A recent survey conducted by YouGov revealed that sexual intercourse is the favorite pastime of Britons. During survey 2,144 people were interviewed over the Internet between November 21 and 23.  

Survey revealed that more than a third of Britons rank sexual activity at the top of their list of freetime activities. This survey also revealed that women preferred gossiping with friends, while men tended to rank sex as number one.

A recent research has shown that exposure to TV, the Internet and other types of media have adverse effects on children. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and a nonprofit advocacy group, Common Sense Media analyzed 173 studies about the effects of media consumption on children. Data analysis showed that 80% of the reviewed studies agree that heavy media exposure increases the risk of harm, including obesity, smoking, sex, drug and alcohol use, attention problems and poor grades. 93% of studies found that children with greater media exposure have sex earlier.

Plantar fasciitis is a common and painful foot problem pain. It is an inflammation of the connective tissue called the plantar fascia that runs along the bottom of the foot, from the heel to the ball of the foot. Its common treatment includes icing the area, taking over-the-counter pain relievers, wearing an orthotic, or resting the foot. A recent study has shown that a new treatment involving steroid injections can give quick relief to patients suffering from this problem.

While the Mumbai attacks have thrown India’s right to the 2011 World Cup in serious doubts, former BCCI president Sharad Pawar has dismissed speculation that the tournament was under threat.

Speaking with a private news-channel, Pawar said, “There is still some time for that and I am confident our government will take corrective actions.”

Pawar, who is also the Union Agriculture Minister in the Indian government, said, following the Mumbai attacks, the security measures would become even tougher so that no such incidents get repeated.

Keeping in view the recent terror strikes in the country’s financial capital, police has decided to provide special security at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), venue for the four-day `Internet Governance Forum' (IGF) 2008 event.

The security at the various star hotels have also been beefed up by the police. Apart from this, the security at the Hyderabad International Airport and the routes leading to the Hyderabad International Convention Centre has also been tightened up.  

Recent study has proven association between junk food and increased risk of dementia. In animal models, eating meals rich in fat, sugar and cholesterol triggered changes in the brain associated with the early stages of the debilitating Alzheimer’s disease.