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A newly-discovered virus has led to the death of a man in Kansas, according to media reports. The victim became ill last spring after he was bitten by ticks, USA Today reported, citing federal health officials Friday. Following the tick…

Much to the delight of egg and meat lovers, a US advisory health panel has determined that dietary restrictions may not affect the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. The recommendations may mark a major shift in dietary habits of some…

Reacting to a report published in a leading Odia Daily today, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sharma, Commissioner of Police, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack, has confirmed that at least 40 policemen of Reserve Police Line, have been affected with jaundice, but…

Even as the Centre and affected states in the country have started showing urgency, the Swine Flu death toll has crossed 670. Over 10,000 people have been affected by the deadly disease. Union Health Minister JP Nadda tried to assure the…

Despite all tall claims made by the government, Swine Flu continues to play havoc across the country. The toll has now reached 485 and approaching the 500 mark very fast. Rajasthan leads the pack with 153 H1N1 deaths, followed by Gujarat…

Following a night of total sleep deprivation, a brain region known as the "salience network" may lead us to eat more fat, resulting weight gain, new research has found. "Although this study examined the effects of acute total sleep…

Long-term smoking could cause thinning of a vital brain part in which critical cognitive functions such as memory, language and perception take place, a new study has warned. Smoking appears to accelerate the thinning of the brain's cortex,…

A combination of daily coconut oil intake and exercise training results in reduction in blood pressure and bringing it to normal level, says a research. The reduction in blood pressure might be explained by the improvement of the reduced…

Jogging fast could do more harm than good, researchers have found, adding that just an hour of slow running per week could bolster your chances of living long. "If your goal is to decrease risk of death and improve life expectancy, jogging…

More than three-fourths of neurosurgeons in the US practice some form of defensive medicine - performing additional tests and procedures - out of fear of malpractice lawsuits, a survey has revealed. Defensive medicine refers to making…