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Modern TB detecting machine March 25, 2015 15:18

With the increase in the technology, the advancement in the medical diagnosis has taken place. A new machine has been set up at Bengaluru Bowring and Lady Curzon hospital to diagnose the tuberculosis associated with…

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Simple cooking trick to slash calories in rice March 25, 2015 13:28

Scientists have developed a new, simple way to cook rice that could cut the number of calories absorbed by the body by more than half. As Rice is the main Indian staple, the Sri Lankan…

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Allergies more unbearable March 23, 2015 18:26

The season of cherry blossoms, baseball and birdsong, not to mention itchy eyes, red noses and sore throats, are all results of pollution. A study presented at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society,…

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Huge media campaign on immunisation from March 23 March 17, 2015 15:53

The government will launch a major 15-day media campaign from March 23 to educate the masses on immunisation, ahead of implementing its ambitious health programme - 'Mission Indradhanush' in April. Health Minister J P Nadda…

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Inorganic phosphate in Diet Elevates the Heart Risk March 16, 2015 18:51

Phosphate is abundantly found in all the diet we consume, but the new study shows inorganic phosphate leads to block the cells and may turn the CKD patients face the blood clots as a major…

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Lack of sleep, a nightmare March 13, 2015 17:11

Today the 13th March 2015 is World Sleep Day. Sleep-related disorders are fast becoming public health issues. There needs to be more awareness about the link between sleep disorders, obesity, diabetes and heart ailments. Senior…

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Eradicate Glaucoma Increased awareness key March 09, 2015 17:21

Increased awareness among people is the key to eradicate Glaucoma in the society, said Dr. Sirisha Senthil, Head, Glaucoma Center, LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) at a Glaucoma awareness program organized in Hyderabad. Glaucoma is…

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Lifestyle exercises in office March 09, 2015 17:18

To see your employees healthy and in shape, get them to do some lifestyle exercises well within the office premises. A healthy lifestyle intervention program administered at the workplace can significantly reduce the risk factors…

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New energy device to power life on Mars March 09, 2015 17:15

A new type of engine that harvests energy from carbon dioxide could power life on Mars, scientists say. Researchers propose a new kind of engine for producing energy based on the Leidenfrost effect, a phenomenon…

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Avoid sitting for long hours March 07, 2015 18:34

Sitting for long hours every day is associated with increased coronary artery calcification that can increase the risk of a heart attack, suggests a new research. Exercise may not entirely counteract the negative effects of…

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J&K - lung cancer capital of India March 07, 2015 18:32

The Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) has revealed that 26.6% population of Jammu & Kashmir is using tobacco products. This has given the unique status for the state to emerge lung cancer capital of India.…

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Sleep 30 minutes less, gain weight March 07, 2015 18:09

Losing as little as 30 minutes of sleep per day on weekdays can have long-term consequences for body weight and metabolism, new research has found. People who accumulate sleep debt during weekdays and make up…

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