Viagra could help to cut the risk of bowel and colon cancer

Dr Browning, a cancer researcher at the Georgia Cancer Centre and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology  at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University,  was  able to cut the number of polyps in half in an animal model genetically designed to have a high incidence of colorectal cancer also known as bowel cancer…

KFC struggled to overcome logistics of chicken distribution

The fast-food chain continued to fail in selling fried chicken, as their distribution deal with DHL went horribly wrong after branches around the UK started closing last weekend, the 180, 000 square foot of warehouse in Warwickshire had logistics problems caused by a switch from its longstanding distribution Bidvest to DHL. KFC Tweeted, “ We…

The Vada

Vada, one of the most famous south Indian savory fried breakfast, the recipe included urad dal  ( black gram) soaked overnight, de-skinned and ground to a batter seasoned with ingredients such as cumin, green chilies, black pepper, curry leaves. The paste is shaped into balls and deep fried resulting in vadas with a crispy skin…

Lack of sleep contributes to obesity

Chronic stress disrupts our sleep and our blood sugar levels, which in turn leads to increased hunger and comfort eating, and can lead not only to unhealthy levels of body fat but also to type-2 diabetes. Why do we get fat, as we know it when we eat more calories than we burn off. Although…

Ayahuasca could be used to treat depression and alcoholism

Ayahuasca. a Halluycinogenic drink traditionally consumed by South American tribes during shamanic ceremonies has attracted backpackers to South America in search of spiritual awakening. This Psychedelic drug brewed by indigenous Amazonian tribes could be used to treat alcoholism and depression, according to new research. Ayahusaca, is an entheogenic brew made out of Banisteriopsis caapi vine…

KFC rolls out new bucket to be paid for by Bitcoin

Fast food outlet KFC Canada has rolled out the Bitcoin Bucket, an offering that can only be paid by using Bitcoin. In a Tweet the company said “ sure, we don’t know exactly what Bitcoins are, or how they work, but that shouldn’t come between you and some finger lickin’ good chicken”. The offer, only…