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Rogue gene behind multiple heart disease risks identified

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In a major breakthrough, researchers have identified a key gene, mutation of which could lead to a cluster of disorders such as obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes – together know as metabolic syndrome.

Having any or combinations of these factors could significantly increase risks of heart diseases and strokes.

The mutation was in the gene ‘Dyrk1B’ – an enzyme that in normal conditions regulates the balance of muscle to fat as well as stable glucose levels by controlling the signaling pathways.

Parent’s occupation linked to autism in kids

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Children of parents who are in technical occupations are more likely to have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a more serious form of autism, a study suggested.

“Parent’s occupation could be indicative of autistic-like behaviour and preferences and serve as another factor in a doctor’s diagnosis of a child with suspected autism,” said Aisha S. Dickerson, a researcher at the University of Texas Health Science Center in the US.

For the study, parents were divided into those who had more non-people-oriented jobs (technical) or more people-oriented jobs (non-technical).

Walking may help prolong life of kidney patients

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Suffering from kidney diseases? Take up walking at the earliest as researchers have found that walking may help patients with kidney disease prolong life and reduce the risk of needing dialysis or a kidney transplant.

“A minimal amount of walking – just once a week for less than 30 minutes – appears to be beneficial, but more frequent and longer walking may provide a more beneficial effect,” explained Che-Yi Chou from China Medical University Hospital in Taiwan.

Physical inactivity is common among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Home Remedies to Lighten Acne Marks

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Acne can be an unpleasant to see but what’s more distressing is the mark it leaves after. However, here are a few home remedies that can help lighten acne marks.

Lemon and orange juice:

Lemon and orange juice contains vitamin C that not only helps to lighten scars but its citric acid helps clear out oil and dirt from the skin. Mix together lemon and orange juice and massage them onto your acne marks. This will significantly help lighten acne marks and will also improve your face complexion.

Potato:

Two large meals better for diabetic’s health than six small ones

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A new study has revealed that eating two complete meals in a day rather than six small meals with the same calories content helps more in curbing weight and blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.

The authors of the research said that eating only whole breakfast and lunch helps in reducing body weight, liver fat content, fasting plasma glucose, C-peptide and glucagon and improved OGIS, more than the six meals split into same caloric restriction.

Adobe apologises for Creative Cloud service breakdown

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Adobe has reportedly apologised for the breakdown of Creative Cloud service.

According to The BBC, Creative Cloud gives users access to a collection of software for graphic design, video editing, web development, photography, and Cloud services.

The company said in a blog that they will do better.

However, the company failed to offer any kind of compensation to the people affected by the 24-hour system failure.

The company added that they want to apologise for the breakdown, as they know how important the services are to users. (ANI)

‘Posh’ US hotel offering champagne drone delivery service!

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Guests at the The Mansion at Casa Madrona”s Alexandrite Suite in Sausalito, California, will be able to avail the champagne drone delivery service.

The bay side hotel, which re-opened this month after renovations, announced that the 10,000-dollar-per night suite will have the champagne drone delivery service, ABC News reported.

A video posted on the Instagram account of the hotel shows the drone safely delivering two bottles of champagne on a patio. (ANI)

Secure your tablet with safer lithium-ion battery

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The convenient and deficient lithium-ion battery (LIB) that power your tablets and smartphones may soon become a lot safer as scientists have designed a kind of lithium battery component that is far less likely to catch fire and still promises effective performance.

Researchers discovered a new family of solid polymer electrolytes that is both good at conducting lithium ions at room temperature and minimising the risk of fire.

New fossils suggest dinosaurs may have survived beyond Jurassic period

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Argentine palaeontologists who have discovered new fossils suggest that dinosaurs may have survived beyond the Jurassic period.

The remains found in Patagonia, South America, apparently showed diplodocid sauropods lived long after they were thought to have died out, Metro.co.uk reported.

A report published in the PLOS ONE scientific journal said that Diplodocids were never certainly recognized from the Cretaceous or in any other southern land mass besides Africa.

Lopez not afraid of falling in love

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Singer-turned-actress Jennifer Lopez, who has been married three times, is not afraid of falling in love despite getting hurt in the past.

The “I Luh Ya Papi” hitmaker is currently in a relationship with dancer Casper Smart.

“I am fearless with love; You have to be. You can’t be afraid to fall and try again; That’s not just in love, that’s in life. You have try and keep pushing,” contactmusic.com quoted her as saying.

Being ‘flexible’ biggest myth in Yoga

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The highly-rated physical flexibility is a No. 1 myth when it comes to yoga practice, it has been revealed.

According to the Huffington Post, Taylor Wells, the founder and owner of Prana Power Yoga and author of Create the Best Life Ever and a United Nations Yoga Peace Ambassador revealed that “touching your toes” isn’t really that important as it comes naturally over time in the practice.

Wells added that it is the emotional, mental, and spiritual flexibility that are virtuous and life-enhancing, as an open mind and heart will render more joy in one’s life.

