Invoking Batman name promotes healthy eating
July 23rd, 2012 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 23 (IANS) Invoking super heroes such as Batman or Superman could help parents get their children to eat healthy, says a study.Just as Popeye inspired a generation to ... Read more...
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Worrying, intelligence may have co-evolved
April 13th, 2012 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 13 (IANS) Worrying may have evolved along with intelligence as a beneficial trait, says a recent study.Jeremy Coplan, professor of psychiatry at University Hospital of Brooklyn, SUNY Downstate, ... Read more...
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Selena Gomez blames ‘unhealthy food’ for hospitalisation
June 17th, 2011 - 6:06 am ICT by IANS
London, June 17 (IANS) Singer-actress Selena Gomez, who was recently hospitalised, says she was "malnourished" because of chocolate bars and fatty treats, which were not good for her health.On Friday, ... Read more...
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Eating 3 bananas a day could ’slash stroke risk by 21pc’
April 6th, 2011 - 11:37 am ICT by ANI
London, Apr 6 (ANI): British and Italian researchers have found that eating three bananas cuts the risk of a stroke.They said that having one banana for breakfast, one for lunch and one ... Read more...
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Soon, a supplement that makes workouts more enjoyable
March 28th, 2011 - 6:56 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, March 28 (ANI): Nutritional Physiology Research Centre researchers at the University of South Australia are working on a supplement that will make exercise more fun."We are looking at the combination of ... Read more...
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Radioactive iodine exceeding limit for infants found in Tokyo water
March 23rd, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by ANI
Tokyo, Mar 23 (ANI): The Tokyo metropolitan government has cautioned that infants should not be provided with tap water for drinking purposes because radioactive iodine exceeding the set limit for them has ... Read more...
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Over-limit radioactive materials found in 11 types of vegetable in Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture
March 23rd, 2011 - 1:07 pm ICT by ANI
Tokyo, Mar 23 (ANI): The Japanese Health Ministry has said that 11 types of vegetable grown in Fukushima Prefecture, including broccoli and cabbage, have been found contaminated with radioactive materials extensively exceeding ... Read more...
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Japan quake: 9,300 dead, 13,786 missing
March 23rd, 2011 - 11:40 am ICT by IANS
Tokyo, March 23 (IANS) The devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan March 11 have left 9,301 people dead, while at least 13,786 were still unaccounted for till Wednesday morning, ... Read more...
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Spinach with radiation 27 times more than limit found 100 km away from affected nuke plant
March 21st, 2011 - 2:24 pm ICT by ANI
Tokyo, Mar 21 (ANI): Spinach with radioactive iodine 27 times more than the government-regulated limit has been found in the city of Hitachi in Ibaraki Prefecture, which is located over 100 kilometers ... Read more...
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Radioactive substances found in Japan food
March 19th, 2011 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, March 19 (IANS) Radiation levels have exceeded allowable limits in foodstuff like spinach and milk following leaks at the Fukushima nuclear plant, the Japanese government's top spokesman said Saturday.Chief ... Read more...
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Go herbal this Holi: Dikshit urges Delhiites
March 15th, 2011 - 7:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday urged people to celebrate the festival of Holi with herbal colours which can be easily made at home with ... Read more...
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Nitrates in spinach make you big, strong
February 2nd, 2011 - 3:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 2 (IANS) The humble spinach makes you big and strong, but that is thanks to the presence of nitrates not iron.Scientists say nitrates, found abundantly in green leafy vegetables, boost ... Read more...
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Popeye’s muscles were really down to spinach
February 2nd, 2011 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): 'Superfood' spinach actually gave 'Popeye the Sailor Man' his bulging muscles, suggests a new study.The new Swedish study has suggested that after eating leafy green vegetables, a source ... Read more...
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Winter Vegetable Gardening Tips One Can Benefit From
January 13th, 2011 - 7:58 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It would be wrong to assume that summer is the only season when you can grow vegetables in your garden. It is also possible to raise ... Read more...
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Eating plenty of vegetables is key to a glowing skin
January 12th, 2011 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 12 (IANS) Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is the best way to have a healthy, glowing skin.Ian Stephen from the University of Bristol, who led the research, said: "Most ... Read more...
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People throng food courts at Delhi’s Trade Fair
November 26th, 2010 - 8:20 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, nov.26 (ANI): People thronged the India International Trade Fair (IITF) food courts to enjoy different delicacies from various provinces of the country in New Delhi.Cuisines like Rajasthani, Gujarati, Kashmiri, and ... Read more...
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Aurangabad cotton farmers demand compensation for rain-damaged crops
November 11th, 2010 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
By Abdul HadiAurangabad, Nov.11 (ANI): Farmers in Maharashtra's Aurangabad District demanded compensation after the incessant rainfall destroyed cotton crops in the surrounding villages.They have also demanded a safety net."We just want ... Read more...
