Pregnancy and longevity
Women's longevity may depend on the age at which they get pregnant, say Rudi Westendorp of the Netherlands and Thomas Kirkwood of the UK. Those who have their first pregnancy at a late age seem to
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Global report on diabetes
On the occasion of World Health Day 2016, WHO issues a call for action on diabetes, drawing attention to the need to step up prevention and treatment of the disease. The first WHO Global report on diabetes
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Over 5,600 dengue cases detected in Sindh
Experts at a leading hospital shared figures with the media at a briefing saying that dengue fever had affected the province in much harsher fashion than what the official figures showed, which were too
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Polluters to be punished
IN a bid to stop illegal dumping of pollutants into the nation's water systems, South Korea's environment ministry will conduct a three-day nationwide investigation of suspected polluters in four
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Leveraging agriculture for improving nutrition and health - Highlights from an international conference
<p>The 2020 Vision Initiative of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) coordinated a global consultation process whose centerpiece was an international conference called “Leveraging Agriculture for Improving Nutrition and Health,” held February 10–12, 2011, in New Delhi, India.
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Male circumcision reduces HIV risk by 60%, says study
A study into the spread of HIV, the virus that leads to Aids, has found that male circumcision significantly protects men from picking up the infection. The finding, though cautiously welcomed,
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AP's water projects: State team for Delhi
Karnataka Chief Minister Dharam Singh informed the Assembly that he would lead an all-party delegation to New Delhi to apprise Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the various irrigation projects taken
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Research raises hope for new meningitis vaccine
British scientists said they have made a breakthrough in meningitis research which could lead to the development of a vaccine against all forms of the potentially deadly disease. Experiments at the
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Rajasthan miners face health hazards
Mine workers in Rajasthan are facing health hazards. According to a study by non-governmental organisation Gravis, illiteracy, lack of awareness and poor economic conditions are leading to health
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BATTERING THE ENVIRONMENT
Electric cars, long promoted as a way to reduce vehicular smog, could create additional environmental problems because of the lead- based batteries that power them, say researchers of Carnegie Millon
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China, India frontlines for Asia's growth in HIV infections
With their growing economies leading to greater exchanges with the outside world, China and India are at the frontline in the fight to prevent an explosion of new HIV infections, experts at an AIDS
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Rajasthan mine workers face health hazards
Mine workers in Rajasthan are facing health hazards. According to a study done by non-governmental organization (NGO) Gravis, illiteracy, lack of awareness and poor economic conditions are leading to
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Question raised in Lok Sabha on Pollution Index, 22/11/2016
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Pollution Index, 22/11/2016. The National Air Quality Index (AQI) is the web-based system designed to provide AQI on real time basis considering eight pollutants i.e. Sulphur
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Opposition to GM crops gains ground in Orissa
Akshaya Kumar Sahoo The protesting organisations and leaders have been visiting premier educational institutes, including leading universities of the state, and sensitizing the students about the
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Better than cure: Injury prevention policy
<p>Injuries are the leading cause of preventable death in children and young people, and of preventable years of life lost up to age 65. As such, they present a significant cost to individuals, society,
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South Africa may reject use of cheaper AIDS drugs
South Africa's health minister Manto Tshabalaa Msimang said the country had no immediate plans to use the landmark legal victory to obtain AIDS drugs known as antiretrovirals, the leading treatment
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Wise water use can add 50 MMT grains: ICAR chief
A 10% increase in water use efficiency in irrigation could fetch India a massive 40-50 million tonnes of foodgrains. A leading agriculture scientist holds the view. "If we can enhance the water use
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‘Govt’s fuel policy main culprit behind pollution’
With 'polluting' diesel cars becoming a concern leading to a ban on registration of big diesel cars and SUVs in the National Capital Region (NCR) till March 31, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers
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Good tidings for diabetes patients
P.Sunderarajan NEW DELHI : Soon, insulin-dependent diabetic patients may be able to lead a more relaxed life, without having to constantly monitor their glucose levels and frequently take insulin shots.