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AP EAMCET Results 2015 declared online on apeamcet.org

May 21, 2015 at 10:42 PM

AP EAMCET Results 2015 declared today on the website apeamcet.org, Students can check the results on this website.

Jharkhand Rajya Sabha poll underway, JVM-P stays away

May 3, 2012 at 1:26 PM

Ranchi, May 3 (IANS) Polling for two Rajya Sabha seats is underway in Jharkhand although the key opposition party, Jharkhand Vikas Morcha-Prajatantrik (JVM-P), has decided to stay away from voting.

69 convicted in fodder scam

May 3, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Ranchi, May 3 (IANS) A CBI court Thursday convicted 69 people and acquitted 16 in the multi-crore fodder scam. Twenty-nine people have been sentenced to one to three years imprisonment and fined between Rs.25,000 and Rs.2 lakh.

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Jharkhand youth sentenced to death for beheading girl

May 2, 2012 at 6:24 PM

Ranchi, May 2 (IANS) Terming it the rarest of rare cases, a Ranchi court Wednesday awarded the death sentence to a youth, Bijendra Kumar, for beheading a girl in a college campus here last year.

Need for a strong legal tool to combat graft: Kiran Bedi

May 2, 2012 at 3:30 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Reacting to former President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam's statement that the Lokpal Bill will only fill jails, former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and social activist Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said there is a need for a strong legal tool to combat graft.

Youth sentenced to death for beheading girl

May 2, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Ranchi, May 2 (IANS) Terming it the rarest of rate cases, a Ranchi court Wednesday awarded the death sentence to a youth, Bijendra Kumar, for beheading a girl in a college campus here last year.

Violent teens may be emulating aggressive parents

April 29, 2012 at 5:14 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): A new study involving an Indian origin scientist has revealed that teens who fight may be modelling what they see adult relatives do or have parents with pro-fighting attitudes.

Man convicted for beheading Ranchi woman

April 26, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Ranchi, April 26 (IANS) A Ranchi court Thursday convicted a man for beheading a woman inside a college campus here last April. The quantum of sentence will be pronounced April 30.

Rogue DNA could trip the heart

April 26, 2012 at 12:57 PM

London, April 26 (IANS) DNA from the heart's own cells may unwittingly activate the body's immune system, tripping the heart, according to a study by British and Japanese researchers.

UNICEF to distribute 25,000 solar lamps

April 25, 2012 at 11:17 PM

Ranchi, April 25 (IANS) Unicef will distribute around 25,000 portable solar lamps in Jharkhand's schools, a move that will help around 75,000 students during their studies.

Botox jabs 'only modestly effective for chronic migraines, daily headaches'

April 25, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Washington, April 25(ANI): Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have approved botulinum toxin A ("Botox") injections for preventive treatment for chronic migraines, a review and analysis of previous studies have found only a small to modest benefit for patients with chronic migraine headaches and chronic daily headaches.

Cong, JMM and BJP in fray for Jharkhand Rajya Sabha poll

April 23, 2012 at 7:16 PM

Ranchi, April 23 (IANS) Jharkhand's ruling alliance partners - the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) - and the opposition Congress have fielded candidates for the May 3 polls to two Rajya Sabha seats.

Woman gangraped, dies in Ranchi hospital

April 23, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Ranchi, April 23 (IANS) A middle-aged woman, who was gangraped and beaten up by her assaulters, died in a hospital in Jharkhand capital Monday, police said.

Estrogen hormone 'may have protective ability after traumatic brain injury'

April 23, 2012 at 5:00 PM

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have investigated the biomarkers and novel therapies for traumatic brain injury.

'Ice cream headache' can lead to new painkillers

April 23, 2012 at 3:56 PM

London, April 23 (IANS) Eating ice cream or really chilled soft drinks can trigger crushing headaches in some people, momentarily freezing the brain. New insight into how this happens could open the way for new treatment of other types of headaches, including migraine.

Cocaine abuse may disrupt brain's reward system

April 23, 2012 at 11:16 AM

London, Apr 23 (ANI): Repeated exposure to cocaine reduces the activity of a protein essential for normal functioning of the brain's reward system, thus enhancing the reward for cocaine use and stimulating addiction, a new study has revealed.

