Now, heart to be repaired using skin cells

Scientists claim to have, for the first time, succeeded in rejuvenating a ‘damaged’ heart by using skin cells.

The research result was first published online on May 22 in the European Heart Journal.

The research has opened up new avenues of treating heart failure patients as they can hope to get cured with their own, human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs).

New breast cancer test to precisely predict if tumour will return post surgery

A breast cancer test that could spare thousands of women the ordeal of chemotherapy could be available in the UK this year.

The test costs just 120 pounds a time and can accurately predict whether a tumour is likely to return after it has been surgically removed.

At present around half of the 48,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year undergo chemotherapy after surgery to reduce the chances of the illness returning.

Vitamin C can improve lung function in newborns of smoking women

Pregnant women who are unable to quit smoking can significantly improve the lung function of their newborns by taking Vitamin C daily.

This is the conclusion of a new study at Oregon Health and Science University Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

“Smoking during pregnancy is known to adversely affect the lung development of the developing baby, causing lifelong decreased lung function and an increased risk of asthma,” said Cindy McEvoy, M.D., M.C.R., neonatologist and associate professor of pediatrics at OHSU Doernbecher Children“s Hospital.

How parasites cause most lethal form of malaria

Researchers have uncovered new knowledge related to host-parasite interaction in severe malaria, concerning how malaria parasites are able to bind to cells in the brain and cause cerebral malaria – the most lethal form of the disease.

The discoveries resulted from new studies conducted at Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (Seattle BioMed), the University of Copenhagen and the University of Edinburgh.

Beat the summer – sleep well, eat well for glowing skin

The summer may have been delayed in large parts of the country but is here finally and so are skin problems such as acne, rashes, sunburn and tanning. But all it takes to deal with them is a little hygiene, good sleep, lots of water and a healthy diet plan, say experts.

Healthy skin reflects overall health and so it is important to take care of it rather than relying on expensive cosmetics, says clinical nutritionist Ishi Khosla.

Karisma-Sanjay’s stormy marriage drawing towards its end?

Bollywood’s blue-eyed beauty Karisma Kapoor and Delhi-based businessman Sanjay Kapur’s stormy marriage has always been in the limelight for years now. But the buzz is that they might be calling it quits soon as Sanjay is keen to take his relationship with socialite Priya Sachdev to the next step. The duo started dating in 2010 and was caught together on cameras at Delhi’s social do’s and bashes.

IPL molestation row: Pomersbach`s lawyer denies he has confessed

The lawyer of Luke Pomersbach, the Australian player of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), denied on Monday that the cricketer had confessed to the police of having inadvertently touched or molested US citizen Zohail Hameed. Counsel Neeraj Chaudhry said that his client did not make any confession to the police or anyone else that he had molested the woman in a five-star hotel.

“It was all a rumour. Luke did not make any such confession. His case is pending in court. So he will only tell court if he needs to say anything,” said Chaudhry.

Kolkata Knight Riders take on Delhi Daredevils in IPL Qualifier 1

Two teams with matching firepower will come face to face when table-toppers Delhi Daredevils take on second-placed Kolkata Knight Riders in what promises to be a high-voltage first qualifier of the controversy-ridden IPL here on Tuesday.

In a season which has been marred by unsavoury incidents off the field, the IPL`s cricketing climax promises to be quite a treat with heavyweights making the last four.

And no better than Delhi and KKR to kick off the business end of the event as the two teams have without doubt been the most consistent performers in the Twenty20 league this season.

CAG report on coal blocks in Parliament today?

The Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) draft report on the allocation of coal blocks – without auction- during 2004 to 2009 is expected to be tabled in the Parliament on the last day of the Budget session on Tuesday.

According to a newspaper report, the CAG report highlights undue benefits received by private entities, at the behest of government, at more than Rs 1.8 lakh crore.

As per leaked details of the CAG draft report, the government lost Rs 10.67 lakh crore on account of allotment of 155 coal blocks to 100 private and public sector companies.

Microsoft launches ‘So.cl ‘, a social network for students

American Multinational Corporation, Microsoft has launched its own social network So.cl (pronounced as ‘social’) specifically meant for students. The company however clarifies that the social network in no way competition to Facebook. The project is meant to complement Microsoft’s competitors.

SpaceX Falcon rocket set for second launch today

The California-based Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, better known as SpaceX, is all set to make a fresh bid to become the private company to send its own craft Dragon cargo capsule to the International Space Station on Tuesday after fixing an engine problem that grounded its earlier attempt.

The Dragon capsule atop the Falcon 9 rocket is filled with 1,000 pounds of food and other provisions and is scheduled for a second launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida, on a mission to carry supplies to the orbiting research outpost.

New type of prostate cancer discovered

Researchers have uncovered a distinct molecular subtype of prostate cancer, which appears to afflict 15 percent of patients with the disease.

In their study, the investigators at Weill Cornell Medical College, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute described how they discovered novel mutations in the SPOP (“S-pop”) gene in numerous patient tumours.

The researchers revealed that this alteration is thus far unique to prostate cancer and so represents a distinct molecular class that might assist in cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Health benefits of olive oil

Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated `good` fats and, when used daily, can bring instant and easy wellness to a family`s diet.

