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Chlorinated tap water during pregnancy increases babies heart disease risk
Pregnant woman should resist from drinking water disinfected by chlorine as it may increase the risk of having children with heart problems, cleft palate or major brain defects, says a new study. ANI

New antennae may signal a new wave in health care provision
Soon, doctors will be able to monitor illnesses and injuries remotely through compact, wireless and power efficient body sensors, thanks to scientists at Queens University Belfast (QUB), who have developed new types of antenna that get round some limitations. ANI

Antarctic cod adopt a winter survival strategy similar to hibernation
Scientists have discovered an Antarctic fish species that adopts a winter survival strategy similar to hibernation. ANI

Scientists slam celebrities for unscientific promotion of fads
When it comes to endorsing fad diets and giving advice on medical matters, celebrities should first check their facts, say scientists. ANI

Anti-drinking ad campaigns catastrophically misconceived
Researchers have warned that some anti-drinking advertising campaigns might be catastrophically misconceived because they focus on entertaining drinking incidents that young people use to assert their social identity. ANI

Anti-drinking ad campaigns catastrophically misconceived
Researchers have warned that some anti-drinking advertising campaigns might be catastrophically misconceived because they focus on entertaining drinking incidents that young people use to assert their social identity. ANI

Paracetamol and keeping active may be the best cure for back pain
Australian researchers have suggested that taking Paracetamol and keeping active are the best cures for back pain. ANI

Paracetamol and keeping active may be the best cure for back pain
Australian researchers have suggested that taking Paracetamol and keeping active are the best cures for back pain. ANI

More Brits addicted to gambling than to heroin: Study
UK is emerging as the nation of gamblers for a new study has found that almost 284,000 Britons are hooked to casinos and spread betting - which is more than the number addicted to heroin. ANI

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