Edible bottles could replace plastic waste
February 23rd, 2012 - 6:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 23 (IANS) Fancy a bottle that could be as edible and tasty as its contents and get rid of the plastic waste that such products currently generate.
Harvard ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Orange juice served in Spanish bars contaminated: Study
December 27th, 2011 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 27 (IANS) Forty-three percent of orange juice samples in Spain's bars and restaurants were found to have more bugs than acceptable levels, according to a new study.The study, ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
An egg a day keeps unwanted calories at bay
December 11th, 2011 - 1:15 am ICT by IANS
London, Dec 10 (IANS) While an apple a day is known for keeping the doctor away, researchers suggest going to work on an egg everyday could be the best way ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Some cocktail recipes (To go with cocktail story)
May 20th, 2011 - 10:12 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Here are some cocktail recipes to try at home:1. Instant Karma: This has been concocted by Ajay and Menka Asrani.They were inspired by music group ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Dietary calcium, supplements better than prescription bone-building meds
May 3rd, 2011 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 3 (ANI): A study has found that increasing dietary calcium and vitamin D or taking calcium and vitamin D supplements is better than taking prescription bone-building medicines.Karen Chapman-Novakofski, a U ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Toddler served alcoholic drink at Olive Garden
April 15th, 2011 - 10:26 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Lakeland, April 15 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A mother was alarmed when she realized that the drink that her son just took was alcoholic in nature. According to Jill VanHeest, she ordered a cup ... Read more...
Posted in Odd news |
Bangalore hails anti-graft crusade triumph
April 9th, 2011 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, April 9 (IANS) Hundreds exploded firecrackers and shouted slogans here Saturday to hail the government's acceptance of Anna Hazare's demands for stronger measures to curb corruption.Four Bangaloreans who were ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Missing Delhi school teacher found dead
April 2nd, 2011 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The body of a 25-year-old government school teacher in west Delhi, who Thursday went missing along with one of his colleagues, was found in Haryana's ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
New study reinforces belly fat, high-fat meals and heart disease link
February 18th, 2011 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): A new UC Davis study has suggested that the effect of a high-fat meal on blood vessel walls varies among individuals depending on factors such as their waist ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Eating berries may lower Parkinson’s risk
February 14th, 2011 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 14 (IANS) Eating berries regularly may lower risk of developing Parkinson's, thanks to compounds called flavonoids.
Flavonoids are found in plants and fruits and are also known collectively as ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Eating berries could cut risk of Parkinson’s
February 14th, 2011 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): A new study has suggested that those who eat berries stand lesser chances of developing Parkinson's disease.Berries, citrus fruits like oranges and chocolates contain compounds called flavanoids that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Blueberries help curb high blood pressure
January 16th, 2011 - 4:43 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 16 (IANS) Eating two handfuls of blueberries a week can slash the risk of developing high blood pressure, which leads to strokes and heart disease, a new research has found.High ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Eating blueberries ‘can guard against high BP’
January 15th, 2011 - 11:59 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): A new research by the University of East Anglia and Harvard University has suggested that eating blueberries can guard against high blood pressure.The new findings revealed that ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Prince William, Kate Middleton spend Christmas apart
December 26th, 2010 - 3:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 26 (ANI): Prince William and Kate Middleton, who are set to tie the knot in April 2011, had to spend this year's Christmas apart as the Royal Family gathered ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Kids Eating Low Sugar Cereals Tend to Eat Healthier
December 14th, 2010 - 10:59 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Dec 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) When children are given more nutritious low sugar cereals, they will tend to make other healthier choices, according to a new study. Even when they are allowed to ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Koffee With Karan: The Director Special Episode With Raj Kumar Hirani, Farah Khan And Imtiaz Ali
November 29th, 2010 - 3:26 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
This week, it was the turn of the trio - the top three directors of B-Town namely Raj Kumar Hirani, Imtiaz Ali and Farah Khan who were invited by host Karan ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
2 glasses of orange juice a day ‘can lower BP, cut heart disease risk’
November 23rd, 2010 - 11:45 am ICT by ANI
London, Nov 23 (ANI): Scientists have found that two glasses of orange juice a day can lower blood pressure and cut the risk of heart disease.They discovered that middle-aged men who drank ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Orange juice doubles gout risk in women
November 11th, 2010 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 11 (IANS) Women who drink two glasses of orange juice a day are twice as likely to get gout, a form of arthritis which affects the joints and is characterised ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Wiz Khalifa Arrested For Drug Possession
