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Washington, May 16 (ANI): Breastfeeding could help prevent children from developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in life, according to a new research.
Paris, May 14 (IANS) Newly crowned French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-German (PSG) cancelled a championship celebrations with players on cruise on the Seine river scheduled Monday evening after clashes between fans and police escalated at the crowded Trocadero Plaza.
Washington, May 10 (ANI): People who are addicted to drugs or alcohol increase their offspring's risk of suffering from depressed in adulthood, according to a new study by University of Toronto researchers.
Washington, April 22 (ANI): A gene therapy approach developed by researchers at Northeastern University in Boston may one day stop Parkinson's disease (PD) in it tracks, preventing disease progression and reversing its symptoms.
London, Apr.18 (ANI): Liverpool Football Club's managing director Ian Ayre has admitted that the team's owner John W Henry and Chairman Tom Werner have been trying to seek advice from Manchester United for improving their performance as a club.
Washington, April 11 (ANI): Gossypin, a naturally-occurring substance found in fruits and vegetables, has been for the first time found effective against melanoma, which causes the majority of deaths from skin cancer.
Durban, March 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said India remained committed to supporting Africa's rise and would continue to assist and work with the vast continent, as its 54 countries develop their institutions and build infrastructure.
London, Mar. 25 (ANI): Thousands of people gathered in central Paris to carry out a mass protest against a bill to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption.
Washington, March 22 (ANI): In a recent study, two researchers have light on why people were willing to forgive then Texas Rangers player Josh Hamilton after an incident in January 2012.
Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): A study led by researchers at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience may hold a stunning breakthrough in the fight to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Paris, March 8 (IANS/EFE) Designers, including Venezuela's Oscar Carvallo, presented a wide range of garments, accessories and jewellery in the studios and boutiques of the French capital during Paris Fashion Week.
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) A dimly-lit or dark room, a yelping woman, a callous villain and a hero who saves the helpless victim. Bollywood of the 1950s to 1980s almost had a set rape "formula". Fortunately, this has diminished on the silver screen, but sadly, rapes are on the rise off-screen.
Washington, February 20 (ANI): A new study has found that people with asthma have a different blend of fungi in their lungs compared to healthy people who do not have the condition, leading the researchers to suggest this could be a useful avenue for developing new treatments.
London, Feb. 19 (ANI): Oxford and Cambridge, who have long battled for supremacy on the water, on the rugby pitch and in the league tables, have chosen a new avenue for their longstanding rivalry: cheerleading squads.
Beijing, Feb 15 (IANS) More than 250 investors have been allegedly cheated by an American, Anshoo R. Sethi, who led them to believe their investment could boost their prospects of US citizenship.
Buenos Aires, Feb 12 (IANS/EFE) The plan to change the appearance of Avenida 9 de Julio, one of the widest avenues in the world, to accommodate special bus lanes has stirred protests in the Argentine capital.
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) US scientists have linked poor sleep with memory loss and cognitive deterioration as we age, opening the door to therapies for better sleep and recall capacity.
Washington, January 28 (ANI): Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have for the first time found a link between poor sleep, memory loss and brain deterioration in older adults.
London, Jan 27 (ANI): While Adele takes centre stage at the Oscars next month to perform Bond theme 'Skyfall', back at his South Wales home part-time plumber dad Mark Evans has revealed that it will be too painful to watch his daughter on stage.
Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) Each teen receives an average of 3,417 text messages per month or 114 texts daily, according to a US survey.
London, Jan. 10 (ANI): President Barack Obama is considering the use of an executive order to restrict access to guns or ammunition in the wake of the Connecticut school shootings, Vice-president Joe Biden has said.
Sydney, Dec 27(ANI): One of Australia's finest batsman, Neil Harvey's bronze statue will be placed outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground next year in the latest episode of the Avenue of Legends.
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) After dabbling in films and television, actress Karisma Kapoor has now turned radio jockey (RJ), and will host a special segment on an FM station. She says she just wanted to try a new medium.
