Washington, April 27 : In a new research, scientists have challenged the theory that a meteor impact 65 million years back killed off the dinosaurs in a mass extinction event.

The crater, caused by the meteor, was discovered in 1978 in northern Yucutan and measured about 180 kilometers (112 miles) in diameter, proof of a massive extra-terrestrial impact.

Washington, Apr 27 : Statins, drugs widely prescribed to lower cholesterol, could protect against prostate cancer and other related diseases, according to a new study.

In the large Mayo Clinic cohort study, researchers looked at three different aspects of urological health-prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction and prostate enlargement.

Washington, April 27 : Actress Mandy Moore is reportedly taking cooking lessons for a new magazine spread.

The 25-year-old wrapped an apron on April 22 to pick pointers at her favourite restaurant The Spotted Pig for a feature in New York Magazine.

The fashion designer attended a lesson on how to make the restaurant's signature dish gnudi, reports Contactmusic.

Moore, who tied the knot with rocker Ryan Adams last month, shot to fame at the age of 15 after the 1999 release of her debut `So Real'.

Washington, Apr 27 : Pomegranate juice could help prevent prostate cancer recurrence, finds a new study.

During the study, the researchers followed a total of 48 participants over six years. These patients were asked to drinking eight ounces of pomegranate juice daily.

The participants had a rising PSA after surgery or radiotherapy, a PSA greater than 0.2 ng/ml and less than five ng/ml and a Gleason score of seven or less.

Washington, Apr. 27 : US President Barack Obama has emerged more popular than any of his recent predecessors in his first 100 days in office, according to opinion polls.

Barack Obama currently has a 63 per cent job approval rating, reports The Telegraph.