India’s I-Day celebrated in Kuwait (With Image)
August 15th, 2012 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 15 (IANS) India's 66th Independence Day was celebrated Wednesday in Kuwait by the Indian community.The Independence Day was celebrated at the Indian embassy premises where the national flag ... Read more...
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Bengal Tiger gets new home
August 13th, 2012 - 11:54 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Guadalajara, Aug 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Guadalajara, the capital city of the western Mexican State of Jalisco has been home to the 6month old Bengal tiger cub called Albert for the past 3 ... Read more...
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Wahlberg ate 10 meals a day for movie role
June 24th, 2012 - 5:17 am ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, June 24 (IANS) Actor Mark Wahlberg went through the pain of eating 10 meals a day to gain a beefy look for his new film "Pain And Gain".The ... Read more...
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Bihar lauded for child healthcare model
May 8th, 2012 - 5:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Bihar's health system has been lauded for its effective child healthcare model that is now being taken up as global best-practice, the annual state of ... Read more...
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Low Vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect kid’s speech
February 15th, 2012 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 15 (IANS) Women with low levels of Vitamin D during pregnancy are twice as likely to give birth to children who may face difficulties with speech.The study, the ... Read more...
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Take Vitamin B to lower work stress
November 10th, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 10 (IANS) Taking more Vitamin B, found in meat, beans and wholegrains, seems to significantly lower work-related stress.These were the findings of a three-month trial, conducted by Con ... Read more...
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Dr Oz: Top & Biggest Health Supplement Scams
October 7th, 2011 - 7:43 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Oct 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) As 'The Dr Oz' show started today, the doctor was angry and fighting back. He was tired of companies using him to endorse their inferior products, when he ... Read more...
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Elderly? Get some sunshine to prevent falls
May 5th, 2011 - 5:21 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 5 (IANS) It's a good idea for older people to get some sunshine regularly. For, it helps maintain adequate Vitamin D levels which in turn can prevent falls.A ... Read more...
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Britney Spears’ mum working as a skincare saleswoman!
April 22nd, 2011 - 6:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 22 (ANI): Britney Spears' mother Lynne has reportedly taken a job as a skincare saleswoman.In her new job, Lynne will call up everyone she knows and set up ... Read more...
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Kerr follows blood group diet
March 9th, 2011 - 7:06 am ICT by IANS
London, March 9 (IANS) Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr follows blood group diet to stay in shape.The Victoria Secret model who gave birth to Flynn, her first child with husband Orlando ... Read more...
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Obesity adds at least 5 yrs to your joints’ age: Survey
February 28th, 2011 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 28 (ANI): A new UK survey has claimed that some people have joints that look like they are more than a decade older than they are.The study found overweight as ... Read more...
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Urban renewal mission to be reviewed
February 23rd, 2011 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The government Wednesday said the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) is being revised and the effort will be to strengthen local urban bodies, Urban Development ... Read more...
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Will fish oil accelerate weight loss?
January 4th, 2011 - 9:33 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Jan 4 (THAINDIAN NEWS) If you want to lose weight, fish oil may not be what you have to rely on.Researchers of a new study have concluded that people who ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Vitamin B12 may protect against Alzheimer’s disease
October 19th, 2010 - 11:51 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): Vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, shows a new study.The research adds more evidence to the scientific debate about whether the vitamin is effective in ... Read more...
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Kate on folic acid pills to get pregnant
September 27th, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 27 (IANS) Supermodel Kate Moss is so desperate to get pregnant with beau singer Jamie Hince that she had reportedly been taking folic acid pills.
The pills, also known as vitamin ... Read more...
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Kate Moss taking folic acid to get pregnant
September 27th, 2010 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 27 (ANI): Kate Moss is taking folic acid everyday in a bid to have a baby with lover Jamie Hince.The pills, also known as vitamin B9, increase the chances of ... Read more...
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Popular supplements to fight joint pain don’t work: Study
September 17th, 2010 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 17 (ANI): Two popular supplements to combat joint pain taken by millions of people around the world do not work, according to a new study.The supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin, are ... Read more...
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Babies with low vitamin D levels twice as likely to develop schizophrenia
September 8th, 2010 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 08 (ANI): A new research has found that babies born with low vitamin D levels are twice as likely to develop schizophrenia later in life.But the researchers from the Queensland ... Read more...
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Fish oil could save 10,000 heart patients every year
September 2nd, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Fish oil capsules could save lives of 10,000 heart patients every year, finds a recent survey.
