Iodine supplementation in pregnancy boosts kids’ IQ
London, Aug 10 (IANS) Women who take iodine supplements before and during pregnancy are likely to have kids with higher IQ and better health...
High dose influenza shots more effective in older people
New York, Oct 12 (IANS) Flu immunisations with four times the strength of standard flu shots significantly reduces the risk hospitalisation of the elderly...
Messi almost joined Espanyol: Tottenham manager Pochettino
London, Jan 25 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that his former club Espanyol came close to signing Argentine superstar Lionel Messi...
Vietnam seeks over 15 Olympic berths
Ho Chi Minh City, Jan 6 (IANS) Vietnam is accelerating training and sending its athletes to qualifying rounds of Olympic Rio 2016 so that...
Vir Das to launch quirky clothing line
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) Stand-up comedian and actor Vir Das will launch a quirky clothing line under his company Weirdass Comedy soon.
He will launch...
Kenya reacts with fury as more athletes test positive to doping
Nairobi, Oct 3 (IANS) National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) chairman Kipchoge Keino is worried by the increasing number of the country's top athletes...
India aim to stay alive in ODI series
Chennai, Oct 21 (IANS) India will aim to stay alive in the five-match One-Day International (ODI) series when they take on South Africa in...
Working with Vetrimaaran was inspiring: Ajay Ghosh
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) Actor Ajay Ghosh, who is in awe of National Award-winning filmmaker Vetrimaaran, says the experience of working with him in...
Messi, Neymar still doubtful for Club World cup final
Yokohama, Dec 19 (IANS) FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi trained here on Saturday with his teammates for the first time since being diagnosed with...
Early puberty may put women at diabetes risk
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Women who began having menstrual cycles at a younger age are at a greater risk of developing gestational diabetes...
