Consuming junk food harms brain health
Apart from being responsible for the flab on body, processed food also harms behaviour and emotional health of children, suggests a new study. The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has linked diets high in these foods to a greater risk of behaviour and emotional problems, as well as double the risk of having ADHD. [...]
New ‘antigene’ therapy shows promise
Antigene therapy has shown promise as a new treatment strategy that uses a DNA-based drug to pinpoint light energy to a target gene shutting down its activity. The new finding has noted possibilities and challenges for the clinical application of this novel photo-activated DNA modulating approach. Netanel Kolevzon and Eylon Yavin, from The Hebrew University [...]
An Officer and a Gentleman star Lisa Blount dies at 53
Actress Lisa Bount, 53, was found dead at her Arkansas home on Wednesday. The Pulaski County Coroner’s office told the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that the actress likely died on Monday, but they are not suspecting any criminal action in her death, reports Usmagazine.com. Blount’s role in An Officer and a Gentleman earned her high praise from fans [...]
‘Freeze ovaries for healthy babies later’
Agency: IANS Women in their twenties should freeze parts of their ovaries so they can have children much later in life, says a fertility expert. Sherman Silber, one of the world’s best reproductive surgeons based at St Louis Hospital in the US, says the controversial procedure is so successful at producing babies it should be [...]
Miss US crowned Miss World 2010
Sanya (China), Oct 30 (PTI) A tearfully smiling Alexandria Mills from the United States beat 119 beauties from across the world to win the coveted Miss World 2010 crown in a glittering ceremony here today. 18-year-old Mills, a High School Graduate, became the 60th woman to win the blue tiara placed on her head by [...]
Coffee or tea lower brain cancer risk
A new study has indicated that consuming coffee or tea daily may reduce the chances of developing brain cancer. The conclusion is based on analysis of data concerning the dietary habits of more than 410,000 men and women between the ages of 25 and 70, according to the study conducted by an international team of [...]
How H1N1 is different from other viruses as a respiratory illness
A new study has found distinguishing characteristics of the H1N1 virus in how it affects respiratory illness. Phil Chan, of the Rhode Island Hospital, studied the signs, symptoms, and laboratory findings of 668 adult and paediatric patients who were treated at Rhode Island Hospital or its partner, The Miriam Hospital, between October and December 2009 [...]
Day after Moroccan bombshell, Berlo says ‘I love women’
Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi said he loved life and women and would not apologise for enjoying himself after new reports of girls and parties at his home were splashed across front pages. Italian newspapers have reported that a 17 year-old Moroccan known as “Ruby” told Milan magistrates she had attended parties at Berlusconi’s residence in Arcore, [...]
Dream therapy helps psychiatric treatment
A European Science Foundation (ESF) workshop has found similarities in brain activity during lucid dreaming and psychosis, which suggests that dream therapy may be useful in psychiatric treatment. Lucid dreaming, when a person is aware that he/she is dreaming, is a hybrid state between sleeping and being awake. It creates distinct patterns of electrical activity [...]
Irrfan wants to work with Boyle again
Actor Irrfan Khan, who wowed the international audiences with his performances in A Mighty Heart and Slumdog Millionaire, says he is lucky to have bagged good roles in foreign films and wants to work with director Danny Boyle again. The actor says he wants to team up with Slumdog… director Danny Boyle again. ”There are many other [...]
Can GM mosquitoes wipe out dengue?
Unable to prevent malaria or dengue with current methods, scientists are now turning to genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes to tackle diseases – amid notes of caution that it could lead to unforeseen problems. The idea behind genetically modified mosquitoes is to release them into the wild to mate with females and produce offspring with shorter [...]
Why horror movie music is so scary
UCLA researchers claimed to have solved the mystery of why horror-flick music causes goosebumps. According to the boffins, freak-out film scores, from the screeching violins to the two thundering notes have one thing in common: they ape the cries that wild animals in distress have used for millions of years. Scientifically speaking, these cries, screeches [...]
Keira Knightley misses directorial debut of her lover
English actress Keira Knightley could not attend the premiere of her lover’s directorial debut in London after falling ill. Knightley stars alongside Colin Firth in short film Steve, which is written and directed by her partner Rupert Friend.But The Young Victoria star Friend had to walk the red carpet alone in Knightley’s absence, reports the [...]
