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Jharkhand villagers tie Rakhi as commitment to forest protection
Five US nationals indicted on terror charges in Pakistan
Teen girls look to peers when deciding how much weight to lose
Centre not to prevent public sector banks from entering non-banking sector
Indian boxers win six gold medals at Commonwealth championship
Scientists urge CITES to reject ivory sale by Tanzania and Zambia
Women prefer manly men when poor health is their countrys norm
Women who live in countries where poor health is the norm prefer more masculine-looking men, a new research has found. ANI
Delhi turns on giant air freshener to control pollution
Reports indicate that India has switched on its first public air purifier in the city of New Delhi as part of an experiment that could help other smog-choked cities in emerging countries. ANI
Jammu witnesses surge in cancer cases
An increasing number of people in Jammu are getting afflicted by cancer. The Government Medical College here has registered about 1,500 cancer patients in 2009 alone. ANI
High arsenic level in drinking water poses serious threat to Pak Punjab residents
Rising level of arsenic in the drinking water is increasing becoming a serious threat for the residents of Pakistans southern Punjab, as cancer, still births, post-neonatal mortality are frequently being reported in the region. ANI
Chinese doctors dismiss HIV-like mystery disease as prostitute guilt
A mystery illness with HIV-like symptoms has been reported by hundreds of Chinese, but doctors believe it is just HIV phobia caused by guilt from having sex with prostitutes. ANI
Breastfeeding in public embarrassing for Gen Ys
A study suggests that mums and dads of the future are more likely to be against breastfeeding in the public as they find it embarrassing. ANI
Oz women have fastest rising obesity rate in the world
Aussie women have the fastest rising obesity rate in the world, new research has revealed. ANI
Overweight elderly live longer: Study
Being fat may not be all that bad - but only if youre 70, concludes a new study. ANI
Rotavirus vaccine could fight severe diarrhea in developing countries
Rotavirus vaccine, Rotarix, could effectively reduce the overall incidence of severe rotavirus diarrhoea in developing countries, finds a new study. ANI
WHO justifies its swine flu warning
WHO officials have denied accusations that swine flu was declared a pandemic under an improper influence from drug firms. ANI
Benefits of breast cancer screening questioned
Thousands of women who attend routine breast screening checks in the UK are mislead into believing that they have the cancer and subsequently made to endure unnecessary treatment, researchers have alleged. ANI
Young Swedish men over-consume salt: Study
A study carried out by the Sahlgrenska Academy and Sahlgrenska University Hospital has revealed that young Swedish men are consuming at least double the recommended amount of salt. ANI
Swine flu a false pandemic?
A leading Australian expert has said that the outbreak of H1N1 was falsely exaggerated by pharmaceutical industries to create a huge market for vaccines. ANI
Swine flu virus could still mutate, warns WHO chief
The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has stressed the need to guard against complacency concerning the global swine flu pandemic. ANI
Mobile cancer scare all in the mind, says Aussie expert
A top Australian expert has declared the use of mobile to be very safe. ANI
Vaccines effective against H1N1 virus mutation, say experts
Health experts in Europe and North America insist that despite reported cases of mutations in the A(H1N1) virus, swine flu vaccines are as effective as they have been before. ANI
Govt. announces Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards
The Government on Wednesday announced the Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards-2009, which provides a legal framework for control of air pollution and protection of public health and any citizen can approach the court demanding better air quality. ANI
Cartoons should have movie-style age ratings to protect kids against violence
A British child safety expert has advocated age rating for cartoons just like films so that kids can be protected against the violence shown in programmes like Scooby Doo and Batman. ANI
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Mia Farrow troubled by problems in Gaza
Actress Mia Farrow has said that she is extremely saddened with the news that a Palestinian has suffocated to death after a tunnel collapse under the Gaza Strip at the weekend. ANI
Ineffective monotherapies dominating high-burden malarious countries
A new study has shown that owing to high price of artemisinin combination therapy (ACT), the most effective medicines for treating malaria, ineffective monotherapies are dominating high-burden malarious countries. ANI
Walkathon in Coimbatore to fight obesity
