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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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Indian Women suffer from ‘Empty-nest syndrome’
MIL Nov 6, 2004 Author: Priyanka Srivastava
Women completely devoted to the family find it difficult when the children leave the home for higher studies and jobs, thus, suffer from ‘empty-nest’ syndrome
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Latest lab-level Alzheimer’s treatment lines evokes hope
MIL Nov 2, 2004 Author: Priyanka
US researchers create new lines of treatment for Alzheimer’s patient but there is still a long way to go till it actually cures.
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Tamilflu highly effective against avain flu H5N1 strain
MIL Nov 1, 2004 Author: Special Correspondent
London - Researchers at Queen Mary Hospital, London, have revealed that Roche's Tamiflu, an anti flu drug, has proved effective against the bird flu virus H5N1 strain, which is considered the most lethal. They say the drug is successful against avian and human forms of the virus.
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Tamilflu highly effective against avain flu H5N1 strain
MIL Nov 1, 2004 Author: Special Correspondent
London - Researchers at Queen Mary Hospital, London, have revealed that Roche's Tamiflu, an anti flu drug, has proved effective against the bird flu virus H5N1 strain, which is considered the most lethal. They say the drug is successful against avian and human forms of the virus.
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Lesser-known viruses make rounds
MIL Oct 29, 2004 Author: Priyanka Srivastava
Recent death of 45 children in UP may be Japanese Encephalitis or can even be evil work of some new and lesser-known viruses.
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Now there are toys to make more curious kids
MIL Oct 29, 2004 Author: Priyanka Srivastava
Toy manufacturers and child psychologists
have divided opinion on if the kids actually develop their IQ with education toys.
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 | Is stem cell research only hope for Alzheimer’s patients?
MIL Oct 24, 2004 Author: Priyanka Srivastava
Stem cell research for cure of Alzheimers disease among others is knee deep in controversy as Britain and America take opposing stands for cloning cells.
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Eye -see! Special Feature on Eye Care!
MIL Oct 14, 2004 Author: Monica Bhatia
In this day and age where television rules the household, eye problems are more common than the everyday ailments. In fact television believes in equality if affects the old and the young alike. Other reasons could be hereditary or a reaction due to another illness.
In fact, television is the biggest culprit for modern age eye afflictions. Here are some common problems with the treatment!
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 | Dealing with Divorce
MIL Oct 14, 2004 Author: Monica Bhatia
If you think divorcing means the end of your problems, by cutting out your partner out of your life who is the cause of so much unhappiness, ( I would rather be alone then deal with THIS stress!)chances are that you maybe wrong. A new set of problems usually begins only after the divorce. To deal with wagging tongues, anger, guilt, finances, life as a single person or even a single parent you need to call on the inner reserves of your strength.
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Revival of law to stop Doc’s from going abroad
MIL Oct 13, 2004 Author: Special Reporter
India is planning to revive a 25-year-old law to prevent specialist doctors from leaving the country to greener pastures. This revival of law stems from the fear of the paucity of specialized doctors in India.
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Fast Foods can be Fit Foods!
MIL Oct 5, 2004 Author: Monica Bhatia
What is fast food? Food which is quickly prepared or junk food containing no nutrients like fried potato chips etc. Today fast food has become synonymous with takeout joints offering fried chicken, fries, shakes, burgers and pizzas. Since Pizzas take more than 20 minutes to cook, how they are categorized into fast foods, I do not know? It is not necessary to slave over a stove to cook mouth watering healthy dishes for yourself and for your family. You can prepare healthy food quickly and superfast. Then your fast food will be fit food too.
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 | Eat more, maintain the balance and don't gain weight
MIL Oct 5, 2004 Author: Special Correspondent
What to eat and what not to, everybody is talking about his or her health and fitness, we find almost 8 in 10 people talk about their health in one conversation. Now the question is what to eat and what not to?
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Why not try camping?
MIL Sep 21, 2004 Author: Monica Bhatia
Some people’s idea of a holiday is lying all day on the beach doing absolutely nothing. Some pursue bungee jumping and outdoor sports in their holidays. But if you are one of those types who wants peace and quiet in picturesque surroundings and some adventure thrown in as well, why not try camping!
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Is it ok to be plump?
MIL Sep 20, 2004 Author: Monica Bhatia
"Thin is beautiful, Thinner is lovelier and Thinnest is best." - Fashion Magazine. " You can never be too rich or too thin" - 15 year old victim of anorexia nervosa. This is the mindset of a typical teenager today as more and more women are becoming the victims of fashion in the 21st century. The bombardment from the media from television, films and print advertisements glorify and portray reed thin models and actresses.
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