Battling maternal deaths, Assam upgrades health workers' skills

April 22, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Guwahati, April 22 (IANS) Assam, which has the highest maternal mortality rate (MMR) in the country at 390 per 1,000 live births, also faces a serious crunch of doctors. So the state is now rolling out rural health workers, upgrading skills and making it mandatory for medical students to practise in villages.

Munda recommends CBI probe in Rajya Sabha polls

April 19, 2012 at 6:53 PM

Ranchi, April 19 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Thursday recommended a CBI probe in the 2010 and 2012 Rajya Sabha polls, it was officially stated here.

Rajya Sabha poll: JMM irked over BJP decision to field Ahluwalia

April 19, 2012 at 5:01 PM

Ranchi, April 19 (IANS) The BJP's decision to field S.S. Ahluwalia as its candidate for the forthcoming biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha has irked the ruling alliance partner Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), which has already announced its candidate.

London 2012 Olympics sponsor Mc Donalds draws criticism from obesity campaigners

April 19, 2012 at 3:57 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): McDonald's, a sponsor of the London Olympics, has drawn much criticism from obesity campaigners following the fast food brand's decision to give away free exercise toys with Happy Meals, as part of a national campaign, to make children more active ahead of the Games.

Resentment in JMM over Rajya Sabha candidate

April 18, 2012 at 6:37 PM

Ranchi, April 18 (IANS) Senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader and former deputy chief minister Sudhir Mahto Wednesday staged a sit-in demonstration in the steel city of Jamshedpur to protest against the fielding of Supreme Court lawyer Sanjeev Kumar for the Rajya Sabha poll scheduled on May 3.

New-born girl killed in Jharkhand, woman blames husband

April 18, 2012 at 1:49 PM

Ranchi, April 18 (IANS) A newborn girl was allegedly murdered by her father near this Jharkhand capital city Tuesday, police said. The man, a resident of Damari village near the city, is now on the run.

JMM fields Saneev Kumar for Rajya Sabha

April 17, 2012 at 11:09 PM

Ranchi, April 17 (IANS) The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has again fielded Supreme Court lawyer Sanjeev Kumar for Rajya Sabha poll scheduled on May 3.

BJP to back JMM candidates if it joins NDA

April 16, 2012 at 4:27 PM

Ranchi, April 16 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has asked the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), its alliance partner in the Jharkhand government, to join the National Democratic Alliance, the BJP-led Opposition coalition in parliament, if it wanted support for its Rajya Sabha candidates, sources say.

Friday the 13th is indeed unlucky

April 14, 2012 at 2:20 PM

London, April 14 (ANI): Friday the 13th has long been held as an unlucky day by the superstitious.

Seven electrocuted to death in Jharkhand

April 13, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Ranchi, April 13 (IANS) Seven people were electrocuted to death in Jharkhand's Chatra district when an electric wire carrying 11,000 volts fell on a jeep carrying them, police said

7,563 rapes in Jharkhand in 10 years: Report

April 13, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Ranchi, April 13 (IANS) As many as 7,563 rape cases were reported in Jharkhand during the ten-year period since the formation of the state in November 2000, a local NGO Jharkhand Human Rights Movement (JHRM) has reported.

Exercise, eating less fat beat fad diets in weight loss success

April 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): The old tried and true methods of eating less fat, exercising and joining weight loss programs are more effective strategies for shedding those extra kilos than popular diets and non-prescription pills, researchers say.

Inherited-genetic variations up risk of aggressive prostate cancer

April 10, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Washington, April 10 (ANI): Scientists have discovered two inherited-genetic deletions in the human genome linked to development of aggressive prostate cancer.

25,000 Brit men are basically women

April 10, 2012 at 8:11 PM

London, April 10 (ANI): There are tens of thousands of 'male mums' in Britain, according to mistaken NHS statistics.

Jharkhand Rajya Sabha poll on May 3

April 10, 2012 at 6:18 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Election Commission Tuesday announced that the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha poll, cancelled after allegations of "horse trading", would be held May 3.

