Life & Style
A Mediterranean-style diet can lower the risk of death from prostate cancer
June 28, 2015
A Mediterranean-style diet can lower the risk of death from prostate cancer
According to a new American study, men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer should favor a diet rich in…
Fish guts, blood and soul: Inside Kolkata’s wild Lake Market
June 28, 2015
Fish guts, blood and soul: Inside Kolkata’s wild Lake Market
For many travelers, it's hard to imagine a less appetizing place than a fish market. The impermeable smell of seafood. Fish guts…
Pedaling backward is better exercise: study
June 28, 2015
Pedaling backward is better exercise: study
Spinning class is one situation in which forward progress could be all about moving backwards, according to a recent study…
Baku looks to future after delivering golden Games
June 28, 2015
Baku looks to future after delivering golden Games
Pop diva Lady Gaga's rendition of 'Imagine' at the European Games opening ceremony lit the touchpaper that put human rights…
World’s Ugliest Dog crowned at annual California pageant
June 28, 2015
World’s Ugliest Dog crowned at annual California pageant
A plucky mixed breed with a humped back and pit bull heritage has been crowned the World’s Ugliest Dog, beating…
Allergies, vegetarian? Luxury restaurants no longer off limits
June 27, 2015
Allergies, vegetarian? Luxury restaurants no longer off limits
When French superchef Alain Ducasse stunned the world of haute cuisine last year by dropping meat, boosting veggies and lightening…
Consumers unclear about risks or benefits of e-cigarettes
June 27, 2015
Consumers unclear about risks or benefits of e-cigarettes
While some smokers consider electronic cigarettes a potential aid in quitting, some people who have already quit see them as…
Elevated blood pressure in early adult years tied to heart issues later
June 27, 2015
Elevated blood pressure in early adult years tied to heart issues later
People who have slightly high blood pressure during their 20s are more likely to have signs of heart failure at…
Mom’s diabetes control in pregnancy may affect kids’ brains
June 27, 2015
Mom’s diabetes control in pregnancy may affect kids’ brains
For pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, good control of blood sugar might make a difference in how well their…
Older stroke patients may not get needed anti-clotting drugs
June 27, 2015
Older stroke patients may not get needed anti-clotting drugs
Following a first stroke, older, poorer and less educated patients may have lower odds of getting clot-busting drugs to help…