Washington, Sept 25 : Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have revealed that calorie restriction, a diet that is low in calories and high in nutrition, may not be as effective at extending life in people as it is in rodents.
Previous studies have shown that laboratory animals given 30 percent to 50 percent less food can live up to 50 percent longer, however, a new study suggests the diet may not have the desired effect in people unless they focus on their protein intake.
The team led by John O. Holloszy have found discrepancy between humans and animals on calorie restriction.
Washington, Sept 25 : Low-cost biological sand (biosand) filters can help provide safe drinking water to people in rural and peri-urban areas in developing countries, who are being forced to drink contaminated water due to lack of safer access, suggest experts.
Nearly 1.1 billion people have been drinking contaminated water, with approximately 2.2 million people without safe access dying each year, and most of them are children under 5 years of age.
The biosand filters are capable of dramatically improving the quality of drinking water and has also gained acceptance by the World Health Organization as a viable household water treatment technology,
London, Sept. 25 : The international Quartet – consisting of the United States, European Union, United Nations and Russia – is being accused of creating a "vacuum of leadership" as the aid agencies complain that "visible progress" in the Middle East has "failed to materialise".
The report referred to by The Independent, says that despite the Quartet saying in June that such progress was vital to building confidence in the negotiating process, it has failed to press home its own calls on Israel for a freeze on settlement building, an improvement in the movement of Palestinian people and goods, and a revival of the collapsed economy in Gaza.
New York, Sept. 25 : A new CBS News/New York Times Poll shows that US President George W Bush’s rating on handling the economy has fallen to its lowest level ever.
Now only 16 percent of Americans approve of the job he is doing on this issue, while 76 percent disapprove of his performance. That’s down from a 32 percent approval rating the president registered on the economy in September of 2007, reports CBS.
President Bush’s previous low on this question came in July when just 20 percent approved of his handling of the economy. Bush received his highest marks on the economy shortly after the attacks of September 11th, 2001.
Washington, Sept. 25 : An Internet rumor is surging through inboxes and discussion boards that Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden will drop out as Barack Obama’s running mate after his October 2 debate with Republican rival Sarah Palin.
The rumour further goes on to say that Hillary Clinton will replace Biden on the Democratic presidential ticket.
Washington, Sept. 25 : William Benoit, one of the nation''s leading experts on political campaigns at the University of Missouri, says presidential debates have become an important part of presidential campaigns since 1960.
Benoit, a communication professor in the MU College of Arts and Science, has analyzed 23 presidential debates since 1960 and found that most statements by candidates in debates are 57 percent positive over time.
This level is about the same as in general election TV-spots from candidates, which average 59 percent positive.
New York, Sept. 25 : A new CBS News/New York Times Poll shows that US President George W Bush’s rating on handling the economy has fallen to its lowest level ever.
Washington, Sept. 25 : An Internet rumor is surging through inboxes and discussion boards that Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joe Biden will drop out as Barack Obama’s running mate after his October 2 debate with Republican rival Sarah Palin.
