London, Apr 4: Researchers at Monash University’s Centre of Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics have developed a new catheter-based therapy that can be an effective alternative for lowering high blood pressure when medication fails.

The new surgical technique disrupts nerves around the kidneys to dramatically reduce high blood pressure.

London, Apr. 4 : A Muslim mother has been turned away from a school parents'' evening for her son because she was wearing a full-length veil.

According to The Telegraph, police were called when the 34-year-old refused to leave Our Lady and St. John Catholic Art College, in Blackburn, Lancashire, which she attended herself.

The comprehensive school operates a policy which requires anyone entering the building to remove specific headwear for identification purposes.

London, Apr 4 : While most actors have to slog hard for the roles they play, American actress Jessica Biel has shown that some roles come naturally for her.

Biel, 27, plays a burlesque stripper in new flick `Powder Blue', and preparing for the role came easy for her.

"I've gained such a respect for the women that actually do this for a living. It''s so difficult," the Sun quoted her as saying.

London, Apr. 4 : Liverpool FC captain Steven Gerrard has signed a new 26 million pound contract, which will see him playing for the club for the rest of his career.

According to The Sun, the Kop skipper, 28, agreed a two-year contract extension, taking him to 2013, and will see his wages rise nearly 20,000 pounds to around 125,000 pounds a week.

Boss Rafa Benitez said: "It is a very, very positive message to the players that we have the commitment of Gerrard, which means we can go forward and can concentrate on football.

London, Apr. 4: Manchester United coach-cum-manager Alex Ferguson has said that he would like Everton FC manager David Moyes to succeed him at Old Trafford.

London, Apr. 4 : Coach and manager Sir Alex Ferguson has accused some of his Manchester United stars of being too complacent in the Premier League title race.

Ferguson claims the shock defeat at Fulham two weeks ago, which followed a stunning collapse against Liverpool, has actually done United a favour.

"What it has done is get rid of all that nonsense in the media about us being untouchable, unbeatable and how magnificent we were," The Sun quoted Ferguson, as saying.