A review study reveals omega-3 supplements prevented the deaths of almost one in ... Read more...
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Victims of Malaysian female ‘Casanova’ who conned 6 men tell-all
August 14th, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, August 14 (ANI): Two victims have revealed how a female 'Casanova' in Malaysia duped them.The woman has been accused of getting six men to marry her in traditional Chinese ... Read more...
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Pet Food Recall Stretched By P&G
August 7th, 2010 - 7:02 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Aug 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Procter & Gamble has decided to continue its recall of dry pet food owing to increasing salmonella contamination risk. The recall covers some dry cat and ... Read more...
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Pet food recall expanded due to fear of salmonella contamination
August 3rd, 2010 - 7:37 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Toronto, Aug 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Procter and Gamble has increased its pet food recall to include some specialized dry pet food and veterinary dry pet food because of the scare of a ... Read more...
Over-the-counter drugs could be fatal: US mag
August 3rd, 2010 - 5:23 pm ICT by ANI
New York, August 3 (ANI): Over-the-counter supplements could harm your health instead of helping it, says American mag Consumer Reports investigation.Taking bitter orange or country mallow to help fight the bulge can ... Read more...
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Fish oil ‘can slash breast cancer risk by a third’
July 8th, 2010 - 1:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 8 (ANI): Taking fish oil regularly can reduce the risk of breast cancer, a new study have found.The research revealed that postmenopausal women who took the supplements reduced their risk ... Read more...
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Pregnant women should be given vitamin D supplements
July 5th, 2010 - 5:03 am ICT by IANS
London, July 5 (IANS) All pregnant women should be given vitamin D supplements to safegaurd their babies' life, as lack of it could be life-threatening for a newborn.
Researchers say women who do ... Read more...
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Pranab optimistic of achieving 8.5 percent growth
June 16th, 2010 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, June 16 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said he was optimistic of achieving the targeted growth of 8.5 percent if a good monsoon this year supplements the improving Indian ... Read more...
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Fish-oil tablets don’t boost children’s brainpower
April 29th, 2010 - 1:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 29 (ANI): Fish-oil tablets are of no help in improving children's brainpower, a study has concluded.The study showed that pupils' reading, spelling and co-ordination were "largely unaffected" by taking omega-3 ... Read more...
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Bad Habits And No Supplements Can Make You Live 12 Years Less
April 27th, 2010 - 6:34 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Apr 27, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A recent study has reported that about 2.8 million people in Britain, on an average, expose themselves to the risk of dying almost twelve years early, ... Read more...
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Tri-pepper blend supplement burns as many calories as 20-min walk
February 3rd, 2010 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): A new weight loss supplement called the tri-pepper blend has been found to burn as many calories as 20-minute walk.It contains black pepper, caffeine and a concentrated form ... Read more...
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Why multiple sclerosis risk changes with season
January 30th, 2010 - 3:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 30 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the risk of developing multiple sclerosis changes with the season.Lead researchers Emmanuelle Waubant and Ellen Mowry revealed that this seasonal effect is ... Read more...
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Men taking vitality supplements could end up developing breasts
December 7th, 2009 - 5:48 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, December 7 (ANI): Men could end up developing breasts if they consume vitality supplements, experts have warned.Men's health expert Dr Ismail Thamby pointed out that long-term use of some drugs ... Read more...
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Higher vitamin D intake may help fight off back aches, pains in winter
October 25th, 2009 - 11:50 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 25 (ANI): Higher intake of vitamin D in winters can help people get rid of extra soreness and aches in their backs, say researchers.The study showed that patients with chronic ... Read more...
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Right diet, not supplements, is the best way to keep good bacteria healthy
October 22nd, 2009 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): Eating right, not supplements, is the best way to keep the good bacteria in the gut healthy, according to an expert.Gail Cresci, Medical College of Georgia dietician and ... Read more...
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Britney ‘pops diet pills to get high before performances’
July 9th, 2009 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 9 (ANI): Britney Spears reportedly popped diet pills with energy drinks to get high before a performance on her Circus tour.The pop princess, 26, was allegedly caught by her ... Read more...
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Yeast genes may inspire anti-cancer, anti-ageing drugs
June 8th, 2009 - 11:44 am ICT by ANI
Washington, June 8 (ANI): Scientists at the University of California, San Diego, say that genes that protect yeast DNA from oxidising free radicals may pave the way for new drugs that will ... Read more...
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