Harnessing stem cells to prevent hearing loss
December 28th, 2011 - 6:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 28 (IANS) Scientists have set out to harness stem cells to overcome hearing loss associated with age.
Keele University researchers in North Staffordshire are attempting the growth of ... Read more...
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End fast immediately, doctors tell Hazare (Lead)
December 28th, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Doctors attending on Anna Hazare, whose fast entered its second day here Wednesday, have "strongly advised" him to end his hunger strike as it could ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
End fast immediately: Doctors advise Anna
December 28th, 2011 - 2:28 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 28 (IANS) Doctors attending to Anna Hazare, whose fast entered its second day here Wednesday, have "strongly advised" him to end his hunger strike as it could ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Radioactive material on way to Iran seized in Moscow
December 16th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 16 (IANS) Radioactive material which was on its way to Iran was Friday seized at an airport in Moscow, a media report said.The 18 pieces of radioactive metal ... Read more...
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Billy Gardell announces his tour
May 13th, 2011 - 7:44 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Los Angeles, May 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Billy Gardell has announced that he will embark on a tour in June. The comedian is still awaiting the future of the show “Mike & Molly.”The ... Read more...
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Firm files for patent on cracked heel healing kit
April 13th, 2011 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, April 13 (IANS) A Mumbai-based cosmetics firm has filed for a patent on its technology which gives relief from dry, cracked feet within 20 minutes.Oscar Pereira, managing director of ... Read more...
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Exercise decreases salt’s effect on blood pressure
March 24th, 2011 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 24 (ANI): A new study has shown that the more physically active you are, the less your blood pressure rises in response to a high-salt diet."Patients should be advised to ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama, Wal-Mart team up for healthy food campaign
January 21st, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 21 (ANI): Retail giant Wal-Mart is collaborating with US First Lady Michelle Obama to launch an extensive five-year plan to make its food healthier and more affordable.The move is ... Read more...
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Kidney’s role vital in managing blood pressure
January 16th, 2011 - 4:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) The kidneys play a vital role in maintaining blood pressure, says a new study.The organ is made up of roughly a million basic working units called nephrons, which ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Surprising Health Food Imposters One Should Know About
January 15th, 2011 - 8:34 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 15, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The number of health conscious people and the craving for healthy food are on the rise and the market is replete with hundreds of so called ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Scientists find BP control system in kidney’s structural units
January 15th, 2011 - 5:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): A new study has found blood pressure control system in kidney's structural units.The kidney is made up of roughly 1 million working units called nephrons. These basic structural ... Read more...
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Coming soon: Zero-calorie candy that gives you a ’sweet-looking’ face!
December 16th, 2010 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 16 (ANI): A zero-calorie, sweet candy that increases energy levels, boost health, slow down the ageing process and improve skin complexion is set to hit the market next year.'Beauty candy' ... Read more...
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How we perceive sour tasting foods
November 25th, 2010 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 25 (ANI): A new research has gained some interesting insights into how our tongues perceive sour taste.Sour is the sensation evoked by substances that are acidic, such as lemons and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom Vetoes McDonald’s Happy Meals Ban
November 14th, 2010 - 8:49 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
San Francisco, Nov 14, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A ban was recently placed on the popular Happy Meal toys in San Francisco city. However, the city's mayor is against the ban on ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Avoiding the Season’s Biggest Turkey Mistakes
November 11th, 2010 - 10:48 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Nov 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Thanksgiving is quickly making it’s way through the mangled mass of Halloween treats, in a race to beat the Christmas trees, and gingerbread to the department ... Read more...
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You don’t have to dump potatoes to lose weight
October 13th, 2010 - 8:53 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) There's cheerful news for potato lovers -- one does not need to stop consuming them to lose weight, a study says.
"When it comes to weight loss, it ... Read more...
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Fitness freaks wasting money on energy drinks
October 4th, 2010 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 4 (IANS) Fitness freaks who gulp energy drinks seem to be wasting their money.
While the drinks may be fine for people training for marathons, many exercisers just end up ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Cloudy sky delays installation of reactor component
September 16th, 2010 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) India's fast breeder reactor operator Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (Bhavini) is awaiting a clear sky report from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to install a critical component ... Read more...
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No plans to ban artificial sweetener, says Azad
August 20th, 2010 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The government has no plans to ban the use of artificial sweeteners, parliament was informed Friday.
