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Clinton, Bush to appear jointly in Toronto next month

Clinton, Bush to appear jointly in Toronto next monthWashington, Apr. 21 : Former U. S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will appear together in Toronto next month on a public stage for the first time since Bush ended his presidency in January this year.

According to a Globe and Mail report, the two will be appearing at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on May 29 for a moderated "conversation" that is expected to last about two hours.

Computer spies have broken into the Pentagon''s 300 billion dollar project

Computer spies have broken into the Pentagon''s 300 billion dollar projectWashington, Apr. 21 : Computer spies have broken into the Pentagon''s 300 billion dollar Joint Strike Fighter project - the Defense Department''s costliest weapons program ever - according to current and former government officials familiar with the attacks.

According to Fox News, the latest intrusions provide new evidence that a battle is heating up between the U. S. and potential adversaries over the data networks that tie the world together.

Low-sugar drinks can help stem obesity, diabetes epidemics, say experts

Low-sugar drinks can help stem obesity, diabetes epidemics, say expertsWashington, April 21 : Experts from the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have called for new class of low-sugar drinks to help stem obesity and diabetes epidemics.

Strong evidence developed at HSPH and elsewhere shows that sugary drinks are an important contributor to the epidemic rise of obesity and type 2 diabetes in the United States.

Distractions help consumers make accurate decisions

Distractions help consumers make accurate decisionsWashington, April 21 : Distracting consumers from a decision for some moments could help them make more accurate product evaluations, a new study suggests.

In the study, author Davy Lerouge of Tilburg University has demonstrated that distraction can help decision-making, depending on the manner in which consumers process the available product information.

Breastfeeding cuts mums’ heart attack, stroke risk

Breastfeeding cuts mums’ heart attack, stroke riskWashington, April 21 : It is known that breastfeeding is important for babies'' health. But now, a new study has shown that nursing is equally vital for mothers'' health.

University of Pittsburgh researchers said that the longer women breastfeed, the lower their risk of heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular disease.

Grapefruit juice boosts anti-cancer drug''s effects

Grapefruit juice boosts anti-cancer drug''s effectsWashington, Apr 21: Grapefruit juice boosts the anti-cancer effects of the drug rapamycin, a new study has found.

In a small, early clinical trial, researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center found that combining eight ounces of grapefruit juice with the drug rapamycin can increase drug levels, allowing lower doses of the drug to be given.

They also showed that the combination can be effective in treating various types of cancer.

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