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Saturday, May 17, 2008
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It's in your genes: A study links the sweet tooth to the presence of a genetic variant of GLUT 2 | Read Report
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Do you know what your dog was meant to do?
We buy them and then turn them into lapdogs, but that's far-removed from what these pooches were bred to do. So read on and find out what Fido does behind your back…
ASTROLOGY
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23 - Dec 22)
With the Moon in your hidden chart area today you will be very sympathetic and can be of help to those who are in need. This is a good time to withdraw into peace and space. Just keep yourself to yourself. You probably don’t want to be too open.
Music eases blood pressure, say researchers
If your blood pressure is high, do not fret. Just breathe slowly, turn on some quiet, slow rhythmic music and watch your blood pressure tumble drastically.
Sweet tooth lies in your genes: Study
If you have a sweet tooth, the answer lies in your genes.A new Canadian study links the sweet tooth to the presence of a genetic variant of GLUT 2.
Tension causing diabetes in children
An increasing number of children are suffering from diabetes due to stress since parents pressure them to excel in both academics and extra curricular activities.
Overeating? You must be stressed
Are you overeating? It could be because you are stressed, says a new study.
Reed thin is unhealthy and 'un Indian'
Size-zero bodies a la Kareena Kapoor may look good on Page 3 and entertainment colour spreads, but they are pushing Indian women towards excessive dieting and being "un Indian"
Nearly half of children under 5 yrs have stunted growth
Nearly half of the children under five years of age in India have stunted growth mainly because of zinc, iron and Vitamin A deficiency.
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