Cannabis use linked to development of `man boobs`
London – A US plastic surgeon has linked smoking cannabis to gynecomastia, commonly known as “man boobs”. According to Dr. Anthony Youn, previous animal studies have found that the active ingredient in cannabis can cause “a decrease in testosterone levels, a reduction of testicular... read more »
Naseeruddin Shah plays Pakistani diplomat in new play `Walk in the woods`
Islamabad – Naseeruddin Shah played the role of a Pakistani diplomat in a theatre play, titled ‘A walk in the woods’ at Alhamra Hall in Lahore. The play is staged on two actors, Pakistani and an Indian Diplomat, who hold private meetings in the woods and try to achieve a breakthrough in... read more »
Christine Ohuruogu wins Sportswoman of the Year title
London -Athlete Christine Ohuruogu has been named Sunday Times and Sky Sports Sportswoman of the Year. The 400m runner became the first British woman to win two Athletics World Championship crowns when she won gold in Moscow in August. After winning the award, Ohuruogu said that she was genuinely... read more »
Gwen Stefani hides baby bump on day out shopping
Washington, Dec 6: Gwen Stefani was spotted hiding her baby bump under her plaid jacket on her day out shopping. This would be the third baby for the 44-year-old singer and her husband Gavin Rossdale, Radar Online reported. Stefani was heading to Bloomingdales for some holiday shopping when she was... read more »
Microsoft cloud’s Indian-origin boss Satya Nadella among frontrunners for CEO post
Washington – As Microsoft’s hunt for its next chief intensifies, former Nokia CEO Stephen Elop is reportedly likely to be pushed down by Indian-origin cloud chief Satya Nadella and... read more »
Why high cholesterol fuels growth and spread of breast cancer
Washington – Researchers have suggested that breast cancer growth can be fuelled by high cholesterol, as a by-product of cholesterol functions like the hormone estrogen to enhance the... read more »
Dutch watchdog claims Google `spins invisible data web`, violates privacy law
Washington – The Dutch Data Protection Authority has reportedly found that search giant Google’s practice of combining user data from its varied services violates data protection... read more »
China unveils `flying ray-styled` eco-conscious Shenzhen airport’s new terminal
Washington – China has recently unveiled its brand new Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport terminal, which is eco-friendly and futuristic in appearance. The new terminal replaces... read more »
Meet the Chinese man born with heart in abdomen
New York – A Chinese man was born with his heart in his abdomen and is hoping that doctors will put it in the right place. Ho Zhiliang is suffering from congenital cardiac exposure syndrome,... read more »
