Anti-cancer drive launched in Bengal
byKolkata, May 31 (IANS) To prevent the rising incidences of oral cancer among the youth of West Bengal, an anti-smoking campaign was launched here…
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Smoking affects pregnant women, children, say experts
byNew Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Highlighting the ill-effects of smoking on children and pregnant women, experts Friday said that counselling about the risks of…
Food poisoning kills inmate at Goa prison
byPanaji, May 31 (IANS) An inmate of Goa’s Aguada Central Jail died while six others are undergoing treatment for of food poisoning, an official…
Soccer can improve heart function of diabetics: Study
byCopenhagen, May 31 (IANS) Playing soccer can alleviate blood pressure problems and improve heart function in patients with type 2 diabetes, says a study….
Bill Gates makes hush-hush visits to Andhra firms
byHyderabad, May 31 (IANS) Microsoft co-founder and chairman Bill Gates visited Biological E. Ltd, a leading vaccine manufacturer, and the International Crops Research Institute…
LPG-operated gas geysers cause health problems: Study
byNew Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Liquefied Petroleum Gas-operated geysers in ill-ventilated rooms are not only causing brief loss of consciousness, but also resulting in…
Healthy lifestyle lowers risk of Alzheimer’s
byWashington, May 31 (IANS) Scientists have shown that healthy lifestyle choices like not smoking, exercising and healthy eating could lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease…
80,000 Chinese orphans get free health insurance
byBeijing, May 31 (IANS) About 80,000 orphans were given free insurance contracts Friday to cover the costs of treating 12 critical illnesses, an official…
Daddy Yankee, Victor Manuelle to join cancer walkathon
bySan Juan, May 31 (IANS/EFE) Prominent Puerto Rican entertainers such as Daddy Yankee, Victor Manuelle and Tito Nieves will take part in this year’s…
Ban tobacco advertising to reduce consumption: WHO
byNew Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Banning tobacco advertising and sponsorship is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce tobacco consumption, according to the…