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Medicine
Defensin-1 in honey can work as antibiotic
Bees make a protein called defensin-1 that they add to honey, which could one day be used to treat burns and skin infections and to develop new drugs that could combat antibiotic-resistant infections.
Jul 1, 2010 - 3:33:36 PM
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A key mechanism links virgin olive oil to protection against breast cancer
The researchers decoded a complete cascade of signals within breast tumour cells activated by virgin olive oil, and concluded that benefits include decrease in the activity of the oncogene p21Ras, changes in protein signaling pathways, stimulation of tumour cell death and prevention of DNA damage. The study was carried out in an experimental model and researchers have already begun a new study with human cell lines.
Jun 30, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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More than skin deep, tanning product of sun's rays
People who remain pale and never tan can blame their distant ancestors for choosing to live in the northern reaches of the globe and those who easily achieve a deep tan can thank their ancestors for living in the subtropical latitudes, according to Penn State anthropologists.
Jun 21, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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FDA should adopt risk-based approach to food safety
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's abilities to discover potential threats to food safety and prevent outbreaks of foodborne illness are hampered by impediments to efficient use of its limited resources and a piecemeal approach to gathering and using information on risks, says a new report by the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council.
Jun 8, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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Obesity remains an economic issue, Seattle obesity study finds
Ensuring access to healthy, affordable foods is a top priority in tackling the obesity epidemic in the United States. Over the course of the last six months, the Institute of Medicine, United States Department of Agriculture, The White House and First Lady Michelle Obama have taken an interest in improving access to affordable and nutritious foods.
May 24, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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Food & Nutrition
Food insecurity leads to adverse health consequences in pregnancy
A recent research study has shown that food insecurity, a person's inability to obtain adequate amounts of food due to resource constraints, can lead to greater weight gain and increased complications during a woman's pregnancy.
May 22, 2010 - 2:39:08 PM
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IOM report recommends framework to evaluate science behind health claims for foods and drugs
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should apply the same rigor to evaluating the science behind claims of foods' and nutritional supplements' health benefits as it devotes to assessing medication and medical technology approvals, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. There are no scientific grounds for using different standards of evidence when evaluating the health benefits of food ingredients and drugs given that both can have significant impacts on people's well-being, said the committee that wrote the report. It recommended a new framework the agency can use to consistently and transparently judge the appropriateness and validity of the scientific benchmarks used in studies that companies provide to support health and safety claims for their products.
May 12, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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Social context may be a better indicator of obesity disparities than race
When analyzing obesity disparities among women, socioeconomic status and social context may be more important than race, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions. The authors examined race disparities in obesity among black and white women living in the same social context with similar income and compared these estimates to national data. Nationwide, black women were twice as likely to be obese when compared to white women. However, the researchers found that obesity rates were comparable in a sample of white and black women living in similar social and environmental conditions. The results are featured in the January 2010 issue of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
May 6, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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Creating new healthy ingredients by innovative milling techniques and processes for cereal grains
The bioactive compounds of cereals are concentrated in the peripheral layers of the grains (bran) but most of them have a low bio-accessibility. In the HEALTHGRAIN project of the European Union, new tools for process monitoring were developed that support commercial implementation of innovative milling techniques including partial grain debranning, fine grinding and classification of grain fractions, resulting in flours and ingredients with enhanced nutritional properties.
May 5, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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New and improved gluten-free foods developed for patients with celiac disease
A wide range of gluten free cereals have been studies in detail as part of the HEALTHGRAIN project of the European Union, and their impact on product quality has been assessed. Enzyme technology, bioprocessing as well as high-pressure processing technology have been successfully applied to improve the quality, safety and nutritional attributes of gluten free cereal products.
May 5, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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Children living in apartments with nonsmoking adults still exposed
The majority of children living in apartments are exposed to secondhand smoke, even when they don't live with smokers. This study from the University of Rochester Medical Center is the first to examine whether housing type is a potential contributor to children's exposure to cigarette smoke. The abstract was presented this morning at the Pediatric Academic Society Meeting in Vancouver, Canada.
May 1, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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Better vitamin D status could mean better quality of life for seniors
According to legend, it was The Fountain of Youth that the famed Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon was seeking when he landed on the Floridian coast in 1513. It has long been said that he who drinks from the Fountain will have his youth restored. Without a doubt, the quest for eternal youth is as ancient as any pursuit. However, although we are now living longer than ever, there is now growing concern that quantity of years is not nearly as important as quality of those years. Indeed, as we experience the many joys of living longer, we also must deal with myriad consequences accompanying this aging trend. For instance, osteoporosis, arthritis, and other serious and often painful bone and joint diseases are much more common as we get older. And, not surprisingly, seniors often struggle daily with what was once the simple task of getting around. Hence, the obvious question in today's society concerning our longevity is What choices can we make to help ease these inconveniences of aging?
Apr 25, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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Keeping the weight off after a very low-energy diet
Simple advice can reduce the risk of weight regain after a very-low-energy diet: the secret to keeping the weight off is to switch back to normal food gradually, reveals a dissertation from the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, which also contains new research results for patients who have undergone obesity surgery.
Apr 4, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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Studies find treating vitamin D deficiency significantly reduces heart disease risk
Preventing and treating heart disease in some patients could be as simple as supplementing their diet with extra vitamin D, according to two new studies at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Murray, Utah.
Mar 15, 2010 - 3:59:36 AM
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Multicenter study finds little effect of soy isoflavones on bone loss in postmenopausal women
AMES, Iowa -- A previous six-month study by Iowa State University researchers had indicated that consuming modest amounts of soy protein, rich in isoflavones, lessened lumbar spine bone loss in midlife, perimenopausal women. But now an expanded three-year study by some of those same researchers does not show a bone-sparing effect in postmenopausal women who ingested soy isoflavone tablets, except for a modest effect at the femoral (hip) neck among those who took the highest dosage.
Feb 9, 2010 - 4:59:36 AM
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Antioxidants aren't always good for you and can impair muscle function, study shows
Antioxidants increasingly have been praised for their benefits against disease and aging, but recent studies at Kansas State University show that they also can cause harm.
Jan 26, 2010 - 4:59:36 AM
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Food & Nutrition
Eating less may help you live longer
Going back for a second dessert after your holiday meal might not be the best strategy for living a long, cancer-free life, a new study has confirmed.
Dec 29, 2009 - 3:05:33 PM
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UIC receives $1 million grant to study 'fat taxes,' diet, obesity
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received $1 million from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to study the relationship between fat taxes and food consumption, diet quality and obesity.
Nov 3, 2009 - 4:59:36 AM
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Owners should count calories for obese pets, consider several factors for good health
You might watch your daily calorie intake or glance over nutritional information on food packages, but do you do the same for your pet?
Oct 8, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Food & Nutrition
Coconut oil keeps fat at bay
Sydney, Sep 9 - A diet rich in coconut oil keeps fat away and also protects against insulin resistance, a new study shows.
Sep 9, 2009 - 10:57:35 AM
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K-State researchers say after-school programs should promote activity, healthy nutrition
Children's after-school activities often consist of sedentary behavior such as watching television, but after-school programs that offer physical activity and healthy snacks could be the best place for children's health.
Aug 3, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Researcher finds Girl Scout meetings provide an opportunity to increase girls' physical activity
Girls typically are less physically active than boys, but a Kansas State University researcher has found that organizations like Girl Scouts provide an ideal setting to get girls moving early in life and to develop lifelong healthy habits.
Jun 24, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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New supplement may help slow sight loss in elderly
Queen's University Belfast academics have helped develop an antioxidant supplement which may slow down sight loss in elderly people.
Jun 19, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Study suggests obese women should not gain weight
For years, doctors and other health-care providers have managed pregnant patients according to guidelines issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). In 1986, ACOG stated, Regardless of how much women weigh before they become pregnant, gaining between 26-35 pounds during pregnancy can improve the outcome of pregnancy and reduce their chances of having the pregnancy end in fetal death. Until its revised guidelines were released yesterday, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) had recommended that overweight women should gain about 15 pounds during pregnancy.
May 29, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Increased food intake alone explains the increase in body weight in the United States
Amsterdam, the Netherlands: New research that uses an innovative approach to study, for the first time, the relative contributions of food and exercise habits to the development of the obesity epidemic has concluded that the rise in obesity in the United States since the 1970s was virtually all due to increased energy intake.
May 8, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Study: Vibration plate machines may aid weight loss and trim abdominal fat
Amsterdam, the Netherlands: New research suggests that, if used properly, vibration plate exercise machines may help you lose weight and trim the particularly harmful belly fat between the organs.
May 8, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Consumers more likely to identify healthy food using traffic light nutrition labels
Amsterdam, the Netherlands: Consumers are five times more likely to identify healthy food when they see colour-coded traffic light nutrition labels than when labels present the information numerically by showing what percentage of the recommended daily nutrient intake each portion provides, new research finds.
May 7, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Study in pregnant women suggests probiotics may help ward off obesity
Amsterdam, the Netherlands: One year after giving birth, women were less likely to have the most dangerous kind of obesity if they had been given probiotics from the first trimester of pregnancy, found new research that suggests manipulating the balance of bacteria in the gut may help fight obesity.
