Disease claims two lives in Himachal
September 4th, 2012 - 7:53 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Sep 4 (IANS) Two people have died in Himachal Pradesh of scrub typhus, a disease caused by the bite of an infected mite, an official said here Tuesday. With ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Childhood obesity linked to bladder, urinary cancer
July 24th, 2012 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Tel Aviv, July 24 (IANS) Obesity in childhood has a direct link with bladder and urinary tract (urothelial) and colorectal cancers in adulthood, warn Israeli researchers.Hence, maintaining a healthy weight ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Fungi can help rein in lead pollution
January 15th, 2012 - 6:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 15 (IANS) Fungi can help scientists keep hazardous lead under control by transforming the heavy metal into its most stable mineral form.
Lead is an important industrial material ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Five die of mite disease in Meghalaya
December 1st, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Dec 1 (IANS) At least five people have died of of scrub typhus, a disease caused by the bite of an infected mite, in Meghalaya in the past three ... Read more...
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21 die of mite disease in Himachal
October 8th, 2011 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Oct 8 (IANS) At least 21 people have died of scrub typhus, a disease caused by the bite of an infected mite, in Himachal Pradesh this year, an official ... Read more...
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Infected mite cause 12 deaths in Himachal
September 15th, 2011 - 12:16 am ICT by IANS
Shimla, Sep 14 (IANS) Twelve patients suffering from scrub typhus, a disease caused by the bite of an infected mite, have died in Himachal Pradesh this year, an official statement ... Read more...
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Nine more test positive for scrub typhus in Shimla
August 18th, 2011 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, Aug 18 (IANS) Nine patients suffering from scrub typhus, a disease caused by the bite of an infected mite, have been reported here in this Himachal Pradesh capital, an ... Read more...
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Tomatoes can save you from high cholesterol
May 19th, 2011 - 2:01 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, May 19 (IANS) Want to be free of high cholesterol and blood pressure (BP)? Tomatoes can be a way out for you!Tomatoes may be an effective alternative to drugs ... Read more...
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1 in 100 men may have an allergy to their own semen
April 2nd, 2011 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): Dutch researchers have discovered that men who have post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) may be allergic to their own semen.According to health24.com, some medical researchers believe 1 in 100 ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
44 scrub typhus deaths in Himachal
March 31st, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
Shimla, March 31 (IANS) Forty-four deaths were reported in Himachal Pradesh in the past two years due to scrub typhus, a rickettsial disease caused by the bite of an infected ... Read more...
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Wanna ’spice’ up your sex life? Add these natural enhancers in diet
March 28th, 2011 - 3:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 28 (ANI): Are you looking to spice up your sex life? Then, include these natural enhancers to your diet.Add ginseng and saffron to your diet since both are proven ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Promising new way to lower cholesterol production
March 3rd, 2011 - 5:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 3 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a promising new way to inhibit cholesterol production in the body, one that may yield treatments as effective as existing medications but with fewer side-effects.A ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Blind therapists help Mexicans deal with stress
January 26th, 2011 - 9:58 am ICT by IANS
Mexico City, Jan 26 (IANS/EFE) A massage parlour in Mexico city has been providing residents its services for almost half a century - but with an all-blind therapist staff.The massage parlour's services ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Study: Soothe sore muscles with ginger
January 21st, 2011 - 11:39 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Jan 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study has revealed that ginger can help reduce exercise-induced muscle pain.The research was meant to determine if a dose of ginger could help in ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Skin patch could provide efficient pain relief with every flinch
November 27th, 2010 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 27 (ANI): Scientists at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, have suggested that a skin patch could soon provide efficient pain relief whenever you flex sore muscles.The system would work ... Read more...
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Chocolate may ease symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome
November 25th, 2010 - 9:12 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 25 (IANS) Dark chocolate may ease the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, says a new research.It is characterised by extreme, persistent fatigue for six months or more with other ... Read more...
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Latest health application can pinpoint cause of pain
October 26th, 2010 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 26 (IANS) The latest mobile health application can help pinpoint the potential cause of muscle pain by highlighting its 'trigger points'.These are tight places in certain muscles which cause ... Read more...
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Raw ginger can ease muscle pain after exercise
October 5th, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 5 (IANS) Ginger can help ease muscle pain caused by exercise.Taking a small amount of the tuber daily reduces the strain on muscles after a workout, says a new ... Read more...
