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Everything you need to know about Kaiser Ganj: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Use of prescription painkillers for back pain linked to erectile dysfunction in men

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Regular intake of prescription painkillers, also known as opioids, is linked to a higher risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men, a new study has revealed.

Social support helps ease pain in breast cancer patients

May 13, 2013 at 1:58 PM

Los Angeles, May 13 (IANS) New research conducted by an assisted care centre based in the US shows that breast cancer patients who have the support of friends and family can manage pain and other symptoms better.

Germany returns painting taken by Nazis

April 11, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Berlin, April 11 (IANS/EFE) The western German city of Cologne will return an Oskar Kokoschka painting taken by the Nazis from Jewish art dealer Alfred Flechtheim to his heirs to settle a long-running dispute over the work, officials said.

Chinese Google Baidu making own version of smart glasses

April 4, 2013 at 1:57 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): China's largest search engine, Baidu, is making its own smart glasses technology, which are similar to Google's Glass project.

Chinese Google Baidu making own version of smart glasses

April 4, 2013 at 1:41 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): China's largest search engine, Baidu, is making its own smart glasses technology, which are similar to Google's Glass project.

Varicella vaccine effective against chicken pox for long-term

April 1, 2013 at 1:38 PM

Washington, April 1 (ANI): The varicella vaccine has been largely successful in neutralizing chicken pox, scientists say.

Ashok Choudhary new chief of Congress in Bihar

March 31, 2013 at 6:02 PM

Patna, March 31 (IANS) Ashok Choudhary was Sunday named the new president of Congress's Bihar unit.

No clear evidence as to what led to decline in breast cancer

March 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): There is no clear evidence that the decline in the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is linked to the fall in the numbers of new cases of breast cancer, as has been claimed, a new study suggests.

High-fat dairy may lower breast cancer survival chances

March 15, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, March 15 (ANI): High-fat dairy products can increase a breast cancer survivor's odds of dying years later, a new study has warned.

Prenatal exposure to pesticide DDT linked to high BP in women

March 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Infant girls exposed to high levels of the pesticide DDT while still inside the womb have a tripled risk for hypertension in adulthood, according to a new study led by the University of California, Davis.

Seeds of life may have originated in space and carried to Earth by Comets

March 6, 2013 at 11:25 AM

Washington, March 6 (ANI): A new experiment simulating conditions in deep space has suggested that the complex building blocks of life on Earth could have been created on icy interplanetary dust and then carried to Earth, jump-starting life.

Malfunctioning glands linked to kidney stones

February 24, 2013 at 11:31 AM

Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) Excessive calcium levels, linked to formation of kidney stones, can be traced to the over activity of parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism), affecting women and the elderly, suggests a new study.

Obesity may up risk of MS in kids and teen girls

February 4, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Washington, February 4 (ANI): Being obese may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in children and teenage girls, according to new research.

Some painkillers push low testosterone risk five-fold: Study

February 1, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Washintgon, Feb 1 (IANS) People taking long-acting pain killers for extended periods face a five-times greater risk of low testosterone, the male sex hormone, a new study says.

Men taking long-acting chronic pain meds 5 times likelier to have low testosterone levels

February 1, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): Researchers have found that low testosterone levels occur five times more often among men who take long-acting instead of short-acting opioids for chronic pain.

Diabetics' heart at risk from BP, cholesterol

January 29, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Washington, Jan 29 (IANS) For diabetics, blood pressure and cholesterol are the two key factors that could increase the risk of heart disease and stroke, says a new study involving more than 26,000 people suffering from blood sugar.

How and when to break up with a 'toxic' friend

January 23, 2013 at 1:52 PM

Washington, January 23 (ANI): A relationship expert has given some invaluable tips on how to know whether a friendship is just going through a rocky phase or it's time to throw in the towel.

Irregular beats spell higher risk of kidney failure

January 21, 2013 at 11:52 AM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) The risk of kidney failure is greater for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those suffering from atrial fibrillation - a common form of irregular heart beats in adults, says a study.

Irregular heartbeat may raise risk of kidney failure

January 20, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Washington, January 20(ANI): The risk of kidney failure is greater for people with chronic kidney disease who also have atrial fibrillation, one of the most common forms of irregular heart rhythm in adults, researchers including an Indian origin have found.

