Brown fat cells may harbour diabetes, obesity cure
Washington – A team led by Indian origin researchers has identified brown fat stem cells in adult humans which they believe may lead to new treatments for heart and endocrine disorders. According to Amit N. Patel, from University of Utah School of Medicine, adults generally have an abundance... read more »
Blatter slams `unacceptable` migrant workers’ conditions for 2022 Qat...
Washington – FIFA president Sepp Blatter has slammed the working conditions for migrant workers in Qatar as ‘unacceptable’ following an Amnesty International report, which claimed that migrant worker abuse was rife in the country which will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The head... read more »
Hugh Jackman reveals skin cancer scare
London – Hugh Jackman has revealed that he treated for skin cancer after discovering a growth on his nose. The actor wrote on his twitter page that he is grateful to his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, who became concerned after spotting the mark on his face and encouraged him to visit a doctor,... read more »
Blame your genes for your alcoholism
Washington – New studies of families and twins have found evidence that genetics plays an important role in the development of alcoholism. However, hundreds of genes likely are involved in this complex disorder, with each variant contributing only a very small effect. Thus, identifying... read more »
Preschoolers can learn about healthy diet and exercise through `Sesame Street`
Washington – A new study has claimed that preschoolers in Bogota, Colombia participating in a structured curriculum that used Sesame Street’s Healthy Habits for Life materials... read more »
Poor mental health could lead to casual sex among teens and vice versa
Washington – A new study has suggested that poor mental health and casual sex feed off each other among teens and young adults, with each one contributing to the other over... read more »
JP Morgan agrees to record $13bn settlement with US regulators
London – U.S. investment bank JP Morgan has agreed to a record 13 billion dollars settlement with American regulators for misleading investors during the housing crisis. The bank has... read more »
U.S. considers destroying Syrian chemical weapons in international waters
New York – The United States is considering plans to destroy the Syrian chemical weapons stockpiles on a barge in international waters, according to senior officials. The officials... read more »
Spam emails on decline, malware still on high-rise: Kaspersky
Johannesburg – The total number of spam emails has reportedly declined in the third quarter of the year, but the malware is still running high, security company Kaspersky has... read more »
