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39 fresh cases of dengue in Delhi, total nears 750

39 fresh cases of dengue in Delhi, total nears 750

November 14, 2009 | Comments (0)

With 39 more people testing positive for dengue on Friday, the total number of those suffering from the vector-borne disease in the national capital this season shot up to 749. The civic authorities said they have intensified the drive to check breeding of mosquitoes and challaned more than 6,500 people so far. “With 39 new [...]

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38 fresh cases of dengue in Delhi, total crosses 700

38 fresh cases of dengue in Delhi, total crosses 700

November 13, 2009 | Comments (0)

With 38 more people testing positive for dengue on Thursday, the total number of those suffering from the vector-borne disease in the national capital this season climbed to 710. The civic authorities said they have intensified the drive to check breeding of mosquitoes and challaned more than 6,500 people so far. “With 38 new cases [...]

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45 fresh cases of dengue in Delhi, total reaches 661

45 fresh cases of dengue in Delhi, total reaches 661

November 12, 2009 | Comments (0)

With 45 fresh cases, the number of dengue patients in the national capital shot up to 661 on Wednesday, even as the ruling BJP in MCD sought to deflect the blame on authorities in Delhi’s neighbourhood saying lack of preventive measures there was aiding its spread. The civic agency has intensified its drive to check [...]

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Anti-swine flu drug Tami flu now available across India

Anti-swine flu drug Tami flu now available across India

November 11, 2009 | Comments (0)

In an attempt to fight the menace of Swine Flu, an anti-swine flu drug Tami flu is being launched by the Govt of India in the licenced shops across the country. The launch of the drug came at a time when the deadly virus has claimed 257 lives and affected 8,153 people in the country. [...]

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Total 627 dengue cases in Delhi

Total 627 dengue cases in Delhi

November 11, 2009 | Comments (0)

New Delhi: The total number of dengue cases has touched 627 with the reporting of the 42 fresh cases, in Delhi, says reports. Delhi has seen a surge in the number of dengue cases over the last fortnight when 20 to 23 cases per day on an average were registered. According to the reports, over [...]

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Dark chocolate is good for skin?

Dark chocolate is good for skin?

November 11, 2009 | Comments (0)

New Delhi: Dark chocolate is good for skin, being said in a new study. The study says that it could prevent wrinkles and cut the risk of skin cancer caused by exposure to sunlight. The study is published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. Researchers carried out a study to assess the potential of dark [...]

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Swine Flu death toll touches 42 in Gujarat

Swine Flu death toll touches 42 in Gujarat

November 11, 2009 | Comments (0)

Ahmedabad: Swine Flu death toll now touched 42 in Gujarat as two more deaths have been reported in the state. Meanwhile, according to health officials, four more people have tested positive for swine flu in the state, taking the total number of people infected with the swine flu virus to 292, out of which 42 [...]

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Stem cells can treat blood cancers!

Stem cells can treat blood cancers!

November 11, 2009 | Comments (0)

Chennai: Japanese stem cell scientist Yukio Nakamura has claimed that stem cell developed in laboratories could help in treating some types of blood cancer in the near future. Nakamura, who is the head of Bio Resources Centre, Riken Institute, Japan told, “The technology, developed by Japanese scientists, does not involve usage of embryonic stem cells [...]

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Yoga reduces chronic back pain!

Yoga reduces chronic back pain!

November 7, 2009 | Comments (0)

New Delhi: In a new study it’s being said that Yoga may be more effective than standard treatment in reducing chronic low back pain. The study says further that individuals from low-income, minority backgrounds with chronic low back pain (CLBP) may be more affected due to disparities in access to treatment. Boston University School of [...]

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Tea is good for heart and brain?

Tea is good for heart and brain?

November 7, 2009 | Comments (0)

New Delhi: Till now people said that taking a lot of tea may not be good for health, but now experts say that if you take 8 cups of tea daily, your heart and brain may be healthy. Though, previous studies have already linked the drink’s healthy antioxidant properties and high flavonoid content to preventing [...]

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