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Behavioural signs of autism become evident between the ages of 6 and 12 months
A study of the development of autism in infants, comparing the behavior of the siblings of children diagnosed with autism to that of babies developing normally, has found that the nascent symptoms of the condition — a lack of shared eye contact, smiling and communicative babbling — are not present at 6 months, but emerge gradually and only become apparent during the latter part of the first year of life.
Feb 16, 2010 - 2:04:40 PM
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Are bees also addicted to caffeine and nicotine?
*A study carried out at the University of Haifa has found that bees prefer nectar with a small concentration of caffeine and nicotine over nectar that does not comprise these substances at all. This could be an evolutionary trait intended to make the bee addicted, the researchers say.*
Feb 10, 2010 - 4:59:36 AM
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Autism clusters indentified in California
Researchers at UC Davis have identified 10 locations in California where the incidence of autism is higher than surrounding areas in the same region.
Jan 4, 2010 - 10:14:12 PM
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Undergrad researchers lay groundwork for drug addiction remedy
DURHAM, N.C. -- Sarah Steele and Langtian Ren Yuan were both self-admittedly inexperienced Duke freshmen in the spring of 2006. But then they followed helpful directions of an assistant chemistry professor, added their own patience and ingenuity, and ended up identifying compounds that might allay the powerful cravings of methamphetamine and cocaine addiction.
Dec 8, 2009 - 4:59:36 AM
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Psychotherapy
Schema therapy offers hope for mental disorder patients
Patients coping with mental disorders can now look forward to major changes in their lives through an innovative treatment called Schema Therapy.
Nov 21, 2009 - 12:23:40 PM
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Depression as deadly as smoking
A study by researchers at the University of Bergen, Norway, and the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) at King's College London has found that depression is as much of a risk factor for mortality as smoking.
Nov 17, 2009 - 4:59:36 AM
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Women's Health
Anxious women more likely to have smaller babies
Washington, Oct 28 - Women with severe and chronic anxiety during pregnancy are more likely to have smaller babies, says a new study.
Nov 4, 2009 - 12:13:19 PM
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Smoking bans reduce the risk of heart attacks associated with secondhand smoke
WASHINGTON -- Smoking bans are effective at reducing the risk of heart attacks and heart disease associated with exposure to secondhand smoke, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. The report also confirms there is sufficient evidence that breathing secondhand smoke boosts nonsmokers' risk for heart problems, adding that indirect evidence indicating that even relatively brief exposures could lead to a heart attack is compelling.
Oct 15, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Young age at first drink may affect genes and risk for alcoholism
The age at which a person takes a first drink may influence genes linked to alcoholism, making the youngest drinkers the most susceptible to severe problems.
Sep 18, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Psychiatry
Prevalence of Mental Illness May Be Twice Than Believed
The prevalence of anxiety, depression and drug dependency may be twice as high as the mental health community has been led to believe.
Sep 11, 2009 - 3:41:09 PM
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Longitudinal study investigates cocaine's impact on adolescent development
Teen years are filled with experimenting. Sometimes that means trying some risky behaviors.
Aug 19, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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New reagents for genomic engineering of mouse models to understand human disease
The ability to specifically target and modify genes in the mouse allows researchers to use this small rodent to study how certain genes contribute to human disease. A common method used to make genetic changes in mice and cells is called site-specific recombination, where two DNA strands are exchanged. The two strands may contain very different sequences, but are designated at their ends by specific target sequences that are not commonly found elsewhere in the genome. A protein, called a recombinase, cuts the DNA at its target sites and rearranges it. Scientists use this technique to exchange a naturally occurring DNA sequence for an altered or deleted gene to gain insight into the gene's normal function or how it contributes to disease.
Aug 19, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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New study uses wastewater to map large-scale patterns of illicit drug use
A team of researchers has mapped patterns of illicit drug use across the US state of Oregon using a method of sampling municipal wastewater before it is treated.
Jul 17, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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DOD, VA should take stronger steps to combat tobacco use in military, veteran populations
WASHINGTON -- Because tobacco use impairs military readiness, harms the health of soldiers and veterans, and imposes a substantial financial burden on the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs, these agencies should implement a comprehensive strategy to achieve the Defense Department's stated goal of a tobacco-free military, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. DOD should gradually phase in a ban on tobacco use in the military, starting at military academies and officer training programs and among new recruits, the report says. DOD should also stop selling tobacco products in Army and Air Force commissaries -- Navy and Marine Corps commissaries already do not sell them -- and should stop selling them at a discount in military exchanges and other stores. In addition, Congress should allow VA to establish tobacco-free medical centers.