Fortis screens 751 women for cervical cancer, sets record

December 23, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Navi Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Fortis Hospital here Sunday created a new record by screening 751 women for cervical cancer in an eight-hour marathon session as part of its 'Teal To Heal Together', a hospital official said Sunday.

Britney Spears' lookalike earns 300,000 pounds a year

December 3, 2012 at 1:16 PM

London, December 3 (ANI): A pretty blonde from England, who makes heads turn while walking down the street in her local town, makes a living as a Britney Spears lookalike.

Gastric bypass surgery can help diabetes but doesn't cure it

November 27, 2012 at 10:38 AM

Washington, November 27 (ANI): For some people, diabetes may go away after gastric bypass surgery even before they lose much weight.

Halt climate change to check global warming: Greenpeace

November 26, 2012 at 10:39 PM

Bangalore, Nov 26 (IANS) With fresh round of climate talks getting underway Monday at Qatar in Doha, environmental organisation Greenpeace called for an urgent action to avoid catastrophic global warming, as climate change was already gripping the planet.

Strong social ties improve survival chances in women with breast cancer

November 10, 2012 at 12:00 PM

Washington, November 10 (ANI): The quality of a woman's personal relationships are just as important as the size of her social networks in predicting her odds of beating breast cancer, a new study has shown.

Pakistan's film industry is not so developed: Pakistani director (Interview)

October 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Independent filmmaker Iram Parveen Bilal, whose debut feature "Josh" was the only fiction film from Pakistan to be screened at the 14th Mumbai Film Festival (MFF), feels her biggest challenge was to raise funds as the country's industry is not so developed and lacks "streamlined infrastructure".

Romney's 'privatization' of Medicare would force patients to shell out more: Study

October 16, 2012 at 1:16 PM

Washington, Oct. 16 (ANI): Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's plans of privatizing the US health care system under his 'Medicare' programme would actually result in 59 percent of the recipients paying higher premiums, a new study has revealed.

BJP, Congress condemn Thackerays

September 8, 2012 at 5:43 PM

Mumbai/Patna/ New Delhi, Sept 8 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress Party on Saturday condemned statements made by Raj and Bal Thackeray, and added that such comments create discord within communities.

Prenatal exposure to chemicals from household items may lead to obesity

August 31, 2012 at 9:47 AM

Washington, August 31(ANI): Women who are highly exposed to common environmental chemicals - polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFCs) - during pregnancy have babies that are smaller at birth and larger at 20 months of age, according to a study from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health.

Obese kids at higher risk of gallstones

August 25, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Washington, August 25 (ANI): Children who are overweight or obese face an increased risk of having gallstones, a new study has claimed.

Obese mums likelier to have large babies

August 15, 2012 at 3:48 PM

Washington, August 15 (ANI): Women who are overweight during pregnancy tend to have much heavier babies than their peers who are normal weight, a new study has revealed.

Nearly half of type 2 diabetes patients suffer acute and chronic pain

August 12, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Washington, August 12 (ANI): In a study of more than 13,000 adults, almost half of adults with type 2 diabetes reported acute and chronic pain, and close to one quarter reported neuropathy, fatigue, depression, sleep disturbance and physical or emotional disability.

Angela Merkel' 'Nazi-gesture' photo in Italian newspaper sparks fury among Germans

August 7, 2012 at 1:13 PM

London, Aug. 7 (ANI): An Italian newspaper owned by former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has stirred controversy by printing a front page headline that reads 'Fourth Reich' above a picture of German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Mel B tweets pic hinting at Spice Girls' Olympic performance

August 5, 2012 at 10:49 AM

London, Aug 5 (ANI): Even though the Spice Girls reunion for the Olympic Games closing ceremony has not been officially confirmed as it's all meant to be a big secret, Mel B has just given the biggest hint yet.

Mums-to-be exposed to microwave ovens up offspring's risk of obesity

July 28, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Washington, July 28 (ANI): In-utero exposure to relatively high magnetic field levels is associated with a 69 percent increased risk of being obese or overweight during childhood compared to lower in-utero magnetic field levels, according to a new study.

London 2012 closing ceremony set to be musical extravaganza

July 15, 2012 at 4:56 PM

London, July 15 (ANI): The Olympic closing ceremony will see a host of big performers including Russell Brand, Kate Moss, Coldstream Guards and stripping lollipop ladies, it has been revealed.