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Tips on how to grow winter greens
October 27th, 2010 - 10:21 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Oct 27 (THAINDIAN NEWS) As the winter fast approaches, taking advantage of the climatic conditions to grow some green vegetables might be a great idea.Whether you are doing gardening for ... Read more...
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Guide to planting some early winter vegetables in your garden
October 20th, 2010 - 9:31 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Oct 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Gardening is seen as both a hobby and an occupation.People use their leisure time to farm around either for exercise or the pleasure of it. However ... Read more...
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Paranthas, Punjabi dishes a hit at Games Village
October 10th, 2010 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Foreign athletes at the Commonwealth Games Village are taking a fancy towards paranthas, pastas and Punjabi dishes, says Village executive chef Jatinder Uppal."Foreign athletes have taken a ... Read more...
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Johnny Depp finds British food ‘awful’
October 5th, 2010 - 1:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 05 (ANI): Johnny Depp was annoyed with the British chefs over the food that was offered to him while he was shooting his new movie in London.He complained the ... Read more...
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Leafy vegetables cut down diabetes risk
August 20th, 2010 - 6:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 20 (IANS) Eating leafy vegetables like broccoli, spinach, sprouts and cabbage can reduce by 14 percent your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a new study says.
The vegetables are a ... Read more...
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Green leafy vegetables ‘cut diabetes risk’
August 20th, 2010 - 1:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 20 (ANI): Eating green leafy vegetables could help cut the risk of Type 2 diabetes, a new research suggests.The study, led by Patrice Carter at the University of Leicester, say ... Read more...
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Pakistan imports potatoes from India
August 17th, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Pakistan has started importing potatoes from India after floods in the country destroyed the crops, raising fears of acute shortage of the vegetable in the coming days, Xinhua ... Read more...
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Thanks to Popeye, kids eat more vegetables
August 9th, 2010 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 9 (IANS) Cartoon character Popeye, known for his bulging biceps and vegetarian diet, is responsible for encouraging millions of children to eat spinach, a study has shown.
Scientific research has now ... Read more...
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Shakira obsessed with chocolates
June 21st, 2010 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 21(ANI): Shakira has admitted that she is obsessed with chocolates and realised it only when she woke up with tears in her eyes.The 'Waka Waka' hit-maker has revealed ... Read more...
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Shakira addicted to chocolates
June 21st, 2010 - 1:54 am ICT by IANS
London, June 21 (IANS) Singer Shakira is so addicted to chocolates that she constantly dreams of the sugary treat while she is on a diet.
"I love chocolate. I'm addicted to it. ... Read more...
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Food Safety Overhaul: FDA needs a coherent new vision
June 10th, 2010 - 10:12 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
A panel of acclaimed experts expressed their opinion that the FDA needs a coherent new vision. They also added that it needs more teeth, if it has to adequately look after the ... Read more...
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US teacher creates ‘Fed Up With Lunch’ blog after eating school lunches!
March 21st, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
New York, March 21 (ANI): An anonymous teacher in the US has come with up a blog, entitled "Fed Up With Lunch: The School Lunch Project," after nibbling on the very same ... Read more...
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Amanda Seyfried poses in sexy pants for Esquire
March 17th, 2010 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 17 (ANI): 'Mamma Mia' star Amanda Seyfried has posed for a sizzling photoshoot for the new issue of Esquire.Seyfried, 24, who was photographed wearing sexy lingerie, also spoke ... Read more...
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Sony’s chairman urges for healthier alternatives to popcorn in cinemas
March 17th, 2010 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 17 (ANI): Michael Lynton, chairman and chief executive of Sony Pictures, has called for healthier alternatives to snacks such as butter dipped popcorn in cinemas.Lynton urged a convention of cinema ... Read more...
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‘Super spinach’ that boosts immunity set to go on sale in UK
February 8th, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 8 (ANI): A new 'super' spinach, specially developed to be a rich source of selenium, which can bolster the body's defence system, is set to hit UK market today.The green ... Read more...
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Dry vegetables selling like hot cakes in Kashmir
January 17th, 2010 - 7:00 pm ICT by ANI
Srinagar, Jan. 17 (ANI): Due to the scarcity of fresh vegetables during the winter, sale of dry vegetables or "Hokh-suen" has picked up in Kashmir.Out of the indigenously dried and preserved vegetables ... Read more...
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Shirataki Noodles Said To Have Health Benefits
January 9th, 2010 - 8:41 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Jan 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) There are very few people who think of Noodles as beneficial for health as it is known as a popular fast food. However, The Rachel Ray ... Read more...
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Google Remembers & Honors Cartoonist E.C.Segar By Depicting Popeye As Google Doodle
December 8th, 2009 - 7:38 pm ICT by GD
By Gina GomezDec.08, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Search engine giant Google has undertaken a new initiative for celebrating the 115th birthday of legendary cartoonist E.C.Segar by depicting the cartoon character of Popeye in its ... Read more...
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