‘Ignorance takes toll on oral health’ (September 12 is World Oral Health Day)
September 12th, 2012 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Dental health is an indicator of overall health. There are simple ways to maintain oral hygiene. Chewing sugar-free gum after a meal, for instance, can ... Read more...
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Feasting all night long - at Jama Masjid of course (Feature) (With Images)
August 10th, 2012 - 4:40 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) It's the time for fasting but also for feasting, and not just for devout Muslims observing the 30-day roza. For foodies all over, Ramzan is ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Three firms guilty of lead poisoning in Chinese kids
February 26th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 26 (IANS) Three companies in Shanghai have been held responsible for lead poisoning in at least 49 children in the metropolis, the government said.A battery manufacturer, an auto-parts ... Read more...
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Will swallowed gum stay in your stomach?
January 26th, 2012 - 1:19 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington, Jan 25 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientists have debunked the long-held believe that swallowed gum stays in the stomach for seven years. This has been a common warning that parents give their children ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
World’s ‘most expensive’ tea is flavored with panda poo
January 10th, 2012 - 9:24 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Beijing, Jan 10 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Panda is obviously sacred to the Chinese people but to one businessman, there is a whole lot reason why the animal is special. A 41-year-old professor grows ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Waste paper powers futuristic Sony battery
December 20th, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 20 (IANS) Sony which offered an iconic product like the Walkman, running on a bio battery, has now come up with one that digests waste paper to provide ... Read more...
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Chewing your way to weight loss
November 22nd, 2011 - 2:21 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 22 (IANS) Chewing gum after meals could be a simple way of losing weight rather than subjecting yourself to arduous physical exertion or spending a fortune on drugs, ... Read more...
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Girl who lived with dead grandmom recovering
October 6th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, Oct 6 (IANS) A two-year-old girl in China who lived with her dead grandmother for over a week is recovering, a media report said.The girl's digestive system was returning ... Read more...
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Spice up broccoli to fight cancer better
September 14th, 2011 - 2:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) Mixing fresh broccoli with a spicy food that contains enzyme myrosinase boosts its cancer-fighting ability, a new study says.The enzyme also ensures that the item is ... Read more...
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New device to explore your guts
September 8th, 2011 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 8 (IANS) Gastric disorders can now be easily diagnosed with the help of a new device that provides unprecedented clarity of muscular contractions even in the deepest digestive ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Go vegetarian to ward off bowel disorder
July 20th, 2011 - 12:46 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 20 (IANS) A vegetarian diet seems to stave off common bowel disorder, characterised by cramps, gas, feeling of fulness, bouts of constipation or diarrhoea, say researchers.
The disorder, ... Read more...
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300 bits of plastic found inside dead turtle
July 1st, 2011 - 6:24 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 1 (IANS) A giant sea turtle starved to death as its gut was choked with over 300 bits of plastic, it was reported hereExperts were horrified to find ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
A drug that relieves you of constipation
May 11th, 2011 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 11 (IANS) The acute bloating, discomfort and straining associated with constipation may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new drug.Mayo Clinic researchers have successfully ... Read more...
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Birds living in cities have larger brains
April 28th, 2011 - 5:10 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, April 28 (ANI): A new study has found that birds living in cities have larger brains while species with smaller brains are found almost exclusively in rural locations.Researchers at Sweden's ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Stress hampers intestinal bacteria making immune system inactive
April 12th, 2011 - 6:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 12 (ANI): A new research has indicated that stress not only sends the human immune system into overdrive - but it can also wreak havoc on the trillions of bacteria ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Frieda drinks vegetable juice to keep her skin glowing
April 6th, 2011 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 6 (IANS) "Slumdog Millionaire" actress Freida Pinto, who is the face of L'Oreal, says she drinks a lot of vegetable juice to keep her skin beautiful."I make ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Mucus may play active role in penetration of toxins into our cells
March 31st, 2011 - 6:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): A study has found that mucus may play an active role in the penetration of hydrophobic substances, including toxins and carcinogens, into our cells.The finding was revealed by ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Eating blueberries, blackberries ‘ward off Alzheimer’s, heart problems’
December 8th, 2010 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 8 (ANI): Consuming purple coloured fruit can keep age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's, heart problems and cancer at bay, according to a new study.The study, conducted by the University of ... Read more...