Weight loss from low-fat diet may help eliminate menopausal symptoms

July 12, 2012 at 10:48 AM

Washington, July 12(ANI): Weight loss resulting from a low-fat, high fruit and vegetable diet may help to reduce or eliminate hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause, a study has revealed.

Veggie chicken tikka potato chips! New flavours beckon

June 21, 2012 at 3:09 PM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) Fancy some vegetarian chicken tikka potato wafers and guava masala juice for an evening snack? Sounds strange to the ears of hardcore Indian veggies bred on leafy greens, energy drinks and cereals, isn't it? But innovations in the world of flavours might soon make these new snacks a reality.

'Kaiser' Beckenbauer fancies 2008 Germany-Spain final repeat in 2012

June 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM

London, June 10 (ANI): FIFA World Cup winner Franz Beckenbauer is predicting a Germany-Spain final at the European Championships 2012.he German great, who won the World Cup as a player and manager, fancies a repeat of the Euro 2008 decider which Spain won 1-0.

Karl Lagerfeld makes butler follow holding glass of Pepsi at bash

June 8, 2012 at 5:28 PM

New York, June 8 (ANI): German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld apparently requires a butler to follow him around at parties with a goblet of Pepsi Max on a silver tray.

Men who watch porn damage partner's self confidence

June 2, 2012 at 9:43 AM

London, June 2 (ANI): Men who look at porn have a corrosive effect on their partner's self confidence and this habit can even break up happy relationships, a study has found.

Childhood obesity may up risk of cranial disorder that may cause blindness

May 25, 2012 at 10:28 AM

Washington, May 25 (ANI): Children who are overweight or obese - particularly older, non-Hispanic white girls - are more likely to have a neurological disorder known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a rare condition that can result in blindness, according to a new study.

Fever during pregnancy more than doubles risk of autism or developmental delay

May 24, 2012 at 9:42 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): Mothers who had fevers during their pregnancies are more than twice as likely to have a child with autism or developmental delay than mothers who have no such condition, researchers have found.

Depression in midlife and late-life 'may up dementia risk'

May 8, 2012 at 3:18 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): Depressive symptoms that are present in midlife or in late life are tied to an increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study.

Midlife crisis could be linked with dementia

May 8, 2012 at 2:06 PM

Washington, May 8 (IANS) If you are overcome by a sense of hopelessness, especially during your mid or later life, it could be a sign that your are heading for dementia, the mental decline caused by Alzheimer's.

Chinese car multimedia maker CASKA to set up R&D centre in India

April 19, 2012 at 6:29 PM

Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) Car multimedia systems manufacturer CASKA, owned by China-based Coagent Electronics S&T Co, is planning to set up a research and development (R&D) centre either in Chennai or Bangalore by June, a company official said Thursday.

Ob-Gyns can play key role in reducing effects of environmental toxicants

March 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Washington, March 15 (ANI): Researchers call for more active role of obstetricians, gynecologists and other reproductive health providers in preventing negative health impacts of environmental chemicals on women and babies.

Ob-Gyns can play key role in reducing effects of environmental toxicants

March 15, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Washington, March 15 (ANI): Researchers call for more active role of obstetricians, gynecologists and other reproductive health providers in preventing negative health impacts of environmental chemicals on women and babies.

'Star Wars' designer Ralph McQuarrie passes away at 82

March 5, 2012 at 9:44 PM

Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): Ralph McQuarrie, who created the concept art behind George Lucas' famous 'Star Wars' movies, has died in his home in Berkeley, California. He was 82.

'Star Wars' designer Ralph McQuarrie passes away at 82

March 5, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): Ralph McQuarrie, who created the concept art behind George Lucas' famous 'Star Wars' movies, died at his home in Berkeley, California on March 3. He was 82.

'Star Wars' designer Ralph McQuarrie passes away at 82

March 5, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): Ralph McQuarrie, who created the concept art behind George Lucas' famous 'Star Wars' movies, has died in his home in Berkeley, California. He was 82.

Vitamin A could help prevent skin cancer

March 3, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): Regular Vitamin A supplements can protect against melanoma skin cancer due to the presence of retinol, a new study has claimed.

'The Monkees' star Davy Jones dies in Florida at 66

March 1, 2012 at 9:30 PM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Davy Jones, the front man of 60s band 'The Monkees' died on Wednesday after suffering a massive heart attack. He was aged 66.

