Number of child cancer survivors quadruples in US, Canada

Modern medicine has made huge strides when it comes to treating children with cancer, and four times as many youths now survive cancer compared to decades ago, researchers said Sunday.

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Number of child cancer survivors quadruples in US, Canada

Modern medicine has made huge strides when it comes to treating children with cancer, and four times as many youths now survive cancer compared to decades ago, researchers said Sunday.

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Wearing daily contact lenses could lead to inflammation and eye infections, study finds

Wearing contact lenses may interfere with the delicate balance of microorganisms living naturally on the eye’s surface, which could explain potentially serious infections among some users, a study has found.

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Thousands forced to hunt for a new GP as staffing shortages accelerate practice closures

Thousands of patients have had to find a new GP because their local practice has closed, as staffing shortages and workload pressures take their toll on surgeries, new figures show.

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Trials find drugs that block immune system 'checkpoints' can extend cancer patients' lives

Drugs that “release the brakes” on the body’s immune system have been shown in clinical trials to boost the survival of patients with fatal forms of cancer – further evidence to support a new form of tumour treatment based on immunotherapy.

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Immunotherapy combo packs punch against melanoma

Immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system in order to attack cancer, is more potent against melanoma when two agents are combined, but side effects rise too, researchers said Sunday.

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Heatwave: Precautions you must take...

India is in a grip of devastating heatwave which has claimed more than 2000 lives so far.

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Immunotherapy combo packs punch against melanoma

Immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system in order to attack cancer, is more potent against melanoma when two agents are combined, but side effects rise too, researchers said Sunday.

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Heatwave: Precautions you must take...

India is in a grip of devastating heatwave which has claimed more than 2000 lives so far.

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Experts celebrated silver jubilee of laparoscopy in India

The best minds in the field of laporscopic surgery came together here on Sunday to celebrate the silver jubilee of the first laparoscopic surgery in India.

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Experts celebrated silver jubilee of laparoscopy in India

The best minds in the field of laporscopic surgery came together here on Sunday to celebrate the silver jubilee of the first laparoscopic surgery in India.

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Tree bark extract holds promise for bladder, kidney cancer patients

Two new studies have shown that botanical extract honokiol, a biologically active molecule isolated from the bark of Magnolia spp., holds promise as an adjunct treatment for aggressive bladder and kidney cancers.

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Why women are better at remembering tasks-to-do

Now is the time to finally listen to your wife as women are better than men at remembering things to do, a new study finds.

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Tree bark extract holds promise for bladder, kidney cancer patients

Two new studies have shown that botanical extract honokiol, a biologically active molecule isolated from the bark of Magnolia spp., holds promise as an adjunct treatment for aggressive bladder and kidney cancers.

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Why women are better at remembering tasks-to-do

Now is the time to finally listen to your wife as women are better than men at remembering things to do, a new study finds.

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New, less-invasive method to detect kidney disease

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have identified a new, less-invasive method using Raman spectroscopy to provide diagnostic information on kidney disease and its severity.

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New, less-invasive method to detect kidney disease

Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have identified a new, less-invasive method using Raman spectroscopy to provide diagnostic information on kidney disease and its severity.

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How Hibiscus leaf may help fight melanoma

A new study has suggested that Hibiscus leaf may help treat melanoma.

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How Hibiscus leaf may help fight melanoma

A new study has suggested that Hibiscus leaf may help treat melanoma.

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Why you should consume 'eggs' with your raw veggies

Next time you visit a salad bar, consider adding cooked eggs to your raw veggies as a new study shows that this combination will increase nutritive value.

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Why you should consume 'eggs' with your raw veggies

Next time you visit a salad bar, consider adding cooked eggs to your raw veggies as a new study shows that this combination will increase nutritive value.

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Indian-American scientist finds new way for kidney diagnosis

In a major success, an Indian-American scientist and his colleague have identified a new, less-invasive method to provide diagnostic information on kidney disease and its severity.

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Indian-American scientist finds new way for kidney diagnosis

In a major success, an Indian-American scientist and his colleague have identified a new, less-invasive method to provide diagnostic information on kidney disease and its severity.

