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Superficial blood clots may be warning sign: Study

July 21, 2009 11:04 IST

About a quarter of patients who have superficial blood clots on their legs may be at risk for more serious clots deep in their veins.

Babies ‘really understand dogs’

July 21, 2009 10:53 IST

Believe it or not,babies as young as six months can understand dogs.

Merck Q2 net down by 34%

July 20, 2009 16:42 IST

Drug firm Merck Ltd reported a net profit of Rs 11.88 crore for quarter ended on June 30,2009,a decrease of 34 per cent over the same period last year.

‘Cervical cancer need not be a death warrant’

July 20, 2009 15:36 IST

While in recent years,India has made tremendous economic progress,there is one area where it still lags woefully behind.

ESIC to set up 27 dental,medical colleges

July 20, 2009 15:30 IST

The Employees State Insurance Corporation has decided to establish 27 medical and dental colleges across the country.

Recession proof Indian weddings attract international brands

July 20, 2009 12:45 IST

In the times of global recession,international luxury brands are pinning their hopes on 'The Big Fat Indian Wedding' to come to their rescue.

Household garbage more dangerous than industrial waste: Poll

July 20, 2009 11:28 IST

Household garbage is more dangerous than industrial waste,the Russian Public Opinion Study Center (VTsIOM) said.

Water may offer best therapy to keep skin wrinkle-free

July 20, 2009 11:21 IST

Water may act as a weapon against ageing,and help keep wrinkles at bay,according to a study.

Why women are more likely to be attracted to own sex

July 17, 2009 16:30 IST

While women wont mind kissing other ladies for the sake of curiosity or fun,men would think a thousand number of times.

H1N1 is the fastest-moving pandemic ever: WHO

July 17, 2009 15:45 IST

WHO said that the H1N1 flu pandemic was the fastest-moving pandemic ever and that it was now pointless to count every case.

Swine flu may claim 65,000 lives in Britain

July 17, 2009 15:35 IST

Medical experts have warned that swine flu could claim 65,000 lives in Britain unless the epidemic is stopped.

Obesity raises complications during pregnancy

July 17, 2009 13:54 IST

Obese mums-to-be are at an increased risk of suffering from minor complications such as heart burn and chest infections during pregnancy.

Fat people ‘more likely to die of swine flu’

July 16, 2009 12:11 IST

Here's some bad news for fat folks: Overweight people are more likely to die of swine flu,says a new US study.

Skin cancer’s secret ‘revealed’

July 16, 2009 11:49 IST

Scientists have identified a compound produced by certain fatal skin cancer tumour,a finding which they claim could pave the way for developing new treatment against the disease.

‘6,000 Australians could die from swine flu’

July 16, 2009 11:33 IST

Health authorities have estimated up to 6,000 Australians could die from swine flu in a 'worst case scenario' during the current Southern Hemisphere winter.

High-level jobseekers see good in recession: Survey

July 15, 2009 16:09 IST

More than half of executive-level job seekers think the recession has been good for their children.

British men ‘least romantic in the world’

July 15, 2009 15:51 IST

A new study has revealed that British men are less likely to make romantic gestures than men from other parts of the world -- in fact,they are less likely to pay compliments.

Wonder pill to reduce weight by 25% in a week: research

July 14, 2009 13:09 IST

Scientists in the U.S. have created an anti-obesity pill that could dramatically reduce weight in a week.

Flu-hit Australia orders 21 million vaccines

July 14, 2009 12:52 IST

Australia ordered 21 million courses of swine flu vaccine,enough to cover the country's entire population,as WHO warned the pandemic was 'unstoppable'.