'The Monkees' star Davy Jones dies in Florida at 66

March 1, 2012 at 10:56 AM

London, Mar 1 (ANI): Davy Jones, the front man of 60s band 'The Monkees' died on Wednesday after suffering a massive heart attack. He was aged 66.

Transcendental Meditation may help school students beat stress

November 17, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Washington, Nov 17 (ANI): Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique can significantly decrease psychological distress in public school students, according to a new study.

Heavy alcohol consumption ups risk of developing lung cancer

October 24, 2011 at 2:08 PM

Washington, Oct 24 (ANI): Heavy alcohol consumption may increase the risk of developing lung cancer, while higher BMI and increased consumption of black tea and fruit could reduce the risk of the deadly disease, a new research has suggested.

High BP in early pregnancy ups risk of birth defects in offspring

October 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM

Washington, Oct 19 (ANI): A new study has found that women with high blood pressure (hypertension) in early stages of pregnancy are more likely to have babies with birth defects, irrespective of commonly prescribed medicines for their condition.

'Good' cholesterol cuts heart attack risk for diabetics

October 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Oct 8 (ANI): Increasing levels of high-density lipoproteins, better known as HDL or "good" cholesterol, reduced the risk for heart attack and stroke among patients with diabetes, according to a new study.

Inferiority complex, envy 'led Nazis to the Holocaust of 6 million Jews'

August 19, 2011 at 10:18 AM

London, Aug 19 (ANI): A new book by a leading German historian has claimed that a peculiar German inferiority complex coupled with a lust to 'get on' led to the country's collective moral collapse which led to the Holocaust of six million Jews.

Mums-to-be exposed to microwave ovens, hair dryers up kids' asthma risk

August 2, 2011 at 11:03 AM

Washington, August 2 (ANI): Children whose mothers had high exposure to microwave ovens, hair dryers and vacuum cleaners during pregnancy may have three times the risk of developing asthma, according to a new study.

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may raise autism risk in kids

July 5, 2011 at 2:00 PM

Washington, July 05 (ANI): A new study has suggested that children born to women who take certain antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, during the first trimester of pregnancy may modestly increase the risk of developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Stark differences in media use between minority and white youth in US: Study

June 8, 2011 at 5:57 PM

Washington, June 8 (ANI): Minority youth aged eight to 18 years in the US consume an average of 13 hours of media content a day, about 4-1/2 hours more than their white counterparts, a study by Northwestern University has claimed.

Now, blood sugar and BMI can predict diabetes 7 yrs before pregnancy

May 26, 2011 at 3:32 PM

Washington, May 26 (ANI): A new study has suggested that a woman's risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy can be identified seven years prior to pregnancy with routinely assessed measures of blood sugar and body weight.

Weight gain after 1st baby's birth ups diabetes risk in 2nd pregnancy

May 24, 2011 at 4:05 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): A new study has revealed that women who gain weight between their first and second pregnancies have a heightened risk for developing pregnancy-related diabetes in their second pregnancy.

Parental exposure to plastic chemical linked to kid's lower birth weight

May 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): A new study has found that parental exposure to bisphenol A (BPA)- a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins - during pregnancy is associated with decreased birth weight of offspring.

Sauber CEO becomes first woman to head Formula One team operations

April 10, 2011 at 4:38 PM

Sepang, Apr 10 (ANI): Indian-born Monisha Kaltenborn, the Chief Executive Officer of Sauber Formula One team, will be the first woman to head company's business operations.

Weight gain 'ups recurrence risk among breast cancer survivors'

April 6, 2011 at 2:01 PM

Washington, April 06 (ANI): Scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California, have revealed that breast cancer survivors who experience large weight gain have an increased risk of death after diagnosis.

Weight gain 'ups recurrence risk among breast cancer survivors'

April 6, 2011 at 12:35 PM

Washington, April 06 (ANI): Scientists at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California, have revealed that breast cancer survivors who experience large weight gain have an increased risk of death after diagnosis.

6-8 hrs' sleep, less stress best natural way to cut flab

March 30, 2011 at 12:13 PM

Washington, March 30 (ANI): Wondering how to lose weight without much effort? Don't stress and get some good sleep.

NSAID use linked to increased risk of erectile dysfunction

March 3, 2011 at 1:26 PM

Washington, March 3 (ANI): Scientists have discovered that men who take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 3 times a day for more than three months are 2.4 times more likely to have erectile dysfunction compared to men who do not take those drugs regularly.

