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TheMedGuru

Unsaturated fats could make women infertile--study
TheMedGuru
Women binging on foods with trans fats are at a higher risk of infertility than those who eat foods with omega-3 fatty acids, revealed a novel research. Researchers at Harvard Medical School, Boston, US, established that ...
Food can protect women against infertilityTimes of India
Bad fat linked to infertility condition: researchTelegraph.co.uk
Trans fats may promote endometriosisReuters
Irish Health -bolohealth.com -The Press Association
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New York Daily News

Authors of New Atkins Book Hope to Revive Diet
ABC News
One of the world's most famous diets is getting a tummy tuck with new guidelines to make the weight-loss program more workable. The Atkins diet -- popularly known as a low-carbohydrate diet that accommodates a deluxe. ...
Atkins diet gets healthierHindustan Times
New Atkins Diet Adds More VeggiesCalorieLab Calorie Counter News
New Atkins Diet Embraces VeggiesNewser

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BBC News

India has a fifth of world TB cases, says WHO
The Hindu
PTI School children holding placards during a rally to observe World Tuberculosis(TB) Day in Srinagar on Wednesday. Tuberculosis is a disease of the poor as it is widely found in developing countries like India, the World Health Organization (WHO) said ...
TB cases drop in Los AngelesXinhua
New drug hope in fight against TBBBC News
Australian scientists in TB drug breakthroughAFP
Times of India -Voice of America -Seattle Times
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India Talkies

Now, form of insulin that can be orally inhaled
Times of India
Diabetics who hate being injected for their insulin dose can now heave a sigh of relief – a new form of insulin has been developed that can be inhaled. The insulin, trade name AFREZZA, is orally inhaled for absorption via the lung. ...
New inhaled insulin holds promise for diabeticsTheMedGuru
Now, a new form of insulin that can be inhaled!Indian Express
New Inhaled Insulin Shows Promise for DiabetesBusinessWeek
MarketWatch (press release) -ModernMedicine -TopNews Singapore (press release)
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The Hindu

Soon, a single jab to cure phobias
The Hindu
The Hindu A model of the brain. Researchers from University of Hiroshima said that injecting a common local anaesthetic directly into the brain may cure fears. File Photo: S. Thanthoni Researchers from University of Hiroshima have found a novel way to ...
Scientists create fearless goldfishMirror.co.uk
Injection could cure phobiasTelegraph.co.uk
Drug to cure phobias foundTheMedGuru
NHS Choices -Oneindia -TopNews
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Daily Mail

Curry ingredient shows promise against liver damage
Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - A compound found in the common curry spice turmeric appears to delay the liver damage that eventually causes cirrhosis, scientists said on Wednesday. In a study published in Gut, a British Medical Journal title, Austrian scientists ...
Turmeric may delay liver damage and cirrhosisDaily News & Analysis
Spice 'may slow liver disease'The Press Association
A pinch of turmeric can work wondersWorld News
Irish Health -infocera -BreakingNewsOnline.
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National Post

Moderate drinking helps heart, but don't binge
Reuters
A bartender prepares a beer in a bar in central Sydney in this May 11, 2009 file photo. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One or two alcoholic drinks a day can help healthy people-and heart patients-live longer, new research confirms. ...
Moderate alcohol is good for sick heartsTimes of India
Drink moderately for healthier heart and longer lifeTheMedGuru
Moderate Drinking May Help the HeartWebMD
JoinTogether.org -infocera -BusinessWeek
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Haryana all set to be TB-free
The Hindu
Haryana is all set to become a Tuberculosis(TB)- free State thanks to the initiatives to combat and eradicate the disease, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said here on Tuesday. He disclosed that these initiatives included the implementation of the ...
Industrial workers get affordable housing at ManesarIndian Express
Good news for TB patients in HaryanaTopNews
HAU developing high yield wheat seeds: HoodaPress Trust of India
Zee News -Press Trust of India
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TopNews United States

