Ginger may have role in fighting cancer
Two kinds of ginger roots native to Thailand contain substances that can inhibit spontaneous mutations which can lead to the development of cancer, according to studies conducted by the Japan
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Nicotine does not cause cancer'
Nicotine will not kill you, though smoking might. Contrary to popular belief, nicotine in cigarettes does not lead to respiratory disorders or cancer. The element in tobacco, which causes such
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Rare antibody could lead to HIV vaccine
Researchers have said they have figured out how a rare antibody sees past the disguises of the AIDS virus - a finding that may lead ot a vaccine that will finally work against the killer microbe. The
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U.S. experts says China and India face an AIDS catastrophe
The world's two most populous nations, China and India, are facing an AIDS catastrophe, one of the leading American experts on infectious diseases warned. The expert, Julie Gerberding, the director
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How green is unleaded fuel anyway, say environmentalists
A month after leaded petrol was phased out in the city in accordance with the Supreme Court's directives in an attempt to "make the fourth most polluted city in the world cleaner and greener",
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Poison in every bite
The content of tin in canned food increases by 7 to 15 times in one year
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Bacteria infection kills child and sends 85 more to hospital
New York State Health Department officials said on Sunday that they had a "promising lead" about a possible source of an outbreak of E. coli bacteria contamination that is thought to have killed a
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Japan weighs risk from mercury in whale meat
The Japan Health Ministry has long been concerned about mercury levels in whale meat and is completing a survey that could lead to restrictions on sales or even an end to whaling, officials said on
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Impact of aerosol emission controls on future Arctic sea ice cover
<p>We examine the response of Arctic sea ice to projected aerosol and aerosol precursor emissions changes under the Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) scenarios in simulations of the Canadian Earth
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Fiscal policies for diet and prevention of noncommunicable diseases
Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay, says a new WHO report. Fiscal policies that lead to at least a 20% increase in the retail price of sugary
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Beyond teething stage
fluoride in water causes dental fluorosis. But how exactly? This was not known till now. Scientists from Japan and usa have identified the molecule in the cell that makes one susceptible to fluorosis. They hope their findings would lead to a drug for the ailment that has no cure. It will also benefit those suffering from dental caries and damaged enamel. Millions of people, who drink
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Agrarian crises, part of issues in "shadow reports' submitted to U.N. panel
Agrarian crises leading to suicides by farmers, large-scale evictions in rural and urban areas, state-sponsored violence and social discrimination are some of the issues highlighted in the "shadow reports' submitted to the United Nations International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) committee that will review India's record 17 years after its ratification by the country.
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Antibiotic resistance in poultry environment
Misuse of antibiotics in poultry farms is leading to a proliferation of multi-drug resistant bacteria. To make matters worse, these bacteria are now spreading in the environment because of unsafe disposal
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Fight over Novartis's patent to intensify
The war over Glivec, a cancer treatment drug, is expected to intensify as two writ petitions filed by Novartis AG, the Swiss pharmaceutical group, come up for hearing on September 26, 2006, in the
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An evaluation of mid day meal scheme
With the twin objectives of improving health and education of the poor children, India has embarked upon an ambitious scheme of providing mid day meals (MDM) in the government and government-assisted primary
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Sleepless nights can shrink human brain'
In a finding that could lead to new treatment for insomnia, a new study has claimed that sleeplessness may actually shrink a person's brain. The University of Cam- bridge study -- the first to link insomnia to a reduction in vital grey matter -- showed that those with chronic sleep problems had lower grey matter density in brain areas used to make decisions.
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Impact of e-waste recycling on water and soil
<p><img alt="" src="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/images/20050331/42.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 214px; margin: 7px; float: left;" />This report released by Toxics Link reveals that
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CHINA
One-third of all young Chinese men would die due to smoking in the next few decades unless they change their lifestyle, states a new study by a team of international researchers. The prediction was
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Cured in America
In the UK, political debate over stem cells continues to focus on whether scientists should be allowed to create hybrid humananimal embryos. This futuristic research may eventually lead to rewarding discoveries about incur-able diseases - and emotive arguments by some religious groups trying to ban it should be resisted. At the same time, some scientists and patient advocates have been unable to resist hyping hybrid embryo research, by implying that it could produce cures in the near future. Sir Martin Evans, the stem cell pioneer and Nobel prizewinner, acknowledged that this week.
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Car exhaust fumes can damage your heart
Inhaling car exhaust fumes can increase your chance of getting a cardiovascular disease or even a heart stroke, according to a new study. A team of international researchers has found that chemicals released when petrol and other fuels are burnt weaken the heart's ability to pump effectively and can lead to irregular heart beats raising the chance of strokes. According to the study, the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) found in oil and petrol facilitate body fluid to build up, causing arrhythmia or heart beat abnormalities that can increase the risk of strokes.