London, June 16 (IANS) People with increased levels of gum disease are at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as a new study suggests that it could be a key initiator of RA-related autoimmunity. The…
New York, June 16 (IANS) Researchers have found a link between an allergen found in red meat and the build-up of fats that block the heart arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and stroke….
Chicago, June 16 (IANS) Survivors of a shooting at a school in Florida led a rally in the city of Chicago aimed at promoting greater gun control and encouraging US citizens to register to vote….
San Francisco, June 16 (IANS) Facebook has updated its advertising policy to prohibit ads for weapon accessories to users under the age of 18, the media reported. The social network currently bans ads for the…
Johannesburg, June 16 (IANS) Hundreds of yoga aficionados gathered at a stadium here on Saturday for a large-scale class. The mass session was held at the Wanderers Stadium ahead of World Yoga Day, which this…
London, June 16 (IANS) Researchers have identified an enzyme located in the inflammatory cells of the body which is responsible for vascular damage caused by aircraft noise. Various studies have shown that long term exposure…
Rabat, June 16 (IANS/MAP) Morocco’s Minister of Culture and Communication Mohamed Laaraj will not take part in the meeting of Communication Ministers on Yemen crisis in Saudi Arabia. According to an official statement on Friday,…
Riyadh, June 16 (IANS) Scientists have developed an electronic skin that can “feel” and heal itself, an advance that could be used in prosthetics, drug-infused wound patches and wearable technology. The artificial skin can stretch…
New York, June 16 (IANS) Higher levels of Vitamin D among women may reduce their risk of developing breast cancer post menopause, claimed a new study. The study found that women with blood levels of…
Colombo, June 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka will strengthen its environmental law against growing industrial pollution, urban waste disposal and illegal buildings, Cabinet spokesperson Gayantha Karunathilleke said on Saturday. Karunathilleke said the government would amend the…
Jakarta, June 16 (IANS) An Indonesian woman was found dead in the belly of an eight-metre python after the bloated snake was captured and killed near the place where she went missing while inspecting her…
San Francisco, June 16 (IANS) Facebook’s latest update for its Messenger app can fix the app that was crashing constantly among many iOS users, the media reported. Version 170.0 was the buggy release, and the…
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday left on a three-nation eight-day visit to Greece, Suriname and Cuba. which will be the first by an Indian head of state. This is…
Naypyidaw, June 16 (IANS) Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi met Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe here and discussed bilateral relations, officials said on Saturday. Wei said China and Myanmar as neighbours have long…
Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) At least three security personnel were killed when unidentified assailants shot at their vehicle in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday. The assailants fled the scene after the incident in Quetta city,…
Sana’a, June 16 (IANS) Yemeni forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition said on Saturday that they have liberated the airport of the main port city of Hudaydah from Houthi rebels. The military units have begun…
Washington, June 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said that his relationship with the rest of the G7 leaders is good as he accused the media of not telling the truth about the summit…
New York, June 16 (IANS) The backgrounds and situations portrayed in a food advertisement influence consumers to buy unhealthy foods and could be a reason why people around the world are increasingly prone to overeating…
Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) Pakistan on Saturday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with religious zeal and fervour. Eid prayers were offered at mosques in all cities and towns of the country, media reports said. President Mamnoon Hussain and…
Hong Kong, June 16 (IANS) Scientists have developed a robotic system that can perform brain surgeries within a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to facilitate the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and other neuropsychiatric disorders. Deep…