Two men sipping tea shot dead

April 10, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Ranchi, April 10 (IANS) Motorcycle-borne assailants shot dead two employees of a Jharkhand government institute as they were sipping tea at a roadside stall near here Tuesday, police said.

Banks, legislators' accounts under scanner in Jharkhand RS polls

April 9, 2012 at 8:03 PM

Ranchi, April 9 (IANS) Some banks and legislators whose roles came under suspicion in the now countermanded Rajya Sabha polls for two seats in Jharkhand are under the scanner of the Income Tax (IT) department, said a source Monday.

Antibiotics are better cure for appendix than surgery

April 7, 2012 at 6:31 PM

A new study suggests that two third of appendix removal operations may be needless and could be avoided by treating patient with antibiotics.

Pills 'better at curing appendix than surgery'

April 7, 2012 at 5:21 PM

London, Apr 7 (ANI): Two out of three appendix removal operations may be unnecessary and could be avoided by simply administering antibiotics, a new study has revealed.

War crime victims' kin in Bangladesh hope for a fair trial against accused

April 7, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Dhaka, Apr.7 (ANI): Family members of victims killed during the 1971 Bangladesh war on Saturday hoped for a fair trial against those accused of committing crimes during the period.

Hawala case: Ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda gets bail

April 5, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Ranchi, Apr 5 (ANI): Former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda was granted bail by the state high court in connection with illegal investments and a hawala transaction case.

2,000 new cancer cases in Himachal in last one year

April 5, 2012 at 4:41 PM

Shimla, April 5 (IANS) More than 2,000 new cases of cancer have been reported in Himachal Pradesh in the past one year, Health Minister Rajeev Bindal said here Thursday.

Rare gene glitches 'contribute to autism risk'

April 5, 2012 at 3:37 PM

London, Apr 5 (ANI): Mutations in hundreds of genes involved in wiring the brain may contribute to the development of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), a new study has revealed.

Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls: High court dismisses petition

April 5, 2012 at 3:28 PM

Ranchi, April 5 (IANS) Dismissing a petition challenging the Election Commission's order countermanding voting for two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand, the Jharkhand High Court Thursday asked the state government to get the horse-trading charges probed by a special central agency.

Ray of sunshine boon for critically ill

April 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Tel Aviv, April 4 (IANS) Vitamin D, which the body synthesises with the help of sunlight, has an important bearing on the functioning of our auto-immune system.

CCL's production reaches 48.01 MT in 2011-2012

April 3, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Ranchi, April 3 (IANS) Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd(CIL), has produced 48.01 million tonnes (MT) coal in 2011-12, over the previous fiscal's total 47.52 MT, a company statement said Tuesday.

Rajya Sabha poll cancellation: Congress nominee moves court

April 3, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Ranchi, April 3 (IANS) Congress candidate for a Rajya Sabha seat Pradeep Balmuchu Tuesday said that he has challenged in the Jharkhand High Court the Election Commission's decision to cancel the polls for two upper house seats over alleged horse trading.

Ranchi, Dharmasala to host ODIs against England

April 2, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's hometown Ranchi and the popular hill station of Dharmasala will be hosting ODIs for their first time during the series against England November 2012-January 2013.

Fat cells can protect our body against diabetes

April 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM

London, April 2 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on how fat cells protect the body against diabetes - the finding that may lead to a new therapeutic strategy for preventing and treating type 2 diabetes and obesity-related metabolic diseases.

Jharkhand Rajya Sabha poll before presidential election: CEC

March 31, 2012 at 6:32 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi Saturday said the commission would like to hold Rajya Sabha polls for Jharkhand before the presidential elections.

Five killed in train accident

March 31, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Five people, including two women, were killed when they were hit by the Ranchi-Howrah intercity express at Satragachi station of Howrah district Saturday, a senior railway official said.

With RS horse trading reports, Jharkhand in news for wrong reasons

March 31, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Ranchi, March 31 (IANS) The mineral-rich state of Jharkhand has again hit the national headlines -- for the wrong reasons.

