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The latest finding according to a US research has hinted that people who take ibuprofen on customary basis may lessen their risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

The research entailed 136,474 people who did not suffer of Parkinson's disease at the start of the study. They were inquired about their use of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen. After a span of six years it was seen that 293 participants had developed Parkinson's disease.

After LyondellBasell Industries (LBI) settled the dispute with the unsecured creditors there had been speculations RIL might back out from the race to acquire the petrochemical giant. LBI, following the settlement with their unsecured creditors had called in for higher bids.

RIL who had made an earlier offer of $13.5 billion would now have to raise it close $15 billion to just stay in the race. RIL is also exploring other options like the stock and cash option apart from raising the bid.

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have suggested that the enzyme called 'calcineurin' is important in controlling normal growth and role of heart cells, and that loss of the protein causes heart troubles and death in genetically modified mice.

The results of the study will be released in the Journal of Biological Chemistry on February 26.

A scientist has discovered that men judge women on the strength of their looks, even in the practical world.

Avatars and robots are increasingly attracting people in recent times, courtesy video games and blockbuster movies.

At present, Karl MacDorman of Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana, wanted to discover how people dealt avatars when confronted with an ethical dilemma.

To find the answer, the specialist presented 682 volunteers with a dilemma.

Playing a doctor's character, the volunteers were faced with a female avatar, Kelly Gordon, pleading with them not to tell her hubby at his next health check that she had got herpes genitalis.

A record fourth wicket partnership between England batsmen Eoin Morgan and Kevin Pietersen was enough to beat Twenty20 world champions Pakistan by seven wickets here on Friday.

Morgan and Pietersen shared an unbeaten 112-run partnership, chasing a modest target of 130, and dragged England from 18 for three to achieve the target with 1.3 overs to spare.

Pakistan team's bowling and fielding coach during the disastrous trip of Australia and bowling legend Waqar Younis, is ready to don the mantle full time, if approached by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

He was appointed Pakistan's fielding and bowling coach only for the series against Australia.

Pakistan board has acknowledged that they are looking for a new coach to replace Intikhab Alam though they have not said it openly. Waqar said he would love to coach the senior side on a longer-term basis.