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Goa’s initiative on infant mortality impresses Centre

Goa’s initiative on infant mortality impresses Centre

/ November 30, 2011 11:05 am

PANAJI: The state government’s initiative to prevent/minimise infant mortality and maternal deaths has drawn the attention of the central and other state authorities, with the Hyderabad Innovation Council seeking the help of the Goa state health authorities to document the

Stress behind unsightly acne in working women beyond 25

Stress behind unsightly acne in working women beyond 25

/ November 29, 2011 11:08 am

Working women beyond the age of 25 tend to develop unsightly and painful acne due to the growing amount of stress even if they never had spots as teenagers, dermatologists have revealed.Stress makes the adrenal glands release male hormones, which

Younger generation enjoys cooking more

Younger generation enjoys cooking more

/ November 26, 2011 9:53 am

Older people may cook for prosaic health reasons, but Millennials are more likely to cook to experiment with new flavors and show off their gastronomic prowess.That’s the synopsis of a new US report from market research analyst Mintel, which found

India close to wiping out polio

India close to wiping out polio

/ October 25, 2011 1:50 pm

New Delhi: Health officials say there has not been a case of polio in India for nine months, the longest the country has ever been polio free.India`s health ministry says the country has never been closer to wiping out the

Using earphones? Better get your ears checked

Using earphones? Better get your ears checked

/ October 21, 2011 12:37 pm

High-frequency hearing loss that was seen only in those above 50 years of age is today affecting children, teens and especially BPO employees, who use head phones for long hours.The urban populace is all the more vulnerable, thanks to the

Pomegranate: The best thing since aspirin!

Pomegranate: The best thing since aspirin!

/ October 18, 2011 11:54 am

London: Scientists have hailed an extract from the humble pomegranate as the “biggest breakthrough” in natural medicine since aspirin was discovered in willow trees in 1829.They have described it as the “Swiss Army Knife” of natural pharmaceuticals as it can

India has more rich households than most European nations

India has more rich households than most European nations

/ October 9, 2011 6:31 am

LONDON | NEW DELHI: India, the world’s second most-populous country, has more wealthy households than most European countries, including Germany and France. The country, with 3 million affluent households, is fast emerging as a serious centre of affluence along with

16 people dead in 90 days in Maharashtra; Cause of death unknown

/ October 4, 2011 10:21 am

Officials and experts from five medical bodies of the state are hard at work in Sindhudurg district, where a mystery organism has claimed 16 lives; preliminary investigations have ruled out Leptospirosis as a probable cause With 16 residents of Sindhudurg

Early to bed, early to rise makes you fit

Early to bed, early to rise makes you fit

/ October 1, 2011 9:49 pm

“Early to bed and early to rise” could be the key to staying lean and more active than night-owls during one’s youth, even though both groups may be getting the same amount of sleep, new research says.The study recorded the

How Hrithik Roshan developed that body

How Hrithik Roshan developed that body

/ September 28, 2011 12:04 pm

Hrithik Roshan’s fabulous upper torso, broad and well-built muscles, super-chiselled abs and sharp biceps form a part of every man’s dream body. For Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, he sported a fit body while essaying the role of an office-going businessman;