Hundreds of enthusiasts participated in a walkathon in Coimbatore in a bid to increase the awareness level about obesity and its ill effects. ANI
Heavy mobile use raises cancer risk
Long-term mobile phone users are at an increased risk of developing cancer in later life, warns a decade-long study. ANI
Even cycling at relaxed pace is good for health
A new study has found that if New Zealanders increased their cycling to the modest levels of the 1980s, their health would improve significantly. ANI
Now, anti-flu suits for men
A Japanese clothing firm is said to have created a mens suit that is specially treated to ward off the flu virus. ANI
The bum jab that may make condoms history
It may be time for men to split the contraceptive burden with women, for Scottish scientists have come up with a new Pill that drastically reduces sperm count in men. ANI
Kremlin cracks down on national disaster vodka
The Kremlin has launched a campaign to curb excessive drinking, especially of vodka, which it says is wreaking the country. ANI
South Australia to run out of drinking water in a year: Politician
Australian Democrat David Winderlich has warned that the River Murray, which is a major source of drinking water for South Australians, will become too saline to drink in a year and as a result millions of residents would have to drink bottled water. ANI
World Heart Day marked in the country
World Heart Day was observed on Sunday in the country to spread awareness among people about taking proper care of their hearts and thus avoiding various cardiovascular diseases which are today viewed as major killers world over. ANI
Public health response to swine flu may be seen as alarmist, says US expert
A US expert says that the public health measures taken in response to swine flu may be seen as alarmist, overly restrictive, and unjustified. ANI
Over 100 swine flu deaths reported in India
The total number of swine flu deaths in India has crossed 100, according to Naresh Dayal, Secretary of the Central Health Ministry. ANI
One-third of Aussies believe mothers should not breastfeed in public
A new poll conducted has shown that up to a third of Australians believe that mothers should not breastfeed their babies in public. ANI
Bihar students form human-chain to spread awareness about swine flu
Students of a biotechnology college in Bihar formed a human chain on Saturday (August 29) to create awareness about H1N1 influenza virus, commonly known as swine flu. ANI
Swine flu death toll in Nashik rises to 6
Two more swine flu death was reported in Nashik, taking the city toll to 6. ANI
Swine flu death toll in Pune rises to 25
One more swine flu death was reported in Pune on Wednesday, taking the city toll to 25. ANI
WHO warns of second wave of swine flu pandemic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging people around the world to brace themselves for a second wave of the swine flu pandemic as the heavily populated northern hemisphere edges towards the cooler season when flu thrives. ANI
Tourists entering India via Nepal border undergo screeing for swine flu
Following a growing number of HINI virus affected cases, tourists and other visitors travelling between India and Nepal are being screened at the border for a health check up for symptoms of swine flu which has claimed 45 lives in the India. ANI
80,000 people affected, 450 houses destroyed in Swabi flood: OCHA
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that at least 70,000 to 80,000 people have been affected in Swabi by the floods and about 450 houses have been destroyed apart from the major losses to crops and livestock ANI
School teachers to keep a check on swine flu symptoms in students: Azad
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Monday said the Government is going to issue guidelines for schools asking them to dispense with the routine of holding daily assembly meeting in morning to prevent spread of swine flu. ANI
Authorities in Tripura screen truckers at border for swine flu symptoms
Authorities in Tripura, which shares its border with Bangladesh, have stationed medical staff at border checkpoints to screen truckers for swine flu symptoms. ANI
Malaysian coach quarantined with swine flu symptoms in Hyderabad
A coach of the Malaysian badminton squad who is presently participating in the World Badminton Championship at Hyderabad was quarantined with symptoms of H1N1 virus. ANI
Swine flu spread minimal: Azad
Amid concerns that swine flu, is spreading across the country, Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Friday that virus spread is minimal. ANI
Assam observes World Breastfeeding Day
To observe the World Breastfeeding Day, hundreds of women led by health workers and allied volunteers here took part in a public meeting and rally to spread mass awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding babies. ANI
Swine flu cases reported in two more schools in Pune
