New method for treating pancreatic cancer developed
Washington – Researchers have developed a possible new method for treating pancreatic cancer which enables the body’s immune system to attack and kill cancer cells. The method uses a drug which breaks down the protective barrier surrounding pancreatic cancer tumours, enabling... read more »
Google marks Winter Solstice 2013 with colorful doodle
Toronto – Google’s latest colorful doodle has marked the Winter Solstice or the first day of winter, which is the shortest day and longest night of the year. The special doodle depicts a very colorful woolen mitten being knitted. Solstice, which is regarded as the beginning of the winter... read more »
Why females are crankier in mornings than males revealed
Melbourne – A new study has justified women’s usually grumpy behavior in the mornings, suggesting that females need more sleep than men and odds are, they don’t get enough. Researchers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, found that women undergo a lot of stress, both mentally... read more »
Want to stop smoking? Seek professional help
Washington – A new study has found that smokers in England who want to stop smoking are three times more likely to succeed if they see a trained advisor than if they try by themselves. It was suggested that just buying nicotine patches, gum or other licensed nicotine products from a shop does... read more »
Shahbaz visit must revive India-Pakistan peace: daily
Islamabad – The visit of Shahbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, t! o Indian Punjab earlier this month will be meaningful only if it helps in the... read more »
Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down
Bangkok – Thai caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday reiterated that she would not resign as demanded by anti-government protestors. Shinawatra insisted that, as per... read more »
I’d like to be in Kiran’s next film: Aamir Khan
Mumbai – Actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan is not sure abo! ut his wife Kiran Rao’s next movie project, but he says he’d love to sta! r in it provided it appeals to his... read more »
One in 10 people believe coffee causes cancer
London – Nearly ten percent people mistakenly believe that coffee causes cancer, with 9 per cent of those polled thinking that drinking coffee can lead to developing the disease. The... read more »
Red lipstick may be biggest turn off for men
Wellington – French model-turned-actress Lea Seydoux has claimed that red lipstick is a huge turn off for most men. Seydoux, 28, told British Marie Claire magazine that she has learnt from... read more »
