E-cigarettes `may not` significantly reduce heart disease risk
Washington – A new research has revealed that nicotine, which is the major addictive substance in cigarette smoke, contributes to smokers’ higher risk of developing atherosclerosis, the primary cause of heart attacks. Chi-Ming Hai from Brown University said the findings suggested that... read more »
Targeting glucose can help in fight against seasonal flu
Washington – A new research has revealed that reducing glucose metabolism dials down influenza viral infection in laboratory cell cultures, providing an entirely new approach for combating seasonal flu. While annual flu shots are based on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC)’s... read more »
Hopes for clean, renewable energy up after water split into oxygen and hydr...
Washington – Researchers have raised hopes for potentially creating a clean and renewable source of energy after they split water into hydrogen, oxygen by using light, nanoparticles. The research by the University of Houston involved the use of cobalt oxide nanoparticles to split water into... read more »
Biggest myths that can destroy marriages revealed
Washington – If you believe that finding the right partner will ensure that the two of you will remain in love for the rest of your lives without any effort, then you are highly mistaken. According to YourTango.com, author Russ Harris has debunked some biggest myths that can destroy... read more »
“I am not getting married or engaged to anyone soon: Katrina Kaif
Mumbai – Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif has squashed rumors of her getting married to her rumoured beau Ranbir Kapoor. “I am not getting married or engaged to anyone soon. You... read more »
No compromise on fiscal consolidation, says Chidambaram
New Delhi – Brushing aside apprehensions expressed by a rating agency, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said the government will stick to the path of fiscal consolidation... read more »
Naseer’s rapport with crew impresses Sunny Leone
Kolkata – Indo-Canadian adult film star Sunny Leone, who will be seen with actor Naseeruddin Shah in the upcoming movie ‘Jackpot’, Tuesday said she was impressed with the way the... read more »
Syrian chemical weapons destruction might start in January 2014
Tokyo – The international chemical weapons watchdog’s head has said the destruction of Syria’s toxic stockpile could begin by late January on the American ship . Director... read more »
Obama-Castro handshake stirs speculation, controversy
By Arun Kumar Washington – A surprise handshake between US President Barack Obama and Cuban leader Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela’s memorial ceremony in Johannesburg has stirred a major... read more »
