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Argentina’s swine flu deaths jump to 43

July 2, 2009 10:24 IST

Argentina has reported 17 more swine flu deaths,bringing the total to at least 43 in the country hardest hit by the A(H1N1) virus in the southern hemisphere.

Half of British women ‘hate their legs’

July 1, 2009 15:07 IST

They may prefer to wear shorter skirts and dresses in summer,but surprisingly a new study has revealed that nearly half of British women hate their legs.

First case of Tamiflu resistance in swine flu emerges in Denmark

July 1, 2009 12:19 IST

For the first time,the National Health Board of Denmark has announced a case of pandemic H1N1 flu resistant to the antiviral drug Tamiflu.

Even minor weight loss ups fertility in obese women

July 1, 2009 11:45 IST

A new study has suggested that minor weight loss in obese women could boost their chances of getting pregnant.

Chile swine flu deaths rise to 14,Argentina’s to 26

July 1, 2009 11:26 IST

Chile reported one more swine flu death,raising its total to 14 with 1,100 new infections,as Argentina extended school vacations to fight the virus that has killed 26 people there.

Stress during pregnancy can lead to behavioural problems in kids

June 30, 2009 16:37 IST

British researchers have advised expectant mothers to reduce their anxiety and stress levels to protect their kids from developing behavioural and emotional problems later.

Conversing helps kids better develop language skills than reading

June 30, 2009 12:32 IST

Having conversations with your children could help them develop language skills,according to a new study.

9-year-old girl with swine flu dies; UK toll rises to three

June 30, 2009 11:29 IST

A nine-year-old girl,infected with swine flu,has died,taking the death toll due to the H1N1 virus influenza in the UK to three.

Global swine flu cases leap past 70,000: WHO

June 29, 2009 21:12 IST

WHO sad that the number of recorded swine flu cases has reached 70,893 worldwide.

Indian missions told to take steps to check flu

June 29, 2009 19:52 IST

The govt said that Indian missions abroad have been directed to ask their respective countries to screen outgoing passengers for symptoms of the disease.

Kids ‘are genetically programmed to pick toys’

June 29, 2009 16:30 IST

Ever wondered why boys pick toys like 'Bob the Builder' over 'Barbie' dolls? Well,children are genetically programmed to do so,say researchers.

One more H1N1 positive patient admitted in AP Chest Hospital

June 29, 2009 13:49 IST

A ten-year-old boy tested positive for swine flu and is under treatment at the nodal centre AP Chest Hospital here.

Music connects nomads world over

June 29, 2009 13:45 IST

They are gypsies from different countries,states and cultures,yet there is a universal language that binds them...a language of music.

Three more persons test positive for swine flu

June 26, 2009 22:33 IST

Swine flu affected three more persons in the country taking the total number of cases to 81.

Swine flu virus ‘stable’ for now: WHO chief

June 26, 2009 15:48 IST

The swine flu virus is "stable" but must be monitored closely,director general of the World Health Organisation Margaret Chan said.

New cases of swine flu detected in Pune and Hyderabad

June 26, 2009 14:57 IST

A teenage girl,who arrived from London,has been admitted to government-owned Chest Hospital with ten others.

Women ‘happiest at 28’

June 26, 2009 14:29 IST

Women who want to have the time of their lives should make the most of being 28,for a study says that they are at their happiest at that age.

Have nuts ‘to cut heart disease risk’

June 26, 2009 12:31 IST

A new study by Havard Medical School has revealed that eating nuts could cut women's risk of developing heart disease.

Kick the butt before it affects your memory!

June 25, 2009 11:12 IST

Smoking can damage brain cells triggering memory loss and speeding up neuro-related disorders,a new study has claimed.

Fashion glitter dims a bit with slowdown: Industry experts

June 25, 2009 10:55 IST

The glitz and glamour of fashion extravaganzas in the city have dimmed a bit due to slimmer budgets in the wake of the economic downturn.

First swine flu in West Bengal; total cases 74

June 25, 2009 09:58 IST

In the first swine flu case in WB an eight-year-old girl tested positive for the disease even as a Delhi couple was found afflicted with the virus,taking the total number of cases to 74.

Pressured by sex workers,Taiwan legalised prostitution

June 24, 2009 16:48 IST

Taiwan began a process of legalizing prostitution Wednesday making the island the latest place in the world to decriminalize the world's oldest profession.