Fiber-rich diet helps cut heart disease risk
Washington – A new study has revealed that dietary fiber or fiber-rich foods are associated with lower risk of heart disease. Researchers at the University of Leeds reviewed literature published since 1990 in healthy populations concerning dietary fibre intake and CVD risk. They took data... read more »
Zuckerberg sells 41mn Facebook shares to help pay taxes
Wellington – Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly selling the social networking company’s shares to help pay taxes. Zuckerberg, along with Facebook board member Marc Andreessen are going to offer about 3.9 billion dollars, which includes 27 million Facebook shares and additional 41.35... read more »
Anxiety linked to higher stroke risk
Washington – A new study has suggested that the greater your anxiety level, the more likely you are to have a stroke. It is the first time researchers have linked anxiety and stroke independent of other factors such as depression. Over a 22 year period, researchers at the University of... read more »
Nadal, Serena win 2013 Men’s, Women’s Champions of the Champion...
Washington – Serena Williams has won the Women’s Champions of Champions while Rafael Nadal took home the Men’s Champions of Champions award at the L’Equipe’s 2013 Champion des Champions, according to reports. According to TennisWorldUSA.org, Nadal said that 2013 was... read more »
Exercise helps prevent diseases in kids
Washington – New studies have shown that when children increase their level of physical activity, they experience positive health benefits, which include less body fat, increased... read more »
Earth far from being fried by gamma ray burst, say researchers
Washington – Researchers have revealed that the chances of Earth being fried by a largest gamma ray burst are exceedingly rare. According to Dr. Rob Preece, doctoral candidate J.... read more »
Lalu is free – after 76 days in jail
Ranchi – RJD chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad walked out of prison on bail Monday, after being jailed 76 days ago in the fodder scandal. The Supreme Court granted him... read more »
Very hard to manage two shows: Kanika Maheshwari
Mumbai – TV actress Kanika Maheshwari! , who is married to businessman Ankur Ghai, is having a tough time managing between the schedules of “Nach Baliye 6” and “Diya... read more »
Justice Ganguly should voluntary resign, Says Sibal
New Delhi – Law Minister Kapil Sibal said Monday that Justice A.K. Ganguly, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a law intern, should voluntary submit his resignation from the post of... read more »