Exercise cuts postnatal depression risk
Times of India
A new research has shown that a physical therapy exercise and health education programme can effectively reduce the risk for postnatal depression (PND). Previous studies have shown that general exercise improves mood states in younger and older women, ...
Exercise can reduce risk of postnatal depressionSify
Exercises Reduce Postnatal Depression RisksOneindia
Exercise helps keep postnatal depression at bay--studyTheMedGuru
TopNews -Celebrities With Diseases -BETTER Health Research
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The Hindu

Walnuts help fight prostrate cancer
Times of India
Walnut consumption may help slow the growth of prostate cancer in mice, a new study has found. What's more, the nut has beneficial effects on multiple genes related to the control of tumor growth and metabolism, UC Davis and the US Department of ...
Walnuts could prevent prostate cancer, research findsTelegraph.co.uk
Snacking on walnuts 'helps to prevent prostate cancer'Daily Mail
Walnuts lower risk of prostate cancer--studyTheMedGuru
TopNews -UPI.com -Private Healthcare UK
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India Talkies

Drinking alcohol prevents overweight/obesity?
Food Consumer
A new study suggests that drinking light to moderate amounts of alcohol helps prevent overweight and obesity in women with a normal body mass index. The study reported in the March 8 2010 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine showed that women who ...
Female moderate drinkers at lower obesity risk than teetotalersOneindia
Women Who Drink Are Less Likely To Be OverweightSmartAboutHealth

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Oneindia

Are You Sensitive To Pain?
Oneindia
Discovery of a new gene explains why some people are more sensitive and tolerable to pain. The search for an effective analgesics (pain releaving drug) with no or less side effects has long been the goal of doctors and biomedical researchers. ...
'Pain gene' discovery could lead to less sufferingTelegraph.co.uk
Pain's in the GenesScience Now
Pain: Why it's 'ow' for me and 'YOW!' for youLos Angeles Times (blog)
Wired News
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The Hindu

Fresh hope for HIV patients
Times of India
In a welcome news for HIV patients, Canadian and American researchers have found new ways to increase effectiveness of the current drugs to fight the deadly disease. Currently, HIV/AIDS patients are treated with highly active anti-retroviral therapy ...
Programmed death-1–induced interleukin-10 production by monocytes impairs CD4 ...Nature.com (subscription)
Musings on the intersection of science, medicine, and cultureScienceBlogs (blog)

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Little About (blog)

.....for the better health of Indians
NDTV.com
Drinking coffee cuts diabetes risk, but you may need to enjoy your java with lunch if you want to get any benefit. Over a dozen studies have linked coffee drinking to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes - the type closely linked to obesity. ...
Lunchtime coffee cuts diabetes risk--studyTheMedGuru
Drinking Black Coffee at Lunchtime Reduces Diabetes RiskNews Locale
If you want to cut diabetes risk, have coffee at lunch time!World News
TopNews United States -Press TV -Little About (blog)
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TheMedGuru

Desi swine flu vaccine ready for commercial use by April-May
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Pune-based Serum India's swine flu vaccine 'Fluvac' will be ready for commercial use by April-May, subject to all regulatory clearances. The Pune-based company received the drug regulators go-ahead on March 5 to carry out advanced safety ...
Fluvac to hit Indian market by April-May 2010KolkataObserver.com
Pune's swine flu vaccine 'Fluvac' to hit market in April-MayTheMedGuru
New phases of human trials of swine flu vaccine beginThe Hindu
World News -TopNews New Zealand
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World News

Jawan killed in Manipur encounter
Calcutta Telegraph
Imphal, March 8: An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and another wounded in an encounter with cadres of the Peoples Liberation Army at Salungpham in Chandel district of Manipur this morning. Police said a group of militants ambushed the posse of Assam ...
Separate medical camps for separate locations in ImphalWorld News
Medical camps organised at different localitiesE-Pao.net
Inter school competitionKanglaOnline
Press Trust of India -Calcutta Telegraph -E-Pao.net
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The Hindu