Olive oil is universally acknowledged as the healthiest cooking medium.

The greatest benefit of olive oil is that it fights coronary heart disease. Olive oil has the highest content of monounsaturated “good” fats (no less than 80 percent) amongst all edible oils, which reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides.

Folic acid reduces some childhood cancers

Fortifying food with folic acid may cut down the incidence of the most common type of kidney cancer and a type of brain tumour in children, says a new study.

Folic acid fortification reduced the incidence of Wilms` tumour, a type of kidney cancer, and primitive neuroectodermal tumours (PNET), a type of brain cancer, both of which affect children.

Exercising `may cut asthma attacks risk`

Not only is it safe for asthmatics to exercise, but doing so could reduce their risk of asthma symptoms or attacks, a new study has revealed.

Many people with asthma report avoiding exercise because they`re afraid it could trigger symptoms including shortness of breath, wheezing or a full-blown asthma attack, said review author Kristin V. Carson.

These fears might be encouraged from misreading their symptoms, their family`s beliefs about exercise and asthma, or even from their physicians

Mush warrant valid till compliance: Pak to Interpol

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has informed the Interpol that the arrest warrant for former president Pervez Musharraf issued by an anti-terrorism court will remain valid till its compliance.

“The Interpol, through a letter, had asked from FIA about the expiry date of the arrest warrant. In response, we have conveyed them that it will remain valid till the arrest of Musharraf,” FIA public prosecutor Chaudhry Zulfiqar was quoted as saying by Dawn News Monday.

‘We are making progress in defeating al Qaeda’

Leaving Chicago with confidence and a clear roadmap, President Barack Obama said the US and its coalition partners are making substantial progress against defeating al Qaeda and denying it safe haven, while helping the Afghans to stand on their own.

Obama said the US-led coalition was committed to the plan chalked out in his hometown to bring their war in Afghanistan to a responsible end.

Troops withdrawal in Afghanistan by 2014: NATO

Leaders of America’s NATO allies declared on Tuesday that all the international troops led by the US and its coalition partners would withdraw from war-torn Afghanistan by the end of 2014, after being there for more than a decade.

Participating in a NATO-led summit in Chicago, they said the mission of the UN-mandated International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) for Afghanistan would end in 2014.

CBI petition to attach Jagan firms dismissed

A city court Monday dismissed the petitions by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), seeking orders to attach the properties of YSR Congress party leader YS Jaganmohan Reddy in the alleged illegal assets case and those of two accused in the Emaar case.

The civil court pointed out at least eight deficiencies in the petition and observed that the investigating agency failed to provide sufficient grounds for attachment. It asked the CBI to file fresh petitions.

Enjoy this ‘Cocktail’ with Deepika & Saif Ali Khan

‘Cocktail’ stars Saif Ali Khan as Gautam, Deepika Padukone as Veronica, and new actress Diana Penty as Meera with the gorgeous Dimple Kapadia and multi talented Boman Irani.

The guy and the two stunning girls are three friends to start off the story.

“Some friends are too good to be shared” – A tag line like that makes you wonder what ‘Cocktail’ is all about. In fact, the movie title itself suggests a heady mixture and that is exactly what the trailer showcases.

Click here to see Kareena-Saif together in real & reel life

Shah Rukh Khan has given a bad name to IPL: Rozlyn Khan

Rozlyn Khan might not have substantial work to her credit but has succeeded in making headlines quite frequently. The small time actress and model who made news for showing off her butt for an IPL promotion photo shoot, has given her testimony on Sidhartha Mallya and Shah Rukh Khan.

Hampi Exp collides with goods train, 14 dead

At least 14 persons were killed and around 30 injured when Bangalore-bound Hampi Express collided with a stationary goods train at Penneconda station of Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district at 3.15 am on Tuesday.

Those injured in the accident have been admitted to nearby hospitals in Penneconda.

Three bogies, one SLR and two ordinary second class coaches, were derailed due to the collision.

One of the coaches also caught fire.

Sensex closes 30 points up; investors fret over weak rupee

After rising over 140 points intra- day, the BSE benchmark Sensex finally closed with a meagre gain of 30 points amid hectic selling in the last hour of trade triggered by the rupee moving towards its record lows against the dollar.

The 30-share Sensex, which climbed to day’s high of 16,298.39 led by smart gains in State Bank of India and Reliance Capital stocks, encountered a sudden bout of selling after investors became jittery over the weakness in rupee.

Rupee tumbles to all-time low of 55.04

The rupee on Monday plunged below 55-level to trade at record low of 55.04 against dollar at 1655hrs.

Earlier in the day, rupee tumbled to an all-time low of 54.99 a dollar, just one paise short of the psychological 55 level in pre-close trade due to increased demand for the American currency from banks and importers.

US envoy warns N Korea against new nuclear test

A top US official on Monday warned North Korea against “further miscalculation” amid fears of a new nuclear test.

“It is very important that North Korea (DPRK) not miscalculate again and engage in any future provocation, and that’s the main message that we’re conveying to North Korea (DPRK),” Glyn Davies, the US special representative on the DPRK, told reporters after meeting with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts.