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Bad peers may worsen asthma!

Posted on Sep 30 2007

Children and adolescents who suffer from asthma may see their condition becoming worse if they have bad neighbours.

Special Limca Book of Records launched.

Posted on Sep 28 2007

In commemoration of 60 years of India's independence Coca-Cola India launched a special edition of Limca Book of Records.

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Women prefer men with deep voices.

Posted on Sep 28 2007

Researchers from US and Canada have found that women prefer men with deep voices to those with a good physique or an attractive face.

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Coffee, painkillers risk to liver?

Posted on Sep 28 2007

If your cure for a handover involves popping lots of painkillers and chasing it with mugs of coffee, you could be harming your liver.

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Recycled urine, sweat to quench space thirst!

Posted on Sep 28 2007

Astrophysicists have suggested a way to solve the water scarcity which future star trekkers would face in Mars and Moon-drink recycled urine and sweat.

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Stem cell cure can save liver?

Posted on Sep 27 2007

Imagine needing an urgent liver transplant, but instead of waiting for a donor, you can just repair your own organ.

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Peanuts in pregnancy helpful.

Posted on Sep 25 2007

Good news for moms-to-be! You no longer need to avoid peanuts during pregnancy to help shield your baby from allergies.

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Computers for paralysed.

Posted on Sep 25 2007

People paralysed below the neck now can work on computers with their chin, thanks to a special 'chin stick'.

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Too much calcium not good for heart.

Posted on Sep 24 2007

Older women in New Zealand have been advised to stop taking calcium supplements, to protect their bones!

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Grannys helped in evolution of menopause.

Posted on Sep 23 2007

In today's world, grandmothers serve as unpaid baby-sitters for their grandchildren instead of watching television, but in far distant times they helped the human population survive.

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Elastic in socks may damage kids' skin.

Posted on Sep 23 2007

Wearing tight socks may cause permanent damage to your kid's skin.

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New species of bats discoered.

Posted on Sep 23 2007

A new species of flying fox or fruit bat has been discovered on an island south of Manila.

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Fitness can help asthmatic kids.

Posted on Sep 23 2007

Latest research has found that staying fit could help children recover from asthma, a chronic disease that affects the airways.

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Women smokers may suffer acne

Posted on Sep 23 2007

Beware, women smokers! If health warnings are not enough to put you off the habit, just give a second thought before you puff your next fag because smoking can also cause spots.

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