Excess intake of Paracetamol could take away life
November 23rd, 2011 - 7:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 23 (IANS) Heavy dose of paracetamol or combination remedies containing the drug to combat cold and flu can prove to be fatal, reveals a new study.Taking too much ... Read more...
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Beware of passion busters in the bedroom
March 29th, 2011 - 4:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 29 (IANS) Many of the daily habits -- from the cold remedies you use to the food you eat -- could be behind your flagging libido.Treating the problem ... Read more...
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Fenugreek best way to ward off cold
January 21st, 2011 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 21 (IANS) Don't reach out for paracetamol if you're down with a cold, instead, try out fenugreek in your curry to keep yourself warm, says a study. A nutritionist ... Read more...
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Reckitt Benckiser to acquire Paras Pharma for $728 mn
December 13th, 2010 - 5:35 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Dec 13 (IANS) British consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser (RB) Monday said it would acquire Indian pharmaceuticals firm Paras Pharma for $728 million (Rs.3,260 crore), joining other global companies who ... Read more...
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Munching on almonds can stave off infections
November 1st, 2010 - 5:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 1 (IANS) Eating almonds regularly can help you stave off viral infections like the common cold and flu.
A new study has revealed that naturally occurring chemicals found in ... Read more...
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‘Space mice’ may pave way to help keep humans fit in space
October 30th, 2010 - 2:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): On its last flight, Discovery will not just carry astronauts, but 16 rodent passengers too.The project is aimed at understanding why space flights make humans more vulnerable to ... Read more...
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Nearly three-quarters of all bosses rarely believe staff who call in sick
October 20th, 2010 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 20 (ANI): Employees shouldn't be frolicking if they manage to get an off by calling in sick, because boss knows the truth.A new study revealed that nearly three-quarters of all ... Read more...
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Cure For The Common Cold: “Silver Bullet” Technique
October 19th, 2010 - 7:34 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Oct 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A recent study by Belgian researchers gives an ornamented and permanent solution for your common cold and flu. All these years, you have been suffering from ... Read more...
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Hand sanitizers no better than ordinary soaps in battling colds or flu
September 15th, 2010 - 12:48 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Sep 15 (ANI): Hand sanitizers are no better than ordinary soaps in protecting you against colds and flu, but they sure protect you against gastrointestinal illness, found a new study.Researchers ... Read more...
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Airport toilets ‘teeming with germs and filth’
May 14th, 2010 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, May 14 (ANI): The profusion of germs at airports can cause travellers to fall ill with colds and flus, a top Aussie travel doctor has warned.According to Dr Deborah Mills, from ... Read more...
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Tylenol Recalled Due To Bacterial Contamination
May 8th, 2010 - 9:49 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
May 8, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in a recent report, divulged that the raw substances utilized in manufacturing children's liquid cold medications, which were ... Read more...
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Corey Haim Expired Owing To Crises Related To Pneumonia
May 5th, 2010 - 7:26 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
May 5, 2010 (Pen Men at Work): Eminent Actor Corey Haim passed away owing to pneumonia that was made even worse by an engorged heart, substandard lungs and tapering blood vessels. ... Read more...
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Beware of kitchen spoons when administering syrups
January 5th, 2010 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) Beware of innocuous kitchen spoons - they can be unwittingly dangerous, especially when administering liquid medicine.
Former cold and flu sufferers were asked to pour one teaspoon of nighttime ... Read more...
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Using kitchen spoon may lead to dosage errors
January 5th, 2010 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Consuming liquid medicine using a kitchen spoon might prove to be either ineffective or dangerous, say researchers.Lead researcher Dr. Brian Wansink, director of the Cornell Food and Brand ... Read more...
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Metals and diesel emissions linked to respiratory symptoms in kids
November 24th, 2009 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): A new study has shown that exposure shortly after birth to ambient metals from residential heating oil combustion and particles from diesel emissions are associated with respiratory symptoms ... Read more...
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How to stay fit in flu season
September 20th, 2009 - 12:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 20 (ANI): As cold and flu season approaches, giving up junk food for more healthy options would help maintain a strong immune system.Dr Ara DerMarderosian, professor of pharmacognosy for ... Read more...
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Babies born during pollen seasons more likely to wheeze
February 26th, 2009 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) Newborns born during the high pollen and mould seasons, linked with the presence of allergens, are more likely to develop early symptoms of asthma, suggests a new study. ... Read more...
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Brit school teaching kids how to blow their noses!
December 30th, 2008 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 30 (ANI): Pupils at Broad Oak Primary School in Manchester are being taught how to blow their noses!The five- to 11-year-old kids are being shown a DVD that tells ... Read more...
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Reduce lens-wear time if you catch a cold or flu
December 11th, 2008 - 4:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 11 (ANI): Heres a tip to reduce eye redness and eye irritation when you catch cold or flu remove your contact lenses or reduce your lens-wear time.Dr. William Benjamin, ... Read more...
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Hot drinks keep cold and flu at bay
December 11th, 2008 - 2:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 11 (IANS) A hot drink is what you really need to keep nagging symptoms of common colds and flu at bay.New research by Cardiff University's Common Cold Centre has found ... Read more...
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A hot drink can ease symptoms of a common cold
December 9th, 2008 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 9 (ANI): A hot drink can ease the symptoms of a cold and cough, according to a new study.The study found that drinking the traditional remedy of hot ... Read more...
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A vaccine that cuts cold and flu risk by a third
September 17th, 2008 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): People can now expect a winter with less instances of colds and flu, for a new study has now found evidence that a popular cold and flu-fighting ... Read more...
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Cigarette smoke worsens flu, other viral infections
July 25th, 2008 - 2:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 25 (IANS) Cold and flu virus symptoms often mild in non-smokers can seriously hit smokers, according to a study by Yale School of Medicine. The study identified the mechanism by ... Read more...
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Adding celery makes chicken soup tastier in cold and flu season
January 22nd, 2008 - 1:50 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 22 (ANI): Want to make Grandmas Penicillin, also known as homemade chicken soup, tastier and more savoury in the cold and flu season? Well, just add lots of celery into ... Read more...
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Shaking hands more infectious than sharing a festive kiss: Report
December 20th, 2007 - 4:42 pm ICT by admin
Washington, December 20 (ANI): People may be far more at the risk of passing on an infection by shaking someones hand than in sharing a kiss, according to a report.Compiled by ... Read more...
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YouTube flooded with anti-vaccination videos: Study
December 6th, 2007 - 5:54 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Dec 6 (ANI): With cold and flu lurking in the atmosphere amidst growing debate over the need of vaccinations, researchers at University Of Toronto have found that a large number ... Read more...
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Seven steps to keep cold and flu at bay in winter
December 5th, 2007 - 5:19 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Dec 5 (ANI): With winters, comes the dreaded cold and flu. However, following a few simple actions is all one needs to do to significantly reduce your chances of getting ... Read more...
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