May 7, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Food & Nutrition
Now chicken soup for blood pressure, too
Washington, April 11 - Chicken soup with matzoh balls, a staple of the traditional Jewish dinner, may be good in reversing high blood pressure - too, according to the latest findings.
Apr 19, 2009 - 10:12:08 AM
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Children who are dissatisfied with their appearance often have problems with their peer group
Being satisfied with one's appearance is one of the most important prerequisites for a positive self image. However, in today's appearance culture it is the rule rather than the exception that children and young people are dissatisfied with their appearance.
Mar 18, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Evolutionary link to modern-day obesity, other problems
EVANSTON, Ill. --- That irresistible craving for a cheeseburger has its roots in the dramatic growth of the human brain and body that resulted from environmental changes some 2 million years ago.
Feb 12, 2009 - 4:59:36 AM
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Both theories about human cellular aging supported by new research
Aging yeast cells accumulate damage over time, but they do so by following a pattern laid down earlier in their life by diet as well as the genes that control metabolism and the dynamics of cell structures such as mitochondria, the power plants of cells.
Dec 16, 2008 - 4:59:37 AM
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Food & Nutrition
Avoid refined carbohydrates, chocolates to prevent pimples
Shun refined carbohydrates and chocolates if you really want to avoid pimples, according to a new study conducted in Australia.
Dec 15, 2008 - 11:37:47 AM
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Cardiology
Moderate wine intake may be way to a healthier heart
Moderate wine intake may be the way to a healthier heart, as it is associated with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids which protects the vital organ, a new study suggests.
Dec 9, 2008 - 2:43:53 PM
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Calorie restriction and exercise show breast cancer prevention differences in postmenopausal women
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have identified pathways by which a reduced-calorie diet and exercise can modify a postmenopausal woman's risk of breast cancer.
Nov 18, 2008 - 4:59:37 AM
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Food & Nutrition
Breast milk provides baby molecule to build immunity
Washington, Oct 27 - A molecule holds the key to mothers' ability to strengthen the immunity of the baby through breast milk, according to a latest research.
Oct 27, 2008 - 1:58:13 PM
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Nutrition advice best served with family in mind
Researchers at the University of Sheffield and Royal Holloway, University of London will argue today (21 October 2008) that the nation's diet is unlikely to improve significantly if healthy eating policies fail to take into account the diverse nature of contemporary family life.
Oct 21, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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Sweat it out: UH study examines ability of sweat patches to monitor bone loss
Some health assessments that are routinely carried out on Earth are not practical when the patients are free-floating astronauts on long space flights, such as missions to Mars or the Moon. A new, NASA-funded study from the University of Houston department of health and human performance will examine how well sweat patches the size of adhesive strips can detect levels of chemicals that may indicate bone loss.
Oct 1, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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A stronger future for the elderly
Experts at The University of Nottingham are to investigate the effect of nutrients on muscle maintenance in the hope of determining better ways of keeping up our strength as we get old.
Sep 11, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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Second Life a first for UH department of health and human performance
The University of Houston department of health and human performance is expanding into the virtual world of Second Life (SL) thanks to grants from the UH Faculty Development Initiative Program (FDIP) and the Network Culture Project of the University of Southern California-Annenberg School for Communication.
Jul 25, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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Fresh from the grapevine to the table
BET DAGAN, ISRAEL - Table grapes are subject to serious water loss and decay while making the long trip from the vine to dinner tables around the world. Mold and browning of the stems are the two main factors that reduce grape quality during shipping and storage in retail produce sections.
Jul 17, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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NOAA and Louisiana scientists predict largest Gulf of Mexico 'dead zone' on record
NOAA-supported scientists from the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium and Louisiana State University are forecasting that the dead zone off the coast of Louisiana and Texas in the Gulf of Mexico this summer could be the largest on record.
Jul 15, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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Water: The forgotten crisis
This year, the world and, in particular, developing countries and the poor have been hit by both food and energy crises. As a consequence, prices for many staple foods have risen by up to 100%. When we examine the causes of the food crisis, a growing population, changes in trade patterns, urbanization, dietary changes, biofuel production, and climate change and regional droughts are all responsible. Thus we have a classic increase in prices due to high demand and low supply. However, few commentators specifically mention the declining availability of water that is needed to grow irrigated and rainfed crops. According to some, the often mooted solution to the food crisis lies in plant breeding that produces the ultimate high yielding, low water- consuming crops. While this solution is important, it will fail unless attention is paid to where the water for all food, fibre and energy crops is going to come from.
Jul 10, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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Food & Nutrition
A little milk could go a long way for your heart
Grabbing as little as one glass of lowfat or fat free milk could help protect your heart, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Researchers found that adults who had at least one serving of lowfat milk or milk products each day had 37 percent lower odds of poor kidney function linked to heart disease compared to those who drank little or no lowfat milk.
