Intake of egg yolks can block arteries: Study
August 14th, 2012 - 6:12 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 14 (IANS) Egg yolks are just as bad smoking for atherosclerosis, thanks to accumulation of fat and cholesterol which causes the hardening of arteries by plaques within its ... Read more...
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Star Trek-like hologram to revolutionise video conferencing
May 6th, 2012 - 5:06 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, May 6 (IANS) Researchers have created a Star Trek-like human-scale 3D video conferencing pod that allows people in different locations to communicate as if they are standing in front ... Read more...
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TV viewing more risky for heart than using computers
November 17th, 2011 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Nov 17 (IANS) High levels of TV viewing by kids can elevate their chances of developing heart disease later in life, but significantly high use of computer does not.
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Body chemical may help critically ill to improve
August 4th, 2011 - 1:45 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 4 (IANS) The presence of a natural chemical in the body, procalcitonin (PCT), may be an effective way to improve the results of critically ill patients, a latest ... Read more...
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Cell phone use can wreck male fertility
May 20th, 2011 - 5:59 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, May 20 (IANS) Men -- particularly those wishing to become fathers -- risk wrecking their fertility if they don't curb their cell phone use.
Researchers have found that while ... Read more...
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Low cost filter to provide safe water in a jiffy
February 24th, 2011 - 1:29 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Feb 24 (IANS) A low cost filter would provide safe drinking water in a jiffy during emergencies or at a short notice. Floods, tsunamis, and earthquakes often spread infections like gastroenteritis, ... Read more...
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Military action in Afghanistan, Iraq a failure: Dalai Lama
October 2nd, 2009 - 12:06 pm ICT by IANS
Calgary (Canada), Oct 2 (IANS) The US-led invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq has proved to be a failure, the Dalai Lama said here.
"In Iran and Afghanistan, it is too early to say. ... Read more...
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Canadian education fair woos Punjabi students
October 13th, 2008 - 5:55 pm ICT by ANI
By Karan KapoorJalandhar, Oct 13 (ANI): Educational institutions in Punjab are in the process of becoming truly global by providing students the option of studying abroad.Over 1,000 students of ... Read more...
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