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Although they took little longer as compared to other states, the Odisha Government has finally woken up and sent the samples of Maggi 2 Minute Noodles to a laboratory in Pune. Any action will be taken on the basis of reports received, said…

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS): If you ask about the one thing that Amitabh Bachchan-starrer and now a Rs.100-crore-club member 'Piku' has done to the Indian masses, apart from entertaining them, is bringing into the public domain a topic that is…

London, May 15 (IANS): Just 30 minutes of physical activity six days a week is linked to a 40 percent lower risk of death from any cause among the elderly, a new research shows. Boosting physical activity levels among the seniors seems to…

New York, May 13 (IANS) If you have gone through angioplasty, kicking the butt clearly implies a healthier quality of life compared to those who smoke, says a study. "It is a no-brainer. Stopping smoking seems like a relatively easy way to…

London, May 10 (IANS) Scientists have developed an inexpensive way of producing a hugely expensive natural compound, found only in minute quantities in grapefruits and used as a high-quality flavouring substance in soft and lifestyle drinks…

New York, May 8 (IANS) An amino acid found naturally in meat, poultry, fish and dairy products breaks down dental plaque, which could help millions of people avoid cavities and gum disease, a new research has found. Already used in dental…

New York, May 6 (IANS) Type-1 diabetes may accelerate brain ageing, resulting in slower information processing even at at an younger age, says a new research. The findings indicate that clinicians should consider screening middle-aged…

As we get older we tend to hold less information in our minds. But that has less to do with cognitive decline and more with distractions, says a new study. While 16- to 17-year-olds can hold an average of 6.5 numbers in mind for a short…

Did you know that the ubiquitous coffee is also a good antioxidant that kills damaging free radicals in our body? Researchers from Monash University in Australia, in collaboration with Italian coffee roasting company Illycaffè, have…

Tracking 855 Swedish men born in 1913, researchers have come to the conclusion that refraining from smoking, maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and having not more than four cups of coffee a day can help you live to 100 years.…