Infectious diarrhoea viruses can spread by air

Noroviruses, a group of viruses responsible for over half of global gastroenteritis cases, can spread by air up to several metres from an infected person, warns a new study.

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Insomnia tied to to lower pain tolerance

People suffering from insomnia and other sleep problems have increased sensitivity to pain, a new research, involving over 10,000 adults, has found.

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Binge drinking dramatically ups mortality rate

A new study has provided a link between drinking behaviors with the overall mortality rate.

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Private providers of out-of-hours GP services deliver poorer care than NHS, research finds

Private providers of out-of-hours GP services deliver poorer care than NHS alternatives, according to a new research.

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Restaurateurs Chris Corbin and Jeremy King create venues that the gifted and glitzy flock to

The ballroom at the Bulgari Hotel in London has the distinction of being the only one I know that is four floors below ground ("You can almost hear the Tube," said my friend), and so, by the time we had all shuffled into it, in neatly pressed suits and best frocks, it felt a bit like being inside a slow cooker. But then, perhaps that was the anticipation emanating from the nominees. The first GQ Food and Drink Awards had attracted some of the biggest names in the business. Tom Kerridge presented an award, Oliver Peyton was one of the judges, and Alain Ducasse sat in the middle of it all like a Bourbon monarch, watching the waiters dispense the canapés he had created.

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Who really benefits from loyalty cards, members-club offers and random freebies?

On the British high street, those in search of a cup of coffee or a casual meal are not short of options. Costa and Starbucks stores jostle for space with Pizza Express, Nando's and Pret A Manger. For chains such as these, competition is fierce and getting fiercer. That's why adding loyalty to the menu is a growing priority for Britain's restaurateurs, whose mixed platter of incentives range from points-based rewards cards to smartphone apps and membership schemes. But as efforts increase, it's clear that carrots alone won't turn the one-time visitor into a regular diner.

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Challenging work tasks sharpen brain

If your job requires more speaking, developing strategies, conflict resolution and managerial tasks, you may be better protected against memory and thinking decline in old age than your co-workers, says a study.

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Apollo Hospitals to add 1,000 beds per year in next 5 years

Healthcare major Apollo Hospitals is planning to add 1,000 beds per year in the next five years across the country and overseas as part of its expansion plans.

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Tobacco: Delhi Govt holds awareness drive

Delhi Government on Thursday held an awareness drive to educate vendors and general public on issues related to chewable tobacco and other tobacco products.

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10 unusual and delicious Japanese foods

Everyone knows sushi and sashimi but there’s a whole lot more to Japanese food than that. From the exquisite to the downright bizarre (but still very tasty), here’s our guide to the best Japan has to offer.

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Unlock the secrets to healthier eating

People eat more of healthier foods like fruits and vegetables when these items are visible and easy to reach, enticingly displayed and appear like an obvious choice.

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3D-printed device saves three babies' lives in US

In a world first, a groundbreaking 3D-printed device has helped three toddlers suffering from a life-threatening condition lead a normal life.

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Urine test can predict obesity risk

The chemicals in urine could hold a clue to who is likely to become obese in future, new research says.

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The truth about the chemicals you breathe, eat and drink

All too often the use of the word “chemicals” in the news, in advertising and in common usage has the implication that they are bad. You never hear about chemicals that fight infections, help crops grow or lubricate engines. That is because the chemicals doing that job are called antibiotics, fertilisers and engine oil, respectively.

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The truth about the chemicals you breathe, eat and drink

All too often the use of the word “chemicals” in the news, in advertising and in common usage has the implication that they are bad. You never hear about chemicals that fight infections, help crops grow or lubricate engines. That is because the chemicals doing that job are called antibiotics, fertilisers and engine oil, respectively.

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Babies born with drug withdrawal symptoms on rise in US

The number of infants born in the US with drug withdrawal symptoms has nearly doubled in a four-year period, a new study says.

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Quitting smoking briefly deteriorates diabetes control

Diabetics who quit smoking are likely to experience deterioration in their glucose control for up to three years, says a study.

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Catch some sun to lower pancreatic cancer risk

Low levels of vitamin D could raise risk of pancreatic cancer as the rates of the disease are the highest in countries with the least amount of sunlight, says a study.

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Teenage boy tells men to carry tampons to help out their girlfriends in viral Instagram post

An American teenager has been praised for sharing a selfie of him clutching sanitary pads on Instagram, and urging boys to carry towels and tampons in case girls are caught short.

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Survivors of premature births may have lung of elderly

By the time they reach their early 20s, adult survivors of premature births may have a lung capacity that resembles the healthy elderly or casual smokers, says a study.

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Changing blood types comes closer

Canadian researchers, including one of Indian origin, have now developed a way to transform all donated blood into a neutral type that can be given to any patient.

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Protein-rich breakfast helps control sugar in diabetics

If you are suffering from Type-2 diabetes, having a breakfast rich in protein -- 25 to 30 grams -- can reduce glucose spikes at both breakfast and lunch, a new research has found.

