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Three persons succumb to swine fluSubscriber Only

September 11, 2009 09:48 IST

Three more persons succumbed to swine flu here,taking the toll in the viral fever in the city to 40,health officials said on Friday.

2 children succumb to H1N1 virus,toll rise to 37 in PuneSubscriber Only

September 10, 2009 19:45 IST

Two children died here on Thursday of swine flu taking the toll in the disease in the city to 37.

Wearing shorts to work can get you fired!Subscriber Only

September 10, 2009 15:51 IST

Showing up at work in shorts may not be a good idea ask the Chinese official who learnt it the hard way.

Heres why sugar in green tea is a healthy ideaSubscriber Only

September 10, 2009 12:11 IST

A new study has shown that adding ascorbic acid and sugar to green tea can help the body easily absorb helpful compounds.

New monkey malaria poses human threatSubscriber Only

September 10, 2009 12:06 IST

A researcher in Malaysia has confirmed the potentially deadly nature of an emerging new form of malaria,mainly found in monkeys.

Nicotine plays tricks on the brainSubscriber Only

September 10, 2009 12:04 IST

Nicotine,the addictive component in cigarettes,'tricks' the brain into creating memory associations between environmental cues and smoking behavior.

Flu cases in Delhi crosses 1000 markSubscriber Only

September 9, 2009 19:31 IST

Swine flu cases continued to surface in the city with 36 more persons testing positive taking the total cases above the 1000-mark in the national capital.

WHO warns of winter surge of Swine Flu in South East AsiaSubscriber Only

September 9, 2009 15:16 IST

The swine flu virus may see a possible upsurge during the upcoming winter season in the South East Asian region,including India.

Taller people are happier than shorter onesSubscriber Only

September 9, 2009 12:30 IST

Taller people are much happier with their lives than shorter peers,says a new study by U.S. academics.

Affluent Indians prefer to watch TV in local language: SurveySubscriber Only

September 9, 2009 12:22 IST

A majority of affluent Indians prefer reading newspapers in English but prefer watching television programmes in regional languages,says a new survey.

5 test positive for swine flu in Doon schoolSubscriber Only

September 9, 2009 12:06 IST

Five children of the prestigious Doon school have tested positive for the H1N1 virus.

17 boarding school students test positive for swine fluSubscriber Only

September 9, 2009 12:04 IST

Seventeen students of a boarding school at Shirgaon in Pune district have tested positive for swine flu and are undergoing treatment.

Face processing ‘slows with age’Subscriber Only

September 9, 2009 11:57 IST

Young adults have an advantage over elderly people for a new study has revealed that face processing slows with age.

High cholesterol ‘can affect a woman’s sex life’Subscriber Only

September 9, 2009 11:53 IST

High cholesterol is not only bad for heart,but it can also affect a woman's sex life,says a new study.

Pregnant woman succumbs to swine flu in MumbaiSubscriber Only

September 8, 2009 17:27 IST

A 29-year-old pregnant woman,who was admitted to a private hospital in mumbai,died of swine flu taking the toll due to the viral infection to 14 in India's commercial capital.

China says swine flu situation ‘grim’,France cases explodeSubscriber Only

September 8, 2009 17:11 IST

China said the country was facing a "grim" situation,as monitors in France said the number of cases there was much higher than claimed.

Men twice as likely to pass catty commentsSubscriber Only

September 8, 2009 17:00 IST

A new study says that men are twice as likely to engage in catty comments about people's appearance.

Venus Remedies gets patent for pneumonia drugSubscriber Only

September 8, 2009 15:29 IST

Drug maker Venus Remedies said the Indian Patent Office has granted a patent to its research product 'Potentox',used for the treatment of pneumonia.

Mishap Mondays blamed on hangoversSubscriber Only

September 8, 2009 14:35 IST

Most domestic accidents happen on a Monday thanks to hangovers.

Swine flu cases goes upto 27 in JKSubscriber Only

September 8, 2009 14:31 IST

With two more persons being tested positive,the total number of the affected due to swine flu in Jammu and Kashmir has gone upto 27.

Must-have shoes harm 40 pct women’s feetSubscriber Only

September 8, 2009 14:29 IST

In a bid to be at par with the latest fashion trends,almost four in ten women actually wear the wrong-sized shoes,according to a study.

Woman dies of swine flu in GujaratSubscriber Only

September 8, 2009 12:26 IST

A 23-year-old woman succumbed to swine flu at Surat civil hospital,taking the statewide toll to 12.

Now,a website devoted to health & nutritionSubscriber Only

September 8, 2009 10:59 IST

A website solely devoted to health and nutrition,to help Indians achieve their fitness has been launched.

Schools shut classes,bus service following swine flu casesSubscriber Only

September 7, 2009 16:39 IST

Positive cases of swine flu among three of its students has prompted certain schools in the city to shut down classes for a few days.

China’s H1N1 cases will double to 10,000 soon,says expertSubscriber Only

September 7, 2009 14:35 IST

With the surfacing of 100 new H1N1 cases,Chinese health experts have warned that the total cases nationwide will soon double.