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Vitamin D: Recent research uncovers new benefits
Vitamin D: Recent research uncovers new benefits
As much of the world experiences a record-breaking heat wave, this Spotlight turns its attention to vitamin D, the so-called sunshine vitamin. Here, we inspect the latest research. Tropical sun The “sunshine vitamin” has a range of surprising benefits. Vitamin D is a hot topic currently, with a raft of...
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Urea dysfunctions in the liver may signal cancer
Urea dysfunctions in the liver may signal cancer
A new study, now published in the journal Cell, suggests that the way in which the human body processes nitrogen may be key to finding new ways of detecting and destroying cancer. Nitrogen is a gas that is vital for all organisms. Both plants and animals need it in order...
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The most franchised company in the world isn’t McDonald’s or Starbucks
The most franchised company in the world isn’t McDonald’s or Starbucks
Despite the seeming ubiquity of McDonald’s Golden Arches and the Starbucks’ twin-tailed mermaid, sandwich chain Subway actually has the most locations of any restaurant worldwide. In 2017, Subway had 43,912 stores around the world, beating second-place McDonald’s at 37,241 and third-place Starbucks at 27,339 locations. This number, however, belies the...
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European stocks open slightly higher as Turkey crisis weighs on sentiment
European stocks open slightly higher as Turkey crisis weighs on sentiment
Shares in Europe open slightly higher Wednesday as concerns over the Turkish currency crisis continue to affect investors’ appetite. However, trading flows were also sluggish as a number of European bourses are closed due to a public holiday, including Italy, Greece and Austria. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was up by...
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‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ Is Being Turned Into A TV Series By Steven Moffat
‘The Time Traveler’s Wife’ Is Being Turned Into A TV Series By Steven Moffat
Steven Moffat, the genius behind the likes of the recent Doctor Who seasons and the BBC’s Sherlock, will bring a TV version of The Time Traveler’s Wife to screens, so reports HBO, who are backing it. The original book, which was then turned into a film with Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams, followed a librarian named Henry...
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Mark Wahlberg had fun shooting with Iko Uwais
Mark Wahlberg had fun shooting with Iko Uwais
Since the first big screen appearance of the bear of little brain in Winnie The Pooh And The Honey Tree back in 1966, the residents of Hundred Acre Wood have been established favourites with families around the world. Christopher Robin moves their story on. He’s left his favourite toys behind,...
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Pataakha trailer: The Vishal Bhardwaj film is a whole new ball game
Pataakha trailer: The Vishal Bhardwaj film is a whole new ball game
The makers of Pataakha released the trailer of their film on India’s 72nd Independence Day. Starring Dangal fame Sanya Malhotra and TV actor Radhika Madan, the over three minutes long promo is a whole new ball game. Coming from the Vishal Bhardwaj camp, the trailer has left us excited to...
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Tennis leaders preparing to vote on Davis Cup overhaul
Tennis leaders preparing to vote on Davis Cup overhaul
A new Davis Cup format that tennis’ governing body believes is more enticing for players and more lucrative for nations will be voted on this week. The proposal to overhaul the current calendar-year format of the 118-year-old event is being discussed this week at the International Tennis Federation conference in...
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s bicycle kick against Juventus nominated for UEFA Goal of the Year
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bicycle kick against Juventus nominated for UEFA Goal of the Year
Former Real Madrid star forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning bicycle kick against Juventus in the Champions League quarterfinals was included in the nominations for the UEFA Goal of the Year. Apart from Ronaldo, England international Lucy Bronze and Elliot Embleton’s strike was also included in the shortlist of 11 goals announced...
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Dahal cancels North Korea visit
Dahal cancels North Korea visit
Former prime minister and Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Co-chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has cancelled his planned visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Dahal was set to visit North Korea on the occasion of the country’s National Day on September 9, the day DPRK was proclaimed with Kim II-Sung...
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