Gaga blames dad’s restaraunt for weight gain
September 21st, 2012 - 7:46 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Sep 21 (IANS) Singer Lady Gaga blames the delicious food at her father's restaurant for her recent weight gain."My father opened a restaurant. It's so amazing... it's so ... Read more...
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A healthy diet, more exercise can beat diabetes
September 12th, 2012 - 12:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 12 (IANS) A few simple changes in daily life can ultimately prove to be a major help in preventing two in three cases of diabetes while saving a ... Read more...
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What babies eat determines risk of obesity
August 31st, 2012 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Baby rats which get normal levels of dietary fat right after birth, even though their mothers were fed high-fat diets, avoid obesity and related disorders as ... Read more...
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Intake of egg yolks can block arteries: Study
August 14th, 2012 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 14 (IANS) Egg yolks are just as bad smoking for atherosclerosis, thanks to accumulation of fat and cholesterol which causes the hardening of arteries by plaques within its ... 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...
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Shun junk food for improving kid’s IQ
August 8th, 2012 - 3:59 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Aug 8 (IANS) Babies and infants fed junk food may have a slightly reduced IQ, while those going in for healthy diets have a slightly higher IQ, says a ... Read more...
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Jada Pinkett Smith tweets her bikini photo
July 30th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, July 30 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Wife of celebrity Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith has sent all women who have reached the age of 40 a message. She says that one ... Read more...
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‘Women hunched over desks for long gain weight’
July 11th, 2012 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, July 11 (IANS) Middle-aged working women who spend long hours hunched over their desks are more likely to gain greater weight, say Australian researchers.The study analysed the impact of ... Read more...
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Omega-3 fatty acid boosts brainpower
June 29th, 2012 - 1:10 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 29 (IANS) An Omega-3 fatty acid called DHA in fish boosts our memory and brainpower, says a study.Principal investigator Yves Sauve and his team from the University of ... Read more...
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Mothers’ eating habits influence kids’ taste buds
May 31st, 2012 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 31 (IANS) Mothers fond of drinking or having junk food must watch out, as their children keep on monitoring such habits and can go on to adopt them ... Read more...
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Unhygienic practices lead to poor academic performance: Study
May 30th, 2012 - 7:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Children with poor hygiene practices are more likely to suffer in terms of academic performance, a study by the Indian Medical Academy said here Wednesday.Conducted ... Read more...
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Olive tree in Italy to be named after Michelle Obama
May 20th, 2012 - 10:18 am ICT by IANS
Rome, May 20 (IANS) A 1,400-year-old olive tree in Italy will be dedicated to American first lady Michelle Obama for her efforts to promote healthy eating.The dedication ceremony will be ... Read more...
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Slimming before pregnancy ensures healthier births
April 15th, 2012 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 15 (IANS) Even if obese women eat healthy during pregnancy, their babies may suffer future health problems. So it is advisable to lose body weight before going in ... Read more...
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Skipping breakfast could cause diabetes in men
April 7th, 2012 - 11:01 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 7 (IANS) If you happen to be one of those who doesn't mind avoiding breakfast, watch out. For scientists have found that men regularly skipping their morning meal ... Read more...
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Dietary cadmium tied with breast cancer risk
March 15th, 2012 - 2:46 pm ICT by IANS
Stockholm, March 15 (IANS) Dietary cadmium, a toxic metal found in many farm fertilisers, may lead to an increased risk of breast cancer."Because of a high accumulation in agricultural crops, ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama to lead US delegation to London Olympics
March 14th, 2012 - 3:10 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 14 (IANS) First Lady Michelle Obama has announced that she would be leading the US delegation to the London Olympics.Obama will travel to London for the Games' opening ... Read more...
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Overeating may double risk of memory loss
February 13th, 2012 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) Overeating is likely to double the risk of memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), among people aged 70 years and older, a study reveals."We observed ... Read more...
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Six months after double bypass, Gogoi ‘hale and hearty’ (With Image)
February 4th, 2012 - 10:54 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 4 (IANS) Six months after his cardiac surgery, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi underwent a medical check-up here Saturday and was pronounced "fit and fine" by his ... Read more...
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Sitting down makes your bum bigger
December 5th, 2011 - 7:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 5 (IANS) If you happen to sit more often you are more likely to have a bigger bottom. Experts say that the pressure put on areas of the ... Read more...
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Obama gets clean bill of health
November 1st, 2011 - 3:43 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) US President Barack Obama is in excellent health and fit for duty, a medical report released by the White House said.The two-page report written ... Read more...
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Keep tab on osteoporosis pain-reliever: Experts (Oct 20 is World Osteoporosis Day)
October 19th, 2011 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Even as researchers try to confirm the side effects of osteoporosis pain-relieving drugs on women, doctors say continuous consumption of the drug bisphosphonates can make ... Read more...
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Healthy diet helps in fathering children
October 19th, 2011 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 19 (IANS) Sperm quality is better among men who eat more fresh fish, fruits and vegetables and less junk food or red meat, researchers said.
Three studies bring ... Read more...
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Antonio Banderas happy with ageing
October 17th, 2011 - 9:42 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 17 (IANS) Spanish actor Antonio Banderas says he is happy getting wrinkles as he believes it proves he has "lived a life"."I prefer to let life take me ... Read more...
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Strokes hit smokers earlier than others
October 3rd, 2011 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Oct 3 (IANS) Not only are smokers twice as likely to have strokes, they are almost a decade younger than non-smokers when they have them.
Researchers studied 982 stroke ... Read more...
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Most cardiac deaths in India preventable: Expert
September 24th, 2011 - 9:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Around 80 percent of cardiac deaths in the country can be prevented if people are made aware about heart diseases, Medanta Heart Institute said Saturday."Correct ... Read more...
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Pure maple syrup promotes healthy liver
September 14th, 2011 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Sep 14 (IANS) Here's good news for those suffering from fatty liver disease - pure maple syrup is likely to boost your liver, new research suggests.Keiko Abe of the ... Read more...
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Recipe for enjoying a later life
August 26th, 2011 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 26 (IANS) Most of us know that the secret of long life lies in our genes. However not many believe to live a happy old life we require ... Read more...
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A Glass of wine a day to keep flab away
August 18th, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 18 (IANS) Remember the last time your heavy drinking habit was blamed for your putting on weight as it contains high sugar content. A new study has suggested ... Read more...
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Myanmar promotes healthy diet, breastfeeding
August 2nd, 2011 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
Yangon, Aug 2 (IANS) Myanmar has launched a month-long campaign to promote healthy diet and breastfeeding, vital for the development of the mother and her kids.Organised jointly by the National ... Read more...
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Clogged arteries can also cause clouded thinking
July 22nd, 2011 - 4:18 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 22 (IANS) Clogged arteries or atherosclerosis that causes heart disease can bring on dementia by restricting blood flow to the brain.Dementia includes difficulty with thinking, reasoning and memory, ... Read more...
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Aniston avoids junk food to stay slim
June 29th, 2011 - 9:30 am ICT by IANS
London, June 29 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston stays slim by avoiding junk food and following a healthy diet."I've never been a fanatic when it comes to what I eat. ... Read more...
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Jill Scott flaunts new slim figure
May 20th, 2011 - 4:05 am ICT by IANS
London, May 20 (IANS) Singer-actress Jill Scott is flaunting her new slim figure after she lost more than 50 pounds.Scott said she was "in a good place" after adopting a ... Read more...
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114-year-old Brazilian enters Guinness record
May 19th, 2011 - 11:58 am ICT by IANS
Rio De Janeiro, May 19 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Guinness World Records (GWR) Wednesday confirmed that Brazilian Maria Gomes Valentim, aged 114 years and 313 days, has received the title of the ... Read more...
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Pistachios, not pretzels, are weight-loss snack!
May 4th, 2011 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 04 (ANI): Nutrition researchers at UCLA have indicated that choosing to snack on pistachios rather than pretzels as part of a healthy diet not only supports your body mass index ... Read more...
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Pistachios pip pretzel as weight-loss snack
May 4th, 2011 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 4 (IANS) Choosing to snack on pistachios rather than pretzels as part of a healthy diet not only supports weight loss goals but can support heart health too.The ... Read more...
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