Fresh swine flu cases in Telangana; death toll rises to 69
The number of deaths due to Swnine Flu in Telangana rose to 69 today after three fresh deaths were reported today. Thirty seven fresh and positive swine flu …
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Every eighth Indian above 40 has glaucoma: AIIMS
Every eighth individual in India above the age of 40 is suffering from glaucoma or is at a high risk of developing it, the All India Institute of Medical …
A family history of prostate cancer may increase women’s risk for breast cancer
It is well established that if a woman has a family history of breast cancer, she is at higher risk of developing the disease herself. But in a new study, …
Losing just half an hour of sleep ‘can impact body weight and metabolism’
The findings of new research presented at ENDO 2015, the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in San Diego, CA, suggest that losing just half an hour of …
Brain’s ‘pain meter’ identified
The brain’s “pain sensor” has been found, researchers say. When you step on a thumbtack or hit your funny bone, this is the part of your …
WHO suggests annual vaccination to combat swine flu
World Health Organisation recommends annual vaccination to combat seasonal influenza infections like swine flu, which has killed more than 1,200 people in …
Cut music to ‘an hour a day’ – WHO
People should listen to music for no more than one hour a day to protect their hearing, the World Health Organization suggests. It says 1.1 billion teenagers …
Coke is lowering its sugar levels in Canada
New 355 ml cans of Coca-Cola in Canada now have about 3/4 of a teaspoon less sugar, or the same amount as Coke in the U.S. The company is introducing smaller …
Depression Increases the Risk of Back Pain
On initial analysis considering the participants as individuals, rather than twins and therefore not accounting for genetic and familial factors, the odds of …
Heat blamed for spray vaccine’s failure against swine flu
The makers of the nasal spray version of the flu vaccine say now they know why it has failed to protect young U.S. children against swine flu – fragile …