Washington, May 16 (ANI): University of Missouri researchers have found that simvastatin, a generic type of statin previously sold under the brand name "Zocor," hindered the positive effects of exercise for obese and overweight adults.

Washington, May 11 (ANI): University of Arizona researchers have found a possible reason for the reversible memory loss that some patients experience while taking statins, a class of global top-selling cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Tokyo, May 7 (ANI): Life is back to normal after two years of the devastating earthquake and Tsunami that hit East Japan on March 11, 2011, and this can be seen in the revival of several business enterprises.

London, Apr. 30 (ANI): Researchers have taken a step closer towards a single injection that could halt the damages of a devastating heart failure and even help repair and reverse the harm.

Chennai, April 22 (ANI): Categorically stating that neither the Congress Party nor the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have provided good governance or fulfilled promises made to the people of India through their election manifestos, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday strongly and emphatically advocated the need for a Third Front.

London, April 21 (ANI): Living a healthy lifestyle not only protect against heart disease and stroke, it also helps keep Alzheimer's at bay, according to a new research.

New Delhi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Stating that there is no reason for India to be in any state of concern over the Boston marathon blasts, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, presently on his foreign visit to that nation, will look at whatever briefings are there necessary locally.

Washington, April 16 (ANI): UC San Francisco scientists have revealed that specific DNA once dismissed as junk plays an important role in brain development and might be involved in several devastating neurological diseases.

Onboard special aircraft, April 14 (ANI): Stating that India enjoyed excellent bilateral and cultural relations with Tajikistan, Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari on Sunday said the issue of terrorism is a matter of deep concern to both countries.

New Delhi, April 14 (ANI): Pulling up the ruling UPA Government over the coalgate scam, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajnath Singh on Sunday slammed the ruling Congress Government, stating that they were misusing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to tweak the investigation in their favour.

New Delhi, Apr. 11 (ANI): Stating that research and innovation efforts must aim at technology up-gradation to simplify production processes, improve quality and seek efficiency gains, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that technology would determine our domestic industry's ability to beat competition.

New Delhi, Apr. 9 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Yashwant Sinha on Tuesday informed that he has written a letter to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh stating he is 'surprised and disappointed' over his refusal to depose before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 2G scam.

London, Apr 9 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin said warned the ongoing conflict in the Korean Peninsula could be more devastating than the Chernobyl disaster.

New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): Stating that the severe drought in some parts of the country, particularly Maharashtra, is a matter of grave concern, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said the increasing occurrence of droughts and floods in India has underlined the need to find solutions to improve the management of water resources.

London, Apr 8 (ANI): Cholesterol-reducing tablets statins have positive benefits despite some side effects like headaches, nosebleeds and digestive problems, an extensive study has concluded.

New Delhi, Apr. 6 (ANI): Stating that the nation has achieved eight percent growth per annum during the Eleventh Five Year Plan period from a 3.5 percent growth rate per annum during the First Five Year Plan period, President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said today India is the third largest economy in the world in purchasing power parity terms.

London, April 05 (ANI): Supermodel Joanna Krupa is insisting fiance Romain Zago to sign a pre-nuptial agreement stating that they will romp three-times-a-week at the very least.

New Delhi, Mar. 29 (ANI): With Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh stating that his government is stable and will complete its full term, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D. Raja on Friday preferred to adopt a wait and watch approach amid the ongoing war of words between the Congress-led UPA II Government and the Mulayam Singh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party (SP).

New Delhi, Mar. 26 (ANI): In the wake of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa firmly stating that no Sri Lankan cricketer will be allowed to play Indian Premier League matches in Chennai, the chairman of the IPL Governing Council, Rajeev Shukla, has said the safety of the Sri Lankan cricketers is paramount.

Islamabad, Mar. 26 (ANI): Pakistan has distanced itself from remarks reported in the media stating that Islamabad is finding it difficult to work with Afghan President Hamid Karzai due to mistrust and is reaching out to others to advance the peace process.

Dhaka, March 23 (Xinhua-ANI): The death toll caused by a devastating tornado in eastern Bangladesh rose to 20 on Saturday, a local TV channel reported.

Sydney, Mar 22 (ANI): Domestic team Queensland coach Darren Lehmann has reportedly been touted as the next Australian national coach, following the criticism surrounding current coach Mickey Arthur after Australia's devastating performance in the Border-Gavaskar series.

London, March 20 (ANI): Statins that are taken daily by millions of people to control cholesterol could dramatically increase the risk of kidney damage, researchers have warned.

New Delhi, Mar. 19 (ANI): Stating that education plays a fundamental role in the development of a nation, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that if our country has to continue on its path of higher growth, then the relentless pursuit of higher educational standards is an indispensable requirement for its achievement.

Sydney, Mar 7 (ANI): Beleaguered Phil Hughes is all set to receive a devastating third axe of his career from the Australian Test team after struggling for runs during the first two Test matches against India, and the left-handed batsman is set to be replaced by Usman Khawaja in the top order.