year strawberries could be as white as the cream poured over them - courtesy a new berry that looks like a white strawberry but tastes like a ... Read more...
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Why we can’t find what we’re looking for
January 15th, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): When people look for things that are rare, they often fail to find it and when looking for something common, they think they see it even when it ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
UK backpacker Jamie Neale approached for ‘I’m A Celebrity’
July 25th, 2009 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 25 (ANI): British backpacker Jamie Neale, who survived 12-day ordeal in Australian mountains, has reportedly been approached to show off his surviving skills in 'I'm A Celebrity'! Get Me Out ... Read more...
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Another child raised by dogs found in Russia
July 2nd, 2009 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, July 2 (RIA Novosti) The Russian police have found a child who has been raised by dogs, a media report said Thursday.
The police found six-year-old Veronika Tishchenko and three adults dogs ... Read more...
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Susan Boyle inspires cocktail that leaves creamy moustache on drinkers
May 6th, 2009 - 5:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 6 (ANI): Britain's Got Talent's singing sensation Susan Boyle has become so popular that she has now inspired a cocktail to be made in her honour.The cocktail, a vodka-based mix, ... Read more...
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Is Miracle Fruit a real cure?
March 26th, 2009 - 12:27 pm ICT by Amrit Rashmisrisethi
"Miracle Fruit" turns sour things sweet" that reports the fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum, alters the taste buds so that food tastes sweet. The berry, synsepalum Dulcificum has the ability to turn sour ... Read more...
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”Let children break leg, eat poisonous plants”, says UK report
January 22nd, 2009 - 6:02 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 22 (ANI): Kids should be allowed to break their legs and eat poisonous plants as a part of their physical and social development, says a British report.The document urges ... Read more...
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Black raspberries can help prevent cancer
January 8th, 2009 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 8 (ANI): Researchers at the Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center have revealed that a component of black raspberries can effectively help in cancer prevention.They found that anthocyanins, a class ... Read more...
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Orissa children eating chillies like berries
April 29th, 2008 - 2:26 pm ICT by admin
Jagatsinghpur (Orissa), April 29 (IANS) Two little girls have become the centre of attention in a small village in Orissa's Jagatsinghpur district by eating large quantities of green chillies. One-and-a-half years old ... Read more...
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Janet Jackson: I miss my childhood
March 6th, 2008 - 3:07 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): Janet Jackson has condemned reports suggesting that she had a troubled childhood, insisting that she misses her life as a kid.Jackson and her superstar siblings were pushed ... Read more...
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