When a doctor donated her kidney to a patient
The Hindu
THE HINDU SETTING AN EXAMPLE: Dr. Susan Hou (fifth from left) interacting with students at a programme in Chennai on Monday. (From right) Dr. Georgi Abraham, founder trustee TANKER Foundation and Latha A. Kumaraswami, managing trustee, ...
Chicago-based doctor sets exampleExpress Buzz
Don't Have to be Related to be a Donor, Proves Chicago DoctorTopNews United States
Pregnancy and renal disordersExpress Buzz

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KolkataObserver.com

Drinking tea 'cuts down ovarian cancer risk'
Times of India
Having two cups of black tea or one cup of green tea a day can help cut down risk of developing ovarian cancer in women, says a study . Researchers at the University of Washington studied 2000 women and noticed a 54 per cent risk reduction in those who ...
Drink tea to prevent ovarian cancer—studyTheMedGuru
Drinking tea reduces risk of ovarian cancerbolohealth.com
GPs overlooking ovarian cancer in older womenPulse
UK Express
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TheMedGuru

Say no to sugary drinks
Times of India
People who consume sugary drinks every day face a greater risk of diabetes and heart disease, a new US study has found. Scientists have found that more Americans now drink sugar-sweetened sodas, sport drinks and fruit drinks daily, and this increase in ...
Daily sugary drinks increase diabetes risk!KolkataObserver.com
Sugar-sweetened drinks increase the risk of diabetes: StudyThe Hindu
Sugary, aerated drinks raises risk of diabetes and heart diseasebolohealth.com
Telegraph.co.uk -infocera -Food Consumer
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India Talkies

Depression, dementia risk in diabetic adults
Times of India
A new study has shown that major depression more than doubles the risk of dementia among adults with diabetes. Dementia is the progressive decline of thinking and reasoning abilities. These can include memory loss, difficulty with basic math, ...
Great depression doubling the chances of dementiaTopNews
Depressed diabetic adults are at higher risk of dementiabolohealth.com
Depression doubles the risk of dementia in diabeticsHealth Care N Diet
Drug Store News -TopNews United States -Huffington Post (blog)
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TopNews United States

SSC: 25 caught copying on day 1
Indian Express
A Total of 25 students in Pune division were caught copying on the first day of the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) exams of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on Thursday. The students were appearing for ...
Students with autism will be given extra timeTimes of India
SSC Board To Provide Time Concession To Autistic StudentsTopNews
Autistic students will get extra timeTopNews New Zealand
India Business Blog (blog) -Indian Express
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A bitter pill to swallow
Hindustan Times
The Centre's go-ahead for an additional 3791 post-graduate seats in medical colleges has not come a moment too soon. But this is not likely to solve the problems of India's healthcare system, given that we only have a doctor per 2800 people when the ...
Gujarat bags 290 more PG medical seatsTimes of India
State Government to approach Centre, MCIExpress Buzz
Centre nod for 3791 additional medical seatsIndiaEduNews.net
Hindustan Times ePaper -TopNews -Hindustan Times
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TopNews United States

Man's Erection Lasts 21 Days, Surgery Required
FOXNews
The businessman, 55, was forced to undergo an emergency operation after his problem firmly persisted for a staggering 21 days. Doctors at a hospital in Kolkata, India, eventually performed the surgery to put the middle-aged man out of his misery. ...
Man with three-week erection saved by surgeons in KolkataOneindia
Surgeons Saves A Man With Three – Week ErectionTopNews United States
Man Likely To Be Impotent After Failing To Treat His ErectionUKMedix Health News
Daily Contributor -Star of Mysore -Mirror.co.uk
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Zydus starts phase II & III trials for H1N1
Business Standard
Ahmedabad based pharma major Zydus Cadila has commenced the phase II and III of the clinical trials of its H1N1 vaccine as the first company in the country, while its competitors are close on its heels to come up with respective vaccines. ...
H1N1 shots from next weekTimes of India
Zydus applies for Phase II & III H1N1 vaccine trialsEconomic Times
Zydus begins clinical trials of its H1N1 vaccinePress Trust of India
Myiris.com -mydigitalfc.com -Mid-Day
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TopNews New Zealand

