Life News - Page 22
South African farmer gets phone calls from his sheep
Whenever Erard Louw, a Cape Town farmer gets a call from his sheep, it's always a bad news as the phones are programmed to switch on only when the sheep start running, a sign that the thieves might have cut through the fence.
Breastfeeding can help women stay slim for decades
Researchers at the Oxford University found that women who breastfed their babies even for a few months after the birth were less likely to be obese 30 years later.
How to find a rich husband? Learn from a Chinese woman
A Chinese woman who married a multimillionaire has started tutoring other women on how to can find a rich husband.
Why diabetics face four times greater TB risk
A third of the world's population, living in developing countries, carry a dormant tuberculosis (TB) bug, which remains a lifelong risk.
Jet set go: Fly Disney style with Mickey and Minnie
Childrens' entertainment channel Disney India and Jet Airways unveiled a Disney-themed aircraft wrapped with images of cartoon characters at the Mumbai International Airport.
Girls suffer from 'mathematics anxiety' more than boys
The study, published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Functions, found that a number of school-age children suffer from mathematics anxiety, but girls' maths performance is more likely to suffer than boys as a result.
World's first anti-obesity shot promising
The world's first anti-obesity vaccine has shown promising results in boosting weight loss, according to a study.
Come, kiss Prince Charles, the frog
In an unusual honour, a newly discovered colourful Ecuadorian frog species has been turned into amphibian royalty after being named after Prince Charles.
Perks of having more kids: You are less likely to catch cold
If you are a parent, then you are 52 percent less likely to develop a cold than non-parents, says a latest research.
Angry? Counting to ten can leave you angrier
Never count to 10 when you're feeling angry, it could only make it much worse.
Teenage girls in UK heaviest drinkers?
The UK department of health report, based on the European School Survey project of 2007, showed that 55 percent of girls in Britain consumed five or more drinks at least once a month.
Parents with more kids less likely to catch cold
Parents with one or two children were 48 percent less likely to get sick while parents with three or more children were 61 percent less likely to develop a cold.
Does your toothpaste have seaweed bacteria?
Brushing teeth with an enzyme extracted from a bacteria found in seaweed could be more effective than toothpaste in the fight against tooth decay, a British study has found.
Eat less, you'll live longer
Reducing daily intake of food by 40 percent may help in enhancing one's life span by 20 years, British scientists working over treatment for ageing disease have suggested.
Fast food even once a week ups heart disease risk
People who consume fast food even once a week elevate their risk of dying from coronary heart disease by 20 percent. The risk rises depending on how often you consume junk food.
Talking about weight might give kids eating disorder
Two out of three parents fear that talking to their kids about their weight might give them an eating disorder.
Children's performance linked to sound sleep
A study in China's Shanghai city has found students lacking sleep tend to be poor performers in comparison to those who have enough sleep.
Chronic pain? Its all in your head!
Ever wondered why some people experience chronic pain than others from similar injuries? It's because their brains are hardwired differently to respond to injuries, scientists say.
Will Gandhigiri be able to save tigers in Maharashtra?
Alarmed at the rise in tiger poaching, wildlife lover Bandu Dhotre will start a fast unto death in Nagpur from Monday to seek protection for the big cat in Maharashtra.
Sleep loss jolts immune system into hyperactivity
Severe sleep loss jolts the immune system into hyperactivity, producing the same response as thrown up by exposure to stress, says a study.
Mark 20 March on your calendar as International Happiness Day
The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution appointing 20 March as the International Happiness Day. Not a single member of the 193 UN members objected to the idea, the UN website reported.
Israeli pageant crowns Miss Holocaust Survivor
Fourteen women, aged 74 to 97, took to the red carpet for the glitzy bash in northern city of Haifa. The contestants described the horrors they suffered at the hands of the Nazis in World War II.
Yet another study confirms eating fish boosts brainpower
Supplementing your diet with the Omega 3 fatty acid DHA, such as increasing fish intake or taking supplements, could prevent declining DHA levels in the brain.
What! Coca-Cola, Pepsi contain alcohol
The tests suggest that the alcohol levels are as low as 10 mg in every litre, and this works out at around 0.001 per cent alcohol.
Men aren't hard-wired to be unfaithful after all?
A study has undermined the long-accepted theory that men are hard-wired to be unfaithful while women seek monogamy.
Standing long hours affects babies' growth
Pregnant women who work more than 25 hours a week and those who stand "often" in jobs more likely to have smaller children, a study has found.
Coffee reduces risk of heart failure
Two mugs of coffee a day could help keep the heart healthy, according to a study.
Believe it or not: Looking at ice-cream can make you fat!
Scientists at the University of Southern California in the US found that just looking at images of high calorie food stimulates the brain's appetite control centre and results in an increased desire for food.
Muslim woman TV anchor loses job for charity haircut
A Muslim TV anchor's decision to support cancer awareness by chopping off her hair has cost the woman her job at a Malaysian channel, which wants her to grow back her mane to an "acceptable" length.