Jun 26, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Depression
Care Management Reduces Suicidal Ideation in Geriatric Depression
Depression in older adults too often goes unrecognized and untreated, resulting in untold misery, worsening of medical illness, and early death. A new study has identified one important remedy: Adding a trained depression care manager to primary care practices can increase the number of patients receiving treatment, lead to a higher remission rate of depression, and reduce suicidal thoughts.
Jun 24, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Sleep Disorders
Snoring due to sleep apnea can damage brain severely
Snoring due sleep apnea may impair brain function in a much worse way than previously thought, according to a new study.
Jun 22, 2009 - 11:23:33 AM
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Sleep Hygiene
Meditation may be effective for treating insomnia
Meditation may be an effective remedy in treating insomnia, latest research suggests.
Jun 18, 2009 - 1:00:57 PM
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Healthcare
Society doing hyperactive kids a disservice
Authors and educators are doing hyperactive children a disservice by insisting that hyperactivity has always existed.
Jun 18, 2009 - 11:30:22 AM
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Neurosciences
Brain protein BDNF might get you hooked on drugs, alcohol
A brain protein can practically hook you on to drugs and alcohol by hijacking the normal functioning of its reward circuitry.
Jun 17, 2009 - 2:23:35 PM
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Sleep Disorders
Caffeine may prevent risk taking after sleep deprivation
Washington, June 12 - A dose of caffeine may prevent increased risk taking that occurs after several nights of total sleep deprivation, according to the latest research.
Jun 12, 2009 - 2:35:47 PM
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Report on US tobacco control policies and use finds stark contrasts in progress among states
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The United States is becoming a nation of haves and have-nots when it comes to tobacco control, according to a comprehensive publication on cigarette smoking prevalence and policies in the U.S. that was released today.
Jun 10, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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OCD
High Risk of Disordered Eating in OCD
Doctors and other health workers should be more aware of the high risk of eating disorders among people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders. According to new research presented at the recently concluded Royal College of Psychiatrists’ 2009 Annual Meeting, as many as one in five people with OCD could also have some form of disordered eating. In addition, disordered eating may occur in as many as one in three patients with other anxiety disorders.
Jun 8, 2009 - 10:55:51 AM
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'Happy hour' gene discovery suggests cancer drugs might treat alcoholism
A class of drugs already approved as cancer treatments might also help to beat alcohol addiction. That's the conclusion of a discovery in flies of a gene, dubbed happyhour, that has an important and previously unknown role in controlling the insects' response to alcohol.
May 21, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Cognitive Science
Experience vital for complex decision-making
Experience is vital when we have to make complex decisions based on uncertain or confusing information, a new study has found.
May 20, 2009 - 11:31:22 AM
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Learning-Disabilities
Disrupted UBE3A Gene Causes Angelman Syndrome
Washington, May 11 - A disrupted gene triggers severe mental retardation known as the Angelman Syndrome, according to a new study.
May 11, 2009 - 10:23:59 AM
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Mind over muscle
One in five women between the ages of 18 and 24 are smokers, and most say they keep lighting up for fear of gaining weight. But researchers at Temple University have found that when it comes to quitting, a little bit of dialogue and support can be more effective than an exercise plan in helping women not only keep off the weight, but also stay smoke-free.
Apr 24, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Adolescent risk-taking has major consequences when it comes to marriage
BUFFALO, N. Y. -- A national study of data collected over 12 years finds that delinquent teens marry earlier than their peers, while substance-abusing teens -- especially girls who abuse marijuana -- marry later than peers, if at all.
Apr 22, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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Psychiatry
Naltrexone also curbs compulsive thieving instincts
Washington, April 1 - A medication for treating alcohol and drug addiction also curbs compulsive thieving instincts, according to a new research.
Apr 1, 2009 - 2:56:36 PM
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People With Schizophrenia Face Increased Risk Of Diabetes - Research
Are people with schizophrenia at an increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes? It would seem so, according to the results of a new study.