Swine flu cases among students in Pune continued to rise with two more schools reporting the infection on Friday, taking the number of affected school to nine. ANI
Hackers break into MI5s website
Computer hackers have invaded MI5s official website, it emerged last night. ANI
Sunbeds as cancerous as ciggies, booze
World health chiefs have warned that sunbeds are as serious a cancer threat as smoking and drinking. ANI
Saudi Arabia confirms first swine flu death
Saudi Arabia on Monday confirmed that a man had died of swine flu. ANI
Three Pune schools closed due to swine flu threat
Three schools in Pune have been closed after 26 of their students tested positive for swine flu. ANI
Swine flu vaccine to be manufactured three companies
The Centre has granted licence to three pharmaceutical companies to manufacture swine flu vaccine. ANI
Kids laughter lands primary school under noise pollution probe
A probe for noise pollution was ordered into a Brit Primary school after locals complained about kids laughter. ANI
Swine flu pandemic is unstoppable, says WHO official
With 12 new deaths owing to swine flu being reported, a World Health Organisation (WHO) official has said that the deadly pandemic has become unstoppable, and all nations need an immediate access to vaccines. ANI
One more person with symptoms of swine flu quarantined in Tamil Nadu
One more person with symptoms of the dreaded swine flu was quarantined in Coimbatore. ANI
Union Government launches School Health Programme
: Union Government has launched the School Health Programme (SHP) to address health, education, environment and nutrition related issues in a comprehensive frame work under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). ANI
Iron supplements dont increase kids malaria risk
A new review by Cochrane Researchers suggests that iron supplements do not increase the likelihood of contracting malaria and should not be withheld from children at risk of the disease. ANI
2 in 3 Brit mothers hesitate to breastfeed over fear of people staring
Two in three UK mothers hesitate to breastfeed their kids whether inside or outside over fears of attracting the opprobrium of people, says a new survey. ANI
9 more Swine Flu cases discovered; confirmed cases rises to 89
The discovery of nine more individuals getting affected with Swine Flu on Saturday pushed the total number of confirmed cases to 89 in the country. ANI
One more tests positive for swine flu in Hyderabad
A foreign national was tested positive for swine flu on Thursday in Hyderabad taking the number of swine flu cases to 17 in Andhra Pradesh. ANI
Swine Flu affects 16 in Hyderabad
With medical authorities confirming another case of swine flu in Hyderabad, the total number of the affected people in the city turned 16 on Wednesday. ANI
Two swine flu patients successfully cured in Coimbatore
Two swine flu cases have been successfully cured in Coimbatore, according to medical authorities here. ANI
Five swine flue suspects quarantined in Dehradun
Five more people on Friday were quarantined in Dehradun for showing swine flu like symptoms. ANI
Family of first UK swine flu fatality feels devastated
The family of Jacqui Fleming, the mother-of-three from Glasgow who has become the first person in Europe to die of swine flu, say they are devastated. he 38-year-old from the Carnwadric area of the city had been in hospital for two weeks after giving birth to her third child prematurely. ANI
Swine flu affected toll rises to 17 as two more tested positive in Hyderabad
The number of swine flu affected people in the country risen to 17 after two more people were tested positive in Hyderabad. ANI
Joint monitoring commitee meets to review swine flu situation
The joint monitoring committee constituted by of the health ministry was held here on Saturday to chart the potential course of swine flu in view of the 15 cases of H1N1 in the country on Saturday. ANI
India suggests exit screening to tackle HIN1 flu
As swine flu spreads across the country, the Health Ministry has said it has asked the External Affairs Ministry to request affected countries to screen all out-bound passengers to India in order to check the export of the deadly virus. ANI
Passengers of British Airways flight in Hyderabad screened for suspected swine flu
Health officials of Andhra Pradesh have appointed a team of medical experts to screen all the passengers of British Airways flight (BA 277) of suspected swine flu after the aircraft landed in Hyderabad. ANI
Fat people contributing to climate change, says UKs green guru
Fat people are a threat to the planet as they are contributing to climate change, believes Sir Jonathan Porritt, the Governments chief green adviser. ANI
Bollywood actor promotes anti-tobacco awareness
Debutant Bollywood actor Jackie Bhagnani is promoting anti-tobacco awareness ahead of World No Tobacco Day in New Delhi. ANI
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