Soluble fibre boosts immune system
The Hindu
In an experiment, laboratory mice consumed low-fat diets that were identical except that they contained either soluble or insoluble fibre. After six weeks on the diet, the animals had distinctly different responses when the scientists induced illness ...
Fiber intake boosts immunity--studyTheMedGuru
Intake of fiber like apple and oats helps in strengthening immunity systembolohealth.com
Oats, apples and nuts strengthen our immune systemeYugoslavia.com
UPI.com -Herald & Review (blog) -World News
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Telegraph.co.uk

'Eat fatter chips to stay slim'
Times of India
Eat bigger and thicker chips if you want to stay slim, suggest officials from the Food Standards Agency. They have said that chunkier versions of those potato or fish fryers absorb less fat and have lower calorie content. But furious food industry ...
Government health crackdown on British fish and chipsTelegraph.co.uk
Stay slim with fatter and bigger chipsbolohealth.com
Eat Fatter Chips To Remain Slim & SmartTopNews
Daily Mail
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India Talkies

Eye infection linked to increased stroke risk
Daily News & Analysis
WASHINGTON: People who have had shingles infection that affects the eyes may have a heightened risk of stroke, according to a new study. Ocular shingles is an infection of the eye and the skin around the eye caused by the same virus that causes ...
Eye infection could increase stroke risk, finds studyTheMedGuru
Ocular shingles could be associated with augmented stroke threatHealthJockey.com
Shingles of the eye tied to stroke riskReuters
TopNews New Zealand -Ivanhoe
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TheMedGuru

Younger wife is key to happy marriage
Times of India
Want your marriage to last longer? Then choose a wife who is five years younger to you and from the same cultural background, suggest experts from the Geneva School of Business. They claim this formula increases the chances of having a long and happy ...
Want a happy marriage? Get a young wife, suggests studyTheMedGuru
Scientists find mathematical formula for the perfect wifeTelegraph.co.uk
Marry Younger Woman to Live HappilyTopNews United States
TopNews New Zealand -Windsor Star
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The Hindu

IIT drug to treat kidney diseases gets patent
Times of India
CHENNAI: An indigenous drug, developed by scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, which can remove toxic phosphorous from the body of a patient with chronic kidney failure has been awarded a process patent. ...
Process patent for drug developed by IIT-M, Madras Institute of NephrologyThe Hindu
Foseal awarded a process patent!World News
New Drug That Treats Kidney Diseases Awarded a PatentTopNews United States
TopNews New Zealand -Press Trust of India
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World News

220 Hepatitis E cases in Shimla since January: Minister
Sify
As many as 220 people in the Himachal Pradesh capital have tested positive for Hepatitis E in the past two months, state Health Minister Rajeev Bindal said Wednesday. Hepatitis E is a liver problem caused by drinking contaminated water. ...
Smart card by Mar end to over 2.5L BPL families in HPPress Trust of India
Govt taking measures to check the outbreak of jaundiceWorld News
Jaundice outbreak linked to contamination of drinking water with sewerage: BindalIndian Express
myHimachal -Himachal Live (blog) -Press Trust of India
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Fifth of men 'denied cancer test'
The Press Association
A fifth of men in at-risk age groups who ask their GP for a test used in the diagnosis of prostate cancer have their requests turned down, a survey has revealed. Seven out of 10 men are unaware they even have the right to ask for a PSA blood test, ...
Do men with early prostate cancer commit suicide more frequently?Webnewswire.com
Soy Isoflavones & Recurrent Prostate CancerMen's News Daily
Routine prostate cancer check saved life of traffic copSunday Sun
GMTV
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Shift Nayeem to Sgr: HC tells Govt
Rising Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 28: The State High Court has directed the State government to shift the senior separatist leader, Nayeem Khan from the Kot Bhalwal Central Jail, Jammu to Central jail Srinagar. Khan and senior separatist leader, Shabir Ahmad Shah were ...
Shift Shah to Srinagar central jail: IHK HCKashmir Media Service