Salmonella for cancer cure
Salmonella, the bacteria known for causing food poisoning, could be used to cure cancer patients. They discovered how a protein in the bug manipulates what happens in the body’s cells, causing them to die off- that could be directed to kill cancerous cells, potentially curing the disease. In future it is hoped that special forms [...]
Dehydration – A common medical problem
What is dehydration? Water is a critical element of the body, and adequate hydration is a must to allow the body to function. Up to 75% of the body’s weight is made up of water. Most of the water is found within the cells of the body (intracellular space). The rest is found in what [...]
Tendulkar gets People’s choice Award in Asian awards in UK
Awards and accolades continue to follow Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar who added the ‘Lebara People’s Choice’ honour at the inaugural Asian Awards to his trophy cabinet. Presenting the award to the iconic batsman, Ratheesan Yoganathan, CEO Lebara, said, “Tendulkar is one of the greatest cricketers of all time. Sachin is a hero and a [...]
At-home tests not best to assess infertility
Drinking milk helps you shed weight
Drinking milk regularly could help you shed weight, finds a recent study. In a two-year weight loss study, milk drinkers had an advantage over those who skipped the milk, reports the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers led by Danit Shahar from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel, found that adults who drank [...]
Sharapova gets engaged to Lakers’ guard Vujacic
The most eligible bachelorette in tennis is off the market.Three-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova got engaged to her boyfriend, Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic, after he proposed on Tuesday night at his Manhattan Beach, Calif. home.Sharapova and Vujacic first went public with their relationship last November when they were seen cuddling at a [...]
Increase your Energy Level and Cure Anemia Naturally- Carao the saviour
Today I came across a beautiful article about this natural herb Carao as, I have tremendous faith in nature and it’s powers. As Most of us suffer from Iron deficiency at some or the other point of time. If you are suffering from anemia you are probably already aware of the many reasons such as low vitamin B12 levels and [...]
Hiss – Bollywoods latest movie on cobra snakes
Directed by Jennifer Lynch Genre: Thriller Starring, Malika Sherawat, Divya Dutta, Priyanka Rawat, Irrfan Khan, Jeff Doucette Music by Alexander von Bubenheim Editing by Tony Ciccone BELIEFS OF COBRA SNAKE - The curse of the Cobra Goddess- anytime man desecrates or violates the cobra, they are doomed to suffer the petrifying curser of the snake [...]
The 57th National Awards presentation ceremony
The most respected and prestigious film award is undoubtedly the National Awards. The 57th National Awards were announced today and we bring you the list of winners who emerged triumphant. Big B got a standing ovation when he received the Rajat Kamal and Rs 50,000 from the President. His wife Jaya, son Abhishek Bachchan and [...]
Cheryl calls wax look-alike ‘weird’
Cheryl Cole unveiled her wax statue at Madame Tussauds here, calling the life-like figurine “weird”. The Girls Aloud star joined the likes of Brad Pitt and Robert Pattinson on Wednesday, who are also immortalised at the wax museum in Central London, reported Sun online. “It’s weird. I can’t even explain, I don’t see myself like [...]
Mr. and Mrs. Brand goes Indian all over
Police and local media that the British actor comedian Russell Brand married an American pop singer Katy Perry in a traditional Hindu ceremony was held under heavy guard in a luxury resort on the Indian state of Rajasthan on Saturday.“Russell Brand and Katy Perry are overjoyed to confirm that they are Mr. and Mrs. Brandon [...]
Worms offer clues to declining fertility
New ways that may help maintain fertility in women who want to delay bearing a child may not be too far, as Princeton scientists have discovered genes responsible for controlling reproductive life span in worms. They suggest that the find may help control genes regulating similar functions in humans too. This work may someday allow [...]
Marriage is not for Taylor Swift
Country music star Taylor Swift thinks marriage is not for her and its better to be in a healthy and committed relationship instead. The ‘Love Story’ hitmaker, who has previously dated Joe Jonas and Taylor Lautner, says getting married isn’t always for everyone, Contactmusic reported. “I’ve seen marriages be really great, and I’ve seen them [...]