Parents give birth to twins - one ebony, the other ivory!

February 25, 2011 at 4:43 PM

Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): An Ohio couple has given birth to twins but this is no ordinary pair, because one baby is white, and the other is black.

PS1 telescope discovers a record breaking 19 near-Earth asteroids

February 25, 2011 at 10:42 AM

Washington, Feb 25 (ANI): The Pan-STARRS PS1 telescope on Haleakala, Maui has created a new record, discovering 19 near-Earth asteroids on the night of January 29.

5 in 10 Americans see healthcare reform unfavorably

January 26, 2011 at 8:01 PM

Washington, Jan.26 (ANI): The Obama administration's healthcare reforms has attracted an unfavorable response from at least five in ten Americans, according to a joint survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health.

Vietnamese ear picking gives most "ear-gasms"

January 26, 2011 at 7:34 PM

San Jose, Jan 25 (ANI): While most find it a little unnerving when someone else probes their ears, in Vietnam, where ear picking is considered to be an art, many find it to be as good as sex.

Shingles vaccine cuts risk by 55 pc: Study

January 12, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): A new study has found that receiving the herpes zoster vaccine is associated with a 55 percent reduced risk of developing shingles, a painful, lingering disease.

Exercise and vitamin D help reduce the risk of falls in seniors

December 26, 2010 at 10:31 AM

Washington, Dec 26 (ANI): Exercise and Vitamin D supplements are the best ways to reduce the risk of falling in people aged 65 and over, a systematic review of over 50 clinical trials has found.

Burials of 400 'poor' people unearthed near Giza

November 27, 2010 at 4:26 PM

Cairo, Nov 27 (ANI): Archaeologists have excavated burials of 400 people-dating between 2,700 and 2,000 years ago-on the Giza plateau in Egypt.

Burials of 400 'poor' people unearthed near Giza

November 27, 2010 at 4:26 PM

Cairo, Nov 27 (ANI): Archaeologists have excavated burials of 400 people-dating between 2,700 and 2,000 years ago-on the Giza plateau in Egypt.

Hormone therapy use may increase or decrease dementia risk

November 19, 2010 at 4:16 PM

Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): Kaiser Permanente researchers have indicated that compared to women never on hormone therapy, those taking hormone therapy only at midlife had a 26 percent decreased risk of dementia; while women taking HT only in late life had a 48 percent increased risk of dementia.

Kids with autism have distinctive patterns of brain activity

November 16, 2010 at 1:48 PM

Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): Researchers have identified a distinct pattern of brain activity that may characterize the genetic vulnerability to developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Exposure to plastics chemical linked to reduced semen quality

October 28, 2010 at 4:32 PM

Washington, Oct 28 (ANI): A Kaiser Permanente study found that increasing urine BPA (Bisphenol-A) level was significantly associated with decreased sperm concentration, decreased total sperm count, decreased sperm vitality and decreased sperm motility.

Metabolic status prior to pregnancy predicts subsequent gestational diabetes

October 13, 2010 at 4:16 PM

Washington, Oct 13 (ANI): A new study has suggested that metabolic screening of women before pregnancy could help identify the possibility of developing diabetes in a subsequent pregnancy and help them take preventive steps prior to conception.

Americans have more 'negative view' of govt than a decade ago:Poll

October 10, 2010 at 3:45 PM

Washington, Oct 10 (ANI): Most Americans have a more negative view of government today than they did a decade ago, or even a few years ago, according to a new study by The Washington Post, the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard University.

Dense boobs linked to breast cancer return

October 8, 2010 at 1:54 PM

Washington, Oct 8 (ANI): Patients with a very early form of breast cancer (ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS) who have higher mammographic density may be at increased risk for subsequent breast cancer, especially in the breast opposite to the one with the initial cancer, says a new research.

Breast cancer survivors with physical limitations more likely to die

September 25, 2010 at 4:06 PM

Washington, Sep 25 (ANI): A new study has suggested that basic physical limitations following breast cancer treatment can have far-reaching consequences that substantially affect how long a patient lives.

Absence of father at home linked to early puberty in girls

September 17, 2010 at 1:12 PM

Washington, Sep 17 (ANI): A new research has shown that girls in homes without a biological father are more likely to hit puberty at an earlier age.