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Maggi trouble mounts for Nestle; Uttarakhand to test samples

In fresh troubles for Nestle over safety standards of its famous Maggi noodle brand, the Uttrakhand Food Safety Department has collected samples of the 'two-minute' noodles from the company's Pantanagar plant and other places in the state.

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Expert recommends measures to address tobacco menace

A cancer specialist at a premier cancer hospital here on Sunday recommended a series of measures to collectively address the menace of growing use of tobacco.

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Maggi trouble mounts for Nestle; Uttarakhand to test samples

In fresh troubles for Nestle over safety standards of its famous Maggi noodle brand, the Uttrakhand Food Safety Department has collected samples of the 'two-minute' noodles from the company's Pantanagar plant and other places in the state.

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Expert recommends measures to address tobacco menace

A cancer specialist at a premier cancer hospital here on Sunday recommended a series of measures to collectively address the menace of growing use of tobacco.

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NHS fertility doctor says women 'should start trying by 30' as problems can take years to resolve

An NHS fertility doctor has called on the Education Secretary to include fertility lessons in the national curriculum and for women to start trying for a baby before they are 30.

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Your smoking habit may impoverish your child

Smoking is bad not only for the smokers` health, it annually pushes thousands of children into poverty in England, a study has revealed.

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Even passive smokers need more anesthetic during surgery

During operations, both smokers and those exposed to passive smoke require more anaesthetic and painkillers as compared to non-smokers, a new research says.

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Your smoking habit may impoverish your child

Smoking is bad not only for the smokers` health, it annually pushes thousands of children into poverty in England, a study has revealed.

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Even passive smokers need more anesthetic during surgery

During operations, both smokers and those exposed to passive smoke require more anaesthetic and painkillers as compared to non-smokers, a new research says.

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German's stem cells give Kerala girl new lease of life

Thanks to a 55-year-old German national, a 16-year-old Kerala girl suffering from an advanced stage of leukaemia or bone marrow cancer has got a new lease of life after she was transfused healthy stem cells donated by him.

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German's stem cells give Kerala girl new lease of life

Thanks to a 55-year-old German national, a 16-year-old Kerala girl suffering from an advanced stage of leukaemia or bone marrow cancer has got a new lease of life after she was transfused healthy stem cells donated by him.

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Alzheimer's patients more sensitive to pain: Study

People with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cognitive impairment (CI) may be more sensitive to pain, says a study.

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Alzheimer's patients more sensitive to pain: Study

People with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of cognitive impairment (CI) may be more sensitive to pain, says a study.

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Vaginal cancer linked to decreased sexual activity

Women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers may experience reduced sexual activity after treatment, says a study led by an Indian-origin scientist.

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Vaginal cancer linked to decreased sexual activity

Women diagnosed with gynecologic cancers may experience reduced sexual activity after treatment, says a study led by an Indian-origin scientist.

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Study warns of increase in manufacture of chewing tobacco items

There has been a steady increase between 2012 and 2015 in the volume of chewing tobacco manufactured in the country which "does not match" with the domestic regulatory environment on smokeless tobacco products, the WHO has said.

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Study warns of increase in manufacture of chewing tobacco items

There has been a steady increase between 2012 and 2015 in the volume of chewing tobacco manufactured in the country which "does not match" with the domestic regulatory environment on smokeless tobacco products, the WHO has said.

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Number of MERS-infected South Koreans rises to 15

The number of South Koreans infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has risen to 15, the health ministry said on Sunday.

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Number of MERS-infected South Koreans rises to 15

The number of South Koreans infected with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has risen to 15, the health ministry said on Sunday.

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Reduce menace of tobacco consumption: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said World No Tobacco Day was a day to "reaffirm our commitment" to reduce the menace of tobacco consumption.

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Reduce menace of tobacco consumption: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said World No Tobacco Day was a day to "reaffirm our commitment" to reduce the menace of tobacco consumption.