Congress, JMM seek review of cancellation of RS poll

March 31, 2012 at 12:24 PM

Ranchi, March 31 (IANS) Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) have sought review of the Election Commission's move to recommend to President Pratibha Patil for cancellation of two Rajya Sabha polls held Friday.

Poll panel stops Jharkhand Rajya Sabha poll, urges cancellation

March 31, 2012 at 12:30 AM

New Delhi/Ranchi, March 30 (IANS) Amid reports of horse trading in the Rajya Sabha polls, the Election Commission Friday stopped the counting of votes for two seats from Jharkhand after money was seized from a car belonging to an independent candidate's relative and recommended to President Pratibha Patil that the poll notification be cancelled.

Counting for Jharkhand Rajya Sabha poll stopped as Rs.2.15 crore seized

March 30, 2012 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi/Ranchi, March 30 (IANS) Amid reports of horse trading in the Rajya Sabha polls, the Election Commission Friday stopped the counting of votes in the biennial elections in Jharkhand after Rs.2.15 crore was seized from a car belonging to a relative of an independent candidate.

Counting put on hold for RS polls in Jharkhand after seizure of two crore rupees

March 30, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Ranchi, Mar 30 (ANI): The Election Commission (EC) on Friday put on hold the counting for Rajya Sabha polls in Jharkhand the after seizure of over two crore rupees from the car of a candidate's relative here.

Ranchi police say probing link of Rs.2 crore seized from car to Jharkhand Rajya Sabha polls

March 30, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Ranchi, Mar.30 (ANI): A senior police officer in Jharkhand capital Ranchi has said city police has seized an amount of over Rs.2 crore from a car on the outskirts of the city and is probing the possibility of the amount being linked to elections for two Rajya Sabha seats from Jharkhand.

Rs.2.15 crore seized ahead of Rajya Sabha poll

March 30, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Ranchi, March 30 (IANS) With the Election Commission (EC) having sounded an alert in view of the Rajya Sabha polls, the income tax department in Jharkhand Friday seized Rs.2.15 crore from a vehicle on the outskirts of this city, said an official.

Two cops suspended for slapping legislator

March 30, 2012 at 1:13 AM

Ranchi, March 30 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda announced suspension of two policemen accused of slapping a BJP legislator Thursday.

Now, a device to shield cardiac patients from stroke

March 28, 2012 at 9:44 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) A global medical device company Wednesday announced the first implant of a one-of-its-kind cardiac plug which can help curb strokes in patients with cardiac disorders. Stroke is the second leading killer after heart disease.

UP to provide free care to seriously ill poor

March 28, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Lucknow, March 28 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh will provide free medical care to the poor suffering from serious ailments like kidney related infections, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced here Wednesday.

Over cleanliness could wreck immune system!

March 23, 2012 at 9:44 PM

London, March 23 (IANS) Evidence is growing that dirt and germs protect against disease -- and that our indoor-based, ultra-clean lifestyles are bad for our health.

Anti-depressants ease osteoarthritis pain

March 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) Anti-depressants could also be effective in easing debilitating pain caused by osteoarthritis with fewer side-effects than traditional drugs, a study reveals.

Antidepressant can offer relief in osteoarthritis pain

March 23, 2012 at 3:21 PM

American doctors have found out that antidepressants can play an important role in relieving painful conditions like osteoarthritis and may lead to fewer side effects than conventionally prescribed drug regimes that include anti-inflammatories and op

Antidepressant can help ease osteoarthritis pain

March 23, 2012 at 11:04 AM

Washington, March 23 (ANI): American doctors have revealed that antidepressants can play a key role in alleviating painful conditions like osteoarthritis and may result in fewer side effects than traditionally prescribed drug regimes, such as anti-inflammatories and opioids.

UPA Govt. goes on back foot as BJP demands CBI probe into coal scam

March 22, 2012 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi/Ranchi, Mar 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday hit out at the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre a draft report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on allotment of coal blocks without auction, and demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into it.

Autism risk gene may be behind differences in brain structure

March 22, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): Healthy individuals, who carry a gene variation associated with an increased risk of autism, have structural differences in their brains, researchers say.

