Weight Watchers diet does help in shedding pounds, say experts
July 12th, 2010 - 6:37 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 12 (ANI): Recent studies have revealed that the Weight Watchers diet could help the NHS tackle obesity-related health problems.Two studies conducted by the Medical Research Council have shown that Weight ... Read more...
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Insecure UK brides pick fat bridesmaids to make themselves look good!
July 6th, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 06 (ANI): A new research in the UK has shown that brides are becoming so nervous about their appearance ahead of their wedding day that they intentionally pick fat friends ... Read more...
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Boredom can make women fat: Study
May 25th, 2010 - 1:05 am ICT by IANS
London, May 24 (IANS) Hunger is not the only thing that makes one crave for food, feeling low and upset can increase craving for food, says a study.
The study revealed women are ... Read more...
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Fruits, vegetables ‘can cut child cancer risk’
May 10th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 10 (ANI): Children must eat more fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of cancer in later life, a charity has said.The latest published Health Survey for England (HSE) for ... Read more...
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Movie Review: Paathshaala(2010)
April 16th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
April 16, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Paathshaala- Avoid this boring schoolRating: 2 out of 5*Starring: Shahid Kapoor, Ayesha Takia, Nana Pateka, Saurabh Shukla, Sushant Singh, Swini Khara, Dwij Yadav, Avika Gor, Anjan ... Read more...
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More than one in five Britons never eat at the table
April 12th, 2010 - 12:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 12 (ANI): Around 20 percent of Britons don't eat food at the table and 85 per cent admit to snacking mindlessly, a research has found.The 85 percent respondents who admitted ... Read more...
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Blueberries keep intestinal inflammations at bay
February 9th, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 9 (IANS) Blueberries, rich in anti-oxidants and vitamins, can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations, a new study says.
The protective effect is even better if the blueberries are eaten ... Read more...
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Viagra ‘can aid fetal development’
February 4th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 4 (ANI): Viagra (sildenafil citrate), which is used to treat male erectile dysfunction, enhances fetal growth in female sheep, a study has found.Texas AgriLife Research scientists based their study on ... Read more...
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Eat healthy, snack on some ’skinny nut’
December 22nd, 2009 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) One of the highest fibre nuts with the lowest calorie and fat content, pistachios or 'skinny nut' as it's often called, has been recommended by the 2009 ... Read more...
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Urine test may help diagnose pneumonia early
December 10th, 2009 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) A discovery could help design a urine test to diagnose community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), a difficult-to-diagnose disease and the sixth leading cause of death in the US.
The test ... Read more...
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New super A carrots boost vision
November 21st, 2009 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 21 (ANI): Farmers have grown a novel form of carrots that are 40 per cent richer in antioxidants and can boost vision compared to normal varieties.The superfood, which is set ... Read more...
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Movie snacks pile on the pounds
November 20th, 2009 - 7:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Nov 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Movie patrons who watch movies in the theatre are more liable to pile on the pounds. Generally the regulars treat themselves to a medium popcorn and ... Read more...
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Movie popcorn + soda = calorie bomb
November 20th, 2009 - 1:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 20 (ANI): If you think having a medium popcorn and soft drink while watching a movie won't add much to your weight, then it's time to get a reality check, ... Read more...
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Tyra Banks loses 30 pounds
November 4th, 2009 - 9:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Nov 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The former Sports Illustrated cover girl Tyra Banks is in sizzling shape once again, after having lost 30 pounds.On the "Tyra" show this Wednesday, the ... Read more...
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Faylene Grant Mystery Aired On CBS
November 1st, 2009 - 6:52 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Nov. 1 (THIANDIAN NEWS) CBS News aired on the 31st of October the mysterious death of Faylene Grant. The police are still clueless as to how she died. There are ... Read more...
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Red meat, fortified milk can stop anaemia in toddlers
October 16th, 2009 - 11:27 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 16 (IANS) Increasing red meat or fortified milk intake can combat falling iron levels in toddlers, a common problem experienced by one in three babies.
Increased amount of iron is ... Read more...
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Blueberries keep brain active in the afternoon
September 11th, 2009 - 12:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 11 (ANI): A blueberry smoothie at breakfast can stop you flagging in the afternoon, a new study shows.Researchers found that a large helping of the fruit - described by some ... Read more...
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Iodine must for developing kids’ intellect
September 10th, 2009 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 10 (IANS) Intake of iodine is a must for developing the full intellectual potential of children, a new study has revealed.
