‘The Tree of Life’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
May 23, 2011
US director Terrence Malick won the Palme d’Or for best picture at the Cannes film festival on Sunday for “The Tree of Life,” a meditative, metaphysical epic starring Brad Pitt and Sean Penn.
Does sleep loss up weight by lowering energy use?
May 14, 2011
Sleep deprivation makes the day drag and appears to put a drag on metabolism, causing the body to use less energy, European researchers found in a small study.
Say ‘yes’ to sunshine!
May 11, 2011
he skin is our body’s most prominent organ and taking the correct precautions to avoid damage to it is essential.
Princess Diana dresses sell for $276,000 at auction
May 10, 2011
A pair of dresses worn by Princess Diana sold at a pop culture auction in Beverly Hills for a total of $276,000, a spokesman for the auction house said on Sunday.
Diet ‘can reverse kidney failure’ in mice with diabetes
April 24, 2011
A controlled diet high in fat and low in carbohydrate can repair kidney damage in diabetic mice, according to US scientists.
Best brain foods for everyone
April 17, 2011
As you age, your memory goes for a toss. Eating right will help those grey cells in working condition and you in tip-top shape!
Getting married may help you lose weight
April 5, 2011
Want to shed those extra pounds? Well, then all you need to do is get married – at least that’s what a new study suggests.
Migraine heart link in children
April 3, 2011
Children who see flashing lights during a migraine have twice the normal likelihood of having a hole-in-the-heart, a study suggests.
Liver disease deaths ‘higher among diabetics’
April 2, 2011
People with diabetes are 70% more likely to die from liver disease than those without the condition, according to new research.
Royal wedding snapshots: Charles for king, composer snubbed
March 27, 2011
Following is a selection of stories related to the forthcoming April 29th royal wedding of Britain’s Prince William that have appeared in newspapers and on websites in the last week.