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 »
Bad boy` Suarez turns Santa for ill children to `transform image`
London – Striker Luis Suarez is trying to change his image of a bad boy as he became a Santa and dished out gifts at Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, along with a select number of teammates. According to Metro.co.uk, the under-fire forward, whose controversial antics... read more »
Blacks happier at work than whites despite fewer pals and lesser autonomy
Washington – Researchers have said that despite working in more routine and less autonomous jobs, having fewer close friends at work, and feeling less supported by their coworkers, blacks report significantly more positive emotions in the workplace than whites. Lead author Melissa M. Sloan,... read more »
Arsenal striker Walcott, wife Melanie Slade expecting first child
London – Arsenal star Theo Walcott is expecting his first child with wife Melanie Slade, it was announced today, according to reports. According to the Daily Star, the couple’s big news was announced on Twitter by his representatives, revealing their first baby was due early next... read more »
Now, `smart iPad baby seat` to take care of toddlers when you are away at work!
Washington – Working parents can now heave a sigh of relief as a smart baby seat has been developed that holds an iPad in front of the baby’s eyes and lets her play and learn with... read more »
Haddin reveals `daughter’s battle against cancer` helped him play better in Ashes
Sydney – Brad Haddin has credited his second coming as an Australian cricketer to the perspective offered by his daughter’s battle against cancer, according to... read more »
India’s first supersonic jet Mig-21 to be aviation folklore
Kolkata – The deafening roar of the Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-21 FL afterburner, an iconic delta-wing fighter aircraft that heralded the ‘supersonic era’ in Indian Air Force... read more »
Daryl Tuffey says `shocked to hear match-fixing reports about himself`
Sydney – Former New Zealand cricketer Daryl Tuffey is seeking legal advice after expressing shock at being linked to a probe into match fixing, according to reports. According to... read more »
Barcelona survive early scare in Copa del Rey, Juventus stroll on...
Washington – The Copa del Rey provided some respite for Barcelona after a double dose of defeats as they beat 2B side Cartagena 4-1 after an early scare. According to CNN, the Catalan giants,... read more »
