esearchers assessed dietary and exercise patterns to determine why metabolic syndrome occurs in some obese individuals and not in others. Obesity is linked to metabolic syndrome, which is a collection of risk factors that increase the likelihood of disorders such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Some of these risk factors include high blood pressure and an […]

SAO PAULO – A former shoeshine boy and steelworker who rose to become one of Brazil’s most popular presidents, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s downfall has been just as dramatic. At 72, the lifelong fighter finds himself on the ropes following a Supreme Court ruling that could see him soon sent to prison. The two-term former […]

Okay, you’re probably not going to the royal wedding, with all its pomp and ceremony, but just before or just after the event would be a terrific time to visit London, when the capital city will be at it’s well-groomed best. I’ve lived there, and visit frequently, so here are some insider, wide-ranging tips from my own […]

Despite his annoyance and public statement to the contrary, Trump agreed to hold off on immediately pulling troops from the war-plagued nation, even after airing his displeasure with top national security officials. The White House declined to comment on the tone of the meeting. It’s a scenario that has played out repeatedly since Trump entered […]

LibraryBub is a service that helps thousands of librarians discover bestselling and award-winning books from the independent publishing sector. It works with all major libraries and is the industry’s first service connecting indie & small-press authors with libraries. LibraryBub was founded in 2016 by international bestselling author Alinka Rutkowska. As a successful indie author, she helps […]

A controversial church bell in Schweringen, northern Germany, has had a swastika inscription removed as part of an unauthorised “spring cleaning”. The unknown perpetrators left a note on the door confessing to defacing it, saying they wanted to clean the bell of “the filth of the National Socialists”. The note said they aimed to prevent […]

With spring in full bloom, many are making summer travel plans and paying lots of money for flights, hotels and excursions but many wonder if travel insurance is a worthwhile purchase, too. The last thing most people think about when they’re excited about planning a vacation is the possibility they will need to cancel it, […]

The British government repeated its claim that Russia was responsible for the Salisbury poisoning after UK scientists said they were unable to determine where the substance used to attack former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia was made. Skripal, 66, and Yulia, 33, were poisoned on March 4 after being exposed to a […]

Having a dry skin type could have its own set of problems. This condition can occur due to the lack of adequate moisture in the skin. A dry skin can lead to itchiness which can turn out to be quite annoying. According to consultant nutritionists Dr. Rupali Dutta, “Dry skin could be the indication of […]

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday ordered the withdrawal of rules punishing journalists held responsible for distributing “fake news”, giving no reason for the change, less than 24 hours after the original announcement. The move followed an outcry by journalists and opposition politicians that the rules represented an attack on […]