London, May 20 (IANS) You have another reason to put olive oil on your salad – protection from hypertension. Putting olive oil on vegetables may bring health benefits that are not found when the oil is drizzled on other foods, research suggests. “The findings explain why Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts can […]
New York, May 20 (IANS) Stop the fight and tell your spouse that you both are more than a perfect match – an ideal genetic match! According to research, people are more likely to pick mates who have similar DNA – a strong reason for tying the knots other than religion, age, race, income, body type […]
New York, May 19 (IANS) If you are one of those affected by the “gotta go” feeling – the sudden urge to urinate that you cannot control, it may be because of the bacteria in urine, a study showed. Contrary to popular belief, urine is not sterile and the bacteria in it may be associated with […]
New York, May 18 (IANS) Longing for relaxed evenings on the deck with friends, food and drinks? Work on the outdoor arrangement first. Here’s how to set the mood for summer outdoor entertaining, reports huffingtonpost.com: * Design a welcoming seating arrangement: Think of your outdoor furniture as you would your indoor living room furniture, and arrange […]
Washington, May 17 (IANS) Have you received a less favourable appraisal from your boss this year? You are likely coming to office late. A study has found bosses to be favouring employees who, even though on flexible timings, arrived early. Researchers decided to see if workers were, as it has been claimed, being penalised for working […]
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who missed the first of her two scheduled appearances at the 67th Cannes International Film Festival due to an air traffic controllers’ strike in France, will now take to the red carpet at the gala May 20. She will walk the red carpet for the premiere of […]
London, May 17 (IANS) Celebrities are forever inspiring wardrobe choices of commoners — and the latest trend that people have picked up for this season is a white top! Fashion icons like Jennifer Lopez, Kate Upton, Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann have all flaunted the look in the morning, evening and night, reports femalefirst.co.uk. Upton, Diaz […]
Washington, May 14 (IANS) Two workers at a Florida hospital, who came into contact with a US imported case of the deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus, have fallen ill and one of them has been hospitalised, a hospital spokesperson said Tuesday. “Yes, two of the 20 team members at our hospital who were […]
London, May 13 (IANS) In a ray of hope for people suffering from diabetes, researchers have discovered a natural molecule, a derivative of omega-3 fatty acids, that could be used to treat insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. “Its efficacy may be comparable with that of certain drugs currently prescribed to control glycemia,” said professor […]
Patna, May 13 (IANS) The sprouting of a banyan tree’s new green leaf has heralded auspicious time for weddings in a Bihar village, where the first marriage took place after a gap of two years. Weddings were banned by the seers in the village in the absence of a banyan tree since 2012. Gopal Rai […]