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Carrots cut your cancer risk (Go To Top)

     London: Eating carrots may have more health benefits than what we already know of, a new study has revealed that a compound found in carrots can reduce the risk of cancer. A team of researchers, from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in England and Denmark, found the natural pesticide falcarinol reduced the risk of cancer developing in rats by one third. Although experts have recommended that people eat carrots for their anti-cancer properties, it has not been known exactly what component of the vegetable has this effect. Falcarinol protects carrots from fungal diseases, the scientists investigated the compound after a previous published study suggested it could prevent the development of cancer. "We already know that carrots are good for us and can reduce the risk of cancer but until now we have not known which element of the vegetable has these special properties," Dr Kirsten Brandt, a senior lecturer with Newcastle University's School of Agriculture, was quoted as saying. "Our research allows us to make a more qualitative assessment of the vegetables we are eating, rather than quantitative. We now need to take it a step further by finding out how much falcarinol is needed to prevent the development of cancer and if certain types of carrot are better than others, as there are many varieties in existence, of different shapes, colours and sizes," she added.

Carmen Electra reads a memory book to ward off amnesia (Go To Top)

     New York: She might not be forgetful, but 'Baywatch ' and 'Starsky & Hutch' babe Carmen Electra currently seems to be reading a memory book. "What is the name of the memory book you just got me? It's a book about memorizing. It's a memory book. And it's awesome," New York Daily News quoted her as saying. "When you have a lot of dialogue every day to memorize, sometimes it's really hard. It's a book to help with that. I'm halfway through it - I haven't finished it yet," she added.

Bush gets cosy with Laura in church (Go To Top)

     New York: People might prefer to simply greet one another after attending church services, but not President Bush. According to New York Daily News, he did more than that at St. John's Episcopal Church near the White House where he and Laura Bush attended services. Rev. Luis Leon encouraged his flock to greet one another and people settled for a handshake and the salutation "Peace be with you." "(President Bush) leans toward (the First Lady), gives her a quick kiss on the lips and then pats her behind - I am not making this up - before turning to shake hands with other worshipers around him," the Chicago Tribune's White House correspondent wrote.

Kelly Osbourne says fame and money ruined her life (Go To Top)

     London: While other celebrities may aspire to earn more fame and money, for Kelly Osbourne these two things ruined her life and led her to become a drug addict. The 20-year-old daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne said that she was so disturbed by the media scrutiny on her life that she sought solace by taking opiates and became a drug addict. "Being rich and famous is my biggest problem. Growing up in the public sucks. It's hard enough being judged by your family, never mind the whole world. So I tried to escape. But I didn't like cocaine or speed so opiates became my drug of choice," femalefirst quoted Osbourne as saying. "And the last four months before I went into rehab I was throwing up blood and trying to hide it because I didn't want my mum to know. I'd wake up covered in blood," she said.

Charlize Theron may marry Stuart Townsend this year (Go To Top)

     London: Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Charlize Theron is likely to tie the knot with her Irish actor boyfriend Stuart Townsend later this year. Sources were quoted by The New York Post as saying that the "Head In The Clouds" actors were planning to get married in Stuart's hometown of Dublin. The couple also played lovers in the movie.

Thai tsunami orphans reduce Martina Hingis to tears (Go To Top)

     Singapore: Former world number one tennis player, Martina Hingis, was reduced to tears yesterday when she came to an orphanage in Phuket, Thailand, to visit tsunami victims. Hingis, a VIP guest of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, was particularly overwhelmed after she learnt how two children, Maneerat Ruengrat and Akkarapong Wongsupab, now staying at the Patong Kindergarten, were orphaned by the December 26, 2004 tidal waves that hit Thailand and most parts of South East Asia, reports The Straits Times. "'Wish you all luck from now on after the things you have been through. I hope to support from far away," Hingis wrote the visitors book before leaving the orphanage. Hingis, 24, accompanied by one of her mother's friends and her manager Lisa Chaffey, also stopped by the Patong beach. According to the paper, Hingis decided to visit Phuket as a representative of Unicef.

Nicole Richie gets engaged to boyfriend (Go To Top)

     Washington: Lionel Richie's daughter Nicole Richie, is all set to tie the knot with her long time boyfriend Adam Goldstein. According to Eonline, the Simple Life star has announced her engagement to Goldstein, although no wedding date has been set. Adam is a DJ in Los Angeles while Nicole's claim to fame is her Simple Life reality series with friend and socialite Paris Hilton.

Has Drew Barrymore dumped Fabrizio Moretti? (Go To Top)

     Washington: If rumours are to be believed, Drew Barrymore may have dumped her rock star boyfriend Fabrizio Moretti. According to the New York Post, the actress, who flew alone to attend a party thrown by a magazine at Uno, has written a break- up letter to Moretti. Sources claim that after leaving the party Barrymore was spotted weeping, but "Fabrizio did eventually meet up with her, after people left." Barrymore's representative, however, has denied any split and said that the two are very much together. "Everything is fine. They're definitely not broken up," the paper quoted Barrymore's representative Chris Miller as saying. Barrymore has been dating Moretti for two years and last month they were rumoured to be set to get married after Drew was spotted shopping for wedding gowns at Manhattan.

Is Pamela Anderson dating Stephen Dorff? (Go To Top)

     London: Rumours are rife that Pamela Anderson and Stephen Dorff are enjoying a romance, as the two were reportedly seen cuddling up to one another on a beach in Malibu. According to the New York Post, the former 'Baywatch' babe and the Hollywood actor were snapped canoodling on the beach and sources claim that they are obsessed with each other. "Her hair was a bird's nest - it was obvious she had just got out of bed. She was wearing knee-high boots, black leggings, a sweater and dark sunglasses - the same outfit she was wearing when she came over the night before," the report quoted a source as saying. A pal of Dorff, however, said that their relationship is purely platonic and, "They've been friends for years. As far as I know, they're still just friends." Spokespersons of the stars have refused to comment upon the issue.