A drug, which is taken for attention hyperactivity disorder in kids, is showing promise to treat binge eating as well.
Binge Eating Disorder, which affects 1.5million people, is normally treated using psychological therapy.
However, till date there has been no licensed drug for the 30 per cent who fail to respond to counselling.
Last week trials showed a type of amphetamine called Vyvanse could help treating Binge Eating Disorder.
British scientists claim to be for the first time growing human body parts at a laboratory at the University College London, which they say could soon make organ donation a thing of the past.
A team, led by Prof Alexander Seifalian of the varsity`s Department of Nanotechnology and Regenerative Medicine, claims it`s actually focussing on growing replacement organs and body parts to order, using a patient`s own cells.
“This is a nose we`re growing for a patient next month. It`s a world first. Nobody has ever grown a nose before,” Prof Seifalian was quoted by the `Daily Mail` as saying.
Eye colour could be an indicator of whether a person is at a high-risk for certain serious skin conditions, according to a new study.
A study, led by the University of Colorado School of Medicine, shows people with blue eyes are less likely to have vitiligo. It then follows, according to scientists, that people with brown eyes may be less likely to have melanoma.
Vitiligo is an autoimmune skin disease in which pigment loss results in irregular white patches of skin and hair. Melanoma is the most dangerous kind of skin cancer.
A labourer rushed her unconscious 35-year-old husband to a private hospital on Friday night claiming he fell off his bed in an inebriated condition, but the police soon suspected she had committed murder and arrested her.
Sushama Hiraprasad (30), may have got away with killing Hiraprasad Shivprasad if it had not been for her daughter spilling the beans while being questioned at Warje-Malwadi police station.
His team is doing great in IPL, for a change. And he is very much top of the tree in the film industry. If there’s an Achilles’ heel troubling Shah Rukh Khan, it’s on the home front.
After sending a notice to the Bollywood superstar for environmental violations at his Bandra Bandstand bungalow Mannat in October last year, Mumbai Pollution Control Board (MPCB) claims the actor and his architect did not furnish documents pertaining to coastal regulation zone (CRZ) clearances when they were inspecting the place.
Paper chase
“Doctors should not be blamed in this (female foeticide). Everyone involved in this are equally responsible. I don’t understand why there is so much of fascination with boy child. After all, It is a woman who takes the family ahead,” Aamir said, on the issue.
A chemical found in curry is to be tested for its ability to kill bowel cancer tumours in patients.
Curcumin, which is found in the spice turmeric, has been linked to a range of health benefits.
Studies have already shown that it can beat cancer cells grown in a laboratory and benefits have been suggested in stroke and dementia patients as well.
Now a trial at hospitals in Leicester will investigate giving curcumin alongside chemotherapy drugs.
About 40,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in the UK each year.
A metropolitan court here has handed over a copy of SIT report to Zakia Jafri, wife of Ehsan Jafri who was killed in the Gulbarg society massacre during the Gujarat riots in 2002.
Reacting to the development, Zakia’s son Tanveer Jafri said, “Getting the report is a big win for us.”
SIT has given its report with 22,000 annexure and 25 CDs to Jafri.
After handing over the SIT report to Zakia Jafri, the court has kept May 10 to discuss whether there is any deficiency in supplying copy of the report and relevant documents.
Zakia had approached court to get a copy of the report.
Pakistan has not taken necessary action against Hafiz Saeed, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday, referring to the Islamist suspected of masterminding an attack by Pakistan-based gunmen in Mumbai in 2008.
India has repeatedly called on Pakistan to bring Saeed to justice, an issue that has stood in the way of rebuilding relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours since the carnage in India’s financial capital, where gunmen killed 166 people.
India is furious Pakistan has not detained Saeed, despite handing over evidence against him.
A prebiotic has shown promise in helping the body`s own natural killer cells fight bacterial infection and lower colon cancer risk, a study says.
Prebiotics are dietary fibre supplements that serve as food for the trillions of tiny bugs living in the gut and stimulate the growth of the “good” bacteria.
The evolution of prebiotic supplements (as well as probiotics, actual bacteria ingested into the system) provide new therapeutic targets for researchers and physicians, the Journal of Nutrition reports.
A lot has changed since Team Delhi and Team Kolkata met in the first leg of the IPL. Delhi, from being an underdog, have since emerged as the best team in the tournament so far.
“I want to donate sperm for the welfare of the society. I am a 23-year-old BBA final year student.”
“I am an event manager from a Gujarati family with business background. I want to donate sperm.”
“I am interested in sperm donation in Delhi so that I can get some money and help for a noble cause as well”
“I would like to donate my sperm to help others and for some extra income”
Right to Education (RTE) has been given the status of fundamental right in 2002. It was taken into consideration during national curriculum framework in the year 2005 and was sanctioned in the year 2009. The act came into force on April 1, 2010 but could not be implemented because of some niggling issues. Showing apprehensions without minutely going through the act is imprudent. These views were expressed by Mr. Mohammad Ali Rafath IAS here at the state office of SIO located at Lakadkot, Chatta bazaar while addressing to the representatives of various students unions from across the state.