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Baltimore Sun (blog)

In defense of gluten
Baltimore Sun (blog)
Gluten-free everything has become so popular that a friend recently had trouble finding ordinary wheat flour amidst all the gluten-free varieties on the Annapolis Whole Foods shelves. Gluten-free menus are said to be one of the hottest restaurant ...
The gluten-free gourmetVictoria Times Colonist

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TopNews New Zealand

Marijuana smoking teens prone to schizophrenia
Times of India
Teens who smoke marijuana are at a greater risk of developing schizophrenia and psychotic symptoms in the future, a new study has found. After observing more than 3800 youngsters, researchers learnt that people who used the drug for six or more years ...
Long-time cannabis use linked to psychosis: studyAFP
Marijuana Use Can Up Psychosis RiskBusinessWeek
Marijuana Use and a Chance of Increased PsychosisCNM News Network
dBTechno -MedPage Today -OCRegister (blog)
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CBS News

Tips to boost brainpower
Times of India
Small changes can help you stay sharp later in life and could keep your brain in tip-top shape. On 'The Early Show Saturday Edition,' Dr Cynthia Green, PhD, has spelled out some tips for the same, reports CBS News . Green and the editors of Prevention ...
Tips to boost brain powerAssociated Press of Pakistan
Tips To Improve BrainpowerTopNews

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Dynamic Business

Mums working part-time have healthiest kids
Times of India
A new Australian study has found that mums working part-time raise healthier children than their counterparts who stay at home or have a full-time job. The study, 'Do Working Mothers Raise Couch Potato Kids?' shows that kids of part-time mums have less ...
Mums working part time have the healthiest kids study findsDynamic Business
Kids healthy 'when mum works part-time'Sydney Morning Herald
Part-Time Working Mothers Tend to have Healthier childrenTopNews New Zealand
Babble Australia (blog)
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Bwog (blog)

Ban on 'glamorising' eating disorders
Times of India
Psychiatrists are urging a ban be put on the 'damaging portrayal' of eating disorders in advertisements and various other publications. The Royal College of Psychiatrists' (RCPsych) Eating Disorders Section is raising its voice against the promotion of ...
Identifying Eating Disorders: A Goal of Awareness WeekKYW1060.com
Is it an eating disorder?WFMJ
Magazine Preview: In Class, In TreatmentBwog (blog)
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press -behavioral Health Central (blog)
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BBC News

Bitter melon might block breast cancer cells
NDTV.com
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. Although there are effective drugs for treating advanced stages of breast cancers, women eventually develop resistance. One of the approaches to control breast cancer is prevention through ...
Bitter melon effective as breast cancer cure say researchersdomain-B
Bitter melon helps in prevention of breast cancerinfocera
Extracts of bitter melon 'can block breast cancer'BBC News
UK Express -NHS Choices -Indian NewsLink
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India Talkies

Budget disappoints healthcare sector
Express Buzz
RAICHUR: The health sector has given a mixed response to the relevant measures announced in the Union Budget. The government announced a slew of measures concerning the health sector. The steps include: increasing allocation by Rs 2770 crore; ...
Mixed reaction to Union Budget by healthcare sectorpharmabiz.com
Public health budget up by Rs.1253 croreSify
Annual survey to map district health profilesFinancial Express
World News -Moneylife Personal Finance Magazine -Little About (blog)
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TopNews United States

