FDA rejects labeling claims on vitamin C-enhanced version of Vicks NyquilOctober 14th, 2009 FDA warns P&G for adding vitamin C to NyquilWASHINGTON — Federal drug regulators warned Procter & Gamble on Wednesday for adding Vitamin C to its Vicks cold formulas, a combination not allowed by federal regulations. The Food and Drug Administration said medications like Vicks Nyquil and Dayquil are not permitted to contain the vitamin.
'Snorkel' genes, boon for rice output in flooded areas of IndiaAugust 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers have identified a couple of genes that could script a new story of rice production in India and Bangladesh and Asia in general. The two genes allow deep-water rice varieties to elongate their stems to be above the rising water level, especially during floods, instead of drowning in it.
Archeologists discover two ancient golden rings in BulgariaAugust 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of archaeologists in Bulgaria has found two golden rings, along with other priceless finds. The discovery was made by the TEMP expedition led by archeologist Diana Dimitrova, wife of the late Georgi Kitov, one of the most prominent Bulgarian archeologists.
Key feature of immune system survived in humans for 60 million yearsAugust 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study has concluded that one key part of the immune system survived in the humans and other primates for almost 60 million years. Researchers at the Oregon State University (OSU) and the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the US carried out the study.
Rogers pitches complete game for Rice in 12-5 win over XavierJune 1st, 2009 Rogers strikes out 7, Rice beats Xavier 12-5HOUSTON — Right-hander Jared Rogers struck out a career-high seven batters in his first complete game, and Rice defeated Xavier 12-5 to stave off elimination in the NCAA tournament. Rogers (4-1) threw 114 pitches Sunday and scattered seven hits while walking only one.
Vitamin B1 may treat common cause of blindnessApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A form of vitamin B1 could become a new and effective treatment for one of the world's leading causes of blindness, according to a discovery. Scientists believe that uveitis, an inflammation of the tissue located just below the outer surface of the eyeball, produces 10 to 15 percent of all cases of blindness in the US, and causes even higher rates of blindness globally.
Lizards sunbathe for a vitamin D boostApril 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Keeping warm isn't the only reason lizards bask in the sun. A new study has found that chameleons sunbathe for vitamin D.
Golden retriever gives birth to 16 pups in West BengalMarch 25th, 2009 KOLKATA - A two-and-a-half-year-old dog of a West Bengal couple has given birth to 16 puppies and a doctor Wednesday said it was one of the rarest cases in veterinary history. Soumen and Soma Santra's Jenny, a Golden Retriever, gave birth to nine male and seven female puppies Friday.
Vitamin D deficiency may worsen chronic painMarch 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Vitamin D deficiency might worsen the condition of people suffering from chronic pain, according to a new study. The research from Mayo Clinic has found a link between inadequate vitamin D levels and the amount of narcotic medication taken by patients who have chronic pain.
Taking Vitamin D? You may still feel SADMarch 19th, 2009 LONDON - The latest study says Vitamin D may not really help you overcome depression and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which is linked to reduced sunlight. Exposure to sunlight stimulates vitamin D in the skin and a shortage of sunlight in the winter has been put forward as one possible cause of SAD.
One in seven US teens deficient in Vitamin DMarch 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - One in seven US teens is vitamin D deficient, according to a new study. In children, vitamin D deficiency can interfere with bone mineralisation, leading to rickets.
Biotech rice to be commercially available in India by 2012February 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The much awaited biotech rice, the insect-resistant variety with high nutritional value, will be commercially available in India only by 2011-12, scientists said here Tuesday. 'The polished rice we generally consume does not have iron content as its pulp is removed.
Vitamin D boosts muscle performance in girlsFebruary 4th, 2009 LONDON - Teenaged girls with higher levels of key nutrient Vitamin D may be able to jump higher and faster than their peers with lower levels, a study has shown. Not only does vitamin D work with calcium to keep the bones strong, but researchers now have found that teenage girls with higher vitamin D levels are more likely to have improved muscle performance.
Chhattisgarh to spend Rs.14 bn on subsidised rice schemeJanuary 20th, 2009 RAIPUR - Chhattisgarh's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government will spend a whopping Rs.1,440 crore (Rs.14.4 billion) next fiscal to provide rice at Rs.2 a kilogram to about 3.7 million families. Of these, some 70,000 families will get it at Re.1.
Rahman returns home after bagging Golden GlobeJanuary 14th, 2009 CHENNAI - Music maestro A.R. Rahman returned home to a hearty welcome after winning the Golden Globe for the best score for Danny Boyle's critically acclaimed 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
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