Parks, libraries, swimming pools, coffee contribute to Brit happiness
March 29th, 2011 - 7:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 29 (ANI): A survey on what really makes the Britons happy has found that some feel parks, libraries, swimming pools, and the smell of coffee can boost their happiness.Ministers last ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Kids’ breakfasts lack adequate nutrients
March 20th, 2011 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 20 (IANS) Breakfasts served to children worldwide are often high in sugar and saturated fat and low in dietary fibre. These lack essential vitamins and minerals, says a ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Miranda Kerr reveals her health and beauty secrets
March 10th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Mar 10 (ANI): American supermodel and new mum Miranda Kerr has revealed the secrets behind her slim figure and radiant complexion.Writing on her KoraOrganics blog, the Victoria's Secret model and mother ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Large variations in quality of social networking sites for diabetics: Study
February 9th, 2011 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): Patients are increasingly using health-focused networks online, but not much is known about their quality and safety.In one of the first formal studies of social networking websites targeting ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Holding a job key to happiness, not salary
January 10th, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 10 (IANS) Holding a job is more important to people than how much they are paid, according to a survey.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) analysed responses ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
More women respected in Pakistan than India: report
November 5th, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Compared to India, a higher percentage of women in Pakistan feel they are treated with respect, says a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report.According to the report, ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Watching TV likely to make you fear sickness: Study
October 1st, 2010 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 1 (ANI): A new study has found that watching television and its heavy dose of medical content in news and drama can cause more concern about personal health and reduce ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Utah officials in a spot over ‘Listgate’
July 21st, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Utah, July 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) State officials in Utah are investigating how a 29 page document that contains the list of about 1,300 alleged immigrants was leaked to the media and ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Mandy Moore joins fight against cancer
January 13th, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 13 (IANS) American singer-actress Mandy Moore is urging young women to undergo regular medical check-ups to reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer.
Moore is raising awareness about the disease ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Different people cope with grief differently
December 30th, 2009 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): Grief of any sort-be it the death a loved one, a job loss, end of a marriage or an illness-affects different people differently, says a new study.The study ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Power at work may be bad for mental, physical health
October 20th, 2009 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): Having position of authority at work does have its perks, but a new study has shown that the people at top are more likely to experience certain psychological ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
People in authority suffer from psychological problems
October 20th, 2009 - 2:05 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Oct 20 (IANS) People wielding power at workplace are more likely to suffer from psychological and physical problems.
A University of Toronto study, which used data from a survey of 1,800 American ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Oprah Winfrey’s reply to report of dangerous medical advice on her show
June 5th, 2009 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jun 5 (ANI): American talk show host Oprah Winfrey has decided to speak out on Newsweek's latest cover story claiming that she was giving dangerous medical advice on her Oprah ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Most Pakistanis satisfied with life: Poll
April 10th, 2009 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Apr. 10 (ANI): More than half of Pakistanis are satisfied with the way their lives are going on, a recent survey has revealed."A significant 74 percent of the respondents claim to ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
BlackBerry too launches online application store
April 2nd, 2009 - 10:26 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, April 2 (IANS) Taking a cue from Apple's App Store which allows iPhone users to download applications for their smart phones, BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) too launched its online store ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Foldable, stretchable, silicon circuits that conform to many shapes created
March 28th, 2008 - 1:40 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Mar 28 (ANI): University of Illinois scientists have developed new foldable and stretchable silicon integrated circuits that can be wound around various complex shapes without a reduction in their ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Americans more concerned about local environment than global warming
March 27th, 2008 - 2:45 pm ICT by admin
Washington, March 27 (ANI): Results from a recent survey conducted by a University of Missouri (MU) professor have revealed that the U.S. public, while aware of the deteriorating global environment, is ... Read more...
Posted in National |