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'Condom Condom' ringtone supports India's AIDS campaign
Sify - 14 hours ago
London: The BBC World Service Trust has launched a ringtone campaign to promote the use of condoms in India, where about 2.5 million people are living with HIV.
‘Condom’ ringtone launched in India News Line 365
Condom ringtone for HIV/AIDS awareness Expressindia.com
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MedHeadlines

Study: Stress Could Worsen Your Allergies
TopNews - 18 Aug 2008
The new studies has exposed that the stress could also give rise to allergies other than the already known fact that the negative side effect of stress on the human body starts with the heart disease and ends with cervical cancer.
Stress Prolongs, Worsens Allergic Reactions MedHeadlines
Stress worsens allergy News Line 365
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7 lakh rural students to benefit from health drive
Times of India - 19 Aug 2008
PUNE: In an attempt to spread health awareness in rural schools, the district administration launched a 'school health check-up ' drive on August 15 which it intends to wrap up within a month.
‘Gaon Kalyan Samitis in every revenue village’ The Statesman
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Students’ Alliance in Manipur Unearths Blood Donation Racket
MedIndia - 19 Aug 2008
The investigation has brought to light the modus operandi of four professional blood donors, who were in the practice of selling their blood thrice in a month.
Blood donation racket busted Calcutta Telegraph
Illegal blood racket busted-Imphal MorungExpress
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ABC News

Arsenic In Drinking Water Could Lead To Diabetes
eFluxMedia - 3 hours ago
By Anna Boyd Who would have thought that even water might lead to type 2 diabetes. It’s not exactly the water, but the low levels of arsenic found on tap water used by 13 million people in the United States .
Study: Link Between Arsenic Exposure And Type 2 Diabetes Medical News Today
Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk Washington Post
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BBC News

Alexander Technique 'can help you beat chronic back pain'
Hindu - 4 hours ago
London (PTI): Suffering from chronic back pain? Try out the 'Alexander Technique' -- a physical work-out with a focus on self-perception of movement.
Alexander technique for back pain NHS Choices
Alexander technique aids back pain Irish Health
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Why short women with long legs are the most attractive
Telegraph.co.uk - 18 Aug 2008
By Roger Highfield, Science Editor Short women with long legs are the most naturally attractive to men, according to a new study. Women who shape up to the ideal include the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Racquel Welsh and Marilyn Monroe.
Balance is key to beautiful body The Press Association
Men, women find symmetrical bodies more attractive CTV.ca
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Dirty Smoke from Ships Pose Health Hazard in Coastal Cities
MedIndia - 4 hours ago
According to the scientists, the impact of dirty smoke from ships burning high-sulfur fuel can be substantial, on some days accounting for nearly one-half of the fine, sulfur-rich particulate matter in the air known to be hazardous to human health.
A stroll on the beach ‘may damage your lungs’: Study Expressindia.com
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Drug Immunity Issues May Find Solutions in Stanford Endeavour
MedIndia - 19 Aug 2008
The study authors slated to present their study later this week, will explain in detail the use of arginine in helping drugs outwit pumps in the membrane which have become resistant to the drug.
Researchers use nanotech to target chemo cancer treatment Computerworld
New Method To Overcome Multiple Drug Resistant Diseases Science Daily (press release)
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Boys may Have Short-term Asthma
MedIndia - 6 hours ago
Researchers at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School have indicated that boys may only have short-term asthma as compared to girls.
Boys fight asthma better NDTV.com
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Oneindia

Specially Designed RNA Reduces
Oneindia - 9 hours ago
According to a group of researchers, small, specially designed bits of ribonucleic acid (RNA) can interfere with cholesterol metabolism, reducing harmful cholesterol by two-thirds in pre-clinical tests.
Preclinical Studies Show Efficacy of RNAi Therapy in Reducing ... Medi News Direct
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Docs thrashed, strike in DDU
Times of India - 16 hours ago
NEW DELHI: All services, including emergency, came to a complete halt at the Deen Dayal Upadhayay Hospital after resident doctors went on an indefinite strike on Tuesday morning.
Deen Dayal Upadhyay doctors on indefinite strike Zee News
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Top health spenders fail in key areas: Assocham
Economic Times - 1 hour ago
RAIPUR: The states which have spent the most in the health sector have fared miserably in key areas, according to an industry lobby study released Wednesday.
State's Infant Death Rate Increases Montgomery Advertiser
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AFP

Medicine tailored to your genome, not your race: Venter
AFP - 17 hours ago
PARIS (AFP) - Personalised, genome-based health care could help prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths caused each year by adverse drug reactions, genetics pioneer Craig Venter said Tuesday.
Watson vs Venter: the loser is race-based medicine New Scientist (subscription)
Medicine: DNA may decide patients' drugs guardian.co.uk
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Massachusetts law spurs rise in health coverage
Reuters India - 4 hours ago
By Jason Szep BOSTON (Reuters) - Nearly half a million people obtained health insurance in the two years since Massachusetts enacted a pioneering health-care law, officials said on Tuesday, putting the state closer to covering nearly all residents.
Nearly half a million have obtained insurance since new health law ... Bizjournals.com
Mass. sees jump in coverage under new health law Forbes
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TopNews

Experts Say Single Abortion Not A Risk To Women's Mental Health
Medical News Today - 18 Aug 2008
A task force of the American Psychological Association has concluded there is no significant evidence that a single elective abortion increases the risk of mental health problems for adult women.
Abortion has risks, whatever the research says Times Online
Abortion does not increase risk of mental health problems, says study Telegraph.co.uk
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'Half of college students in US consider suicide'
Times of India - 22 hours ago
AUSTIN: More than half of American college students have considered suicide at some points in their lives, a new survey reveals. The survey adds to the growing body of evidence that the prevalence of suicidal thoughts is far more widespread among ...
Study: Many College Students Have Suicidal Thoughts InjuryBoard.com
Suicidal Thoughts Not Uncommon Among US Students Medical News Today
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Goa's 'wounded' health care system
Times of India - 21 hours ago
Wounds in the state's health care system have now officially bled onto paper. A three-member team of commissioners, appointed by the high court to visit the Goa Medical College (GMC) and two district hospitals and report on the state of health care ...
Blue Cross care ends Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Undocumented immigrant in coma set to be returned to Mexico Chicago Tribune
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TopNews

Pulp gulp to aid heart risk
The Sun - 20 hours ago
A COCKTAIL made from the waste of red wine production could drastically cut the risk of heart attacks, researchers said yesterday.
GRAPES ARE A HEART CURE UK Express
Red grapes are wonder cure for high blood pressure and cholesterol Mail on Sunday
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