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Issuing a new set of guidelines for the use of drugs against swine flu (H1N1), the World Health Organization(WHO) has said patients with uncomplicated illnesses do not need to take antiviral drugs. Worldwide, most infected patients continue to display typical influenza symptoms and fully recover within a week without any form of medical treatment, the WHO said.According to the new

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Although the name 'swine flu' brings up a lot of extra fear and worry, it is important to note that swine flu is just an influenza A H1N1 virus. The big difference is that the current swine influenza A (H1N1) virus has components of pig and bird influenza viruses in it, so that humans don't have any immunity to it. That is what made it more likely that it would become a pandemic virus (have the

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As you probably know the pandemic level has been brought to level 5 ( on a scale of 6 ) last week.  What is the swine flu ? The swine flu is a respiratory illness caused by an contagious virus. It affects people of all ages.  How is swine flu transmitted? It is transmitted through nose and mouth secretion ( e;g; coughing, sneezing, talking) or though personal contact ( handshaking,

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1.) If you've got an itch in your throat, scratch your ear. When the nerves in the ear get stimulated, they create a reflex in the throat that causes a muscle spasm, which cures the itch. 2.) Having trouble hearing someone at a party or on the phone? Use your right ear...it's better at picking up rapid speech. But, the left is better at picking up music tones. 3.) If you need to

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1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause. 2. Not urinating in the morning. 3. Too much eating. 4. Skipping breakfast. 5. Consuming too much medication. 6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweetener. 7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils

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The top five cancer-causing foods are: 1. Hot dogs Because they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalition advises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If you can't live without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate. 2. Processed meats and bacon Also high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, and other processed meats raise the

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Money isn't made out of paper; it is made out of cotton. The 57 on a Heinz ketchup bottle represents the variety of pickles the Company once had. Your stomach produces a new layer of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself. The dot over the letter 'i' is called the title. A duck's quack doesn't produce echo, no one knows why. Forty percent of McDonald's profit comes from

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Mudras are very powerful. If you practice these mudras regularly you can see the wonderful health benefits. 1. Gyan Mudra (Mudra of Knowledge): Method: Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger, with the other three fingers stretched out. Specialty: As it is a mudra of knowledge, it enhances the knowledge. The tip of thumb has centers of pituitary and endocrine

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Swedish car major Volvo Car Corporation (VCC) on Wednesday announced plans to make its debut in India with two flagship products -- S80 sedan and sports utility vehicle XC90 SUV -- with prices starting at Rs 38 lakh and Rs 45 lakh respectively. VCC, which will be launching its two products early next month, said both the vehicles will be available in petrol (3.2 ltr and 4.4 ltr) and diesel

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          HEALTH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything

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     Certain simple techniques to cope with our increasingly demanding work-styles Suggestions Benefits Try not to use the intercom . Rather, walk to your colleagues and discuss matters. Stretches your back, and leg muscles. Helps build rapport with colleagues. Relaxes your eyes and ears. Relaxes your neck. Drink lots of water / liquids . Will require you to

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Cholesterol is a type of fat. Your body needs it for many things, such as making new cells. But too much cholesterol in your blood increases your chances of having a heart attack and stroke. You get cholesterol from the foods you eat and from your liver. Your liver makes most of the cholesterol your body needs. Desirable cholesterol is less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (

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Samsung Duo The reason for its name DUO is due to the fact that it supports both GSM and CDMA technology. Yes! That’s right. One can have two Sim cards in the Duo and one have options for 2 GSM cards or 2 CDMA cards or even one of each. The phone is available off the rack and mainly through TATA Indicom who is the service provider partnering with Samsung for CDMA. Although it may look like a

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My friend sent this to me and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. Seriously.. Please read: STROKE IDENTIFICATION: During a BB Q, a lady stumbled and took a little fall – Her friends offered to call paramedics - but she assured that she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes . They got

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For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this "sludge" reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine

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So rains hv arrived so is the driving probs in Mumbai road. Few tips that compiled from different sources. If you live in an area where flooding may occur, move your vehicle to higher ground if flooding is expected. As well as the risk of damage to your vehicle by leaving it in a flooded area, it may also be a hazard or cause obstruction to emergency services.

