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India starts vaccine-trials on mass scale against HIV
MIL Feb 7, 2005 Author: Special Correspondent
New Delhi - After all India started its first new vaccine on humans, the first trial of its kind, which doctors believe, is likely to prove effective against the deadly virus. India is the world's second-largest HIV population after South Africa.
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Single change in gene can prevent AIDS
MIL Jan 11, 2005 Author: Special Correspondent
London - Dr Jonathan Stoye, head of virology at the institute has revealed that his team has detected a human gene, which holds the key to prevent AIDS; only a single change is required.
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Death can’t wait
MIL Dec 22, 2004 Author: Abdul Malik
A study in US has challenged the perception that death can wait, be prolonged or dying people can hold on to celebrate Christmas, Thanksgiving and the person's birthday.
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Acupuncture may relieve people with Osteoarthritis
MIL Dec 21, 2004 Author: Abdul Malik
A landmark study shows that acupuncture, a 2000-year-old system of medicine provides pain relief and improves function for people with osteoarthritis of the knees and serves as an effective complement to standard care.
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Six million abortions annually in India
MIL Dec 21, 2004 Author: Press Reports/Health Agencies
At least six million Indian women go through abortions every year, which is almost ten times the official estimate. A new study says that abortion is used as a family planning tool.
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Married adults happier-healthier than singles
MIL Dec 18, 2004 Author: Abdul Malik
A report published by the Centers for Disease control and Prevention suggests that married adults are healthier and happier than singles, whether divorced, widowed or never married.
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Cure for diabetes soon
MIL Dec 14, 2004 Author: Abdul Malik
British researchers in collaboration with the Diabetes Vaccine Development Center in Melbourne will test a vaccine early next year on the patients that could wipe out type I diabetes, the most serious kind of diabetes. It works on by stopping the destruction of the cells.
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UK scientists start diabetes vaccine trials
MIL Dec 14, 2004 Author: Special Correspondent
London/Hyderabad - UK Scientists are going to test a vaccine which cold cure type 1- diabetes. This disease is considered to be more serious particularly for the people under 40s. This vaccine has taken over a decade to develop and its experiments are success only on mice. Tests on mice are always the groundwork showing silver lining to the human being. Its success is sure since it has surpassed the preliminary stage of test.
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 | Bermuda - everyone's favorite destination
MIL Dec 13, 2004 Author:
The moment I think of Bermuda, images of scuba divers, exotic dancers and coral reef as well as tongue tickling delicous cuisine conjure in an instant. Bermuda is especially romantic for couples and anyone who is looking for a good time and lots of exercise and sun!
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Scientists Align Billion-Year-Old Protein with Embryonic Heart Defects
university of Rochester Dec 13, 2004 Author:
University of Rochester scientists studying a vital protein called Serum Response Factor (SRF) in mice learned new and unexpected facts about SRF’s role in early cardiovascular development, and how a defect in this gene may be an underlying cause in human miscarriages.
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SMUGGLING WORKOUTS IN HOME ‘N’ OFFICE
MIL Dec 9, 2004 Author: Sridam Sakha
According to fitness experts, it is not necessary to do strenuous exercises to keep fit. Less strenuous exercises are just as good. At home for example you can workout different parts of your body while washing, cooking, cleaning or even watching television. According to Scott Chapman, executive director of the Michigan Fitness Foundation. “In fitness, every little bit helps. Scheduled workouts are great, but there are lots of other ways to get in some exercise while doing ordinary tasks, said "It's just a matter of looking at your average day and asking: 'What can I do during my usual routine to make myself fitter and healthier
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Celebrex Safer on Heart Compared to Vioxx
MIL Dec 7, 2004 Author: Special Correspondent
A new study finds that Celebrex, the first in a family of stomach-friendly painkillers called cox-2 inhibitors, is much safer for heart than Vioxx, a similar drug that is linked to cardiovascular problems.
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 | Hindu Festival saved Alexendar the Great
MIL Dec 1, 2004 Author: by special correspondent
Though the film, Alaxender the great is not going great guns at the box office, however in real life, Alaxander the great was saved by a piece of thread tied on a hand in a Hindu Festival.
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Mad Cow Case in US - No reason for beef consumers to be alarmed
MIL Nov 20, 2004 Author: Special Correspondent
Washington - The US government is investigating a possible fresh case of mad cow disease according to an official who said in anonymity. It is likely to affect the US cattle industry. Additional checks are being conducted to give the final result.
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Are ‘wonder drugs’ really wonderful?
MIL Nov 18, 2004 Author: Priyanka Srivastava
Exhaustive research is required before miracle or wonder drugs are made available freely.
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Ultrasound helps dissolve blood clots
MIL Nov 18, 2004 Author: Special Correspondent
London – According to a research study, Andrei Alexandrov, who led the team, high frequency sound waves help to get rid of the deadly blood clots in the brain. They can increase the efficiency of Genentech Inc’s clot dissolver t-PA by 63% by bathing the area in front of the cloth with ultrasound while the drug goes to work.
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HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer
MIL Nov 13, 2004 Author: Special Correspondent
London - A vaccination against a normal cancer-causing strains of human papillomavirus prevents the recurring infections that causes cervical cancer, researchers report according to Lancet, the British journal.
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Excess of Vitamin E can prove fatal
MIL Nov 11, 2004 Author: Special Correspondent
Washington - According to press reports, the researchers at Johns Hopkins University, taking vitamin E health in excess can create a serious health problem with little or no advantage. The researchers have concluded that use of high-dose vitamin of E in excess of 400 IU (international units), is associated with a higher overall risk of dying.
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Air Pollution hardens arteries and lead to heart attack
MIL Nov 8, 2004 Author: Special Correspondent
Washington - Researchers detected a direct link between long-term air pollution and the early stages of artery disease among the people even though the symptoms appear quite late.
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Trying hard to shove off the blues?
MIL Nov 6, 2004 Author: Priyanka Srivastava
When every things seems to go wrong try out the right remedies, never mind if it appears clichéd
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