Mar 31, 2009 - 2:33:38 PM
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Inconsistancy in response underlies impaired working memory in ADHD
Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show more variable or inconsistent responses during on ‘working’ or short-term, memory tasks when compared with typically developing peers, a study by UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Julie Schweitzer has found.
Mar 25, 2009 - 12:41:20 AM
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Drawing enhances emotional verbalization among children under the shadow of drug-addicted fathers
Research at the new School of Creative Arts Therapies at the University of Haifa:
Drawing enhances emotional verbalization among children who live under the shadow of drug-addicted fathers
Mar 12, 2009 - 3:59:36 AM
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UCSF Gallo team reports hormone disorder drug could help drinkers stay sober
A drug prescribed for male and female infertility and menstrual disorders could hold the key to a more effective treatment for alcoholism, according to a study by researchers at the UCSF-affiliated Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center.
Feb 23, 2009 - 4:59:36 AM
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Virtual studies answer real questions
Are online games just for male teenagers?
Feb 14, 2009 - 4:59:36 AM
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Smokers putting their loved ones at risk of heart attacks
Researchers at University College London and St George's, University of London measured recent exposure to tobacco smoke in non-smoking middle-aged men taking part in the British Regional Heart Study by measuring the levels of cotinine - a compound carried in the blood - at two time points 20 years apart. A blood cotinine level above 0.7ng/mL is associated with a 40% increase in the risk of a heart attack (2), and other studies have suggested that even a level of 0.2ng/mL may increase the risk (3). The researchers found that while in 1978-80, 73% of men had a cotinine level above 0.7ng/mL, by 1998-2000 that proportion had fallen to 17%.
Feb 11, 2009 - 4:59:36 AM
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Methamphetamine use cost the US about $23 billion in 2005, RAND study estimates
The economic cost of methamphetamine use in the United States reached $23.4 billion in 2005, including the burden of addiction, premature death, drug treatment and many other aspects of the drug, according to a new RAND Corporation study.
Feb 4, 2009 - 4:59:36 AM
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Genetics may increase propensity for alcoholism
While a number of biological markers have been linked to a predisposition for developing Alcohol Dependence, a new study has found a link between the Val66Met (rs6265) polymorphism in the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) gene and risk for post-treatment relapse among AD patients.
Feb 3, 2009 - 11:20:37 PM
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Increase in the number of children born in California with autism
A study by researchers at the UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute has found that the seven- to eight-fold increase in the number children born in California with autism since 1990 cannot be explained by either changes in how the condition is diagnosed or counted — and the trend shows no sign of abating.
Jan 8, 2009 - 12:44:53 PM
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Behavioral Science
Decreased Dopamine processing ability - cause for high risk behaviour?
Research reveals that novelty seekers have less of a particular type of dopamine receptor, which may lead them to seek out novel and exciting experiences--such as spending lavishly, taking risks and partying like there's no tomorrow.
Dec 31, 2008 - 8:31:24 AM
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Monthly shot for holiday drinkers on wagon
ALCOHOLICS struggling to keep off shots of the hard stuff over the festive season may want to consider an alternative shot: a monthly injection that keeps them off the booze.
Dec 17, 2008 - 4:59:37 AM
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Up to 2 drinks per day not linked with higher risk of irregular heart beat for women
Women who have up to two alcoholic drinks per day do not appear to be at increased risk of atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), but drinking more than that amount is associated with a higher risk, according to a study in the December 3 issue of JAMA.
Dec 2, 2008 - 4:59:37 AM
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Bipolar Disorder
Genes behind bipolar disorder mapped by scientists
In a first, scientists have comprehensively mapped the genes believed to cause bipolar disorder.
Nov 23, 2008 - 11:44:34 AM
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ADHD afflicted may find it difficult to kick the habit
New York, Nov 22 - Smoking is more prevalent among people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - - and they are less likely to quit, according to a new study.
Nov 22, 2008 - 1:56:38 PM
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Deep brain mapping to isolate evidence of Gulf War syndrome
Washington, Nov 20 - Researchers are pioneering use of spatial statistical modelling to analyse brain scan data from military veterans, aiming to pinpoint brain areas affected by Gulf War Syndrome.
