Women prone to allergies at higher risk of developing blood cancers
Washington – A team of scientists, looking into the interplay of the immune system and cancer, have found a link between history of airborne allergies, in particular to plants, grass and trees, with risk of blood cancers in women. However, the study did not find the same association in men,... read more »
Scientists successfully grow artificial skin from umbilical cord stem cells
Washington – Scientists have artificially-grown skin for major burn patients, since the skin could be stored in tissue banks and made available when needed. Spanish scientists, from the Tissue Engineering Research Group, from the Dept. of Histology at the University of Granada, have managed,... read more »
Secrets behind wellbeing of workers revealed
Washington – Researchers have suggested that high levels of control at work, good support from supervisors and colleagues, and feeling cared for – support higher levels of wellbeing among workers. The Whitehall II study was conducted amongst 5,182 London based civil servants and is one of... read more »
Obsession with political correctness could lead to holiday weight gain
Washington – Researchers have suggested that you may be choosing unhealthy options to serve your guests as you don’t want to offend someone else. Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business marketing doctoral student Peggy Liu and Fuqua marketing professor Gavan Fitzsimons led a team that... read more »
I believe in director’s vision: Anushka Shetty
Chennai – Southern actress Anushka Shetty, who is currently part of projects worth over Rs.200 crore, says she is not concerned about the budget of her films as long as she believes... read more »
India’s role sought to resolve Syrian crisis
New Delhi – Syria wants India to play an important role in finding a political solution in that strife-torn nation, according to Bouthaina Shaaban, media and political advisor to the... read more »
Heavy rains in Andhra as cyclone nears coast
Hyderabad – Helen, the cyclonic storm in Bay of Bengal, is heading to hit Andhra Pradesh coast later in the day while several parts of the region started receiving heavy rains under... read more »
Jury orders Samsung to pay Apple $290 million
A Silicon Valley jury on Thursday added $290 million more to the damages Samsung Electronics owes Apple for copying vital iPhone and iPad features, bringing the total amount the South... read more »
Tarun Tejpal nomination to Prasar Bharti Board cancelled after se...
New Delhi – Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal’s name has been withdrawn from the membership of Prasar Bharti Board following allegations of sexual assault by him on his junior... read more »