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Wines of the week: The Society's Exhibition Douro 2011; Domaine de Mandeville Viognier Pays D'Oc 2013; Viñalba Patagonian Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012

Sunday lunch

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Bill Granger recipes: Our chef pays homage to South-east Asia's palate-refreshing desserts

Although I'm not a dessert person by nature, I find it hard to resist the allure of fruity Asian desserts. Refreshing and palate-cleansing, they're the perfect ending to a spicy, soy-rich meal.

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Patron, restaurant review: Will you be seduced by north London's latest French attraction?

'I know just what north London needs!" said the Frenchman to his partner, in a French accent, across the living room of their apartment in Kentish Town. "No wait, let me guess…", said Madame to Monsieur, in a similar accent. "A neighbourhood French restaurant where you can get great Parisian food and wine at affordable prices?" "Mon Dieu!" said the Frenchman. "Shall we do it?" And back came her reply: "Oui, oui, oui!"

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British Street Food Awards 2015: Wales and West heats to kick off in Cardiff

The world’s first pedal-powered pizzeria will roll into Cardiff next weekend when The Pizza Bike goes up against 13 rivals in the Wales and West heats of the 2015 British Street Food Awards.

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Extreme summer temperatures will soon cause deaths of up to 1,700 more Britons a year, says government report

Extreme summer temperatures will, in five years’ time, cause the deaths of up to 1,700 more Britons a year, according to a new government report. And that is on top of the 2,000 people a year who currently die from heat-related illness in Britain.

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Thousands of teenage girls enduring debilitating illnesses after routine school cancer vaccination

When Caron Ryalls was asked to sign consent forms so that her then 13-year-old daughter, Emily, could be vaccinated against cervical cancer, she assumed it was the best way to protect Emily’s long-term health.

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LSD: Speaking to volunteer users of the drug as trials get underway to see if it cures depression and addiction

LSD is often associated with trippy songs such as “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”, “Purple Haze” and “Yellow Submarine”. But before it became the drug of choice for the 1960s counterculture, lysergic acid diethylamide had a previous existence – as an experimental medicine for a broad spectrum of psychological problems ranging from depression and addiction, to schizophrenia and obsessive compulsive disorder.

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New drug beats chemotherapy in fight against advanced lung cancer

Researchers have revealed that a new immunotherapy drug showed more promise than a traditional chemotherapy agent in fighting an advanced form of lung cancer.

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New drug beats chemotherapy in fight against advanced lung cancer

Researchers have revealed that a new immunotherapy drug showed more promise than a traditional chemotherapy agent in fighting an advanced form of lung cancer.

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What is Anthrax, how dangerous is it and why is the US so concerned about sending out samples?

The announcement that the Pentagon will launch an investigation into the handling of anthrax samples after some were accidentally sent to an nine US states, a military base in South Korea and an Australian laboratory seven years ago, resulted in a government statement assuring the public’s safety.

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Eisai drug extends survival in patients with rare cancers

A drug made by Japan`s Eisai Co that was originally derived from sea sponges helped extend lives of patients with soft-tissue cancers known as sarcomas by two months, a significant advance for these rare cancers with few treatment options, Belgian researchers said on Saturday.

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'Tobacco in hukkah causes cancers'

Seventeen-year-old Harsh Mahajan could not understand the pain in his chest while breathing or why the colour of his sputum was changing.

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Protein that causes memory loss in healthy brains

A brain protein believed to be a key component in the progress of dementia can cause memory loss in healthy brains even before physical signs of degeneration appear, says a new University of Sussex study.

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Eisai drug extends survival in patients with rare cancers

A drug made by Japan`s Eisai Co that was originally derived from sea sponges helped extend lives of patients with soft-tissue cancers known as sarcomas by two months, a significant advance for these rare cancers with few treatment options, Belgian researchers said on Saturday.

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'Tobacco in hukkah causes cancers'

Seventeen-year-old Harsh Mahajan could not understand the pain in his chest while breathing or why the colour of his sputum was changing.

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Protein that causes memory loss in healthy brains

A brain protein believed to be a key component in the progress of dementia can cause memory loss in healthy brains even before physical signs of degeneration appear, says a new University of Sussex study.

