Caffeine-exercise combo protects against skin cancer
April 4th, 2012 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 4 (IANS) A caffeine-exercise combo may be able to ward off skin cancer caused by exposure to sunlight, a study reveals."We found that this combination treatment can decrease ... Read more...
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Indian American prefers trial in webcam spy case
October 21st, 2011 - 8:54 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Oct 21 (IANS) A former Indian American student accused of using a webcam to spy on his roommate's encounter with another man is set to go on trial ... Read more...
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New treatment could help minimize nerve damage in spinal cord injuries
May 4th, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Rutgers scientists have developed an innovative new treatment that could help minimize nerve damage in spinal cord injuries, promote tissue healing and minimize pain.After a spinal cord injury ... Read more...
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Electoral success drives some people to watch porn online
April 20th, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 20 (IANS) Some people celebrate a political candidate's victory with a party -- others do it vicariously by turning to online porn, says a US research.The wife and ... Read more...
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Why problem drinking during adolescence is never ‘just a phase’
February 16th, 2011 - 3:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 16 (ANI): A new study of Rutgers Alcohol Problem Index (RAPI) has found that problem drinking during adolescence is never just a phase.Researchers used adolescent RAPI scores to examine diagnoses ... Read more...
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A look at how well online dating works
February 12th, 2011 - 3:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 12 (ANI): A survey conducted on how well online dating works has found that more couples in America are meeting one another through the internet rather than through any other ... Read more...
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Big East Tournament 2010 Commences On Tuesday
March 7th, 2010 - 8:48 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Mar 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Anticipation is running high among basketball fans as the Big East Tournament is all set to commence from March 9, Tuesday at the Madison Square Garden ... Read more...
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Legislation to bring federal funding to NY housing projects announced
February 24th, 2010 - 4:06 am ICT by BNO News
NEW YORK CITY (BNO NEWS) – The passage of legislation to Federalize State and City Owned Public Housing was announced by Assemblyman Sheldon Silver on Tuesday.The legislation would authorize the New York ... Read more...
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Ray Rice Delivers Winning Kick For The Ravens
November 30th, 2009 - 6:48 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Nov. 30, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Baltimore Ravens won the game 20-17 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 29, Monday. The win for the team was decided in the last quarter ... Read more...
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Altered gene may make some people prone to schizophrenia
April 8th, 2009 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 8 (ANI): Rutgers geneticists have announced the discovery of a specific DNA change that may make some people prone to schizophrenia.Lead researcher Linda Brzustowicz says that her team's study provides ... Read more...
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Plant breeders persevere for 20 years to perfect blight resistant apple
January 23rd, 2009 - 12:28 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) Plant breeders persevered for 20 years to develop a new, late-ripening apple that is resistant to scabs, the biggest blight that invades the fruit.Being resistant to apple scab ... Read more...
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Review finds link between obesity, depression
June 3rd, 2008 - 11:22 am ICT by ANI
Washington, June 3 (ANI): Obesity and depression are not just two different health conditions, but they have an astonishing interrelationship, according to new research.A review in the journal Clinical Psychology: Science ... Read more...
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