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 the Sydney Morning Herald, Tuffey, 35, and former teammates Chris Cairns and Lou Vincent were named in the media... read more »
Barcelona survive early scare in Copa del Rey, Juventus stroll on in Serie ...
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, who are without the talents of their mercurial striker Lionel Messi, had fallen to consecutive... read more »
Tanvir promises to `improve batting` for lending `more stability` to Pak te...
Islamabad – There were barely any memorable moments for Sohail Tanvir in the recent back-to-back limited-over series against South Africa, and the Pakistan fast-bowler has admitted that the team requires more from him, according to reports. According to The Express Tribune, the 28-year-old... read more »
Woods fires 62 to take lead in Northwestern Mutual World Challenge
London – World number one Tiger Woods struck a brilliant 10-under-par 62 in the second round of the World Challenge to eke a two-stroke lead at the halfway stage, according to reports. According to the BBC, Zach Johnson trailed Woods on nine under after a four-under-par 68, while fellow... read more »
New treatment helps people with spine injuries walk better
Washington- Researchers have discovered a promising new treatment that can help people suffering from spinal cord injuries walk better. Study author Randy D. Trumbower, with Emory... read more »
New breathalyzers may make painful pin pricks history for diabetics
Washington – Researchers have developed a breathalyzer that may help control blood sugar by measuring the amount of acetone in the breath. The device, which is made by researchers at... read more »
Want to stay slim? Stop worrying about eating cakes
Melbourne – Next time when you eat your favourite chocolate cake, make sure you feel good about it and enjoy every bit of it, as psychologists have found people who see treats as... read more »
Occupational therapy can benefit kids with autism
Washington0 – Researchers have found that occupational therapy using the principles of sensory integration (OT-SI) provide better outcomes on parent-identified goals than standard... read more »
Mediterranean diet without breakfast best for diabetics
London: For patients with diabetes, it is better to eat a single large meal than several smaller meals throughout the day, a new study has found. Researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden studied... read more »