Lauren Booth (Tony Blair’s sister-in-law) on a new spiritual journey
Lauren Booth (Tony Blair’s sister-in-law) has embraced Islam. Tony Blair’s sister-in-law converted to Islam after having a ‘holy experience’ in Iran. Broadcaster and journalist Lauren Booth, 43 – Cherie Blair’s half-sister – said she now wears a hijab … whenever she leaves her home, prays five times a day and visits her local mosque ‘when I can’. She decided [...]
Guzaarish – soon to shake Bollywood
Ace director Sanjay Leela Bhansali upcoming hindi movie ‘Guzaarish‘ is all set for a november release. The first look of Guzaarish is already out with an enthralling trailer that is keeping Bollywood fans mum. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai. The shooting of Guzaarish has been on the floors since the end of [...]
Men travelling in Women’s coaches on Metro trains beware!
From Tuesday, men who are caught travelling in coaches exclusively reserved for women on the trains would have to pay a fine of Rs200. Delhi Metro will deploy mobile checking squads to ensure proper compliance and random checking and those who are found flouting the rules will be penalised. The decision comes after wide-spread complaints [...]
New hopes for osteoarthritis patients
Lubricin, a synovial fluid glycoprotein, reduces wear to bone cartilage, a team of researchers in North Carolina has discovered. This result has implications for the treatment of sufferers of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, the degenerative joint disease. It mostly affects cartilage, the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones [...]
Ratan Tata shortlisted for Fortune ‘Business Person of Year’ honour
PTI BOSTON: Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata is among eight business leaders from across the world shortlisted by the prestigious Fortune magazine for its ‘Business Person of the Year’, an honour that will go to the leader who made the “biggest mark” in business in 2010. Fortune magazine will name its ‘Business Person of the [...]
Ana Ivanovic’s winning run ends in defeat by Goerges in Luxembourg
Ana Ivanovic’s recent run of good results came to an end on Friday with a 6-3, 6-1 defeat by Julia Goerges in the Luxembourg Open quarter-finals.Ana Ivanovic race is constantly up and down, with periods longer however. 2008 French Open champion suffered another setback reactivation losing in the quarterfinals of the Open BGL BNP Paribas [...]
Katy Perry and Russell Brand marry
Katy Perry and Russell Brand got married Saturday in a traditional Indian ceremony, UsMagazine.com has learned. They exchanged vows in front of 80 or so guests at the luxury Aman-i-Khas resort near the Ranthambhore tiger sanctuary in Rajasthan (the same spot where Brand, 35, proposed to Perry – who turns 26 Monday – this past [...]
Beyonce’s mom denies pregnancy reports
R&B star Beyonce Knowles mother Tina has dismissed reports that the singer is pregnant with her first child. It was reported that the ‘Halo’ hitmaker was expecting her first child with her hip-hop superstar husband Jay-Z. But 29-year-old singer’s mother Tina Knowles has rubbished the rumours, joking that it is she who is having a [...]
Our brains, not hearts, make us fall in love
Remember the expression ‘losing your heart to someone’? Well you might have lost your brain instead, according to a new study that claims it’s your brain and not your heart that makes you fall in love. Stephanie Ortigue at Syracuse University said that falling in love can elicit not only the same euphoric feeling as [...]
CHERYL COLE: I’M A STAR THANKS TO THE DAILY STAR
CHERYL Cole has opened her heart about her meteoric rise to fame and admitted: “I owe it all to the Daily Star.” Singer, Cheryl Cole, 27, who stepped out yesterday with red hair, laid bare her rags-to-riches tale in a candid interview with Piers Morgan. At the age of nine she was among a handful [...]
Rihanna has girl-crush on Cheryl Cole
R&B superstar Rihanna has a girl-crush on pop star Cheryl Cole and wants to team up with her in near future. The 22-year-old’s first single from the album ‘Only Girl’ is currently in the Top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 music chart, says she would love to help Cole break into the US market, the [...]
