Report reveals poor health care provided to patients over weekends
London – NHS patients having an operation on a Friday are 24 per cent more likely to die than if they had one earlier in the week, it has been revealed. Statistics have shown that people admitted to hospital have a 20 per cent greater chance of dying at a weekend, and are also 3.9 per cent... read more »
Exercise does reduce risk of dementia
Washington – A new study has found that the five measures to stave off dementia are taking regular exercise, not smoking, keeping a low body weight, eating a healthy diet and having a low alcohol intake. The people who consistently followed four or five of these behaviors experienced a 60 per... read more »
Misbah says `playing away from home` taking `psychological toll` on Pak pla...
Islamabad – Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said that playing matches constantly away from home is taking a psychological toll on his country’s players, according to reports. According to the Dawn, Misbah also urged cricket’s governing body (ICC) to reinstate international... read more »
How `good cholesterol` can help stop inflammation
Washington – A team of researchers has identified a central switch by which High-density lipoprotein (HDL), known colloquially as “good cholesterol”, controls the inflammatory response. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is commonly referred to as the “bad cholesterol”, because it promotes... read more »
Kashmir can trigger fourth war with India: Sharif
Islamabad – Kashmir is “a flashpoint and can trigger a fourth war” with India, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said, adding that he would push for early... read more »
Polling in Delhi may touch record 70 percent
New Delhi – A record 70 percent turnout is expected in Delhi, said an Election Commission official Wednesday, attributing it to brisk voting in the last two hours at polling... read more »
Kareena opts for Monisha Jaising’s design for ‘Koffee
New Delhi – Kareena Kapoor will flaunt Monisha Jaising’s creation on the celebrity chat show “Koffee With Karan”. It’s a Fuchsia aztec drape off-shoulder gown.... read more »
Lok Sabha has 22 bills to pass in winter session
Major bills for consideration and passing in the winter session of parliament: * The Nuc! lear Safety Regulatory Authority Bill, 2011 – Replaces Atomic Energy Regulatory Board with... read more »
Dikshit will fare well in Delhi polls: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi – Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit will fare well in the Delhi assembly elections as her government has done a lot of... read more »