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Coffee made from cat poo is ‘world’s most expensive’ at $15 a cup!
December 1st, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 1 (ANI): The world's most expensive coffee, Kopi Luwak, made from beans that have passed through the digestive system of a civet is gaining fast in popularity and priced at ... Read more...
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Post Thanksgiving, Turkey Soup Is The Best Bet
November 27th, 2010 - 8:09 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It looks like many have found themselves clueless about what to do with the leftover turkey meat and stuffing on the day after Thanksgiving. The turkey ... Read more...
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Sunless days can lead to SADness
November 21st, 2010 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 21 (IANS) Days when one is not exposed to sunlight can lead to seasonal affective disorder or SAD, which can leave you depressed and lethargic, say experts.Once dismissed by medics, ... Read more...
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Genes decide who wins in body’s fight against cancer
July 14th, 2010 - 4:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 14 (ANI): Two genes, called Mahjong and Lgl, could be key players in deciding how the body's own cells fight back against cancer cells, revealed a study funded by the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Malaysian firm set to become first to produce antibiotic-free eggs
July 9th, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, July 9 (ANI): A Malaysian company hopes to become the first in Asia to produce antibiotic-free chicken eggs.According to The Star, Luheng Agriculture Technology Sdn Bhd has come up with ... Read more...
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Coriander, turmeric key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
July 6th, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 6 (ANI): Curry spices such as coriander and turmeric could help cut down greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study.Research reveals that curry spices can reduce the amount of ... Read more...
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Jennifer Aniston is on a baby food diet
May 8th, 2010 - 1:27 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jennifer Aniston is on a baby food diet, in a drastic bid to lose weight. The celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson created the baby food diet. ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Regular aspirin use raises risk of Crohn’s disease by 5 times
May 4th, 2010 - 11:59 am ICT by ANI
Washington, May 4 (ANI): People who take aspirin regularly for a year or more could be increasing their risk of developing Crohn's disease, says a new study.The study by University of East ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Exercising and still overweight? Don’t gorge on carbs
April 9th, 2010 - 11:20 am ICT by IANS
By Shilpa Raina
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) As summer descends and you hit the gym to lose the flab piled on in winter, experts say it's not enough. What also counts is ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Wood-eating gribble holds key for biofuels to power ships of future
March 9th, 2010 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 9 (ANI): In a new research, scientists have demonstrated that the digestive system of the wood-eating gribble contains enzymes which could hold the key to converting wood and straw into ... Read more...
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Pill that tells brain to stop eating in offing
January 27th, 2010 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) Researchers are working to develop a pill composed of leptin, the protein that tells our brain to stop eating and, hence, reverse obesity.
Leptin regulates appetite in mammals and ... Read more...
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Scientists develop ‘human stomach’ machine
January 1st, 2010 - 12:52 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 1 (ANI): Researchers at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich have developed a machine that works as an accurate working model of a human stomach.Aping key processes taking place ... Read more...
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Rajkot students replace poly bags with paper bags
October 11th, 2009 - 5:18 pm ICT by ANI
Rajkot, Oct 11 (ANI): Students from different schools here have taken up an initiative to propagate mass awareness against the ill effects of using plastic bags.Despite the ban imposed on the ... Read more...
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Diabetes drug can help fight lethal cancer complications
September 25th, 2009 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): A drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes can help fight lethal complications accompanying cancer, say researchers.Researchers from Ohio State University have found that drug rosiglitazone can ... Read more...
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Gujarat monks campaign against polythene bags to save cows
August 13th, 2009 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
Junagadh (Gujarat), Aug 13 (IANS) A group of Hindu monks will Monday launch a campaign to rid this Gujarat city of all polythene waste to save cows, considered holy by the Hindus.
The ... Read more...
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Americans spend over 30 mins each day in bathroom!
May 28th, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 28 (ANI): Americans spend more than 30 minutes each day in the bathroom, finds a new survey.The Yankelovich survey showed that whether its "powdering the nose" or settling in for ... Read more...
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‘Probiotics may help ward off obesity in women’
May 7th, 2009 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Amsterdam, May 7 (IANS) One year after giving birth, women are less likely to have the most dangerous kind of obesity if they had been given probiotics from the first trimester of ... Read more...
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