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Soy protein in childhood may prevent bone loss in adulthood 15 Oct 2016 - 12:13 pm

New York: Move over milk, soy protein isolate early in life might be what's needed for strong, healthy bones in adulthood, researchers say....

Times a-changin': Nobel jury says lyrics can be literature 13 Oct 2016 - 08:34 pm

STOCKHOLM: There's no question about Bob Dylan's genius as a songwriter or his profound impact on popular culture in America and beyond. But...

Espresso yourself! Japan perks up to 'exquisitely curated' coffee 13 Oct 2016 - 12:01 pm

Tokyo: Need a pick-me-up? Try a lychee-flavoured coffee infused with jasmine, or a 'Chardonnay' espresso served in a wine glass -- whatever your...

Feeling dizzy when standing up linked to increased risk of dementia 13 Oct 2016 - 10:15 am

Amsterdam: People who feel dizzy when they stand up quickly have a 15 per cent increased risk of suffering from dementia in later...

Coke, Pepsi fund health groups... but fight them too: study 13 Oct 2016 - 08:52 am

New York: Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the two major US soda giants, have given millions of dollars to health organizations while quietly fighting anti-obesity...

Sure, 'eat the rainbow' - but don't pass over these paler foods 12 Oct 2016 - 04:02 pm

How many times have you heard the phrases “eat the rainbow” or “avoid white at night”? Although certain white foods - namely white...

Early childhood experience impacts your marriage later: Study 12 Oct 2016 - 03:33 pm

If you have had the fortune of growing up in a warm family environment, the chances of having a secure attachment with your...

Watching too much TV may lead to social isolation 12 Oct 2016 - 03:15 pm

Kids who watch too much television are at risk of victimisation and social isolation and adopting violent and antisocial behaviour toward other students...

Peter Dundas leaves Italy's Roberto Cavalli 12 Oct 2016 - 02:40 pm

Milan: Roberto Cavalli's creative director Peter Dundas has stepped down after just three seasons in the job, the Italian fashion house said Wednesday....

Amazon challenges Apple and Spotify with Amazon Music Unlimited 12 Oct 2016 - 10:41 am

Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday launched a full-fledged music streaming service with subscriptions as low as $3.99 per month for owners of its Amazon...

Food delivery apps spice up Indian train journeys 12 Oct 2016 - 08:27 am

Mathura, India: Passengers on India's vast railway network have long complained of the terrible meals on offer to sustain them on long journeys,...

Firm linked to social media surveillance loses data access 11 Oct 2016 - 08:22 pm

Washington: Twitter and Facebook on Tuesday cut access to certain data for an analytics firm which according to a civil liberties group helped...

When batteries explode: Five questions 11 Oct 2016 - 06:55 pm

Seoul:Samsung has told customers worldwide to stop using their Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after a spate of battery explosions threatens to derail the...

France to open first safe-injection room for drug addicts 11 Oct 2016 - 05:45 pm

PARIS: France will open its first safe-injection room for drug addicts despite years of efforts by conservatives to block the plan. The room,...

Driverless cars hit British streets in landmark trial 11 Oct 2016 - 03:30 pm

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom: Driverless vehicles carrying passengers took to Britain's streets for the first time on Tuesday in a landmark trial which...

Arab Fashion Week closes with Warhol-inspired designs 11 Oct 2016 - 03:18 pm

Dubai: French-Lebanese designer Ingie Chalhoub has closed a busy Arab Fashion Week with a collection inspired by American pop art icon Andy Warhol....

Blood pressure drugs may increase risk of depression 11 Oct 2016 - 02:56 pm

Some commonly prescribed blood pressure medications may increase risk of mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder, say researchers. “Mental health is...