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New fitness app lets you compete with others

A new fitness app can give your workout schedule a real edge as it lets you compete with friends who use different fitness trackers.

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Girls should not be embarrassed about menstruation: Gul Panag

Gul Panag, the model-turned-actor-turned-politician said that menstruation is a natural process and is not something that a woman or girl should be embarrassed about.

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New fitness app lets you compete with others

A new fitness app can give your workout schedule a real edge as it lets you compete with friends who use different fitness trackers.

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Girls should not be embarrassed about menstruation: Gul Panag

Gul Panag, the model-turned-actor-turned-politician said that menstruation is a natural process and is not something that a woman or girl should be embarrassed about.

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Maggi noodles row: Case lodged against Nestle, 5 others

A case was lodged Saturday against Nestle India in a local court here over safety standards of its Maggi product, while actors Amitabh Bachhan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta have also been separately dragged to the court for promoting the 'two-minute' noodles brand.

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Soon, prosthetic hands with a sense of touch

Researchers are exploring new approaches to design prosthetic hands capable of providing "sensory feedback".

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Maggi noodles row: Case lodged against Nestle, 5 others

A case was lodged Saturday against Nestle India in a local court here over safety standards of its Maggi product, while actors Amitabh Bachhan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta have also been separately dragged to the court for promoting the 'two-minute' noodles brand.

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Soon, prosthetic hands with a sense of touch

Researchers are exploring new approaches to design prosthetic hands capable of providing "sensory feedback".

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Artificial heart lung machine used to cure H1N1-affected child

In a first of its kind initiative, an artificial heart lung machine has been used to cure a child suffering from swine flu at the Apollo Children's Hospital here.

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Artificial heart lung machine used to cure H1N1-affected child

In a first of its kind initiative, an artificial heart lung machine has been used to cure a child suffering from swine flu at the Apollo Children's Hospital here.

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Kidney health better indicator of heart disease risk

Simple parameters of the kidney's functions and damage may be better at predicting the risk of heart failure and death from heart attack and stroke than traditional tests of cholesterol levels and blood pressure, new research suggests.

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Migraine surgery found effective among teens

Migraine surgery is effective among selected adolescent patients that don't respond to standard treatment, a recent study shows.

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Kidney health better indicator of heart disease risk

Simple parameters of the kidney's functions and damage may be better at predicting the risk of heart failure and death from heart attack and stroke than traditional tests of cholesterol levels and blood pressure, new research suggests.

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Migraine surgery found effective among teens

Migraine surgery is effective among selected adolescent patients that don't respond to standard treatment, a recent study shows.

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Sleep helps us learn and memorise: Study

 Scientists have found the underlying mechanism of how sleep helps us learn and memorise.

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Maggi on boil, UP food regulator orders filing of case

Nestle India is heading for a legal trouble over safety standards of its famous Maggi noodles, as the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has given its go-ahead to file a case against the company and five others in a local court here.

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Sleep helps us learn and memorise: Study

 Scientists have found the underlying mechanism of how sleep helps us learn and memorise.

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Maggi on boil, UP food regulator orders filing of case

Nestle India is heading for a legal trouble over safety standards of its famous Maggi noodles, as the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has given its go-ahead to file a case against the company and five others in a local court here.

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Maggi noodles controversy: Case to be filed against Nestle in UP today

Zee Media Bureau The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration on Friday permitted to prosecute Nestle India. A case will be filed against the company in the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in UP's Barabanki district today.

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Maggi noodles controversy: Case to be filed against Nestle in UP today

Zee Media Bureau The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration on Friday permitted to prosecute Nestle India. A case will be filed against the company in the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in UP's Barabanki district today.

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Rhodri Marsden's Interesting Objects: The cornflake

* Even by modern standards, Dr John Harvey Kellogg was an unusual man. He believed that personal indulgence was at the root of all wickedness, and he subjected patients at his sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan, to yoghurt enemas, lectures on the evils of masturbation, and some extremely bland food.

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