Otago University (O-U) researchers have shown that iodine supplementation to ... Read more...
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Victoria Beckham refuses to eat on airplanes
August 23rd, 2009 - 12:40 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 22 (IANS) Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is so dedicated to her strict diet that she refuses to eat on airplanes.
The svelte star insists on taking strict measures to ... Read more...
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King of Pop may have been King of Junkies
July 9th, 2009 - 3:34 am ICT by John Le Fevre
Dead King of Pop Michael Jackson may end up having died as the king of junkies.American news networks CNN and ABC News today are both claiming the entertainers body was riddled ... Read more...
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‘Killer surgical drug’ found at Jacko’s home
July 2nd, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 2 (ANI): A killer surgical drug was reportedly among the cocktail of prescription drugs found at Michael Jackson's LA home after he passed away on June 25.
Propofol, dubbed "the ... Read more...
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The Heart Attack Grill restaurant that has a sign certifying its “bad for your health”!
June 20th, 2009 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 20 (ANI): A hospital-themed restaurant in the US warns its customers of the unhealthy menu waiting inside with a large sign reading "Caution: This place is bad for your health".The ... Read more...
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Hospital-themed US restaurant under fire for unhealthy food
June 20th, 2009 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 20 (ANI): A hospital-themed restaurant in the US is under attack for serving extremely unhealthy food and having waitresses dressed in sexy nurses outfits.The customers are even warned of the ... Read more...
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Diet foods promote overeating
June 14th, 2009 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 14 (ANI): Scientists at University of Bristol have found why sticking slavishly to low-calorie meals often still fails to shift the pounds.They have found that when people choose lower-calorie dishes, ... Read more...
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‘Pickled cabbage is the best natural Viagra’
June 9th, 2009 - 1:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 9 (ANI): Say goodbye to Viagra, for experts have discovered a more natural way of boosting life in bed-cabbage.According to Croatian nutritionist Dr Lejla Kazinic Kreho, pickled cabbage nearly works ... Read more...
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Doug Grant gets a term of 5 years imprisonment
May 30th, 2009 - 7:13 pm ICT by GD
Doug Grant has been proclaimed guilty for the drowning of his wife almost eight years ago. On the 15th of May 2009 Doug stood in front of the country judge to know ... Read more...
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Traffic light nutrition labels effective in improving consumers’ food choices
May 7th, 2009 - 6:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 07 (ANI): A new study by researchers in Australia has shown that consumers are more likely to identify healthy food when they see colour-coded traffic light nutrition labels.Some governments are ... Read more...
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Elle Macpherson’s secret to looking 20 at 45 revealed
May 4th, 2009 - 6:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 4 (ANI): Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson's secret to looking like a twenty something at the age of 45 has been revealed by her personal trainer James Duigan.Macpherson has attracted a ... Read more...
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Malaysian army wives urged to join slimming programme
March 24th, 2009 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
Kuala Lumpur, March 24 (DPA) The wives of Malaysian Armed Forces' officers were urged to join a slimming programme to draw the attention of their husbands, a news report said Tuesday.
The recently ... Read more...
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Two bowls of cereal a day can help lose weight
February 17th, 2009 - 4:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 17 (ANI): Tried everything, from long walks to Atkins diet, but still not able to squeeze into your college pants? Well, take heart, for it has been claimed that ... Read more...
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Arginine could help fight diet-caused human obesity
February 12th, 2009 - 6:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that arginine, an amino acid, reduces fat mass in diet-induced obese rats and could help fight human obesity.
"Given the current epidemic of obesity in the ... Read more...
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Yuki will have to play a lot to go up, says Ramesh Krishnan
February 6th, 2009 - 8:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Former Davis Cupper Ramesh Krishnan put Junior Australian Open champion Yuki Bhambri's future in perspective, saying that the youngster has to play a lot of matches to ... Read more...
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Energy drinks have become the dangerous coffee of new generation
February 6th, 2009 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): An increasing number of students are consuming energy drinks to boost their concentration as they study throughout the night, so much so, that such beverages have become ... Read more...
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Its official: chips help beat cancer!
February 1st, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 1 (ANI): It has long been shunned as a junk food, but now, a new study has claimed that the humble chip can actually battle cancer.Chips are rich in ... Read more...
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Exercise may not be key to weight loss
January 7th, 2009 - 12:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 7 (ANI): Contrary to the common belief, physical activity may not be as important for weight loss as is diet, says a new study.
For the study, researchers from Loyola ... Read more...
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