Infants of obese mothers slow developers
August 7th, 2012 - 2:03 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) Pregnant women who are overweight or obese affect how their children grow up and develop, at least initially.A team led by a University of Iowa ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Obama urges Congress to act on ‘To-Do List’ to spur economy
May 12th, 2012 - 10:52 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 12 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Saturday pressed Congress to act on a "To-Do List" to create jobs and help restore economic security for the middle class."After ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Ozone not healing
October 21st, 2011 - 12:50 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) Scientists worldwide are looking for evidence that the ozone layer is beginning to heal, but this year's data from Antarctica does not hint at a turnaround.National ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Goa NSUI backs Anna’s campaign
August 17th, 2011 - 3:51 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Aug 17 (IANS) Even as the Congress has been overtly critical of social activist Anna Hazare's latest agitation, the Goa unit of the National Students Union of India ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Three films starring Shalim Ortiz to debut in 2011
June 3rd, 2011 - 3:05 pm ICT by IANS
Miami, June 3 (IANS/EFE) Three films featuring Puerto Rican actor Shalim Ortiz, who plays a detective, a Vietnam War veteran and a young man in love, are scheduled to ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Asthma linked to smoking, nicotine dependence
March 31st, 2011 - 4:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): New research from the University of Cincinnati suggests that a lifetime history of daily smoking and nicotine dependence can increase the risk of asthma.The study analyzed data from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Kids with psychological problems ‘earn 30pc less’ than others as adults
March 29th, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 29 (ANI): A new study has revealed that children who suffer psychological problems - such as trauma over their parents divorcing - earn up to 30 per cent less than ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Oral sex, not tobacco is ‘main cause of throat cancer’
February 21st, 2011 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
London, Feb 21 (ANI): Scientists have warned that a virus that spreads during oral sex is now the main cause of throat cancer in people under 50.They say the human papilloma virus ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Bio-based polymers that heal cracks on the anvil
January 9th, 2011 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 9 (ANI): Iowa State University researchers are developing biorenewable polymers capable of healing themselves as they degrade and crack.Lead researcher Michael Kessler said that the results of this research might ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
U.S. teen birth rate falls to all time low
December 22nd, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by BNO News
ATLANTA, GEORGIA (BNO NEWS) -- The 2009 birth rate for U.S. teens aged 15 to 19 years fell to its lowest level in 70 years, according to a report from the Centers ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Security stepped in Mumbai as India gets set to receive Obama
November 6th, 2010 - 11:56 am ICT by ANI
Mumbai, Nov 6 (ANI): Security has been stepped up in Mumbai, particularly the southern part of city, as the state administration gets set to receive US President Barack Obama at the ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Who Inspires Naomi Campbell?
October 21st, 2010 - 8:52 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
October 21, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Supermodel Naomi Campbell who has adopted the Kabbalah religion to get rid of her anger, says that the most inspiring personality in her life has been ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Brits have sex for 49 days, 13hrs and 41mins during their lifetimes
September 1st, 2010 - 1:10 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 01 (ANI): A new poll has revealed that loved-up Britons have sex for an average of 49 days, 13 hours and 41 minutes during their lifetimes.The least sexually active enjoy ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Britons have sex for 49 days of their lives
September 1st, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 1 (IANS) Britons have sex for an average of just over 49 days during their entire lives, with a single session lasting around 20 minutes.
A poll published Tuesday in The ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Psychological problems during childhood create long-term economic losses
May 14th, 2010 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 14 (ANI): Childhood psychological disorders could diminish people's ability to work and earn as adults, according to a study.People who suffer from childhood conditions such as depression and substance abuse ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Celina Jaitley was a man in her past life!
December 21st, 2009 - 7:05 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The doe-eyed actor Celina Jaitley had been suffering from an unexplainable recurring stomach pain since childhood. Despite consulting various doctors and undergoing various medical tests, the root cause of the problem ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Ghost and Dirty Dancing ‘cowboy’ fondly remembered
September 17th, 2009 - 11:58 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Patrick Swayze's untimely demise has shocked Hollywood and his fans alike, with touching tributes from a number of celebrities.
