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Adopt holistic approach for weight loss, says expert
Forget dieting or gruelling workout regimes -adopting a holistic approach to losing weight would be enough to feed your body the nourishment it craves for, says medical director of Greenwich Hospital. ANI
IVF babies at higher diabetes, obesity risk
A new study by scientists at Temple University in Philadelphia has shown that the DNA of babies conceived through IVF differs from that of other kids, putting them at higher risk of diseases such as diabetes and obesity later in life. ANI
Smoke food flavourings may be toxic to humans
One of the flavourings used to give smoke taste to meat, cheese or fish, could be toxic to humans, says the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). ANI
Neonatal jaundice, skin yellowing caused by the build-up of the blood product bilirubin, usually goes away on its own, but in a small number of newborns it can progress to brain damage. Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have suggested a simple test that can accurately identify which newborn babies are at risk for developing dangerous levels of jaundice.
Biomarkers in saliva for early-stage pancreatic cancer detection found
A team of researchers has found biomarkers in saliva for early-stage detection of pancreatic cancer. ANI
Contaminated water supply in Shimla
Residents of Shimla are a worried lot these days following a contaminated water supply to their houses which has become a major health hazard. The administration says, the samples tested have been found okay. ANI
Vaccine to improve immune system in newborns on the anvil
University of Missouri researchers are working on a vaccine to improve immune system in newborns. ANI
Fastest liver transplant in history saves Brit students life
Liesl Johncock, who lapsed into a coma and had only 48 hours to live, was given a new lease of life when doctors performed the fastest liver transplant ever on her. ANI
Radiation therapy can boost longevity in rare pancreatic cancer patients
People with rare pancreatic cancer, called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PNTs), might live longer if treated with radiation therapy, says a study. ANI
1 million premature babies worldwide die every year
Over one million infants who are born too early die each year, according to a new White Paper. ANI
Screening newborns blood can lower risk of severe jaundice in infants
The incidence of severe jaundice in infants can be significantly decreased by screening all newborns for excessive bilirubin in the blood, according to a study. ANI
Mysterious fever claims six lives Jammu and Kashmir
Panic has gripped Nowshera and Sunderbani belt of Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district after a mysterious fever reportedly killed six people. ANI
Indian gender challenged athlete Santhi prays Semenya doesnt get suicidal like her
Considering her bitter experience after she failed her gender test, Indian runner Santhi Soundarajan prays that South Africas champion runner Caster Semenya doesnt considers suicide. ANI
Oz baby boomers still enjoy healthy sex lives
Old age hasnt stopped Aussie baby boomers to enjoy a healthy sex life. ANI
Anti-obesity drugs safety being reviewed amid liver damage fears
Authorities in the U.S. probing whether an anti-obesity drug being sold over the counter may cause liver damage. ANI
Water testing kit developed by a university in Punjab
The microbiology department of Punjab Agricultural University has developed a water testing kit to help people test water at their homes and ward off numerous water borne diseases. ANI
Punjab Agricultural University develops 30-rupee water-testing kit
Punjab Agricultural Universitys microbiology department has developed a water testing kit to help people ward off numerous water borne diseases. ANI
Summers bring a variety of therapeutic drinks on Amritsar roads
Even though summers make life difficult people in Punjab want to move out. ANI
Abstinence key to survive alcohol-related liver disease
Researchers have confirmed what many people already knew: abstinence is the only way to survive severe alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver. ANI
Yellow eye is an unreliable indicator of jaundice risk in infants: Study
Paediatric researchers have found that common practice of visual inspection (looking for yellowish eye, or skin tone) is not a reliable method to predict a newborns risk of jaundice. ANI
Punjab Health Minister offers to resign over incubator deaths
Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Tikshan Sood has offered to quit owning moral responsibility for five incubator deaths. ANI
PM sanctions Rs.1 lakh for families of Patiala hospital accident
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has expressed sadness at the death of five infants in an accident at a hospital in Patiala. ANI
Five infants charred to death as incubator catches fire
Five new born babies were burnt alive and two others were seriously injuried on Saturday, when the incubators they were kept in caught fire at a private hospital in Patiala. ANI
Patrick Swayze hid his cancer pain just to be on the set of The Beast
American actor Patrick Swayze, who is suffering from pancreatic cancer, has been hiding the pain caused by the illness so that he could be on the set of his new TV show The Beast. ANI
Cancer-stricken Swayze says hes scared and angry
Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze, who is battling pancreatic cancer, told of his fear as he fights the deadly disease. ANI
Pete Wentz says he has stopped reading online media
Popstar Pete Wentz has revealed that he has stopped reading online media. ANI
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