Genes for baby-teeth timing found
CBC.ca
By analyzing the genetic code of 6000 people in Finland and the United Kingdom, researchers found gene variants linked with the time the first tooth appears and with the number of teeth by age one. The findings appear in Friday's issue of the journal ...
Gene variants to detect baby teeth development discoveredTheMedGuru
Genes Behind Tooth Development DiscoveredBusinessWeek
Genes linked to early tooth development identifiedDaily News & Analysis
TopNews United States -DentalPlans.com -Cosmetic Dentistry Guide (press release)
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Medical "home" plan cut hospital admissions: study
Reuters India - 39 minutes ago
By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new system that assigned a medical "home" to patients, usually a primary care practice, cut hospital admissions by 20 percent and costs by 7 percent, according to a report published on ...
Patients with complex health issues well managed in Primary Care ... Canada NewsWire (press release)
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Dengue spread may go out of hand: NICD
Indian Express - 2 hours ago
New Delhi, September 9: While dengue has already taken the country in its grip, experts say India may face a “wild spread” of the deadly fever this year, similar to 2006.
Chikungunya fear grips Capital Times of India
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Housewife dead, city in enteric grip
Indian Express - 2 hours ago
Kolkata, September 9: The city is in the grip of enteric disease once again, with at least 173 cases being reported from south Kolkata - Rabindra Pally and Purba Phulbagan areas of Baghajatin in Jadavpur being the worst affected.
Woman dies of enteric disease, 200 ill Times of India
Enteric strikes Kolkata The Statesman
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Civic body to start a Mother and Child hospital in Borivali
Indian Express - 2 hours ago
Mumbai, September 09: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to start a dedicated Mother and Child hospital in Borivali soon to cater to the medical needs of women and children.
BMC teams at rly stations to keep check on influx from flood-hit Bihar Expressindia.com
Passengers from flood-hit Bihar to be screened GulfNews
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Manipal varsity medical team leaves for Bihar
Udayavani - 5 hours ago
Manipal , September 9: The Manipal University has deputed a team of doctors to provide medical relief to victims of recent floods in Bihar.
Udupi: Manipal University Medical Team Leaves for Bihar Flood Relief Daijiworld.com
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Indonesia confirms 2 H5N1 cases reported earlier
CIDRAP - 5 hours ago
Sep 9, 2008 (CIDRAP News) - Indonesia's health ministry reported today that two men have died of H5N1 avian influenza over the past 3 months, marking the government's first official announcement of human cases since early June, when it said it would ...
Togo says bird flu hits poultry farm The Associated Press
Bird flu outbreak reported in West Africa USA Today
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Docs blacklisted for negligence
Times of India - 6 hours ago
KOLKATA: The names of two doctors were removed from West Bengal Medical Council's register after they were found guilty in a case of medical negligence.
Docs lose licence for fatal surgery Calcutta Telegraph
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Govt may raise legal time limit to abort baby
Times of India - 6 hours ago
NEW DELHI: The government is mulling over a proposal to extend the cutoff time to legally terminate an unwanted pregnancy to 24 weeks.
Now, Ramadoss calls for amendment to MPT law Daily News & Analysis
Abortion Dilemmas: Perfect Baby, Imperfect Society Gorkhapatra
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Calcutta Telegraph

Use of cancer medicine for fertility:Drugs controller under ...
Business Standard - 9 hours ago
The Indian edition of Monthly Index of Medical Specialties (MIMS) has accused the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) of violating drug laws in allowing Sun Pharma to market letrozole, a breast cancer medicine prescribed for post-menopausal women, ...
India set for drug testing boom Hindustan Times
Infertility drug trial rules flouted: Govt papers Calcutta Telegraph
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Now, a pump that can help repair your heart
Newspost Online - 12 hours ago
Small ventricular pumps that are generally fit inside a patient’s body to assist his ailing heart in boosting blood circulation can also helpful in repairing the diseased organ, say researchers.
Insulin-producing β-Cells Generated from Pancreatic Cells Using ... Medi News Direct
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