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Low-fat diet as effective as low-carb to shed weight

The fundamental strategy for losing weight with either a low-fat or a low-carb approach is the same , eat less sugar, less refined flour and as many vegetables as possible

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Tricia Nixon Cox, daughter of former President Richard M. Nixon

Billy Graham: Famed US evangelist dies at 99 [PHOTOS]

He had dealt with a number of illnesses in his last years, including prostate cancer, hydrocephalus (a buildup of fluid in the brain) and symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

Feb 22, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Ice coats the Hudson River as a river ferry departs for New York City from Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S.

New York tops list of America's dirtiest cities

The Big Apple took the top spot in three of those categories with a score of 427.9 on Busy Bee's "dirtiness index." Los Angeles ranked second with a score of 317.8.

Feb 22, 2018

By IANS

Researchers discover new shark species in Atlantic Ocean

Researchers say that these newly discovered Atlantic sixgill sharks are among the oldest creatures on Earth.

Feb 22, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

A woman runs along the East River through Brooklyn Bridge Park during unseasonably warm weather in Brooklyn, New York

NYC burning? Records highest temperature since 1930

A drop in the tempurature is expected from Thursday and the week will be closed with 50-degree Fahrenheit, says weather report.

Feb 22, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Sponges left behind after surgery removed, Japan woman returns happily but not doctors

According to the researchers, the sponges might have been left in the woman's abdomen after a cesarean procedure 6 years ago

Feb 22, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Singapore likely to have more showers in second half of June: National Environment Agency

NEA says Singapore 'unlikely' to be affected by haze from Indonesian hot spots

Indonesian authorities have detected a total of five hotspots in Sumatra and 73 hotspots in Kalimantan between Feb 16 and Feb 20 based on satellite images.

Feb 21, 2018

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Children watch as Mount Sinabung volcano spews smoke and ash in Karo, North Sumatra of Indonesia

Aftermath of Mount Sinabung volcanic eruption in Indonesia [PHOTOS]

Mount Sinabung volcano had been quiet for four centuries before erupting in 2010 and volcano had also erupted in 2014 and 2016.

Feb 21, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Drinking alcohol causes longevity, claims new study

The study was presented during the conference of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), where the author stated that alcohol boosts life expectancy.

Feb 21, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Going to Mars? Here's some good news

International team publishes roadmap to circumvent radiation effects during deep space travel to Mars

Feb 21, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

People with heavy thighs unlikely to become diabetic, says study

Diabetes is a major challenge being faced by clinicians worldwide and an estimated 415 million people suffered from the disease worldwide in 2015.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

Diabetes

Maternal depression continues to impact life-long: Study

The depression not only has an adverse effect on mothers' relationships with their children, but also impacts childrens' emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

Singapore: StanChart robber won't face caning after extradition request made by UK

David James Roach allegedly stole S$30,000 from the Holland Village branch of Standard Chartered bank on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at around 11.25 am.

Feb 21, 2018

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Heatwaves, floods, drought to hit European cities London, Helsinki, Riga, Vilnius, Zagreb by 2051

A new study conducted by researchers at the Newcastle University has revealed that climate change will bring chaos to Europe by 2051

Feb 21, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Heavy drinking is biggest risk factor for dementia, claims study

Alcohol-induced brain damage and dementia are preventable, and known-effective preventive and policy measures can make a dent into premature dementia deaths.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

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Low-fat diet as effective as low-carb to shed weight

Billy Graham: Famed US evangelist dies at 99 [PHOTOS]

New York tops list of America's dirtiest cities

Researchers discover new shark species in Atlantic Ocean

NYC burning? Records highest temperature since 1930

Sponges left behind after surgery removed, Japan woman returns happily but not doctors

NEA says Singapore 'unlikely' to be affected by haze from Indonesian hot spots

Aftermath of Mount Sinabung volcanic eruption in Indonesia [PHOTOS]

Drinking alcohol causes longevity, claims new study

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Maternal depression continues to impact life-long: Study

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