West Nile virus kills 46 in US’ Texas state
September 8th, 2012 - 10:11 am ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 8 (IANS) At least 46 people have died from the mosquito-borne West Nile virus in Texas state in the US this year, Xinhua reported.The latest reports came from ... Read more...
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Deadly virus kills 13 in Uganda
July 29th, 2012 - 9:15 am ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS) An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has killed at least 13 people in Uganda, BBC reported.The outbreak began in late June but has only just ... Read more...
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Built-in dengue virus killer found in humans
June 24th, 2012 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, June 24 (IANS) Scientists may have hit gold in their fight against dengue. They have located a human antibody that can neutralise and kill its virus within two hours.
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Protein, not sugar, key to keeping us alert and thin
November 17th, 2011 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 17 (IANS) In a finding that could have bearing on obesity and sleep disorders, researchers say it's protein, not sugar, that stimulates cells keeping us awake and thin ... Read more...
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2G case: Morani’s bail plea deferred (Lead)
June 27th, 2011 - 2:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Monday deferred till July 5 the hearing on the interim bail plea of Cineyug Films founder Karim Morani, who is in ... Read more...
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Smokers’ kisses can be fatal
June 2nd, 2010 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 2 (ANI): Red alert: When your smoking father comes close to give you a hug or a kiss, push him away and run in the opposite direction.According to Professor Robert ... Read more...
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World’s first dengue vaccine to be released soon
April 25th, 2010 - 2:29 pm ICT by ANI
Kuala Lumpur, Apr 25 (ANI): The first dengue vaccine in the world is set to be unveiled.Developed by the Health Ministry together with a private company, the vaccine is set to become ... Read more...
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New guidelines urge blood test that gives blood sugar average for diagnosis
December 30th, 2009 - 4:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 30 (ANI): A blood test, which gives a person's average blood glucose level over the previous 2-3 months, has now made it to the new official guidelines for diabetes screening ... Read more...
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Mysterious disease claims two dozen lives in Tripura
February 14th, 2009 - 3:58 pm ICT by ANI
By Pinaki Das
Dhalai, Feb 14 (ANI): Health authorities have put Dhalai district in Tripura on high alert after nearly a dozen people died mysteriously in the last fortnight.
The state health department ... Read more...
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Dengue fever epidemic hits Brazil
March 21st, 2008 - 12:10 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Rio De Janeiro, March 21 (Xinhua) The Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro is suffering an epidemic of dengue fever, State Secretary of Health Sergio Cortes said. The number of cases of ... Read more...
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