According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Researchers have found that folic acid and other vitamin B supplements do not offer any benefit in lowering cancer risk. On the upside, researchers noted that it won’t increase your risk either.
Dr. Shumin Zhang, study author and an associate professor of medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, in Boston said, "In women at risk of cardiovascular disease, we found that folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 had no beneficial or harmful effects on the risk of invasive cancer or breast cancer."
London, Nov 5 : Scientists have developed a new drug that mimics the effects of an ingredient in red wine, which may be a powerful weapon in the fight against obesity and diabetes.
While testing the compound, called SRT1720, researchers found that it protected mice from weight-gain and insulin disorders – even when they ate a high-fat diet.
They also found that the drug appears to increase energy levels when exercising.
Washington, Nov 5: Archaeologists have unearthed what is believed to be the world''s oldest known grave of a shaman in northern Israel, which includes an elderly female of the mysterious Natufian culture, animal parts, and a human foot.
According to a report in National Geographic News, the grave dates back to 12,000 years, and is unique in its construction, contents and arrangement.
"From the standpoint of the status of the grave and its contents, no Natufian burial like this one has ever been found," lead archaeologist Leore Grosman said. "This indicates the woman had a distinct societal position," he added.
The Nagpur Police Commissioner, Praveen Dixit, confirmed reports of JeM threat to ace cricket player Sachin Tendulkar stating, "The Central government has issued a high-alert for Sachin...They have information that the JeM has issued a threat to him."
However, keeping in mind the terror threats on the Aussies, he took a U-Turn and said, "There is no specific threat to any individual player and there is no threat input".
He further added that the security arrangements would be usual and uniform.
Mexico City - Was it an accident or was it an attack? Mexican authorities were beginning to investigate the cause of the plane crash that claimed the life of Mexican Interior Minister Juan Camilo Mourino and at least seven other people.
However, it was clear to observers that the death Tuesday night of the man who came second in Mexico's government hierarchy was the hardest blow that President Felipe Calderon has suffered since winning the presidency in late 2006.
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London, Nov 5 : Scientists have developed a new drug that mimics the effects of an ingredient in red wine, which may be a powerful weapon in the fight against obesity and diabetes.
The Nagpur Police Commissioner, Praveen Dixit, confirmed reports of JeM threat to ace cricket player Sachin Tendulkar stating, "The Central government has issued a high-alert for Sachin...They have information that the JeM has issued a threat to him."
Mexico City - Was it an accident or was it an attack? Mexican authorities were beginning to investigate the cause of the plane crash that claimed the life of Mexican Interior Minister Juan Camilo Mourino and at least seven other people.
