First food: business of taste
Good Food is First Food. It is not junk food. It is the food that connects nature and nutrition with livelihoods. This food is good for our health; it comes from the rich biodiversity of our regions; it
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New virus detected behind HK pneumonia outbreak
Microbiologists at the University of Hong Kong said over the weekend they had found what they believe is a new virus responsible for the outbreak of a typical pneumonia in the city, the location of
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Global pneumonia
The emergence of a virulent new form of pneumonia in Asia is timely reminder of the growing threat to humanity from infectious diseases, as air travel continues to grow and the world becomes more
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TB claims 40000 in state every year'
Every year about 150000 fresh cases of tuberculosis are detected in West Bengal and 40000 patients die of the disease. The status report prepared by the state health department carries some startling
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Commitment for an AIDS-controlled district reflected only on paper
Three years ago, the Hetauda District Development Committee (Nepal) (DDC) of Makwanpur had expressed their commitment to AIDS within five year period and popularise this district as an AIDS
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Skin disease on alarming rise in mid, far-west regions
The mid-and far-western regions of Nepal have the highest number of skin disease patients. The disease may take a grave turn if not addressed in time, warned the concerned sources. Of the total
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Diagnostic test for SARS virus is in development
Scientists say they have devised a rudimentary blood test for the virus suspected of causing a new form of pneumonia, as the disease surfaced in several parts of the U.S. and crimped travel flows to
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Enzymic method to diagnose cancer
Gluathione S-transferase group of enzymes in the human body can be employed for the early detection and identification of individuals at a high risk of breast cancer. This has been revealed in a
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Probe sought into cancer growth in Thanneermukkam
Kerala Niyama Sahaya Vedi has filed a petition with the State Human Rights Commission seeking an inquiry into recurring cancer deaths in Thanneermukkam grama panchayat in Alappuzha district. The
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Health Ministry acts to curb spread of mystery virus
The Advisory Committee on Communicable Diseases and the Emergency Response Committee and of the Health Ministry (Sri Lanka) has taken immediate action to educate and inform the public of the fast
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60,000 die of TB in Pakistan annually
Tuberculosis (TB) is responsible for the deaths of 60,000 people out of 250,000 new patients registered in the country every year. These figures were disclosed at a seminar, organized by the