President’s chopper develops snag in Kerala
August 31st, 2011 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
Kollam (Kerala), Aug 31 (IANS) The pilot of President Pratibha Patil's helicopter aborted takeoff at the Ashraman ground here Wednesday after he detected "a technical snag", police said. Patil ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
People with diabetes up to 2-3 times higher risk of TB
September 7th, 2010 - 4:11 pm ICT by admin
By Bobby Ramakant - CNSPeople with diabetes are at a high risk of tuberculosis (TB). "There are several studies that have been done, there are systematic reviews that have been done which ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Community involvement crucial in battle against childhood obesity
March 4th, 2010 - 7:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 4 (ANI): New research carried out by American researchers suggests that community involvement is important in the fight against childhood obesity.Researchers at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Tribal University in Manipur
September 21st, 2009 - 8:04 pm ICT by ANI
Imphal, Sep.21 (ANI): The recent setting up of the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Manipur has come as a major encouragement for tribal students of the State to excel in academics. ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Spring break boosts binge drinking among college students
March 1st, 2009 - 3:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): With spring break just round the corner, researchers claim that more college students will indulge in dangerous binge drinking.Scott Walters, Ph.D., associate professor at The University of ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Domestic violence related to number of neighborhood liquor shops
November 4th, 2008 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 4 (ANI): Areas with high number of alcohol outlets are more likely to have male to female partner violence, according to a new study.A detailed data on Intimate Partner ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Further link between diabetes and TB uncovered
October 25th, 2008 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 25 (ANI): Researchers at The University of Texas School of Public Health Brownsville Regional Campus say that patients with Type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk of contracting ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Boffins discover diabetes link to TB
October 15th, 2008 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 15 (ANI): Patients with Type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk of contracting tuberculosis because of a compromised immune system, according to a new study.The effect may result ... Read more...
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Advertising linked to increased tobacco use among Indian kids
May 3rd, 2008 - 12:35 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 3 (ANI): As Indias acceleration towards westernisation continues, tobacco advertising and marketing has been linked to an increased in its use by urban Indian kids as young as 11, ... Read more...
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