Common Risk Factors Lead to Most of the Strokes
A study done by the Canadian researchers has revealed that ten common risk factors account for almost 90% of the strokes. The most common cause of a stroke is the high level of blood pressure.
It was found that taking simple steps like increasing physical activity, reducing blood pressure and smoking, apart from eating a more balanced diet can significantly reduce the risk of suffering from a stroke.
Indian-American Doctor arrested for illegal practice
Amidst the arena of Bloomington, Indianapolis, in the United States, an Indian-American origin doctor had been arrested for being found guilty on cheating and causing harm in the patient's body. He has been arrested on the grounds of deliberately practicing healthcare services in a fit to climb the ladders of success, early.
Women with RA can have major possibilities of pain
Rheumatoid Arthritis can also be defined as a chronic and painful disease affecting the joints, leading to inflammation. The symptoms of inflamed joints are swelling of the joints and then turning red and the area when touched is felt to be warm. If there is no proper treatment, then it will lead to severe inflammation and will result in permanent damage in the joints.
6 lakh pre-order bookings for iPhone 4
Apple says that it has taken over 600,000 orders, on the very first day of pre-orders.
The iPhone 4 web page currently is facing serious problems as large numbers of people try to log in simultaneously. The 600,000 is a record that comes at this initial day of pre-order in Apple's history, beating out the old iPhone, and indeed the recently launched iPad, claims the company officials.
Sony displays Move motion controller
Sony denied all the rumors of price cut on its PS3 at the same time proclaimed its Move motion controller for the PS3 at E3.
Apart from the above claims it is stated that two new console bundles, featuring Move and a 500GB and 250GB hard drive respectively, will be featured reports CVG.
The sources claim that these PS3s are expected to come with 802.11n wireless, a real boon for the online gamers.
BP oil spill loss worth $100bn now
According to the latest predictions in house regarding the mounting concern over the company's liabilities of BP, the ongoing vows of the oil spill that has caused environmental and economic damage now may plunge to $100 billion.
Sweets and pancreatic cancer going altogether
People craving for sweets and other foods can have greater possibilities of blood-sugar and high risks of pancreatic cancer other than those who are not so fond of sweets and other related food items.
Electric Mini Car Trial turns out to be a Success
Driving the Oxford-built Mini E car to check the electric car's appropriateness for everyday motoring, a Berkshire motorist, Peter McManners, from Pangbourne has declared that his trial of the new electric car was `a success'.
The motorist, interested in green issues, was one of 20 drivers in the trial, run by a conglomerate led by the car's manufacturer BMW.
Swapping Information Can Provide Safety against Data Leaks
It has been reported that fading can provide a great help in protecting the personal records of the visitors on the sites from leakage.
These records sometimes carry sensitive information, the leakage of which can create problems for the users. Moreover, the safeguards available on the sites are not much strong and they cannot completely assure you that the personal data is in safe hands.
World’s Biggest Digital Camera Locating Killer Asteroids
Scientists in Hawaii are making use of what is considered to be the world's biggest digital camera, in order to locate killer asteroids.
The University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy said on Wednesday that the world is now, a somewhat safer place to live in because of the new 1.8-meter telescope atop Haleakala on Maui.
Cambridge College Builds Artificial Canal
The students at a Cambridge University college created an artificial 200 meter canal, which allowed them to punt at the May Ball, which is held in the month of June.
Blackberry App World 2.0 Gives Payment Flexibility to Consumers
In an effort to pull in more developers, Research in Motion is making its new Blackberry smartphones, more functional. Apple World 2 made an announcement regarding this on Wednesday.
The new smartphones are all set to provide its consumers a new experience and are also focusing on developing new ways for carrier billing.
Robots Will Carry Out Day-to-Day Tasks in Hospitals of U.K
To carry out the day-to- day activities, a new hospital in Scotland is going to introduce a fleet of robots, for the very first time in the U. K. The robots will perform regular tasks like carrying clinical wastes, deliver food, dispense drugs and also clean the operation theatre.
Finger Prints Examinations held in Robbery Case; Taylor under Arrest
Palm prints were produced by first enhancing the images and then taking a zoom in on the crests of the hand, by the fingerprint experts. This was the detailed evidence of Stephen Taylor, 29, of Stalybridge, Greater Manchester, as they reflected a database match with that of Taylor.
Agency Reports Indicate Return of Nearly Extinct Water Voles
A UK survey has shown some signs of comeback of the gravely endangered water vole. It is known that water voles were common mammals found on the waterways across the country, but their numbers started declining in the 1990s and by the year 2005, 90% of them had disappeared.
Ofcom Reduces Broadband Charges for those Unsubscribing
Ofcom has announced that the subscribers of landline internet services who wish to unsubscribe early will be allowed a reduction in the charges they'll pay, henceforth.
It has directed three of the broadband service providers viz. BT, TalkTalk and Virgin Media, for a deduction in the fee paid by those who are seeking an exit from the service.
Record Sales in One day Leads to Crash in Apple’s System
Sales of more than half a million Apple's new iPhone4 has crashed the systems of Apple and AT&T. AT&T holds a contract for the iPhone in the U. S. Apple iPhone pre-orders started on 15 June.
Deforestation Triggers Malaria, Reveals Research
Last year it was reported that the tropical forests are witnessing a growth. However, recent reports suggest that more forests are being cut down and the resulting deforestation is having terrible effects on the environment. The indiscriminate cutting of the forest is also leading to extinction of many species.
The deforested areas are reportedly showing higher rates of malaria.
Study: Only 13% of Young People Comfortable Talking to Dads
Youngsters, who said that they sincerely chatted with their fathers most of the days, scored an 87% on a happiness scale compared with 79%, who said that they barely talk to their fathers in this manner.
Government Health Advisors Declare Cheap Jab for Osteoporosis Treatment
It has been declared by the health advisors of Government that a cheap twice-yearly jab for the treatment of osteoporosis could be soon available on the National Institute of Health.