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Study: Obese Kids' Arteries could be as clogged as Old People’s Arteries

New device may revolutionize breast cancer screening

New device may revolutionize breast cancer screeningWashington, Nov 12 : The world''s first radar breast imaging system, developed by scientists at Bristol University, may revolutionise the way women are scanned for breast cancer.

The system is being tested at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT).

Professor Alan Preece and Dr Ian Craddock from the University of Bristol have been working for a number of years to develop a breast-imaging device, which uses radio waves and therefore has no radiation risk unlike conventional mammograms.

Boyzone stars in boozy brawl with Rihanna''s band Down Under

London, Nov 12 : Pop band Boyzone got tangled up in a brawl with band members from Rihanna’s entourage after a six-hour booze bender in an Aussie nightclub.

The ruckus was reportedly sparked at a pub Down Under after one of the Irish lads chatted up a girlfriend of one member from the Umbrella singer''s band.

Apparently the boyfriend ''took offence'' and ''all hell broke loose''.

“Her boyfriend took offence and all hell broke loose with fists flying everywhere,” The Mirror quoted a source as saying.

The source said: “The boys held their own despite being unsteady on their feet. Security came to break it all up. They got a stern talking to.”

‘Security reasons’ may see Indo-Pak series put off

Pakistan flagKarachi, Nov 12 : The Indo-Pak cricket series scheduled for early next year in Pakistan may be called off, as India’s External Affairs Ministry believes that security situation in the host country is “dangerous”.

But, a final decision is yet to be taken in this regard.

The series include three Tests, five One-day Internationals and a Twenty20 International in January-February 2009.

Sarah Palin could turn to TV to restore her tarnished image

Sarah PalinNew York, Nov. 12: Losing Republican vice-presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin could turn to television networks across the United States to restore her image, reports the New York Times.

Palin could also turn to television to jumpstart a 2012 presidential bid.

So far, viewers have mostly witnessed some of the very traits — disarming candor and staggering presumption — that drove some McCain campaign aides to leak damaging accusations about her.

Cameron Diaz plans to spend Christmas with Paul Sculfor’s family

Cameron-DiazLondon, Nov 12 : This year’s Christmas might turn out to be extremely special for Cameron Diaz, for the actress is planning to spend the festival with beau Paul Sculfor’s family.

According to Sculfor’s pal, the Essex-born model is planning to take Diaz to the UK for a festive meet-up with his family.

“Paul has really fallen for Cameron. They have a lot of fun together,” the Daily Express quoted the friend as saying.

“He’s hoping to take her over to meet his family in England around Christmas time.

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