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ME illness caused by virus, not in the mind: Experts
September 8th, 2010 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 8 (IANS) Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) is a crippling condition, caused by a virus and is not 'all in the mind', claim scientists.
Previously, doctors dismissed these symptoms as being in ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
One-off pill to cure malaria
September 5th, 2010 - 4:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 5 (IANS) Malaria could be a thing of the past, thanks to a powerful new pill in the offing.
Just a single dose of an experimental drug was found to clear ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Why women suffer headaches more than men?
August 13th, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Why do women suffer from headaches more than men?
Women feel chronic pain, including headaches, for longer and more intense durations and more often than men.Jennifer Kelly ... Read more...
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Teen Singer Charice Pempengco Gets Botox For “Glee”
July 26th, 2010 - 9:52 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
July 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Charice Pempengco, the Filipino teen singer told a reputed media source that she prepared for her debut on the television show "Glee" by getting Botox, an ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Ginger eases aches and pains: Study
May 23rd, 2010 - 3:03 am ICT by IANS
London, May 23 (IANS) Eating ginger can help ease muscle pain caused by heavy exercise, says a latest research.
Ginger root has been used as a household remedy since centuries for a variety ... Read more...
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Daily ginger consumption alleviates muscle pain
May 20th, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 20 (ANI): Daily ginger consumption can reduce muscle pain caused by exercise, says a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia.Patrick O'Connor, a professor in the College of ... Read more...
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Daily ginger consumption eases muscle ache
May 20th, 2010 - 1:24 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 20 (IANS) Ginger has long been used as a home remedy for ailments like colds and upset stomachs. But research has now found that daily ginger consumption also reduces muscle ... Read more...
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Aishwarya’s a hero, Abhishek a brat: Tamil star Vikram
May 18th, 2010 - 9:04 am ICT by IANS
By Subhash K. Jha
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Tamil superstar Vikram, who makes his Bollywood debut with Mani Ratnam's "Raavan", says co-star Aishwarya Rai was equivalent to a hero in the film ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Docs stunned after Oz girl, 10, survives box jellyfish attack
April 27th, 2010 - 5:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 27 (ANI): Doctors in Australia are stunned after a 10-year-old girl survived being stung by the world's most venomous creature.Rachael Shardlow was stung on her legs by a box jellyfish ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Dengue emergency declared in Colombian city
February 7th, 2010 - 12:01 pm ICT by IANS
Bogota, Feb 7 (IANS/EFE) The deaths of four children and an adult from hemorrhagic dengue so far this year has led authorities of the southwestern Colombian city of Cali to declare a ... Read more...
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UK study casts doubt on chronic fatigue syndrome-virus link
January 6th, 2010 - 5:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): British scientists have cast doubt on the theory that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), may be linked to a recently discovered virus.Last October, a team ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
FA in soup over flying England stars in economy class
November 13th, 2009 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 13(ANI): The Football Association (FA) is facing a backlash for flying England stars on an economy jet to Doha, where they will play a friendly against Brazil.Several players ... Read more...
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Cherry juice can treat pain, inflammation after exercise
October 23rd, 2009 - 12:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 23 (ANI): A glass of unsweetened cherry juice can work like common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, used by millions to treat pain and inflammation after exercise, say experts.In the US study, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New York fan support pushed Federer to 2008 title
August 26th, 2009 - 3:25 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Aug 26 (DPA) Roger Federer is ready to give a shout-out to his US Open fans in New York, whom he credits for helping him win the 2008 title.
As ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Evidence of muscle rubs’ pain relieving effects not enough, say researchers
July 8th, 2009 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 8 (ANI): A systematic review by Cochrane Researchers says that there is a lack of proof using gels and creams containing rubefacients are helpful in treating chronic and acute pain. ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Cherry juice hottest new sports drink
May 29th, 2009 - 3:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 29 (IANS) Cherry juice is the hottest new sports drink that helps ease the pain for runners, a new study says.
The study showed that people who drank tart cherry ... Read more...
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Cherry juice could be the new sports drink
May 29th, 2009 - 12:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 29 (ANI): Natural anti-inflammatory power of tart cherries may help ease the pain for people who run, says a new study.The research from Oregon Health & Science University, which has ... Read more...
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