November 9th, 2010 - 8:32 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Nov 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Another rapper has been added to the list of 'Rapper Scandals'. This time the list has been enlarged by Wiz Khalifa. The "Black and Yellow" rapper, ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Sweetened drinks up risk of gout in women: Study
November 8th, 2010 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 8 (ANI): A study has revealed that sweetened drinks can increase the risk of gout in women.Women who consume fructose-rich beverages, such as sugar-sweetened soft drinks and orange juice, are ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Blood type diet - secret behind Sir Cliff Richard’s slim physique
October 7th, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 07 (ANI): Sir Cliff Richard has revealed the secret behind his slim physique.The singer, who turns 70 next Thursday, has revealed that he is 'obsessed' with his looks and follows ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Zsa Zsa Gabor on the road to recovery
October 3rd, 2010 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 3 (ANI): Hollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor's health has improved significantly post her hip fall in July and she has started eating on her own, leaving her feeding tube days ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Zsa Zsa Gabor is recovering, says husband
October 3rd, 2010 - 1:34 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 3 (IANS) Veteran actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, who broke her hip in a fall in July and has been in and out of hospital ever since, is on the road ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Zsa Zsa Gabor’s health improves
September 12th, 2010 - 12:36 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 11 (IANS) The health of Hollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor, who had broken her hip in July, has improved and doctors have put her on a diet of mashed potato ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Zsa Zsa Gabor shows positive signs of recovery - starts eating again
September 11th, 2010 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 11 (ANI): Hollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor is making positive signs of a recovery - she has started eating again.Her husband Prince Frederic von Anhalt told German magazine Bunte, ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Caloric drinks show different effects on energy intake among men and women
August 26th, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 26 (ANI): Having caloric beverages like fizzy colas and packaged juices has different affects on short-term total energy intake in men and women, according to a new scientific study from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Ferrell Starts Off Comic Convention
July 23rd, 2010 - 8:02 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
July 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Recently, Hollywood actor Colin Ferrell was seen with blue face paint and an enormous helmet, to appear at the very famous comic book convention.The Phone ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Penniless Wills asks girlfriend to pay
June 28th, 2010 - 6:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 28 (ANI): It was quite an experience for Prince William when he popped out to the shops without his wallet and had to ask girlfriend Kate Middleton to pay.The ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Acidic sugar-free treats harmful for kids’ dental health
June 22nd, 2010 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, June 22 (ANI): A consumer group has warned that while sugar-free treats may seem healthy, their acidic nature can damage children's teeth severely."People look at products that have 'sugar-free' on the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Michael Jackson’s last day’s events known now
June 21st, 2010 - 10:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, Jun 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The late King of Pop breathed his last around a year ago, and since then there has been a lot of speculation about what must ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
How ants maintain stability while carrying heavy loads
June 21st, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 21 (ANI): The use of high-speed video cameras has enabled scientists to understand how the ants use controlled head movements to maintain their stability as their carry heavy loads.The ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Kate Gosselin And Her Kids To Encounter A Gator On ‘Kate Plus 8′
June 6th, 2010 - 4:08 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
June 6, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): TLC’s two-hour special, Kate Plus 8, represents the reappearance of the Gosselin kids on TV. They were previously observed on TV in 2009 ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Meet the woman who had a Romanian refugee secretly living in her garden shed!
March 31st, 2010 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 31 (ANI): A Brit woman was taken by surprise when she found out that a Romanian refugee was secretly living in her shed, having picnics in the garden and even ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Orange juice suppresses ill effects of fast food
March 31st, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 31 (IANS) Flavonoid, an antioxidant in orange juice, taken along with a high-fat meal, especially fast food, neuters its ill effects, says a new study.
Free radicals, or reactive oxygen ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Ashley Cole makes his post-split social debut
March 31st, 2010 - 2:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 31 (ANI): It looks like Ashley Cole is trying to move on after being dumped by his wife, Cheryl.The football star was out on the town for the first time ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |