Washington, Nov 5: Apelin, a hormone produced by fat and other tissues, might serve as a promising target for managing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

Usually, insulin makes it possible to store blood sugar in the form of glucose in the liver or adipose tissue (fat). The stored glucose is needed for the satisfactory function of the heart, brain and so on according to the body''s demands.

Washington, Nov 5 : High blood pressure experienced during pregnancy can be an important indicator of a woman’s risk of developing heart disease, according to a new study.

The condition called pre-eclampsia affects least 5-10 per cent of all expectant mothers.

In the study involving 400 Ontario women, the researchers found underlying cardiovascular risk factors of elevated blood pressure and lipids (fats) at a rate that was two to three times greater than the control group.

Item girl Sambhavana Seth and struggling Bollywood actress Payal Rohtagi have been brought back to the ongoing reality show, Bigg Boss-2 on ‘Colors’ channel.

Surprised! but yes, you heard it right! The duo comeback is expected to bring excitement for the housemates and audience alike.

After making a comeback through the wild card, an elated Payal said, “I'm looking forward to the release of my forthcoming film Dil Kabbadi opposite Irrfan Khan. I can say the visibility in Bigg Boss has finally given me people who love me, my fans?"

Washington, Nov 5: Researchers at York University have determined that climate change may be about to affect the lives of rare species such as the giant panda, because of fears that global warming is likely to result in substantial re-distribution of plants and animals.

According to a report in Environmental News Network (ENN), the University of York and the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, with Sichuan University and the Kunming Institute of Botany in China, carried out the research.

The researchers focused on the effect of climate change on the bamboo, which is the giant panda’s principal food.

Washington, Nov 5 : Daily doses of multivitamin supplements, including folic acid and vitamin B6 and B12, have no effect in preventing cancer in women, according to a group of researchers.

Folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 (water-soluble, essential B vitamins) are thought to play an important role in cancer prevention.

The study found that folic acid and vitamin B6 and B12 had no significant effect on the overall risk of cancer, including breast cancer, among women at high risk of cardiovascular disease.

The research team led by Dr Shumin M. Zhang, Sc. D., of Brigham and Women''s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, conducted a trial

New York, Nov 5: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, one time rival of Barack Obama, today congratulated her fellow Democrat on his election as the 44th President of the United States.

CNN quoted Clinton spokesman Philippe Reines as saying that the two spoke for a few minutes.

Clinton congratulated Obama on his victory, and offered her condolences on the loss of his grandmother.

Obama thanked the New York senator for all she did to help him win the election, and said he looks forward to speaking with both her and former President Bill Clinton soon.