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Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep

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10 Brain drainers 1) No Breakfast : A lower blood sugar level causes brain degeneration. 2) Overeating : Causes hardening of brain arteries . 3) Smoking : Causes multiple brain shrinkage And may lead to Alzheimer 4) High Sugar consumption : Interrupts absorption of proteins and nutrients causing Malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

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Here are some exercises designed to prevent or treat osteoporosis by strengthening your muscles and bones and improving your posture and balance. Before you try any of these osteoporosis exercises, check with your doctor or physical therapist. He or she can help you determine which exercises are safe for you to do and tell you how many repetitions you should do. Standing posture Learning to

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Known to be caused primarily by hormonal changes or medication, osteoporosis is now also being labeled a lifestyle disease in India. Often the problem is hard to discover, coming to the fore only when a bone is fractured due to a fall so minor that it should have caused no harm. Statistics from the Arthritis Foundation of India (AFI) show that one in every two women and one in every five men

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We all know that cancer can be incurable if discovered in its later stages. What many don't know is that cancer is a lifestyle disease that can actually be prevented from spreading in your body.From occupying the ninth position as the most common cause of death in the last decade, cancer has moved up to occupy the sixth position. If you lead a fast-paced life that thrives on junk food, tobacco

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Tobias Fischer of the University of Jena in Germany took scalp biopsies from 14 men in the early stages of hair loss. He extracted hair follicles and placed them in test tubes with solutions containing different levels of caffeine.The samples were left in the laboratory for up to eight days to monitor growth, reported the online edition of Daily Mail. At the end of the experiment, it was found

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A state-of-the-art astrological lab costing Rs.8 million ($1.5 million) will be set up in India.The lab would involve modern scientific gadgets and instruments like high-capacity binoculars, telescope, cameras etc to enable scholars to observe the planetary and other solar activities. Different teams would be constituted on the basis of the ancient Indian science of Ayurveda, the Vedas and

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You’re at work, sitting in front of the computer screen and you know you’ve got important work to finish. You have known for a few days now that this work has to be done and you assure yourself it’ll be done today... but alas, at the end of the day, the work remains untouched. This could be the story of many professionals. Procrastination is a personality trait common to many of us, but

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According to researchers the parasite can increase a women's attractiveness to the opposite sex but also make men more stupid, an Australian researcher says.About 40 per cent of the world's population is infected with Toxoplasma gondii. Human infection generally occurs when people eat raw or undercooked meat that has cysts containing the parasite, or accidentally ingest some of the parasite's

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Traditionally, doctors advice people with high blood pressure to increase their activity levels, cut salt consumption and eat fewer high fat foods to reduce the likelihood of suffering a heart attack, stroke or kidney damage.Researchers led by Joline Beulens of Wageningen University in the Netherlands studied 11,711 men with high blood pressure and suggested that doctors recommend patients to

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In a clear case of a reverse brain-drain, a growing tide of people from Britain is now heading to India to take advantage of a booming economy. As many as 32,000 Britons of Indian origin have already returned to India to be part of a resurgent economy, The Times reported here on Saturday. “In a reversal of the economic migration of their parents, the younger generation are deserting Britain for

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Looking to spice up your sex? Forget the romantic dinner, champagne and chocolates and eat spicey food! Instead of popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly, pop a pepper!As with many aspects of health—including a healthy sex life—what you put in your body makes a big difference. What counts in sex is circuitry—as in nerves—and circulation—as in blood. And if you're overweight—loseit! .That's why

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A new study has found that all women need to lower their stress levels is a strong and happy marriage. A team of researchers led by James A. Coan, a University of Virginia neuroscientist has found that women under stress who hold their husbands' hands show signs of immediate relief, which can clearly be seen on their brain scans. Coan, an assistant professor in the U.Va. Neuroscience Graduate

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All you people on a crash diet out there, take to fruits now. It is a great alternative to “juice fasting” and excellent for those who believe in fasting. Since a majority of fasts encourage eating fruit during fasting, an all-fruit diet ensures that your digestive system remains fully active. Benefits: A fruit diet is lower in calories than juice fasting, resulting in a deeper detoxification.

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The number of people living with HIV in India could be lower than Government estimates, research published in a medical journal said, but the United Nations warned against drawing "hasty conclusions.” Scientists who studied the prevalence of the virus that causes AIDS in a district in Andhra Pradesh, the state having the highest HIV rate in India, found that it has less than half the

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And you thought the cherry was a pretty fruit. Recent studies suggest there’s more to the cherry’s biting red colour than just aesthetics. Cherry juice might not be a favourite yet but studies suggest it should be, especially with those on regular exercise. According to a study in the British Journal of Sports, cherry juice if taken regularly can reduce muscle pains and damages induced by gyming

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Japanese electronic gadget majors, Toshiba Corp, Sony Corp and NEC Electronics Corp on Thursday said they have jointly developed technology to mass-produce next-generation system large-scale integrated circuits with the precision of 45 nanometer. This in effect has established the manufacturing technology needed to ensure the kind of high performance required in next-generation system chips. The

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