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Superfine rice at Rs. 18 a kg shortly

Shibu Soren meets Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi

Nemwang asks Nepal CA members not to delay formation of new government

Bollywood horror flick Phoonk all set for release

BEML receives order worth Rs. 52 crore from DMRC

Drivers celebrate Vijenderas Olympic bronze in his native town Bhiwani

DNA forensics may prevent elephant poaching

Leptospirosis disease hits Surat

Health News for October 28, 2007

Scientists develop new blood test that may diagnose stroke within minutes
Scientists have developed a simple blood test that could diagnose within minutes whether or not a patient has suffered a stroke. ANI

Now, women outshine men in diving
A new study has established that women are better divers than their male counterparts, by finding that the former are much more aware of their surroundings than the latter. ANI

Winter colds may increase asthma symptoms in children
The arrival of winter cold and flu season combined with colder and shorter days, could lead to increased asthma symptoms for many children, a new study has found. ANI

New identified genes may help prevent pregnancy malaria
Researchers have identified a new group of genes, which is believed to be responsible for the phenomenon now known as pregnancy malaria. ANI

Vaginal reconstruction should be a matter of preference for inter-sex females: Study
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Childrens Centre have dispelled a common myth by reporting that vaginal reconstruction should be a matter of choice for most teens or adult women born with a type of inter-sex condition marked by the presence of both female and male genitals. ANI

Survival of newborns with abdominal holes varies with hospital
A new study has found that the chances of newborns surviving a low-risk version of a condition called gastroschisis differ greatly according to hospital. ANI

Adult men with bladder exstrophy report healthy sex lives than their female counterparts
A new study has shown that adult men born with a severe urological anomaly in which the bladder forms outside of the abdomen report much more robust sexual lives than women born with the same condition. ANI

Researchers look at chromosome abnormality for colon cancer clues
A chromosome abnormality could provide a warning sign for the development of colon cancer in people under 50, a new study has found. ANI

New identified genes may help prevent pregnancy malaria
Researchers have identified a new group of genes, which is believed to be responsible for the phenomenon now known as pregnancy malaria. ANI

Vaginal reconstruction should be a matter of preference for inter-sex females: Study
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Childrens Centre have dispelled a common myth by reporting that vaginal reconstruction should be a matter of choice for most teens or adult women born with a type of inter-sex condition marked by the presence of both female and male genitals. ANI

Survival of newborns with abdominal holes varies with hospital
A new study has found that the chances of newborns surviving a low-risk version of a condition called gastroschisis differ greatly according to hospital. ANI

Adult men with bladder exstrophy report healthy sex lives than their female counterparts
A new study has shown that adult men born with a severe urological anomaly in which the bladder forms outside of the abdomen report much more robust sexual lives than women born with the same condition. ANI

Researchers look at chromosome abnormality for colon cancer clues
A chromosome abnormality could provide a warning sign for the development of colon cancer in people under 50, a new study has found. ANI

Asians drinking over 3 drinks a day at increased stroke risk
Tulane University researchers have warned that indulging in heavy drinking may raise the risk of stroke. ANI

Cradle of creativity identified in the brain
A study has revealed a distinct pattern of brain activity, even at rest, in people who tend to solve problems with a sudden creative insight, an Aha! Moment, compared to people who tend to solve problems more methodically. ANI

Cigarette smoking increases erectile dysfunction risk in healthy men
A study has found that men who smoke cigarettes have an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction. ANI

Asians drinking over 3 drinks a day at increased stroke risk
Tulane University researchers have warned that indulging in heavy drinking may raise the risk of stroke. ANI

Cradle of creativity identified in the brain
A study has revealed a distinct pattern of brain activity, even at rest, in people who tend to solve problems with a sudden creative insight, an Aha! Moment, compared to people who tend to solve problems more methodically. ANI

Cigarette smoking increases erectile dysfunction risk in healthy men
A study has found that men who smoke cigarettes have an increased risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction. ANI

Organic food more nutritious than ordinary produce
A new study has found that organic food is more nutritious than ordinary produce and may help people live longer. ANI

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