Junk food can damage your memory in just six days
Sydney – Junk food not only hurts your health but also your memory, according to a new study. The study by Margaret Morris, the head of pharmacology at the University of NSW, has found that eating a diet loaded with saturated fat and sugar may have an immediate effect on the brain’s... read more »
Good old bananas at threat of extinction!
London – Researchers are ‘incredibly concerned’ for fate of banana as plagues and fungus infections spread across world’s supplies, it has been revealed. The government in Costa Rica, one of the biggest suppliers of the fruit, has declared a “national emergency” over the state of... read more »
Bit of booze a day does keep the doctor at bay
Washington – It has been known for a long time that moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower mortality, and now a new study has found that moderate consumption of alcohol could bolster our immune system, and potentially our ability to fight infections. Lead author Ilhem... read more »
Android users warned of text-sharing apps that send unlimited text messages
London – Users of Android systems have been reportedly warned of some apps that exploit their smartphone’s ability to send innumerable text messages. These apps claim to reward phone owners for every text message they relay. However, security firms have said that these apps can relay huge... read more »
Dean Jones suggests `three umpire-formula` for `ensuring fairness` in cricket
Sydney – Former cricketer Dean Jones has said that it is time the ICC followed the Australian Football League’s example and introduced three umpires on the ground. According to... read more »
Dewani appeals to UK court to block extradition to South Africa
Johannesburg – Honeymoon murder suspect Shrien Dewani’s lawyers have appealed to the UK judges to block his extradition to South Africa until he is fit to stand trial. The... read more »
3rd national moratorium on porn filming lifted
Washington – The Free Speech Coalition, who had recently suspended the filming of X-rated flicks after a performer was tested positive for HIV, has lifted the third national... read more »
Honeymoon murder victim` Anni Dewani’s father slams UK legal system
London – Honeymoon murder victim Anni Dewani’s father has slammed the Britain’s legal system for not being able to punish her culprit husband, who is enjoying his life as he... read more »
Majority of people don’t lie as frequently as you think
Washington – Researchers from the University of Amsterdam and Ben-Gurion University have found that while some people lie a lot, many people are honest most of the time and many are even honest... read more »
