`No clear link` between lung cancer and passive smoke
London – Passive smoking has no clear link to lung cancer, a study has revealed. According to researchers at Stanford University, there is no significant relationship between the cancer and exposure to second-hand smoke, the Independent reported. However, there is still a strong association... read more »
Mourinho says `trophyless` season would be `unacceptable` for Chelsea
London – Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has said that it would be ‘unacceptable’ to finish the season without a trophy, according to reports. According to SportsMole.co.uk, however, the 50-year-old warned that it is a distinct possibility with at least six ‘strong’... read more »
Aguero shrugs off suggestions to `go down more` by saying `he’s bad a...
London – Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has said that he is really bad at diving and therefore unwilling to risk a yellow card by going down too easily, according to reports. According to SportsMole.co.uk, the Argentine international has gained a reputation for staying on his feet... read more »
Obesity harmful for kidney healt
Washington – Researchers have shown that declines in kidney function are detectable long before the emergence of other obesity-related diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure. First author Vanessa Grubbs, MD, UCSF assistant adjunct professor of medicine, and senior author Kirsten... read more »
Costa Concordia Captain abandoned ship leaving almost 300 people on board
Washington – An Italian court has heard that a coastguard official aboard the doomed cruise liner Costa Concordia had told its captain, Francesco Schettino, to get back on the ship as... read more »
Adam Sandler tops Forbes` `Most Overpaid Actors 2013` list
New York – Adam Sandler has topped the list of Forbes Magazine’s The Most Overpaid Actors of 2013 list. According to the publication, the ’50 First Dates’ star’s film, ‘Jack... read more »
Women satisfied with body image have happier relationships
New York – Being in a happy relationship is linked with a better body image, a study has revealed. According to the study, women who are happy with their body image are more likely to... read more »
China allegedly withholds residence visas for NYT, Bloomberg reporters
Beijing – China has been reportedly withholding residence visas for the New York Times (NYT) and Bloomberg reporters over the agencies’ investigative stories on wealth accumulated... read more »
Putin creates ‘Ministry of Truth’ news agency to control Russian ...
Washington – Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the creation of a news agency in a move to further strengthen Kremlin control over the country’s media. An influential lawmaker... read more »