"At present, there is no proposal to ban the use of artificial ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
UAE to export camel milk to Europe
July 4th, 2010 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, July 4 (IANS/WAM) The UAE is planning to export camel milk to Europe next year after the European Commission, the executive body of the 27-member European Union (EU), gives its approval.
"The ... Read more...
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Taste the 1,500-calorie ‘latest food atrocity’ burger to believe it!
June 23rd, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
Toronto, June 23 (ANI): A burger joint in the US has come up with a sandwich that has 1,500 calories, which is equivalent to nearly three KFC bun-less, fried chicken Double Downs.Massachusetts-based ... Read more...
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Drinking tea can be as hydrating as water
June 18th, 2010 - 2:20 am ICT by IANS
London, June 18 (IANS) Tea can be as good as water to keep you hydrated, a study has found.
"If you fancy a cup of tea on a hot summer's day, have it. ... Read more...
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Sun-sensitizing medications, sun exposure linked to cataract
June 15th, 2010 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 15 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the use of medications that increase sensitivity to the sun, combined with exposure to sunlight, is associated with the risk of age-related ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Processed meat like Hot Dogs and Sausages are bad for your heart
May 20th, 2010 - 12:22 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, May 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Processed meat like hot dogs and sausages are bad for the health of your heart. They increase the risk of contracting heart diseases and also for ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Processed Meat increases the risk of heart disease
May 19th, 2010 - 12:36 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Washington DC, May 18 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The latest research indicates that processed meat increases the risk of heart disease. The results of this study were published in ‘Circulation’, which said that a ... Read more...
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Michelle Obama hails 1.5 trillion calorie cut efforts by food manufacturers
May 18th, 2010 - 5:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 18 (ANI): US First Lady Michelle Obama has succeeded in getting US food manufacturers to cut 1.5 trillion calories from their products for her anti-obesity campaign.Sixteen corporations, which make up ... Read more...
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Cutting sodium from potato chips by changing shape of salt cube
April 30th, 2010 - 1:03 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Apr 30 (ANI): A food manufacturer is trying to come up with a not-so-salty potato chip that would taste basically the same.Researchers at PepsiCo, which owns Frito-Lay, are trying to ... Read more...
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Bret Michaels is ‘critical but stable’ in spite of suffering a setback
April 28th, 2010 - 11:47 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Apr 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Rocker Bret Michaels is still not out of danger, as his status was upgraded to ‘critical but stable’. His publicist also said that he had ... Read more...
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Bret Michaels Medical Update: New Setback Reported
April 28th, 2010 - 8:17 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Apr 28 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The rock singer Bret Michaels who has been fighting for his life in an undisclosed hospital, has experienced a setback to his condition which complicate his recovery. ... Read more...
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Volcanic ash may cause hazards for asthma patients: WHO
April 18th, 2010 - 12:48 pm ICT by IANS
United Nations, April 18 (IANS) People suffering from asthma and other respiratory disorders must wear masks and stay indoors to avoid hazards caused by the volcanic ash erupting from Iceland, the World ... Read more...
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Oz health experts call for new labelling system on food products
February 22nd, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, February 22 (ANI): Health campaigners in Australia are calling for a new system of labelling on food products to help fight rising obesity rates.The Obesity Policy Coalition argued that "daily intake' ... Read more...
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Campbell’s Soup is Changing With The Times
February 18th, 2010 - 9:50 pm ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Florida, Feb 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The makers of Campbell's soup, that mmm mmm good can of nostalgic flavor, had decided to revamp their product, hoping to bring back customers who may not ... Read more...
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Campbell Soup Predicts Lower Sales And Plans For Design Revamp
February 18th, 2010 - 8:33 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Florida, Feb 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a recent development, Campbell Soup Co. has predicted that its 2010 fiscal growth will be lower than what was predicted earlier. Earlier the company ... Read more...
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Heinz Gets A Makeover
February 5th, 2010 - 7:46 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Feb 5, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It is not uncommon to see FMCG majors and food and beverage makers revamping their lineup of products from time to time. They do it when ... Read more...
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Molecular sensor to detect zinc in cells for improved diagnostics
August 31st, 2009 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 31 (IANS) Scientists have developed a new molecular sensor that can detect the presence of zinc in cells and help improve diagnostics.
Zinc is involved in many processes in the ... Read more...
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