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Common painkillers linked to obesity risk, poor sleep: Study

If you are regularly in the habit of popping up over-the-counter painkillers, beware, you may be at double the risk of becoming obese as well as have poor sleep, a study has revealed.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

US serves justice to African-American man murdered by cop

A policeman from the US has been given 20-year jail term for killing an African-American man in 2015.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

Apple reveals 2017 top App Store apps

Enlight Videoleap bagged the iPhone app of the year while Splitter Critters took home the iPhone game of the year.

Dec 8, 2017

By Mario Manlupig, Jr

Filmmaker Bryan Singer sued for raping 17-year-old boy; director denies

The victim is asking for compensation for damages related to experiencing "severe psychological, mental and emotional injuries, shame, humiliation and loss of enjoyment of life."

Dec 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

India's Sensex rallies 300 points on positive Asian cues; ITC gains 4%

Indian stocks gained on Friday, as stronger-than-expected China trade data and the U.S. government avoiding a shutdown buoyed risk sentiment.

Dec 8, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

ComfortDelGro inks S$642 mln deal with Uber as competition grows

Singapore's largest taxi company, ComfortDelGro on Friday said it entered into an agreement with U.S.-based ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies to manage its fleet of vehicles and booking software solutions in Singapore.

Dec 8, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

Rejoice! Video games do not harm your eyes rather improve brain functions, says study

Researchers have claimed that if you play 'Super Mario' video game, then your brain function would improve.

Dec 8, 2017

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Startled NASA scientists reckon oldest, fastest growing supermassive black hole

NASA astronomers have recently found out a black hole, which is the furthest known black hole in the universe and its mass is 800 million times that of the Sun and it is the fastest growing one.

Dec 8, 2017

By Poulami Nag

WHO: Thailand, first Asian country to eliminate mother-to child transmission of HIV

Sugary drinks during pregnancy can lead to mid-childhood asthma: Study

Researchers say that several other studies have also found links between obesity and asthma and between sugar-sweetened beverage and high fructose intake and increased asthma risk.

Dec 8, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Same-sex marriage have been legalised in Australia

Australia: Straight couples struggle to book venues due to increased demand following nod for same-sex marriage

Gay couples can start filing for legal marriage from December 9 and the marriage ceremony will happen as early as January 9.

Dec 8, 2017

By Chetalini Sarangthem

Humans may have plateaued out limits for lifespan: Study

Environmental changes, including climate, may have caused human beings to reach their maximum limits for height, lifespan and physical performance, researchers have found.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

Heart-warming images of 'Recovering Champions' inside Philippines drug rehab centres

MIT 3-D prints a 'living tattoo' with bacteria cells

Engineers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have found a way to 3-D print a "living tattoo" using a new kind of ink made from genetically programmed living bacteria cells.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

Brain changes detected in kid with double hand transplant

Doctors have detected changes in the brain of 10-year-old Zion Harvey from the er US who was the first child in the world to undergo a double hand transplant.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

Poor sleep may up depression risk

If your teenaged son or daughter is regularly waking up till late in the night, he or she is likely to have poor sleep, which may increase their risk of developing mood disorders, especially depression, researchers have warned.

Dec 8, 2017

By IANS

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Singapore stocks climb over 1%, their best gain in three weeks

Singapore shares rose more than 1 percent on Friday, marking their biggest gain in close to three weeks.

Dec 8, 2017

By Aastha Agnihotri

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Breaking News | News from Singapore| World News | Sports, Entertainment, Technology News

Common painkillers linked to obesity risk, poor sleep: Study

US serves justice to African-American man murdered by cop

Apple reveals 2017 top App Store apps

Filmmaker Bryan Singer sued for raping 17-year-old boy; director denies

India's Sensex rallies 300 points on positive Asian cues; ITC gains 4%

ComfortDelGro inks S$642 mln deal with Uber as competition grows

Rejoice! Video games do not harm your eyes rather improve brain functions, says study

Startled NASA scientists reckon oldest, fastest growing supermassive black hole

Sugary drinks during pregnancy can lead to mid-childhood asthma: Study

Australia: Straight couples struggle to book venues due to increased demand following nod for same-sex marriage

Humans may have plateaued out limits for lifespan: Study

MIT 3-D prints a 'living tattoo' with bacteria cells

Brain changes detected in kid with double hand transplant

Poor sleep may up depression risk

Singapore stocks climb over 1%, their best gain in three weeks

India@75: Article-370 in J&K is History; Three Glorious Years Later, "Nothing" Has Changed

India@75: Article-370 in J&K is History; Three Glorious Years Later, "Nothing" Has Changed

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