WWI postcard: Germans demonised Scottish, Indo-Chinese and Sikhs as savage barbarians

August 23, 2010 at 3:54 PM

Edinburgh, Aug 23 (ANI): A military historian, Matthew Low, has unearthed German propaganda postcard of the First World War which shows how the Kaiser's army demonised Scottish soldiers and Indo-Chinese and Sikhs as savage barbarians.

WWI postcard: Germans demonised Scottish, Indo-Chinese and Sikhs as savage barbarians

August 22, 2010 at 12:59 PM

Edinburgh, Aug 22 (ANI): A military historian, Matthew Low, has unearthed German propaganda postcard of the First World War which shows how the Kaiser's army demonised Scottish soldiers and Indo-Chinese and Sikhs as savage barbarians.

UPA Govt. at Centre has doubled Bihar's allocation: Congress

August 20, 2010 at 4:01 PM

Patna, Aug 20 (ANI): The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government on Friday said the Centre has doubled its allocation to Bihar since 2004 and alleged that the Nitish Kumar-led Government poorly utilised the central funds in execution of development schemes.

Ammunition seized in Kashmir's Rajouri District.

August 3, 2010 at 12:02 PM

Rajouri (J-K), Aug 3 (ANI): A huge cache of arms and ammunitions was seized on Monday by security forces from a militant hideout in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri District.

Genetic changes linked to diet, alcohol could predict breast cancer severity

July 31, 2010 at 1:51 PM

Washington, July 31 (ANI): Epigenetic changes to DNA in breast cancers are directly linked with diet, alcohol, and tumour size, and could hence give a glimpse of the severity of the disease, according to researchers from Brown University and the University of California San Francisco.

Web weigh-ins can help keep the weight off

July 28, 2010 at 4:44 PM

Washington, July 28 (ANI): The more frequently you log on to an interactive weight management website, the more weight you can keep off.

Gestational diabetes patients face increased recurrence risk in later pregnancies

July 12, 2010 at 1:41 PM

Washington, July 12 (ANI): There is an increased risk of recurring gestational diabetes in pregnant women who developed the disease during their first and second pregnancies, according to a new study.

Extremely obese kids 'at 40pc higher risk of reflux disease of esophagus'

July 9, 2010 at 3:44 PM

Washington, July 9 (ANI): A new study has revealed that extremely obese children have a 40 percent higher risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and children who are moderately obese have a 30 percent higher risk of GERD compared to normal weight children.

Combo MMRV vaccine linked to 2-fold risk of seizures

June 28, 2010 at 2:51 PM

Washington, June 28 (ANI): Combination vaccines of measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (MMRV) pose twice as much risk of febrile seizures for 1- to 2-year-olds than same-day administration of the separate vaccine for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and the varicella (V) vaccine for chicken pox, according to a new study.

Abused kids more prone to migraines as adults

June 24, 2010 at 2:57 PM

Washington, June 24 (ANI): A new study has shown that kids who experience maltreatment such as emotional, physical and sexual abuse are more likely to experience frequent headaches, including chronic migraine, as adults.

Vuvuzela inventor says it is the soundtrack of the World Cup

June 16, 2010 at 5:41 PM

London, June 16 (ANI): Freddie Maake, the man who is believed to have come up with the idea of Vuvuzela horns in the 1960s, said football fans in Britain should embrace the sound as it is part of the unique experience of South African football.

ngland has players to win 2010 World Cup: Mourinho

June 15, 2010 at 1:22 PM

London, Jun 15 (ANI): Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, who is also known as the 'Special One', has said England has the players to win the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Beckenbauer says Capello has taken England backwards

June 15, 2010 at 11:49 AM

London, Jun 15 (ANI): Ahead of a possible last-16 meeting between England and Germany, football legend Franz Beckenbauer also known as Der Kaiser has increased the pressure on The Three Lions by saying that their coach Fabio Capello, had taken the team backwards.

Kate Moss considering exhibition of her nude pics?

April 19, 2010 at 3:30 PM

London, April 19 (ANI): Kate Moss is said to be considering exhibiting her naked pictures.

12-week program can make binge eaters eat less

April 1, 2010 at 3:58 PM

Washington, Apr 1 (ANI): A self-guided, 12-week program could make binge eaters eat less for up to a year and even save money for those who participate, according to a new study.