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World failing in fight against antibiotic resistance: WHO

The world is doing far too little to combat the misuse of antibiotics which is fuelling drug resistance and allowing long-treatable diseases to become killers, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. 

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3D printed splints help infants with airway disorder: U.S. Researchers

U.S. doctors treated three infants with an often-fatal airway disease by implanting a 3D printed medical device that improves breathing and changes shape as the children grow, the researchers reported on Wednesday.

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Number of elderly people caring for loved ones has doubled in a decade, says report

The number of elderly people caring for a loved one has doubled in the past decade, according to a new report.

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Richest one per cent will live over eight years longer on average than those living in poorest parts of UK by 2030, say experts

People living in the some of the country’s richest areas will, by 2030, live more than eight years longer on average than those living in some of the poorest, leading experts have said.

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3D printed splints help infants with airway disorder: U.S. Researchers

U.S. doctors treated three infants with an often-fatal airway disease by implanting a 3D printed medical device that improves breathing and changes shape as the children grow, the researchers reported on Wednesday.

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Man successfully undergoes natural bypass surgery

A 59-year-old man suffering several blockages in his coronary arteries, due to which he was unable to walk, successfully underwent natural bypass surgery at a city hospital here, hospital authorities said on Wednesday.

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Child becomes first patient to be cured of potentially fatal illness using 3D-printed biodegradable implant

A three-year-old boy has become the first patient in the world to be cured of a potentially fatal illness with a biodegradable implant made to the patient’s exact specifications by 3D printing technology, doctors have said.

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General Election 2015: 'Gay cure' therapies could be banned under Tory government

So-called ‘gay cure’ therapies could be banned under a Conservative government, the Prime Minister has said.

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Male circumcision curbs HIV spread only after wounds heal

While circumcision reduces the risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission by infected men, there is actually a possible increased risk of infecting female sexual partners while the circumcision wounds heal, warns a new study.

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Hide food at homes, if you want to shed weight

Having a low self-esteem related to one's weight and keeping food visibly available around the house, outside the kitchen, may increase your likelihood of being obese, says a new research.

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New IVF device to improve fertility treatment

Scientists have developed a new technique to more effectively grow and screen embryos prior to implantation during in vitro fertilisation (IVF), leading to higher success rates and lower costs.

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New microneedle patch for measles vaccination designed

A new 'game-changing' microneedle patch could make it easier to vaccinate people against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases, scientists say.

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Should calorie information be shown on alcoholic drinks?

You can find out the nutritional information on a loaf of bread or chocolate bar in an instant, but doing the same for an alcoholic drink proves a little trickier.

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Eat fruits before shopping to buy healthy items

Having a small healthy snack like a piece of fruit before shopping would not only help decrease hunger in the supermarket, it may also nudge you to select healthier items, suggests a new research.

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Lonely schoolboy Roman Povey receives hundreds of birthday cards after mother's Facebook plea goes viral

A lonely schoolboy has received a hundreds of birthday cards from around the world and a present from Nasa, after his worried mother urged people on Facebook to help her celebrate his special day.

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Childhood bullying has worse effects on mental health: Lancet

Those who are bullied by peers in childhood are around five times more likely to experience anxiety and are nearly twice as likely to report more depression and self-harm at the age of 18 than children who are maltreated by adults, the findings showed.

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New technique to improve IVF success rates

There is good news for couples wanting to start a family with the help of in vitro fertilisation (IVF).

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Injectable gel to treat knee injuries

A US orthopedics research team is developing an injectable gel that encourages self-healing of damaged tissues after a knee-injury.

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'Polygamy' puts you at 4-times higher risk of heart disease

If you practice polygamy and have multiple wives, your chances of developing heart disease is 4 times higher than others.

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Weight management therapies as beneficial as gastric band surgery for diabetics

A new research has found that gastric band surgery and weight management therapies offer similar benefits.

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New vaccine can improve HIV treatment

A vaccine has been found to boost a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patient's immune system and increase effectiveness of antiretroviral drugs in a phase II clinical trial, researchers have reported.

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Government derailing of salt reduction programme put people at greater risk of heart disease and strokes, says leading expert

The Coalition government derailed the UK’s hugely successful salt reduction programme, putting the public at a greater risk of heart disease and stroke, a leading expert has said.

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WHO draws up plan to eradicate Ebola

The World Health Organization on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eradicate the deadly Ebola virus, aiming to identify and isolate the dwindling number of new cases by the end of May.

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Women breathing high levels of air pollution during last month of pregnancy more likely to give birth to babies with much lower birth weight

Women breathing high levels of air pollution during the last month of pregnancy are more likely than unexposed women to give birth to babies with a significantly lower birth weight, according to a study of the effects the air-quality controls introduced during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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Goat cuisine: Kid meat is coming to Ocado

At last year's Meatopia UK festival, the second annual gathering for lovers of "meat, drink, fire and music", chef Neil Rankin gathered a crowd when he built a long pit out of breezeblocks and roasted 15 kids whole. Kid goats, that is. "We cooked them very slowly over the heat, and then served the meat in tacos with green salsa," he says.

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