Nov 21, 2008 - 10:31:43 AM
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3 esophageal, stomach cancer subtypes linked to smoking; 1 associated with alcohol use
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Researchers who have been following the health of more than 120,000 residents of the Netherlands for more than two decades have found that smoking is associated with two forms of esophageal cancer as well as a form of stomach cancer, and that drinking alcohol is strongly linked to one form of esophageal cancer.
Nov 17, 2008 - 4:59:37 AM
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Incubator care at birth reduces depression risk in adult life
Toronto, Nov 12 - A Canadian study says babies who receive incubator care after birth are two to three times less likely to suffer depression in their adult life.
Nov 15, 2008 - 11:11:53 AM
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Brisk walk could help chocoholics stop snacking
Researchers at the University of Exeter have found that a walk of just fifteen minutes can reduce chocolate cravings. The benefits of exercise in helping people manage dependencies on nicotine and other drugs have previously been recognised. Now, for the first time, newly-published research shows that the same may be true for food cravings.
Nov 11, 2008 - 4:59:37 AM
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Cognitive Science
Stimulating scalp with weak current improves dexterity
Washington, Nov 3 - Stimulating the scalp with weak current and underlying motor regions of the brain could make you more skilled at delicate tasks.
Nov 3, 2008 - 2:57:21 PM
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Alcohol
Gene mutation in worms key to alcohol tolerance
London, Oct 23 - Liverpool University reseachers, picking up from a study by the Oregon Health and Science University on the linkage between gene mutation and tolerance to alchohol in mice, investigated it in worms.
Nov 2, 2008 - 2:46:10 PM
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Physicians lack smoking cessation training
Physicians and other health-care providers may advise their patients to quit smoking, but few providers have the adequate training to follow their patients through the cessation process. New research presented at CHEST 2008, the 74th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), shows that 87 percent of physicians and other medical professionals receive less than 5 hours of training on tobacco dependence and less than 6 percent knew Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) treatment guidelines for tobacco dependence, including the signs of nicotine withdrawal. Researchers speculate that this lack of knowledge related to tobacco dependence treatment may, in turn, affect quit rates among smokers.
Oct 27, 2008 - 3:59:37 AM
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Depression during pregnancy doubles risk of premature delivery
Washington, Oct 23 - Depressed pregnant women face twice the risk of premature delivery than their counterparts with no such symptoms, according to a new study.
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Musculoskeletal problems ail computer workers
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Eating less may help you live longer
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IOM report on national vaccine plan
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You may damage knees if you're an exercise freak
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American adults receiving flu vaccine at about the same rate as in 2008, study finds
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Widowed people have higher mortality
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Anxious women more likely to have smaller babies
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UIC receives $1 million grant to study 'fat taxes,' diet, obesity
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Progress made on group B streptococcus vaccine
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Exercise addiction could prove fatal
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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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15 percent of Indian women below 50 are obese: Azad
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Mexico expects swine flu infections to peak at New Year
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Wipro unveils new application for remote healthcare
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Azad hikes funds for cancer control, treatment of poor
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Kerala medical colleges doctors suspend agitation
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Delhi records 280 cases of dengue
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Belatacept may preserve renal function better than calcineurin inhibitors in kidney transplantation
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K-State professor finds link between low oxygen levels in body and cancer-aiding protein
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HHMI's Gilliam Fellowships aim to increase diversity in the sciences
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Saving lives one breath at a time
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Improvements needed in genomic test result discussions
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Occupational sunlight exposure and kidney cancer risk in men
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The life and death of online communities
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Deep sedimentation of acantharian cysts -- a reproductive strategy?
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Adele Boskey 2010 recipient of ORS/AOA award for lifetime contributions to orthopedics
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National Jewish Health receives grant to learn how families cope with food allergy
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Azad invites NRI investment in pharmaceuticals, medical education
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25000 NRI Doctors Could Return to India from UK
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Eat pistachio to lower blood sugar
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Stricter resident doctor duty hour required to prevent medical errors
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Chandigarh adult drinks 11 bottles a month
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Swine flu vaccine nearing development: Official
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India to be diabetes' world capital by 2025: Expert
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US may allow 5,000 more Indian doctors for residency training
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Scissors taken out from man's stomach after two years
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India's swine flu toll reaches 967, over 26,000 infected
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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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