Anthrax vaccine lab approved to resume production
Millions of anthrax vaccine doses could be available to the military by the end of the year now that the US government has decided to let the nation's sole manufacturer resume
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Some hope on HIV horizon: thickening agent in toothpaste may block virus
A red seaweed used as a thickening agent in ice cream, toothpaste and baby formula may be the next great hope for millions of poor women seeking to protect themselves against the virus that causes
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Thai's Army's war on drug addicts
Faced with a drug epidemic that has 2.65 million Thais in its grip, the army is drafting thousands of addicts into boot camps and training centers. After a decades-long battle against the drug
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HIV infections expected to rise 50% in five years
The number of people in Britain diagnosed with the Aids virus will rise by nearly 50% over five years, according to health officials who revealed a 17% increase last year alone. More than 4,000
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Deal will phase out popular lumber
The pressure-treated lumber used to build decks, playgrounds and fences across America will be phased out of production over the next two to three years under a pending federal agreement because
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Flame retardant chemical found in fish, humans
Freshwater fish in Virginia have been found to contain the highest reported levels in the world of a common but controversial flame retardant, penta bromo diphenyl ether. The chemical, which is
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Vastushilp wins award for rebuilt ' bhunga ' village
Not every one is complaining about their new homes in Kutch. Residents of at least one village' Ludhiya, rebuild by Vastushilp Foundation and sponsored by the NGO Manav Sadhna, have not raised a
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Madhya Pradesh Government' to unveil Agriculture vision soon
The Madhya Pradesh Government's agriculture policy attaching special importance to an action plan for horticulture will be announced in the forthcoming Budget session of the
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Doctors seek warnings on computer games
Computer games with vibrating hand-held control devices should carry health warning because they can cause damage to hands, British doctors said.
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Men more prone to TB than women
Men are more likely to fall ill with tuberculosis than women, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in Berlin has reported. In Germany last year, 5,619 cases of TB in men were recorded compared to 3,445 in
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UNU forum targets mountain abuse
Mountains are being ravaged by human activities and action needs to be taken to ensure that these troves of biodiversity and natural resources are not sacrificed on the altar of development,
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Global fund to fight AIDS, TB
The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, set up to help combat these three diseases that kill a daunting six million people a year, has approved its first call for funding proposals
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Not a single 'illegal' ultrasound machine impounded
Despite the recent Supreme Court order to all states to confiscate ultrasound machines used to carry out sex determination tests resulting in female foeticide, the Delhi government has to been able
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For the life
War has been declared against child mortality in Maharashtra's tribal heartland Gadchiroli, known more for Naxalite disturbances than developmental activities. Tribal areas account for the highest
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Super cells
The discovery of adult multipotent stem cells holds the promise of revolutionising medicine and our understanding of cellular processes. These cells can be made to grow into any tissue and may prove
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SC verdict on femicide: Govt. teams up with NGOs
When push came to shove, Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry asked non-governmental orgainsations, that are funded by it, to provide a list of genetic counseling and testing centers operating in
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L-G for involving private players in health care
The Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi, Vijai Kapoor, while endorsing the idea of involving private players in health care projects, said this should done in partnership with the Government as it becomes
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Bill's biggest bet yet
The richest people onearth have created a dund of more than $24 billion to save the poorest from disease : A report.
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Gates, Bono give voice to healthcare
Bill Gates the world's richest man, and Bono, the Irish rock star, joined forces on Saturday to urge governments and the private sector to boost levels of spending on global healthcare and disease
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339 HIV positive patients in Himachal Pradesh
As many as 8,200 camps will be organised in Himachal Pradesh to create AIDS awareness among the people till February 20. Mr. J P Nadda, Health Minister said till December, 2001 30,849 persons were