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UP HIV scare: Dy CM assures action against accused
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Feb. 8 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday assured stringent action against the quack who infected over 40 people with HIV in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao.
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Unnao Quack accused of infecting people with HIV arrested
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Feb. 7 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday arrested the quack doctor accused of infecting at least 40 people with HIV in state's Unnao district.
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Here's how you can cut side effect risk of a hard med
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jan. 4 (ANI): It has been found that a commonly-prescribed multiple sclerosis (MS) infusion medication, linked to a rare but serious side effect, is safer to use when dosing intervals are extended.
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Women between 16-30 at highest risk of cervical cancer
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 2 (ANI): A retrospective analysis of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) testing in Cervical Cancer Screening has revealed that samples received from women from 16 - 30 years (14%) age group had the highest percentage of positive cases of high risk HPV, and hence a chance of de
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Cervical cancer: Myths and facts
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 31 (ANI): Of all the cancers affecting women, cervical cancer has emerged as the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in India.
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Sexually transmitted bug is sweeping UK
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
London [U.K.], Jan. 22 (ANI): Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are on the rise across the world. A new super-bug which can cause infertility has been sweeping the United Kingdom these days.
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Hazlewood ruled out of Gabba ODI
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Brisbane [Australia], Jan 18 (ANI): In a major blow to Australia, right-arm pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second ODI of the five-match series against England after picking up a viral infection.
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Birth control shot may increase risk of HIV infection
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 9 (ANI): A research suggests replacement of the common birth control shot, known as DMPA, with alternative methods of contraception, as it is linked to the risk of HIV infection.
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Immune response to Zika virus may harm fetal development: Study
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 07 (ANI): A study has recently revealed that the proteins that mount a potent immune response to Zika viral infection can affect the placenta and fetal development.
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942 chickens infected with Avian Influenza in Bengaluru
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Jan 5 (ANI): A stray incidence of Avian Influenza with H5 Virus Strain was confirmed in around 942 chickens at Bengaluru's Dasarahalli, after which the infected birds were culled and disposed.
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When being fat is beneficial
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], January 5 (ANI): Did you pile on the kilos this festive season? You can take a sigh of relief because being fat may not be as unhealthy as believed.
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ADHD medicines may lower risk of sexually transmitted infection
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 3 (ANI): According to researchers, medications used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can also reduce the risk of subsequent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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