UPA Govt. goes on back foot as BJP demands CBI probe into coal scam

March 22, 2012 at 2:17 PM

New Delhi/Ranchi, Mar 22 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday hit out at the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre a draft report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on allotment of coal blocks without auction, and demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into it.

Autism risk gene may be behind differences in brain structure

March 22, 2012 at 10:32 AM

Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): Healthy individuals, who carry a gene variation associated with an increased risk of autism, have structural differences in their brains, researchers say.

Pain relievers could be causing high blood pressure

March 21, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Many common over-the-counter and prescription drugs lead to hypertension, which is a major risk factor for stroke, heart attack, and aneurisms, a new study has revealed.

Pain relievers could be causing high blood pressure

March 21, 2012 at 1:35 PM

A large number of the commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drugs causes hypertension that further increases the risk of stroke, heart attack, and aneurisms, says a new study.

Pain relievers could be causing high blood pressure

March 21, 2012 at 11:41 AM

Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Many common over-the-counter and prescription drugs lead to hypertension, which is a major risk factor for stroke, heart attack, and aneurisms, a new study has revealed.

Hibernating bears heal their wounds without hint of any scars

March 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): Black bears have a remarkable capacity to heal their wounds as they hibernate - with almost no scarring and infections- a new study has revealed.

Hibernating bears heal their wounds without hint of any scars

March 20, 2012 at 6:21 PM

London, Mar 20 (ANI): Black bears have a remarkable capacity to heal their wounds as they hibernate - with almost no scarring and infections- a new study has revealed.

Gut cells transformed into insulin factories 'could help to treat type I diabetes'

March 12, 2012 at 9:21 PM

London, Mar 12 (ANI): A new study conducted by scientists suggests a new approach that could give patients the ability to make their own insulin-producing cells without a stem cell transplant.

Growing old or overweight `does not significantly impact happiness`

March 9, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Growing older and being overweight are not necessarily associated with a decrease in mental well-being, a new study has claimed.

Man on trial for 'cutting of love rival's penis and flushing it down toilet'

March 9, 2012 at 9:22 PM

London, Mar 9 (ANI): A jilted boyfriend is to go on trial in France after he sliced off his love rival's penis and flushed it down a toilet.

Growing old or overweight `does not significantly impact happiness`

March 9, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): Growing older and being overweight are not necessarily associated with a decrease in mental well-being, a new study has claimed.

Yoga may 'alleviate stress-induced medical and psychological conditions'

March 7, 2012 at 9:05 PM

Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): Yoga may be effective in treating patients suffering from stress-related psychological and medical disorders like depression, anxiety, high blood pressure and cardiac disease, a new study has revealed.

New MRI-based tool could diagnose unseen brain damage

March 3, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): Presently, there is no efficient way of diagnosing damage caused by a traumatic brain injury.

New MRI-based tool could diagnose unseen brain damage

March 3, 2012 at 5:48 PM

Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): Presently, there is no efficient way of diagnosing damage caused by a traumatic brain injury.

Vitamin D may help treat women with uterine fibroids

March 2, 2012 at 12:56 PM

Washington, March 2 (ANI): In a study, researcher have found that treatment with vitamin D reduced the size of uterine fibroids in laboratory rats predisposed to developing the benign tumors.

Vitamin D may help treat women with uterine fibroids

March 2, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Washington, March 2 (ANI): In a study, researcher have found that treatment with vitamin D reduced the size of uterine fibroids in laboratory rats predisposed to developing the benign tumors.

Likely new trigger for epidemic of metabolic syndrome discovered

February 23, 2012 at 8:30 PM

Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): A new study led by an Indian-origin scientist has uncovered a key suspect in the destructive inflammation that underlies heart disease and diabetes.

Likely new trigger for epidemic of metabolic syndrome discovered

February 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM

Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): A new study led by an Indian-origin scientist has uncovered a key suspect in the destructive inflammation that underlies heart disease and diabetes.

Oral bacterium that may cause heart disease and meningitis identified

February 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Researchers have identified a novel bacterium, thought to be a common inhabitant of the oral cavity, which has the potential to cause serious disease if it enters the bloodstream.