Mel Gibson signs for ‘Hangover 2′
He has been in news for all the wrong reasons recently and Hollywood superstar Mel Gibson is making a last ditch attempt to save his movie career with a comedy role as a tattoo artist in ‘The Hangover 2′. The troubled star, who was dropped by his agency in July after facing allegations that he [...]
TOM CRUISE SNUBS TOP GUN SEQUEL AS SURI DISLIKES PLANES
HOLLYWOOD star Tom Cruise has snubbed the sequel to Top Gun. Executives have given the go-ahead for a follow-up to his 1986 adventure movie about elite fighter pilots. Producers wanted Cruise to appear in a “smaller role” as his character Maverick. But Cruise, 48, has insisted he will not be involved in the new film. [...]
Jolie wins permit for Bosnia film
Angelina Jolie has won back a permit to shoot parts of a film in Bosnia after a government minister saw the script, a local producer said on Monday. Permission to film had been withdrawn last week, with the government citing incomplete paperwork. “I can now start preparations for the shooting, which I had to stop [...]
Emma wants to have more fun
‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson is experiencing the side-effects of fame. The young actress says that she has lost out on the carefree life that most people her age lead, because of her busy film career. Watson who is studying literature at Brown University, said that she is happy combining college with her acting commitments, [...]
Madonna bemoans lack of attractive men in Chicago in 1991 letter
A letter penned by Queen of Pop Madonna in 1991 while filming the hit ‘A League Of Their Own’ has surfaced online.It details her misery as she was forced to go without “make-up” and live in a city without any attractive men for company. Madonna starred alongside Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Tom Hanks and Rosie [...]
Angelina Jolie barred from shooting in Bosnia
Angelina Jolie’s ambitious directorial debut, a love story set in the background of the Bosnian civil war, has run into trouble after officials in Bosnia revoked permission to shoot in the country.The authorities decided to revoke the permission after a women war victims group complained about the film, which according to the Bosnian press is [...]
10 cruel things women do to men
Despite being known as the fairer sex, women can be downright nasty and often do cruel things to men. Now, Fox News has compiled a list of top 10 cruel things that women do to men and how they play with the guy’s emotions or ego. 10. They don’t pick up the phone While men [...]
MasterChef India with Akshay
Akshay plays a pivotal role as host of MasterChef India. He forms an integral part of each and every episode. Somewhere setting the task… throwing the “Akshay Challenge” a part of the Saturday Play out and he is always there when a contestant is being eliminated on the Sunday Episode. MasterChef is a show that celebrates [...]
Slumdog movie star turns defiant Palestinian girl
The Indian actress who starred in “Slumdog Millionaire” has moved from the slums of Mumbai to the squalid refugee camps of the West Bank in a new film: the story of a defiant Palestinian girl who wants to fight against Israel in a coming of age story with a Mideast twists.”Miral”, directed by award-winning artist [...]
Sushmita’s pretty: Wasim Akram
Pakistan’s former cricket captain Wasim Akram thinks Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen is “pretty” and he would “like to be paired with her” if he ever chose to star in a movie.In an interview with Pakistani TV channel Samaa, Wasim answered a wide range of questions about his personal life, cricket career and life after cricket [...]
Hugh Grant gifts himself a Ferrari for 50th birthday
He has been open about dreading the day he turns 50, but Hollywood heartthrob Hugh Grant made the occasion pleasant by gifting himself a brand new Ferrari California, worth a whopping USD 200,000.Yet the ‘Notting Hill’ star looked gloomy as he took delivery of his new car and went out for the first spin.Dressed casually [...]
Madonna fan ordered to stay away
An obsessed fan of Madonna busted outside her house has been released on bail Friday but ordered to stay far away from the pop diva.Robert Linhart, 59, was busted twice in one wee outside the 51-year-old star’s apartment with a knife, a box cutter and a big stick.He pleaded not guilty to weapons possession and [...]
2 Americans, 1 British-Cypriot win Nobel for Economics
Americans Peter Diamond and Dale Mortensen and Christopher Pissarides, a British and Cypriot citizen, won the 2010 Nobel economics prize Monday for developing theories that help explain how economic policies can affect unemployment. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences says they won the prestigious award “for their analysis of markets with search frictions.” “The laureates’ [...]