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Nepal worships "Cow" and "Goddess Laxmi" on third day of Tihar
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Oct.19 (ANI): The cow is regarded as the mother in Hindu mythology and is being worshipped in Nepal on the third day of the Yamapanchak or the Tihar.
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Most ovarian cancers start in fallopian tubes: Study
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 18 (ANI): Myth busted! Most - and possibly all - ovarian cancers do not start in ovaries but instead in the fallopian tubes, which are attached to them, claims a recent study.
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GM soybean oil may harm your liver: Study
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 04(ANI): Busting the myth that genetically modified (GM) soybean oil is healthier than conventional soybean oil, a team of researchers has recently warned that it's harmful to liver function.
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Myth busted! Coffee may not treat Parkinson's disease
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 28 (ANI): Busting the myth, a study has recently revealed that drinking coffee may not reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
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Up for some real life horror? Here're 9 spookiest places around the world
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 25 (ANI): The unknown has always fascinated the human mind. We all have grown up hearing stories of witches and ghosts, myths and legends and haunted forts and houses.
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700-year-old St Francis of Assisi legend proved almost true
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 23 (ANI): Turns out, the age and content of an old sack is in accordance with a medieval myth about Saint Francis of Assisi.
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Alzheimer's Disease: Myths and Facts
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 21 (ANI): More than four million people in India are afflicted with some form of dementia, with Alzheimer's being the most common cause.
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Nutrition amongst elderly: 7 myths debunked
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 18 (ANI): Population ageing is one of humanity's greatest success stories. But at the same time, it is also one of the greatest challenges to cope with in the existing policies.
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Achy joints? Don't blame it on bad weather
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 10 (ANI): You may want to rethink the next time you're about to blame the rain or cold when your arthritis starts playing up as according to a recent study, bad weather making your joints ache is a myth.
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Men keen to support spouses pursuing career, says BharatMatrimony survey
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug.9 (ANI): A social media study 'Guys Are Ok, Are Girls,' conducted by the online matchmaking brand BharatMatrimony, attempted to bust some myths about what is acceptable to guys when it comes to finding a life partner.
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Using Facebook may make you feel good
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 04 (ANI): Myth busted! Being a social media addict is not bad, as a study has found that using Facebook frequently may make people feel good.
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Busting Myths on Oral Health Care- Is your Smile Healthy?
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Researchers are developing new means to prevent tooth decay. One study found that a chewing gum that contains the sweetener xylitol temporarily retarded the growth of bacteria that cause tooth decay.
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