New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) People of Myanmar can now get access to quality treatment and latest medical technology in India with the Apollo Group of Hospitals launching telemedicine service in the Myanmarese capital Yangon, an official said Tuesday.
Washington, December 6 (ANI): Last month, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine surgically implanted a pacemaker-like device into the brain of a patient in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, the first such operation in the United States.
Washington, December 5 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that Arthrobotrys oligospora, the fungus that survives on a diet of roundworm, has cancer-fighting power.
Washington, December 1 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have reported on the current understanding of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) genetics and the possibilities of translating genetic research toward biomarker development in ASD.
London, November 27 (ANI): Imogen Thomas has celebrated turning seven months pregnant, by tweeting a Demi Moore style snap of her blossoming baby bump.
Sydney, Nov 21 (IANS) Sydney Sixers' general manager Stuart Clark will step down from his post at the end of the Twenty20 Big Bash League.
Washington, November 15 (ANI): A gene so powerful it nearly triples the risk of Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by an international team of scientists.
London, November 12 (ANI): Animals socially isolated for prolonged periods make less myelin (the brain's white matter) in the region of the brain responsible for complex emotional and cognitive behavior, a new study has found.
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Foreign artists are finding India a viable destination for long-haul art residencies, drawn to the rainbow colours and traditions that paint everyday life in the country. The rules of the game are changing as India gets a toehold on the global art map.
Washington, October 23 (ANI): Scientists at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have said that they have developed a protein peptide that may be a new type of highly targeted treatment to prevent smoking relapse, which occurs frequently in smokers who attempt to quit, despite current treatments.
Washington, October 21 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on why obese patients with cancer often have a poorer prognosis compared with those who are lean.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 15 (IANS) While Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is determined to see his pet Air Kerala project take off by April 14, 2013, aviation experts Monday opined that unless prudence was shown, it would end up the way of numerous other state-owned enterprises.
Sydney, Oct 13 (ANI): Tasmanian wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Paine has overcome his hand injury problems that derailed his career, and aims to prove it in one-dayer against South Australia.
Sydney, October 7 (ANI): Australian researchers may have come closer to developing a male contraceptive pill.
London, September 29 (ANI): A new sleeping drug could save lives of thousands of peoples who suffer from Alzheimer's disease by controlling its worst effects.
Sydney, Sep 26 (ANI): Indian origin Australian cricketer Lisa Sthalekar has said women cricketers need their own Mrs. Kerry Packer, and added that the organisers should put in more money to support Eves cricket.
New York, Sep 19ANI): New York Jets quarterback has claimed he might enter politics after his career in American football ends.
Sydney, Aug. 22 (ANI): A quarter of women in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) have faced some form of sexual harassment while serving, a report has revealed.
Washington, August 8 (ANI): A gene known to play a role in protecting brain cells from the damaging effects of stress may also be involved in the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study.
Washington, July 26 (ANI): A new gene therapy approach can reverse hearing loss caused by a genetic defect in a mouse model of congenital deafness, a new study has revealed.
London, July 24 (ANI): Highly-trained British agents have been in Pakistan working with authorities there to prevent security breaches during the Olympic Games in London.
Washington, July 21 (ANI): Researchers have explored the role of Lactobaccilus reuteri-a natural resident of the human gut-to protect against foodborne infection.
Washington, July 21 (ANI): Severe influenza increases by two fold the odds that a person will develop Parkinson's disease later in life, according to University of British Columbia researchers.
Washington, July 10 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new silk-based stabilizer that, in the laboratory, kept some vaccines and antibiotics stable up to temperatures of 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
Washington, July 6 (ANI): Scientists from the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB) and the Singapore Bioimaging Consortium (SBIC) have discovered a new signalling pathway that controls both obesity and atherosclerosis.
New York, July 3 (ANI): A jail in Brazil has said that it will give inmates one day off for every 16 hours they ride exercise bikes tied to generators.
Amman (Jordan), June 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was surprised when told that a street in Bethlehem was named in his honour.
Washington, June 26 (ANI): In a new animal study, researchers have found that the reproductive hormone, oxytocin, helps regulate food intake and energy metabolism without causing adverse effects.