Soon, smartphones to prevent and treat drug addiction

February 22, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Researchers are now amalgamating an innovative array of technologies like artificial intelligence, smartphone programming, biosensors and wireless connectivity to develop a device designed to detect physiological stressors associated with drug cravings and respond with user-tailored behavioural interventions that thwart substance use.

Soon, smartphones to prevent and treat drug addiction

February 22, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Researchers are now amalgamating an innovative array of technologies like artificial intelligence, smartphone programming, biosensors and wireless connectivity to develop a device designed to detect physiological stressors associated with drug cravings and respond with user-tailored behavioural interventions that thwart substance use.

Oral bacterium that may cause heart disease and meningitis identified

February 22, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Researchers have identified a novel bacterium, thought to be a common inhabitant of the oral cavity, which has the potential to cause serious disease if it enters the bloodstream.

Kim Kardashian and sister Khloe could get sued over diet product

February 21, 2012 at 9:57 PM

New York, Feb 21 (ANI): Kim Kardashian and her sister Khloe could face a class-action lawsuit over their promotion of a diet product which reportedly contains high levels of caffeine, an ingredient that's "not safe or effective for weight loss."

Kim Kardashian and sister Khloe could get sued over diet product

February 21, 2012 at 5:40 PM

New York, Feb 21 (ANI): Kim Kardashian and her sister Khloe could face a class-action lawsuit over their promotion of a diet product which reportedly contains high levels of caffeine, an ingredient that's "not safe or effective for weight loss."

3-year-old boy world's first to survive being born with heart outside body

February 20, 2012 at 7:47 PM

London, Feb 20 (ANI): A boy in US, who was born with his heart outside his body, is world's first child to survive under such circumstances.

'Broken' heart caused by genetic mutation

February 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Washington, Feb 16 (ANI)): Scientists have found that gene mutations that shorten the largest human protein are behind idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a familial heart disease.

Sitting on couch for hours 'not bad for kids who exercise'

February 16, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Melbourne, Feb 16 (ANI): Children can watch TV or play video games for as long as they want, provided they raise their heart rates for an hour each day, a new study has claimed.

Weight loss can be 'contagious'

February 15, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): Teammates in a group-based weight loss competition considerably influence each other's health goals, indicating that shedding pounds can have a ripple effect, according to a new study.

Antibiotics 'no better than placebo' for sinus infections

February 15, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): Antibiotics are no better than an inactive placebo in improving symptoms for sinusitis, a new study has suggested.

Fodder scam: RJD chief appears in Special CBI court in Ranchi

February 14, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Ranchi, Feb 14 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) president and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad appeared before a special CBI court on Tuesday to record his statement in connection with the multi-crore fodder scam.

MJ's jailed doc banned from practicing medicine in Texas

February 13, 2012 at 4:13 PM

New York, Feb 13 (ANI): Conrad Murray, who is serving four-year jail term for the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson, has been banned from practicing medicine in Texas.

New prenatal genetic test 'much more powerful at detecting foetal abnormalities'

February 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): Testing a developing foetus' DNA through chromosomal microarray (CMA) provides more information about potential disorders than the standard method of prenatal testing, which is to visually examine the chromosomes (karyotyping), according to a new study.

Orissa excise minister quits over Cuttack hooch tragedy

February 9, 2012 at 8:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb.9 (ANI): Orissa's Excise Minister A U Singhdeo resigned on Thursday accepting moral responsibility for the hooch tragedy in Cuttack.

Fish oil shows potential to prevent psychiatric disorders

February 9, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): A study is now underway to test the effectiveness of Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) for treating psychiatric symptoms.

How appetite cells in brain respond to fasting

February 9, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): There are two vital cell types in the brain that are essential for the regulation of feeding behaviours - agouti-related peptide (AgRP)-expressing neurons and proopiomelancortin (POMC)-expressing neurons.

Fish oil shows potential to prevent psychiatric disorders

February 9, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): A study is now underway to test the effectiveness of Omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil) for treating psychiatric symptoms.

How appetite cells in brain respond to fasting

February 9, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): There are two vital cell types in the brain that are essential for the regulation of feeding behaviours - agouti-related peptide (AgRP)-expressing neurons and proopiomelancortin (POMC)-expressing neurons.

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