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Fresh H1N1 cases in Pune; schools shutdown; control room setup

July 27, 2009 15:30 IST

A control room to monitor an increasing number of swine flu cases was set up in the city as 11 fresh H1N1 infections were reported.

Fluorine in tea could weaken bones,say researchers

July 27, 2009 14:01 IST

Prolonged consumption of tea could weaken human bones due to the presence of toxic fluorine in tea beverages,Japanese researchers say.

Allergy drugs may help reduce obesity and diabetes

July 27, 2009 13:09 IST

Drugs commonly used to treat allergies have been found to reduce obesity and type 2 diabetes in mice,say Harvard researchers.

Its official: money eases both physical and emotional pain

July 27, 2009 13:06 IST

Money can alleviate physical pain as well as ease the sting of social rejection,according to a new study.

Iced coffees are as fattening as a steak meal

July 27, 2009 10:31 IST

An expert says that some of these cold coffees have more calories than a steak and chips dinner.

World’s top 5 nude events

July 24, 2009 18:25 IST

If biking or swimming in the nude is your thing,apparently you are not alone.

No compromise on flu vaccine safety: WHO

July 24, 2009 17:16 IST

The World Health Organizations flu chief says there must be no doubt over the safety of swine flu vaccines before they are given to the public.

How kissing boosts sexual satisfaction

July 24, 2009 16:14 IST

When it comes to sexual satisfaction,kissing may be the perfect way to begin with.

Meet the man who is allergic to Wi-Fi

July 24, 2009 16:11 IST

Allergies to dust,pollen and fruits are quite common,but a British man has a unique type of sensitivityallergy to Wi-Fi Internet.

Scientists find new way to fix a broken heart

July 24, 2009 12:48 IST

A new way to mend damage to the heart has been found by scientists.

Scientists find new way to fix a broken heart

July 24, 2009 12:31 IST

The boffins have devised a method to coax heart muscle cells into re-entering the cell cycle,allowing the differentiated adult cells to divide and regenerate healthy heart tissue after a heart attack.

Two more Pune schools closed after detection of Swine flu

July 24, 2009 11:39 IST

Two schools were closed for a week after one student in each was found infected with swine flu virus.

Multi-crore illicit drugs industry thriving in India

July 24, 2009 11:20 IST

Watch out! The next time you buy your baby a cough syrup or get yourself any medication.

Britain reports 100,000 new swine flu cases in week

July 23, 2009 21:16 IST

An estimated 100,000 new cases of swine flu have been recorded over the last week in England,the Department of Health on Thursday said.

Artificial brain could be built within a decade

July 23, 2009 13:40 IST

A leading scientist has claimed that an artificial brain could be built within a decade.

Its official: active kids sleep better

July 23, 2009 13:36 IST

A new study has confirmed what many parents already knew running around in the day means your child may fall asleep faster at night.

Novel ideas to beat traffic woes

July 23, 2009 11:39 IST

Worsening traffic is making travelling by car an increasingly frustrating and unpleasant experience.

Flowers smell really can soothe stress

July 23, 2009 10:56 IST

A new study has revealed that inhaling certain fragrances alter gene activity and blood chemistry in ways that can reduce stress levels.

Swine flu vaccine could be available within weeks

July 22, 2009 13:02 IST

A vaccine for swine flu could be available within weeks,claims an Australian bio-pharmaceutical company.

Australia starts 1st swine flu vaccine trials

July 22, 2009 12:34 IST

The world's first human trials of a swine flu vaccine have begun in Australia,with the aim of controlling the virus that has so far killed more than 700 worldwide.

322 swine flu cases reported in India,says Health Minister

July 22, 2009 12:19 IST

As many as 322 swine flu cases have been reported in the country so far,Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said.

Mums really do favour ”precious first borns”

July 22, 2009 12:10 IST

Parents,especially mothers,favour their ''precious first borns'' (PFBs) over the children they have later,concludes a new study.

Global swine flu death toll now over 700: WHO

July 22, 2009 12:00 IST

H1N1 swine flu has claimed lives of more than 700 people across the globe,the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.

Parents can do more to teach kids finance: Survey

July 22, 2009 11:49 IST

Times may be hard,but parents are not doing enough to teach their kids the value of money these days,according to a new survey.

A new tomato gene that ‘paves the way for future fruits’

July 22, 2009 10:26 IST

In a scientific breakthrough,scientists have discovered a gene in tomatoes which they claim can be "knocked-out" to produce sweeter fruits and vegetables of the future.