Washington, June 17 (IANS) Fathers can show their adolescent children the way to perseverance and grounding in positive traits, new research says.
Washington, June 15 (ANI): Fathers are in a unique position to help their adolescent children develop persistence, a new study has revealed.
Washington, June 14 (ANI): Human-derived stem cells can spontaneously form the tissue that develops into the part of the eye that allows us to see, a new study has revealed.
London, June 13(ANI): Pops Mensah-Bonsu, a British basketball player, has said the London Olympics would play an important for the future of basketball in Britain.
New York, June 7 (ANI): A Californian woman, who got tired of the word "slut" being a slur, created a site 'Rock the Slut Vote' which aimed at reclaiming the word from being an insult.
Melbourne, June 7 (ANI): Common anaesthetic Ketamine, which is also found in a recreational drug dubbed 'Special K,' could be the answer in the fight against depression.
Washington, May 26 (ANI): Scientists have discovered that curcumin, a compound found in the cooking spice turmeric, can cause a modest but measurable increase in levels of a protein that's known to be important in the "innate" immune system, helping to prevent infection in humans and other animals.
Melbourne, May 25 (ANI): Lara Bingle is bound for Mumbai as part of her new reality show 'Being Lara Bingle' that is set to debut on June 7.
Washington, May 8 (ANI): Exercise can counteract muscle breakdown, increase strength and reduce inflammation caused by aging and heart failure, a new research has revealed.
Chennai, April 27 (IANS) Expanding itse construction equipment product range with a technical tie-up with a Korean company and looking at different four-wheeler makers to power their vehicles with its diesel engines are some of the strategies that Greaves Cotton Ltd is now looking at, said a top company official Friday.
Toronto, April 25 (IANS) Children who suffer physical abuse are likely to harbour suidical thoughts as adults, a new study from the University of Toronto has said.
Washington, April 25(ANI): Children who are exposed to physical abuse may be at greater risk for suicidal behaviours in adulthood, a new study from the University of Toronto has revealed.
New York, Apr 18 (ANI): Madonna, whose eagerly anticipated debut signature perfume hit department store Macy's last week, has already made plans for an accompanying fragrance and men's cologne smelling of a "good old whiskey."
London, April 12 (ANI): Manipulating memories of drug use may be an affective way to help addicts avoid a return to a life of drug abuse, say scientists in China.
London, Apr 9 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a pair of molecules that regulates the liver's production of glucose - the simple sugar that is the source of energy in human cells and the central player in diabetes.
London, April 7 (ANI): Scientists including one of Indian origin have identified a major gear in the biological clock that tells the body when to sleep and metabolise food- the finding that may lead to new drugs to treat sleep problems and metabolic disorders, including diabetes.
London, Apr 5 (ANI): Ryan Gosling, who is surely on his way to superhero status, saved the life of one very grateful British journalist in New York City on Wednesday.
Washington, April 2 (IANS) The US government Sunday announced an additional $12.2 million in humanitarian aid for Syria as the second meeting of "Friends of Syria" kicked off in Turkey's largest city Istanbul.
London, Feb 19 (ANI): Exposing the brain to weak magnetic pulses removes unwanted neural connection in mice, and this can be used for treating conditions associated with abnormal neural circuitry like schizophrenia in humans, a new study has claimed.
London, Feb 19 (ANI): Exposing the brain to weak magnetic pulses removes unwanted neural connection in mice, and this can be used for treating conditions associated with abnormal neural circuitry like schizophrenia in humans, a new study has claimed.
Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): Researchers are one step closer to find new solutions for those who are suffering from chronic pain.
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): A new wonder pill, capable of harnessing the health-boosting power of red wine may play a vital role in fighting a range of common illnesses, researchers say.
Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): A new wonder pill, capable of harnessing the health-boosting power of red wine may play a vital role in fighting a range of common illnesses, researchers say.
London, Jan 23 (ANI): Synthetic nanoparticles that target lymph nodes, where the most effective immune reactions occur, could greatly boost vaccine responses, researchers say.
