Steve McFadden’s ex lover Dr Rachel Sidwell arrested for assault
February 16th, 2012 - 12:37 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, Feb 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Steve McFadden’s ex lover Dr. Rachel Sidwell has been arrested for assaulting the soap star. McFadden called in the police after claiming that Rachel attacked him in ... Read more...
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5 myths about the male body exposed
February 19th, 2011 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 19 (ANI): There are many myths surrounding men and their physiques, right from the size of their feet to their sex lives.Dr. Aaron Carroll of Indiana University and co-author of ... Read more...
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1 in 8 Brit women ‘will develop breast cancer’
February 4th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 4 (ANI): One in eight British women is likely to develop breast cancer at some point in their life, according to new figures.The grim statistics released by the Cancer Research ... Read more...
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Men ‘more vulnerable to cancer than women due to poor lifestyles’
November 16th, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 16 (ANI): A world health expert has warned that men in the UK are much more susceptible to cancer than women because of their poor lifestyles.Figures show that men are ... Read more...
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A Firm Handshake Can Mean A Long Life : Study
September 14th, 2010 - 7:48 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
September 14, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The results of a recent study have managed to reveal astonishing facts about the seemingly innocent gesture of a handshake. According to the ... Read more...
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Unusual Movement Of Frogs Lead To Fears Of Earthquake In Greece
May 31st, 2010 - 7:47 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Thessaloniki, Greece, May 31, (THAINDIAN NEWS) On last Wednesday, hoards of frogs were seen flooding one of the busiest highways of Greece. Though apparently many thought that the frogs were ... Read more...
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Newest meeting ground for singles - workplace!
February 1st, 2010 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, Feb 1 (ANI): A new research has found that offices are fast becoming the favourite new hotspots for singles looking for romance.Over a third of Aussie workers have admitted to getting ... Read more...
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Cognitive behavioural therapy may help insomniacs with depression
January 31st, 2010 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 31 (ANI): Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could be a remedy for insomniacs with depression, according to a Ryerson University professor.Insomnia can lead to intense personal suffering. But combine insomnia with ... Read more...
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Weaker wine may cut cancer risk
January 18th, 2010 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 18 (ANI): Wine drinkers can lower their risk of developing cancer by switching to a lower-alcohol alternative, a British cancer charity has suggested.The World Cancer Research Fund said suggested that ... Read more...
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New pondlife on nature reserve discovered
January 13th, 2010 - 6:29 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 13 (ANI): Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have found a large variety of tiny aquatic organisms in the East Stoke Fen nature reserve.Queen Marys' School of Biological and ... Read more...
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Apple a day ‘can reduce bowel cancer risk’
January 11th, 2010 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 11 (ANI): Tucking in an apple with its skin on could help trim the risk of bowel cancer by more than a third, say researchers.Polish experts from Jagiellonian University in ... Read more...
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Coffee and Tea might lower diabetes risk
December 16th, 2009 - 1:48 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Sydney, Dec 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) There is good news for all the tea and coffee lovers, as studies have indicated that drinking three to four cups of coffee per day was associated ... Read more...
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Awkward films are the funniest
October 25th, 2009 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 25 (ANI): Laughter is triggered most often by "discomfort and tension", claims a psychologist who adds that the funniest movies are the ones that make us feel awkward.The Daily Star ... Read more...
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Girls aware of HPV vaccine’s benefits: US study
October 16th, 2009 - 4:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 16 (ANI): Majority of girls and young women don't believe the HPV vaccine protects them against other sexually transmitted infections, according to a new study by University of Illinois at ... Read more...
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Iced coffees are as fattening as a steak meal
July 27th, 2009 - 12:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 27 (ANI): Forget about dinner after having that chilled iced coffee with friends, for an expert says that some of these cold coffees have more calories than a steak and ... Read more...
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‘Dominance reduction’ training approaches may worsen dogs’ behaviours
May 22nd, 2009 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 22 (ANI): A Bristol University expert has debunked the age-old belief that aggressive dogs have the desire to assert their "dominance" over people and other dogs.Dr Rachel Casey, a ... Read more...
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Why some pregnant women find it difficult to quit smoking
May 15th, 2009 - 3:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 15 (ANI): Scientists from Peninsula Medical School and the University of Bristol have discovered a common genetic variant that might make it difficult for women to quit smoking during ... Read more...
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Soon, ’self-monitoring device’ for HIV patients
May 6th, 2009 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 06 (ANI): Just like diabetics, HIV patients may soon be able to monitor their own condition at home using a hand-held device.Researchers at three of London's largest research centres ... Read more...
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Cancer not just down to genes, say experts
April 20th, 2009 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 20 (ANI): Cancer is not just down to genes, unhealthy diet and poor lifestyle also contribute to the potentially fatal disease, say experts.Dr Rachel Thompson, science programme manager for the ... Read more...
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New treatment may restore speech to stroke, brain injury sufferers
April 15th, 2009 - 12:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): An Australian researcher says that a new treatment, called the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment, may prove effective in curing speech disorder in people who have suffered a stroke ... Read more...
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Global project all set to extract more oil and gas from ground
February 22nd, 2009 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): An international project is all set to extract more oil and gas from the ground, potentially saving companies billions of dollars.The project is spearheaded by Associate Professor ... Read more...
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Salty soups ”up cancer risk”
January 31st, 2009 - 11:01 am ICT by ANI
London, Jan 31 (ANI): People who regularly eat soup could be raising their risk of stomach cancer, warns a new study.According to Dr Rachel Thompson, science programme manager for the World ... Read more...
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Large glass of wine ”raises cancer risk by 20 percent”
December 27th, 2008 - 11:06 am ICT by ANI
London, Dec 27 (ANI): A large glass of wine a day increases the risk of liver and bowel cancer by a fifth, experts have warned.
What''s more, the same goes for a ... Read more...
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Novel nanotechnology paves way for effective anti-superbug drugs
October 13th, 2008 - 1:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 13 (ANI): Scientists at the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) at UCL are using a new nanomechanical approach to study the mechanism whereby an antibiotic called vancomycin can effectively ... Read more...
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Breastfeeding cuts mums breast cancer risk
September 29th, 2008 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 29 (ANI): For years, women have been told that breastfeeding is best for babies because it gives them immunity from ill health in later life. But now, it seems, ... Read more...
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Early life exposure to cats may protect children against asthma
May 21st, 2008 - 1:56 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 21 (ANI): Apart from your love for the animal, heres another reason that might prompt you to own a cat a new study has revealed that early life exposure ... Read more...
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Soaking potatoes in water before frying reduces acrylamide
March 6th, 2008 - 4:50 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): Heres some good news for potato chip lovers a new study has found that soaking potatoes in water before frying them can reduce levels of acrylamide, a naturally ... Read more...
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Researchers reveal strong link between obesity and colorectal cancer
December 15th, 2007 - 1:31 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 15 (ANI): A new analysis conducted by The George Institute for International Health in Sydney, Australia, has shown a clear link between obesity and colorectal cancer.According to the report, obese ... Read more...
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