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Last Updated : Wed, 22 May 2013
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Tackling Toilet Paper Crisis in VenezuelaVenezuelans are experiencing a huge shortage of toilet paper, and stores seem to have run out of ... -
Having a Nighttime Critical Care Physician in the ICU Doesn't Improve Patient Outcomes: ResearchMany hospital intensive care units (ICUs) have been employing critical care physicians at night with the notion it would improve patients' ... -
Link Between Analgesics and Asthma Might Be Explained By Early Childhood Respiratory InfectionsThe link between asthma and early childhood use of acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be driven by underlying respiratory infections that prompt the use ... -
Research: Intestinal Bacteria Protect Against E. Coli O157:H7According to research, a cocktail of non-pathogenic bacteria naturally occurring in the digestive tract of healthy humans can protect against a ... -
Gay Ministers Voted In By Church of ScotlandFollowing years of debate between the liberal and traditionalist sides of the church, the Church of Scotland voted to allow gay ... -
Hope for Emphysema Patients Comes in The Form Of Tiny, Implantable CoilAccording to a study conducted in Europe, a small, easily implantable device called the Lung Volume Reduction Coil (LVRC) may play a key role in the ... -
Unilever: Dove 'Sketches' Most-watched Online AdA three-minute study of women's self-perception that stars a forensic artist is the most-watched Internet commercial of all time and the bragging ...
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AntibioticsAntibiotics are among the most used and abused medications. This article explains some general features about ... -
Foods to Help You Lose WeightFad diet, tried them all but did not get the expected results? Here’s why. Developing healthier eating habits will not only help you lose weight, but ... -
Needlestick InjuriesA needlestick injury is a common occupational hazard that occurs when the skin has been pierced by a needle or a sharp ... -
AtherosclerosisAtherosclerosis is a condition in which the arteries become hard and narrow, leading to restricted blood ... -
Crab Lice / Pubic Lice / PediculosisPubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are tiny ectoparasites that are commonly seen in areas with coarse hair on the human body such as the pubis, armpit and ... -
Top 10 Weight Loss Myths and FactsIncomplete understanding of right eating pushes an individual to adopt wrong practices that sideline healthy weight loss ... -
Remedies to Treat Diabetes NaturallyAn Article about the natural remedies available at home to treat diabetes effectively and ...
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Stroke Survivors Need Emotional SupportAbout 152,000 individuals in England are affected by stroke annually. The repercussions of stroke include both physical disability and emotional ... -
Red Hair Pigment May Increase Risk of Melanoma, Skin CancerRecent animal studies suggest that pigment responsible for red hair in fair-skinned people might play a role in triggering skin ... -
Science Behind the Placebo EffectThe placebo effect explains how truly miraculous the human mind is. Read on to find out how it actually ... -
Depression can be Treated by Deep Brain StimulationDepression is a serious medical concern that adversely affects one's behavior, attitude and sentiments. Recent researches reveal that Deep Brain ... -
Exposure to Toxic Waste can Ruin Health in KidsConstant exposure to chromium and lead can pose serious health problem for children in developing nations. Researchers have found that living near ... -
Media Reports on Health Hazards May Affect the Health of Some PeopleMedia reports on health hazards may trigger the symptoms even in the absence of the source, finds a recent ... -
How Much Vitamin D is Needed for Infants?Vitamin D is essential for the proper health of bones and the administration of right dose of the vitamin is equally important. Scientists say that a ...
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Life Expectancy or Longevity CalculatorWe all wish to live a long and fruitful life. The life expectancy calculator may just be what the doctor ordered for those curious to know their life ... -
Ideal Baby Height CalculatorMonitor the growth of your baby by using this 'Ideal Baby Height' Calculator. It will help you find if your baby's height is within the ... -
Find your Body Type - AyurvedaAyurveda body types are determined by the three principal forces namely vata, pitta and kapha. Use Medindia Body-Type calculator to find which dosha ... -
Nutritional AssessmentNutritional Assessment Calculator helps to find out if you child is undernourished or ... -
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Risk CalculatorIs your movement restricted for a prolonged duration due to surgery or other reasons? Are you prone to excessive clotting of blood? Find out your ... -
Life Stress MeterAn interactive lifestyle tool to check out ‘how stressful your life is’ in this competitive and fast paced ... -
Adverse Drug Reaction and Toxicity FinderDrugs cause adverse side effects and toxic effects. The Adverse Effects Calculator is designed to help clinicians find some adverse effects peculiar ...
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Quiz on DengueDengue is an endemic problem in several countries including India. Check if you know enough about this deadly disease by taking this ... -
Quiz on AntioxidantsAntioxidants are substances that guard your cells against free radicals that are produced during the breaking down of food, or when a person is ... -
Quiz on AllergyEvery season can be an allergy season, depending on what you're allergic to. - Clara ... -
Quiz on MenopauseMenopause is inevitable in a woman’s life and it would be apt to be well prepared for it. Learn more about menopause and the best ways of managing it ... -
Quiz on High CholesterolA high cholesterol level by itself does not cause any symptoms; symptoms arise from the complications of high cholesterol. Here is a quiz that will ... -
Quiz on FluInfluenza (or rather, the flu) is a cold weather infectious condition that affects the young and old alike. Though most reported cases are mild, ... -
Quiz on How much do You Know About InfantsThe first year after the baby’s birth is enjoyable as the baby is learning new things everyday. Take this quiz on the baby’s first year after birth ...
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