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Poor sleep, physical inactivity up risk of obesity
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], October 22 (ANI): Obesity is a disease characterised by excessive body fat. People, who are medically obese, usually are affected by behaviour, genetic and environmental factors that are difficult to control with dieting.
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Environmental scientist Schellnhuber receives Blue Planet Prize
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Oct.19 (ANI): The world's most prestigious award for pioneers in environmental science was given to Hans Joachim Schellnhuber this week in Tokyo.
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How a simple sign encourages us to stay fit!
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 16 (ANI): Are you - like most people- always finding reasons to not exercise?
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Dutch PM cycles to King's palace to inform on new govt. formation
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], Oct 14 (ANI):Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte went on a bicycle to meet the King to inform him about the formation of a new government in the wake of drastic levels of air pollution that is affecting the health of the people.
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Even modest exposure to oil can harm coastal, marine birds
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], October 13 (ANI): A new study suggests that birds with even small amounts of oil present on their feathers experience problems related to their red blood cells.
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Priyanka Chopra feels 'grateful' to be 'Power of Women' honoree
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): Actress and UNICEF's Global Goodwill ambassador Priyanka Chopra feels grateful to be one of the "Power of Women."
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DNA damage caused by cancer treatment reversed by ZATT protein
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Oct. 9 (ANI): In a recent research, a group of scientists have discovered a new way that cells fix an important and dangerous type of DNA damage known as a DNA-protein cross-link (DPC).
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Protests across Australia against Adani coal mine project
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia], October 8 (ANI): A large number of Australians have come out to protest the India-based group, Adani Enterprises' proposed Carmichael coal mine in Queensland state, which is slated to become the country's largest coal mine, but had been delayed for years over environmenta
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Study finds divorce runs in families and could be genetic
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Oct. 6 (ANI): According to a recent study, Children of divorced parents are more likely to get separated when compared to those who grew up in two-parent families, and genetic factors may be to blame
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Irregular periods? Here may be some of the reasons
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 23 (ANI): If you are a young woman and experiencing irregular periods, like missing out one in three months without being pregnant, then you should visit your gynecologist as it could be a serious concern.
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DiCaprio slams Trump for failing on climate change
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Sept 22 (ANI): Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who is flexing his voice on climate change, has slammed US President Donald Trump's inaction on climate change.
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Leonardo DiCaprio announces USD 20 mn environmental grants
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Los Angeles [U.S.A], Sept. 21 (ANI): Leonardo DiCaprio is using his money and fame for a good cause.
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