The Hajj aspirants, who have applied for Hajj pilgrimage through Andhra Pradesh State Hajj Committee this year, have been given a token number after submission of application; they are requested to get their cover number from the Hajj committee office on the given date. Majority of the applicants have got their cover numbers but there are several others who have not yet received their cover numbers.
Observing that there is no law that can prohibit an adult from taking decisions pertaining to his life, the Bombay High Court today gave its nod to Guwahati student Bhidan Bharua to undergo sex change surgery.
The court said both, the Union and state government has no objection to the surgery. “There is no law which prohibits the same. The petitioner (Bhidan) is 21 years old and hence a major and can take decisions for himself,” a division bench of justices S J Vazifdar and A R Joshi observed.
A group of private Saudi divers said they had built what they described as the first underwater mosque in history and that they performed prayers inside it just after it was completed, according to a newspaper.
The divers used massive plastic pipes filled with sand to construct the symbolic mosque under the water off the northwestern town of Tabuk close to the border with Jordan, Almadina Arabic language daily said.
“One of our colleagues came up with this idea last summer and we decided to carry it out,” diver Hamadan bin Salim Al Masoudi said.
Charred dead body creates sensation
(Siasat News): The people of the locality of Golnaka, Amberpet, could not believe their eyes when they spotted a partially charred dead body. This incident was immediately brought to the notice of Kachiguda police station.
The clues team along with the dog squad reached the spot. In the meantime, inspector Kachiguda Mr. B Koteshwar said that police suspect that the dead body of the youth aged between 25 to 30 years might have been killed somewhere else and his charred body was thrown here.
Shariah Information Service holds its session on May 7, after Maghrib prayers, at Masjid Aliya Gunfoundry.
Hafiz Mohammad Ishaq Kamal Quadri will deliver lecture on the topic ‘Islamic view of death’.
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Eating the same range of foods every day may take a toll on your health, an expert has said.
A survey has revealed that most people stick to toast and cereals for breakfast every day with sandwiches for lunch.
And they rely on a handful of favourites such as pasta, chips or pizza in the evenings.
Sixty-eight per cent of people questioned in the survey for PAGB, the trade association for over-the- counter medicines and food supplements, said they routinely buy the same things from the supermarket every week.
Preparation is in full swing for the 3rd international Mushaira of Anjuman Muhibban-e-Urdu to be organised on grand level on Monday, May 21 at Lalitkala Thoranam, Public Garden Nampally.
According to the convenor Mushaira Mr. Syed Miskeen Ahmed selected Indian poets, besides foreign poets, have been invited for the Mushaira.
Mushaira will commence with the Naat by poetess Farheen Fatima (Allahabad) winner of 1st prize in Naat competition held on All Indian level. She is arriving at Hyderabad for the first time.
Actor Aamir Khan, whose much-awaited TV show ‘Satyameva Jayate’ hit the small screens yesterday, says he is not keen on joining politics and being a member of Rajya Sabha.
Last month Bollywood diva Rekha and cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar were nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
When asked he if he would ever accept the offer of the Rajya Sabha, Aamir said, “First of all, the offer is not there. I feel I am happy wherever I am today and whatever work I want to do, I am doing that through my field…profession.
It was last year in September 30 when Deepika Padukone threw a house warming party. The mover and shakers of Bollywood descended to her new home in Mumbai’s posh area.
But post her break-up with Siddharth Mallya it looks like Deepika doesn’t want to look back. She is all set to move ahead and sell this grand three-bedroom house.
At the time of purchasing the house some reports also speculated that it might be a gift from Siddharth. But that was not the case. It was Deepika’s hard earned money and her father Prakash Padukone was always there to help her out with the legal formalities.
AAMIR Khan, as all know does not attend award functions, but it is said that he agreed to take part in the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award function and unveil the wax statue of Dadasaheb on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Indian film industry.
But at the last minute, Aamir did not turn up and Amitabh Bachchan had to fill in for him.
Sources claim that Aamir was busy promoting his show, Satyamev Jayate, which finally got aired on Sunday.
The organisers of the function claim Aamir was in talks with them and had assured them about his presence at the show.
From ‘Baazigar’ to ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’ to ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham’, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol have redinfed romance in Indian cinema.
For those who missed seeing Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol together, there is good news. The most loved onscreen couple in Bollywood might be back together for a new movie.
According to reports, the couple may be paired together in Karan Johar’s next movie.
But the film will not go on the floor until this year-end, as both Shah Rukh and Karan are busy with their ongoing projects.
Unlike her cousin Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti is bold enough in real life too. When asked about her latest crush, Parineeti did not think twice before taking Saif Ali Khan’s name.
The Ishaqzaade actress, in a recent interview to a leading website said, she likes Saif Ali Khan a lot.
When asked about love , Parineeti said, “No I was not in love, but I have had 300 crore crushes.
“I like Saif Ali Khan but please don’t tell him. Whenever I meet Kareena Kapoor, I will tell her that you have competition.”