His "Ghost' co –star Demi Moore paid tribute to the talented actor in ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Patrick Swayze Remembered By Friends At Red Carpet
September 16th, 2009 - 11:58 am ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
As soon as the death news of the US actor Patrick Swayze broke out, the acting community who were present at the Toronto International Film Festival paid a slew of ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Cancer-stricken Patrick Swayze dies at 57
September 15th, 2009 - 11:07 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 15 (ANI): Veteran actor Patrick Swayze died of pancreatic cancer on Monday, aged 57.The 'Dirty Dancing' star lost his battle to cancer after struggling for at least 20 months."Patrick ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Ultra fast destruction of Martian methane spells bad news for life
August 6th, 2009 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 6 (ANI): New calculations suggest that methane gas on Mars may be destroyed 600 times faster than it is on Earth, and possibly in as little as one hour, which ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Paris Hilton defends her ‘party girl’ image
July 29th, 2009 - 4:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 29 (ANI): Socialite Paris Hilton has come out in defence of her 'party girl' image.The 28-year-old beauty was quick to defend her wild ways at the premiere of "Paris, ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Scientists claim discovery of largest carnivorous dino tooth in Spain till date
June 23rd, 2009 - 12:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 23 (ANI): A team of paleontologists has claimed to have discovered the largest carnivorous dinosaur tooth in Spain till date.The features and size of the 9.83cm tooth provide key information ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Young Aussies self-impose sex peer pressure
May 21st, 2009 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, May 21 (ANI): Young Australians, who wrongly assume that their peers are having more sex than them, are imposing pressure on themselves, according to a study.Around 70 per cent of the ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Termites indulge in both sexual and asexual reproduction
March 27th, 2009 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): When it comes to sex, certain female termite "primary queens" can reproduce both sexually and asexually during their lifetimes, according to a new study.The collaborative study by scientists ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Titanic hero’s sacrifice surfaces 97 years after tragedy
March 26th, 2009 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 26 (ANI): A heart-rending story of an unsung hero of the Titanic tragedy has emerged - 97 years after his death.New archives reveal how Arthur West, 36, perished on the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Whose ‘Arundhati’ is it anyway? Sonu, Arjan battle it out
February 16th, 2009 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 16 (IANS) There's a battle brewing between two actors - Sonu Sood and Arjan Bajwa. Both claim to play the lead in the Telugu movie "Arundhati".
"The film covers two different ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Jane Fonda wants to ‘’shake Bernie Madoff till his teeth fall out”
February 6th, 2009 - 3:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): Legendary actress Jane Fonda has spilled her hatred for accused Ponzi scheme king Bernie Madoff in her blog, saying that she wants to shake him till his ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Men 100pct more likely than women to become alcoholics
January 26th, 2009 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 26 (ANI): A new study by a team of American researchers has revealed that men are twice as likely as women to become alcoholics.The study, conducted by researchers ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Good health, youth no longer provide immunity from heart disease
January 14th, 2009 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) Healthy young adults are not really immune from heart disease; they are likely to carry a higher risk of cardiac complications over their lifetimes, according to new findings. ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Even young and healthy adults could be at risk for heart disease
January 13th, 2009 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 13 (ANI): Even young and healthy adults could be at risk for heart disease, according to a new study.Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have shown in clinical studies ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Cliff Richard wins battle over music royalties
December 12th, 2008 - 4:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 12 (ANI): English singer songwriter Sir Cliff Richard has finally won the battle over music royalties after the Government agreed to change the law to extend copyright from 50 ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Siblings of mentally disabled vulnerable to depression during their lifetimes
December 10th, 2008 - 2:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): Siblings of people with mental illness are more likely to suffer episodes of depression at some point in their lives, according to researchers.After analysing four decades of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Hilary Swanks appeal to women to donate hair for cancer victims wigs
October 28th, 2008 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 28 (ANI): American actress Hilary Swank has made an appeal to women to cut off their hair, and donate them to a charity that makes wigs for women with ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Brits have at least nine sexual partners on average in their lifetimes
October 28th, 2008 - 2:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 28 (ANI): You can call them experimenting or promiscuous, but according to a sex poll, an average Briton has had at least nine sexual partners.
The survey, conducted by ICM ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Swank urges women to cut hair for cancer patients
October 28th, 2008 - 1:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 28 (IANS) Oscar winning actress Hilary Swank has urged women to donate their hair to help make wigs for women suffering from cancer.Swank gave away her hair after cutting it ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |