Breath test could help detect lung cancer
Washington – Lung cancer may be detected in patients by testing their exhaled breath, researchers have claimed. Preliminary studies by researchers at Cleveland Clinic suggest that an accurate exhaled breath biomarker could be developed for use as a clinical test. “We believe that cancer... read more »
Moderate exercise not only treats depression but also prevents disease
Washington – Physical activity is largely recognized as an effective tool to treat depression, but a new study has revealed that moderate exercise can actually prevent episodes of depression in the long term. George Mammen, who was supervised by Professor Guy Faulkner, a co-author of the... read more »
Running in high-heels may lead to knee problems later in life
Washington – A new study has said that if you run a lot in high-heeled footwear you could be storing up knee problems for later in life. 9 out of 10 wearers of high-heels report associated soreness, fatigue, numbness and bunions when wearing such footwear. Yaodong Gu, Yan Zhang and Wenwen... read more »
Obese women adjust diets according to extra calories from soft drinks
Washington – A new study has revealed that obese women willingly decrease their food intake when additional calories from soft drinks are included in their diets. 41 obese women took part in the study, co-ordinated by Professor Marie Reid at the University of Hull, to determine the effect of... read more »
Sensex falls 113 points; FMCG, Bank stocks decline
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets ended Monday’s trade 113 points down, as fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), bank and metal stocks fell, hours ahead of the... read more »
Auction of Sikh Empire’s artifacts in Britain
London – An 1805 report, first-hand accounts, a book and and a few paintings throwing light on the life of Maharajah Ranjit Singh, under whom the Sikh empire expanded to its maximum,... read more »
Patna blasts an act of terror,and a conspiracy to kill Narendra Modi, says BJP
New Delhi – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday called the serial blasts in Patna an act of terror, and said it reflected the vulnerability of our society. The party also said the... read more »
Adequate security provided to Modi: Shinde
New Delhi – A day after multiple blasts in Patna ahead of Narendra Modi’s rally there, union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Monday said adequate security has been provided to... read more »
Sudan, South Sudan vow to solve outstanding disputes
KHARTOUM – Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Monday said all challenges which were hampering progress of the relations between Sudan and South Sudan have been removed, vowing to reach a... read more »
