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Green tea may delay onset of type-1 diabetes

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:13:23 -0400

A powerful antioxidant in green tea may prevent or delay the onset of type-1 diabetes, according to a study.Researchers were testing EGCG, green tea's predominant

Depression during pregnancy doubles risk of premature delivery

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:03:10 -0400

Depressed pregnant women face twice the risk of premature delivery than their counterparts with no such symptoms, according to a new study.Besides the increased risk

Promising obesity drug can double weight loss

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:04:16 -0400

Trials with a promising new drug has shown that it can double the weight loss caused by current obesity drugs in the market, according to

Victoria Beckham poses in sari for India Vogue

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:08:12 -0400

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham will delight Indian fans as cover girl for Vogue India November issue dressed as an Indian bride in a sari.Commenting

Faces reveal physical strength, fighting prowess

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:51:38 -0400

Misjudging physical strength of a would-be opponent might have potentially deadly consequences - at least for our ancestors.A study conducted by University of California, Santa

Baby girls more common among heavier mothers, says study

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:21:00 -0400

Baby girls will be more common among heavier mothers conceiving after In-Vitro Fertilization treatment than lighter mothers who are more likely to produce boys, a

Trinidad celebrates Diwali with art, fanfare

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:19:24 -0400

Colourful art exhibitions, fireworks and religious fervour mark the festival of Diwali in Trinidad and Tobago, where it has been celebrated for nine days and

Antarctic under pressure as tourists flock to see icebergs

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:09:05 -0400

The Antarctic wilderness is attracting a growing number of tourists keen to experience the icy landscape, yet their presence is posing new risks to this

Antarctic under pressure as tourists flock to see icebergs

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:09:05 -0400

The Antarctic wilderness is attracting a growing number of tourists keen to experience the icy landscape, yet their presence is posing new risks to this

Pessimism, anger growing among Americans: poll

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 03:03:31 -0400

More than three quarters of Americans think the United States is in a recession, and 40 per cent think the country will descend into a