Mumbai, Jan 4 (ANI): Indian market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has decided to have a relook at the entire process of raising funds via initial public offerings.
Washington, Dec 29 (ANI): A targeted drug therapy called bevacizumab (Avastin), when used in combination with existing treatments like chemotherapy delays progression of advanced ovarian cancer, a new study has suggested.
Washington Dec 4 (ANI): Scientists have identified the histamine releasing factor (HRF) molecule as a promising target for developing new treatments for a number of allergic reactions including asthma.
Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): A pill that can make people as "super fit" as highly-trained athletes without moving a muscle is a step closer to reality, researchers say.
New Delhi, November (ANI): As part of its Founder's Day celebrations, Modern School in New Delhi held an artefact exhibition on Sunday.
Los Angeles (US), Nov.13 (ANI): American football team L A Galaxy could be in the process of recruiting Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard as a replacement for David Beckham.
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): An experimental drug that selectively destroys the blood supply of fat tissue is being considered as an opportunity by scientists to provide a new avenue for anti-obesity medication.
Dubai, Nov 2(ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat reckons that the guilty verdict handed down to former Pakistan captain Salman Butt and fast bowler Mohammad Asif in the London spot-fixing trial is a warning to players who might be tempted to engage in corrupt activity within the sport.
Washington, Oct 28 (ANI): Scientist have identified three fatty acids involved in the extreme growth of Burmese pythons' hearts following large meals, which they believe could help in treating diseased human hearts
Washington, Oct 28 (ANI): Scientist have identified three fatty acids involved in the extreme growth of Burmese pythons' hearts following large meals, which they believe could help in treating diseased human hearts
Gronzy, Oct 7(ANI): Chenchen President Ramzan Kadyrov has denied he was the centre of attention of his 35th multimillion dollar birthday party held in the capital city, Grozny.
Bangalore. Sep 11 (ANI): A walkathon was organised here on Sunday to spread awareness about the importance of physiotherapy.
Washington, Sept 8 (ANI): Scientists have discovered the immune cells of people with rheumatoid arthritis become hyperactive and attack the joints and bones because they have lost their 'bouncer' protein.
London, Sep.8 (ANI): The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) is investigating the possibility of forcing clubs to put black candidates on shortlists for managerial vacancies.
New Delhi, Aug.8 (ANI): A nation is identified by three main parameters, culture, economy and military might. In the modern context, any nation that has the money and the muscle is taken notice of in the world.
Washington, August 4 (ANI): Breeding crops that have roots a metre deeper in the soil could dramatically lower CO2 levels in the atmosphere, a leading University of Manchester scientist has claimed.
Washington, July 2 (ANI): A recent study on how birds can fly so quickly and accurately through dense forests has opened a new avenue for developments in robotics and auto-pilots.
Sydney, June 27 (ANI): Children between eight and 16 years of age have been invited to learn the skills of computer hackers, and how to protect themselves against cyber attacks, at a hackers' conference in Las Vegas.
London, June 24 (ANI): Scientists designed molecular inhibitors that could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease and prevent the sexual transmission of HIV.
Washington, June 14 (ANI): According to a new study, following a low-saturated fat and low-glycemic index diet may modulate the risk of developing dementia that proceeds to Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Sydney, June 11 (ANI): Axed Australian opener Simon Katich and his management have reportedly been advised by his legal team to sue Cricket Australia under Australia's age discrimination laws.
Beijing, June 4 (ANI): Secret cables from the US embassy in Beijing obtained by WikiLeaks have shown that there was no bloodshed inside Tiananmen Square when China put down student pro-democracy demonstrations on June 4, 1989, but revealed that Chinese soldiers opened fire on protesters outside the centre of Beijing while they fought to enter the square from the west of the city.
Washington, May 18 (ANI): Researchers at the CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM) and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia have nailed a new technique of treating breast cancer.
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have discovered that the female species of the Emei music frog make unique sounds during sex to encourage the performance of their male lovers.
London, Apr 27 (ANI): Kate Middleton will be walking down a tree-lined aisle inside of Westminster Abbey.