Drashti Dhami has no time for movies

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No movie career for Drashti Dami for at least one more year. Plans to embark on her big screen career have been put on hold after her decision to co-host dance reality show “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa”.

“It is just not possible. Between my daily soap ‘Madhubala’ and now this new job of hosting ‘Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa’, I have no time for anything else. I don’t even get to take a day off,” Drashti said.

She says that in the last six months, the only time she got an off was for New Year’s Eve and her birthday, which was Jan 10.

Google buys Word Lens maker to strengthen ‘Translate’

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Tech giant Google has reportedly bought the Word Lens maker Quest Visual, to boost its Translate feature.

The Word Lens translates printed words from one language to another with your smartphone ‘s video camera, in real time.

According to CNET, Quest Visuals representative said that by joining Google, they can incorporate their technology into Google Translate’s broad language coverage and translation capabilities.

However, both the companies kept mum about the deal.

Auto sector hopes Modi-led govt will bring in reforms

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The beleaguered Indian automobile industry on Friday pinned hopes on the new government, to be led by Narendra Modi, to push reforms such as GST and policies that boost infrastructure development on the back of a clear mandate in the polls.

The industry also hoped that the new government would keep the excise duty rates at the existing level to help the sector come out from a prolonged demand slump.

Indians prefer partner who votes: Survey

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You’re not just a good citizen if you cast your vote, but also a preferred candidate for a marriage alliance, it has emerged in a survey about the importance of politics in a search for a partner.

Online matrimony website Shaadi.com conducted the poll, which drew responses from over 9,600 urban youth in the age group of 18-35 across India.

How pill use can enhance or mar women’s sexual satisfaction

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A new study has revealed that women’s sexual satisfaction in long-term heterosexual relationships may be influenced by changes in hormonal contraceptive use.

According to the research from the University of Stirling, Glasgow, Newcastle, Northumbria and Charles University in Prague, women who had met their partner while taking the pill and were still currently taking it, as well as those who had never used the pill at any point

Kim boosts sale of grey wedding gowns

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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian’s cover shot for the US Vogue magazine, in which she flaunts a strapless Lanvin dress, has given a boost to the sales of grey wedding dress sales online.

The “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” featured on the April edition of the magazine with her fiance Kanye West. British fashionistas now seemed to have warmed to her style.

The grey Lanvin number she donned for the shoot has resulted in eBay reporting a mammoth 260 percent surge in sales of similar bridal gowns, reports contactmusic.com.

Why octopuses don’t get tangled up in knots

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Even though an octopus’ has eight arms which are covered in hundreds of sticky suction cups, they never tie themselves in knots. And a new study reveals why.

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem claim that they have discovered octopuses manage this feat with a chemical produced by their skin which temporarily prevents their suckers from sucking, even as the their brains are unaware of what their arms are doing.

Minnesota signs smartphone kill-switch bill into law

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Selling a smartphone without pre-installed antitheft software will be declared illegal in Minnesota on 1st July 2015.

According to The Verge, Governor of Minnesota Mark Dayton signed the first so-called ” kill switch” bill into law , which will allow users to remotely disable and wipe their phones after they’re stolen.

Dayton believes that this action will deter criminals from stealing phones.

Police departments requested the feature across the country in wake of rising cases of mobile snatches and thefts.

Mafatlal Industries Ltd plans to raise denim production to 30 mn meters by 2015

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Mafatlal Industries Ltd, the flagship company of the diversified Arvind Mafatlal Group, today said it has increased its production capacity from 20 million meters to 25 million meters.

The company also plans to further raise it to 30 million meters by 2015.

“We have increased our denim manufacturing production capacity from 20 million meters to 25 million meters and plan to increase it to 30 million meters by 2015 at our Navsari unit in Gujarat,” MIL Managing Director Rajiv Dayal said in a statement here.

Six killed as bus catches fire

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Six persons were charred to death and 12 others injured, five of them serious, when a Bangalore-bound bus caught fire at Metikurke, 25 km from here, today.

Three critically injured passengers have been hospitalised at Davangere while two of them were admitted to a hospital here, police said.

The bus was carrying about 30 passengers from Davangere when the tragedy struck in the early hours, they said.PTI

Five steps to the perfect tan on holiday

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There are lots of reasons why people look forward to their holidays in the sun as this is the time to achieve that perfect golden tan. Exfoliating body with a loofah and using a light tanning lotion a week before holidays can do wonders.

To avoid looking like a lobster on the return flight, femalefirst.co.uk has compiled its top tips for developing a healthy glow as this summer.

Nilekani trails on Bangalore South seat

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Bangalore, May 16 (IANS) Infosys co-founder and technocrat Nandan Nilekani of the Congress party was Friday trailing BJP’s Ananth Kumar by over 35,000 votes in Karnataka’s prestigious Bangalore South Lok Sabha constituency as counting of ballots cast in the general election was in progress.

“Kumar has been ahead of Nilekani from first round and surging ahead in other assembly segments of the vast parliamentary constituency to maintain a healthy lead,” a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesman told IANS here.