Jun 26, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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New UGA invention effectively kills foodborne pathogens in minutes
University of Georgia researchers have developed an effective technology for reducing contamination of dangerous bacteria on food. The new antimicrobial wash rapidly kills Salmonella and E. coli O157:H7 on foods ranging from fragile lettuce to tomatoes, fruits, poultry products and meats. It is made from inexpensive and readily available ingredients that are recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Jun 24, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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Study links vitamin D to colon cancer survival
BOSTON--Patients diagnosed with colon cancer who had abundant vitamin D in their blood were less likely to die during a follow-up period than those who were deficient in the vitamin, according to a new study by scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Jun 18, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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'Addicted' cells provide early cancer diagnosis
Scientists at the Institute of Food Research have detected subtle changes that may make the bowel more vulnerable to the development of tumours.
Jun 10, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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Substance in red wine found to keep hearts young
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- How do the French get away with a clean bill of heart health despite a diet loaded with saturated fats? Scientists have long suspected that the answer to the so-called French paradox lies in red wine. Now, the results of a new study bring them closer to understanding why.
Jun 4, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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Members of European Parliament discuss food labeling and heart health
Members of the European Parliament Heart Group meet today, 3 June, in Brussels, to discuss the link between nutrition and cardiovascular diseases and how labelling of food can help people choose products that are better for their hearts and vessels. The European Commission has already made the declaration of the amount of energy, fat, sugars, salt and saturates on food packaging mandatory. Nevertheless, there is no European legislation harmonising diverse national schemes. Consumers often find nutrition labelling confusing and sometimes even misleading.
Jun 3, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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The good news in our DNA: Defects you can fix with vitamins and minerals
Berkeley -- As the cost of sequencing a single human genome drops rapidly, with one company predicting a price of $100 per person in five years, soon the only reason not to look at your personal genome will be fear of what bad news lies in your genes.
Jun 2, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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Defensin-1 in honey can work as antibiotic
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A key mechanism links virgin olive oil to protection against breast cancer
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South Asians more prone to heart attacks than whites
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More than skin deep, tanning product of sun's rays
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FDA should adopt risk-based approach to food safety
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Obesity remains an economic issue, Seattle obesity study finds
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Food insecurity leads to adverse health consequences in pregnancy
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IOM report recommends framework to evaluate science behind health claims for foods and drugs
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Social context may be a better indicator of obesity disparities than race
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Creating new healthy ingredients by innovative milling techniques and processes for cereal grains
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Four more encephalitis deaths in Uttar Pradesh
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Medical college in Kalpana Chawla's name coming up in Karnal
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Vitamin A Supplementation Programme to Stay
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Frame policy for kidney transplants, court asks government
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NRHM completes five years, rural health still in disarray
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Azad overrules IMA's objections to rural MBBS course
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Biotech industry hails tax sops in Indian budget
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Junior doctors in Madhya Pradesh call off strike
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25000 NRI Doctors Could Return to India from UK
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AIIMS to guide 40 medical colleges on drug reaction
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Medical Cannabis beneficial for chronic pain control
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T-tubule disruption occurs before decline in heart function detectable
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Microfluidic tool for isolating neutrophils
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Asking women about reproductive coercion reduced the likelihood that the women would continue to experience such pressures
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ORNL graphite foam technology licensed to LED North America
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Southampton to conduct UK's first cochlear implant operation to give sound in both ears
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National Geographic features University of Miami's work on Bahamas 'blue holes'
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Experimental treatments for cocaine addiction may prevent relapse
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Core values unite Americans, despite divisions
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Vitamin A increases the presence of the HIV virus in breast milk
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6 dead, 1,200 sick as diarrhoea hits Doda in Jammu region
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Dengue spurs sales in mosquito repellents, launch of new products
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'Delhi dengue situation as bad as 2006'
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Two CRPF recruits collapse in training session, die
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Chandigarh man dies of swine flu
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Government denies HPV vaccine role in reported deaths
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India, China account for 45 percent multi-drug resistant TB
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Government taking steps to retain best doctors: Azad
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95 swine flu deaths in Karnataka till Aug 25
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By 2030, India's diabetes population will reach 79 mn
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'Primodial Soup' theory for origin of life rejected in paper
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Human species could have killed Neanderthal man
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History, geography also seem to shape our genome
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3,000 Kerala medical students to attend inter-college meet
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Tamil Nadu seeks to control deemed universities
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Spiders which eat together, stay together and multiply
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Anna Hazare - the keeper of the earth and human conscience
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Indian American scientist wins top IMO prize
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Artificial human sperm could make men redundant: experts
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Will autopsy on Benazir's body become necessary?
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