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Pop stars Girls Aloud win the Popjustice Ј20 Music Prize for best British single, which pokes fun at the Mercury Award.

Sir Cliff defiant at 50 not out

Veteran pop star Sir Cliff Richard describes his life in music as he enters his sixth decade in the music industry.

Sir Cliff 'no fan of downloads'

Pop veteran Sir Cliff Richard says he is not a fan of downloaded music because the sound quality will never beat CDs.

Wonderful return for Stevie fans

Motown legend Stevie Wonder opens his first European for a decade with a concert at Birmingham's National Indoor arena.

Britney makes first steps to comeback

Could troubled pop star Britney Spears be back after her successful appearance at the MTV Music Awards?

Poland's finest to rock Wembley

More than 10,000 people will pack Wembley Arena to see eight of Polish music's top acts on Sunday, while millions more watch on TV at home.

'Pop' producer tapes fail to sell

Original music master tapes recorded by producer Joe Meek fail to reach their reserve price at auction in London.

Keane find peace, love and '80s pop

Late-night Berlin bars, 1980s alt-pop and John Lennon's quest for peace and love have all had a big influence on Keane's new album.

Egypt tycoon held for Tamim death

Egyptian tycoon Hisham Talaat Moustafa is arrested and charged over the murder of Lebanese pop star Suzanne Tamim.

Jackson turns 50: Highs and lows

As Michael Jackson celebrates his 50th birthday, we look at the highs and lows of his career to date.

Spears manager rules out MTV show

Pop star Britney Spears is not going to perform at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, her manager says.

Barenaked singer in plane crash

The lead singer of Canadian pop band Barenaked Ladies is among four people who survive a plane crash in Ontario.

Madonna raves on as tour begins

As Madonna begins her new world tour in Cardiff, she is proving she can still cut it on stage at the age of 50, says the BBC's Ian Youngs.

Malaysia allows Lavigne concert

Canadian pop singer Avril Lavigne will be allowed to perform in Malaysia despite concerns her show is "too sexy".

Gary Glitter to sign sex register

Paedophile and former pop singer Gary Glitter must sign the sex offenders' register after returning to the UK from Vietnam.

Pop star Dido announces comeback

Best-selling singer Dido announces that her third album, Safe Trip Home, will be released in November.

Ex-Kitten Katona is made bankrupt

Former Atomic Kitten pop star Kerry Katona is declared bankrupt at the High Court after failing to meet a tax bill.

Police top misheard lyrics chart

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Glitter refused Hong Kong entry

Convicted paedophile and former pop star Gary Glitter is refused entry to Hong Kong after being deported from Thailand.

4 Factors To Consider When Selecting Diet Pills

At the present time, being slim is the "in" thing. There have been many approaches just to achieve a perfect, sexy body just to be with the crowd. We hear and see the claim for surgery as the ultimate way. There are different fad diets that you can follow. You can also workout or you can take some diet pills.

Among these approaches, taking diet pills is the easiest. A lot of diet pills are commercialized across the globe. Without a doubt, it is one of the most popular ways in controlling and loosing weight. With the pills' booming demand, all manufacturers are claiming that their products are way better and more effective than the other. Each has its own way to promote their goods. Different kinds of promotions have been made. Some pills have benefits that are said to be not present in the other.

The people are now getting confused on what type of diet pill to use among the many diet pills to choose from. There is a tendency that they would have to try every other type of diet pills just to see which one is the best for them. The multi-use of different types of pills is greatly discouraged. It can result to adverse health issues that will mean life and death to an avid diet pill user.

People must be aware of the basic considerations in selecting a diet pill. Knowing them can really help in deciding on what diet pill is best for them. Below are the factors that must be considered in selecting diet pills.

1. Calorie burning power

The diet pills you should choose are those that would sufficiently burn the calories off. The uncontrolled intake of calorie rich food increases your risk for obesity. You should take note the estimated amount of calorie being burned in every kind of diet pill. This would let you know how effective the pill is.

2. Metabolic enhancers

Choose diet pills that speeds up metabolism. The ability of the diet pill to boost up the body metabolism would greatly determine the amount of unnecessary fats that can be melted away from your body. The faster the metabolism, the larger amount of excess body fat is burned, consequently the purpose of loosing weight is achieved.

3. Appetite suppressant

Diet pills that suppress your appetite give you the power to consume lesser quantity of food. More importantly, they can be effective in cutting your demand for in-between meals that are oftentimes unnecessary and unhealthy. They work by giving you a sense of fullness, and thus the desire to eat is curtailed.

4. Diuresis-promoter

You may want to consider pills that promote diuresis. These kinds of pills control too much body water retention that bloats you. You may feel the need to urinate much often though.

It is really important to understand the different consideration in choosing a diet pill. Otherwise, you may regret using a pill that is not compatible for you. With the right type of pill, you can be quite sure that the body weight that you have been dreaming of will be achieved in no time and in the most convenient way.

Natural Treatment For Cold Sores

Cold sores are an unpleasant condition caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is estimated that 80-90 percent of the population of the United States is infected with the virus, although perhaps 12 percent suffer regular outbreaks. Most of us pick up the virus in childhood, often becoming infected by being kissed by infectious adults.

While herpes simplex remains in the body permanently, most of the time in a dormant state, there are steps we can take to prevent re-occurrence of the lesions. The drug companies have several OTC and prescription medicines available for treatment that deal with the symptoms; but there are also natural remedies available - treatment for cold sores that can prevent them reoccurring by helping strengthen the immune system.

Lysine is an essential amino acid, required by the body which cannot synthesize it itself and therefore requires we get it through food sources. It is used to make protein, which is required to produce hormones, enzymes, antibodies, and body tissue. Food sources such as red meat, eggs, milk, cheese and yeast all provide lysine, which has been linked to keeping cold sore outbreaks at bay. However, there is another essential amino acid that has the opposite effect; too much arginine in the diet has been demonstrated to raise the risk of an attack, which may be due to an imbalance between lysine and arginine. Dietary changes can therefore certainly help to reduce the frequency and duration of cold sores, which can also be treated with lysine supplements to aid healing, or lysine based ointment.

One treatment that is popular in Europe due to its effectiveness is lemon balm. A member of the mint family, lemon balm can reduce the severity and duration of an attack and is believed to decrease the tendency of cold sore re-occurrence. This treatment is not widely available in the United States however.

Looking to traditional eastern medicine, we find that Reishi, a type of mushroom found in Asia, is commonly used in the treatment of cold sores by strengthening the immune system. Available in the form of powder, it is advisable to see your doctor because it thins the blood and prevents clotting and should therefore not be used in conjunction with medicines such as aspirin. Reishi can also be used with Astragalus, a kind of herb. It also helps associated with boosting the immune system.

Other natural ingredients that have been used to treat cold sores successfully include resveratrol, peppermint oil and propolis. The former is a compound found in red grapes, while propolis is a substance used by bees to keep their hives germ free and is collected from buds. Care should be taken with peppermint oil, however, as it can have a toxic effect on the body and should never be taken internally.

Anyone suffering from cold sores regularly knows how unpleasant an attack can be. However, taking care of what we eat and looking after our own well-being have proved to be an extremely effective long term treatment for cold sores for many sufferers.