Research promises to predict obesity by a simple blood test

Rama Kant Mishra 4 years ago Region: United States

This study opens doors to new tests to identify millions of people who are at risk. According to a new research from the Monell Center, the degree of change in blood triglyceride levels following a fatty meal may indicate ... more

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India Deploys Warship in Gulf of Aden to Thwart Somali Pirate Attacks

Santosh Kumar Agarwal 4 years ago Region: India

India has deployed a frigate-sized warship to petrol the Gulf of Aden, which has seen a spate of pirate activities by Somali pirates in recent times. The ship has been armed with helicopters and marine commandos with adequ... more

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With Interest Rates Soaring, Invest in Fixed Deposits of Banks

Santosh Kumar Agarwal 4 years ago Region: India

Bank fixed deposit (FD) rates had never been so good in a decade as at present. FD rates for some of the Banks are up to 10.5% for senior citizens (one who has completed 60 years of age) and 10% for general citizens. With ... more

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Opposition Looks Forward to End of Syrian Isolation

IWPR 4 years ago Region: Syrian Arab Republic

Members of the opposition have expressed hope that attempts to break Syria’s international isolation could give them an opportunity to push for reforms to government policy. Damascus has recently engaged in a flurry... more

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The Benefits of Making Nutritional Information Available at Restaurants

Angel Sharum 5 years ago Region: Alabama

If all restaurants had nutrition information listed, it would definitely make life easier for those with health conditions that require dietary restrictions.  It would also boost profits for the establishments themsel... more

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A Better Yield for Your Money in Troubled Financial Times

David Brant 5 years ago Region: New York

With banks in the United States continuing to draw tighter the purse strings as they continue the slow recovery from the bursting of the housing market bubble, and people's Treasury, bank account, and money market interest... more

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Tell Congress Keep Our Public Airwaves in the Public Interest

AFL CIO 5 years ago Region: United States

- by Mike Hall Take a minute to help stop big media moguls like Rupert Murdoch from swallowing up local news around the country and limiting the television and radio news in your community.   Co... more

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Indonesian Practice of Planting Jewellery Backfires

Ahmad Abang 5 years ago Region: Malaysia

DARO,SARAWAK,MALAYSIA: tuesday;       From the nearby town of Sibu, there are reports of housewives still carrying on that queer hobby of planting their jewellery around their house.   ... more

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N.Korea thanks U.S. for rescue

C.P. Antony 5 years ago Region: Korea, Republic of

North Korea expressed a rare note of thanks to its long time foe, the US for rescuing its sailors from pirates off the coast of Somalia. "We feel grateful to the United States for its assistance given to our crewmen," the ... more

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DIY Under-gravel Aquarium Filters Possible -- Not Recommended

Marie Richie 6 years ago Region: Canada

While there are many kinds of filters for both fresh and saltwater aquariums, one  of the most common is the under-gravel or under aquarium filters.  It works by creating a large surface area for de-nitrifying ba... more

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