Small changes to kids’ fast food meals can help cut calorie consumption
Washington – Researchers have revealed that small changes to common combo meals in places like McDonald’s restaurants can help reduce kids’ calorie consumption. Researchers at Cornell University, Dr. Brian Wansink and Dr. Andrew Hanks, analyzed transaction data from 30 representative... read more »
Milk fortified with green tea extract could be potent cancer killer
Washington – Researchers have suggested that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the major extractable polyphenol in green tea and the most biologically active, when diluted in skim milk remains bioactive and reduces colon cancer cell proliferation in culture at concentrations higher than 0.03... read more »
TB bacteria mask their identity to reach into deeper regions of lungs
Washington – Researchers including an Indian-origin scientist have revealed that the TB-causing bacteria appear to mask their identity to avoid recognition by infection-killing cells in the upper airways. Senior author Dr. Lalita Ramakrishan, who studies how TB evades the body’s immune... read more »
40 mln credit cards imperilled in cyber attack on US retail giant Target
London – Payment details of up to 40 million credit cards have been stolen after they were used in the stores of U.S. retail giant Target. The retailer said it was investigating the matter after discovering that thieves had gained access to its payment systems. According to the BBC, the... read more »
South Korea leader warns of North’s ‘reckless provocations’
Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-Hye warned Monday of possible “reckless provocations” by North Korea after the shock execution of leader Kim Jong-Un’s... read more »
Michelle Bachelet wins Chile election in a landslide, plans reforms
Santiago – Michelle Bachelet was elected as Chile’s president again on Sunday in a landslide victory that hands the center-leftist the mandate she sought to push ahead with... read more »
I had a bad experience working with Salman, says Aamir Khan
New Delhi – Karan Johar’s ‘Koffee with Karan’ has recently revealed many surprising facts about stars personal lives. In its ongoing fourth season, Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan... read more »
Path clear for President’s Rule in Delhi?
New Delhi – Delhi seems to be heading towards President’s Rule as it faces political deadlock and subsequent re-election in May. With the last Delhi Assembly being appointed on... read more »
Acupuncture effective for pain management post tonsillectomy surg...
Washington – A researchers has revealed that medical acupuncture is effective in reducing pain after tonsillectomy surgery and can be used as an alternative to codeine. Dr. James Ochi, a San... read more »
