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New York, October 19 -- As the swine flu spreads more rapidly across the globe, so are the doubts about the effectiveness of the swine flu vaccine. However, the researchers claim that a 60 years old, tried and tested process of flu vaccine-making, tested on thousands of people, has resulted in the H1N1 vaccine.
Tokyo, Japan, October 15 -- A Japanese menswear company, Haruyama Trading, has designed a special anti-swine flu suit that will help protect the wearer from the epidemic.
New York, October 15 -- A Michigan study states that all those severely down with the H1N1 influenza, swine flu, are at a higher risk of developing blood clots in their lungs.
Stockholm, October 14 -- The swine flu virus has caused much alarm and panic amongst people, but it is not nearly as harmful as the common flu virus that strikes every winter season, say medical experts.
New Delhi, October 14 -- After a relative calm Monday when no deaths were reported due to the lethal swine flu virus, the influenza came back with a vengeance on Tuesday.
New York, October 13 -- A Canadian research shows that H1N1 influenza associated with respiratory failure could prove to be more fatal for the younger population with no serious underlying medical conditions, contrary to the chronically ill and the elderly who are believed to be more prone to the disease.
Washington, October 10 -- Administration of Glaxo'z anti-flu drug Relenza leads to the death of a woman, prompting the FDA and Glaxo to issue warning to doctors.
New Delhi, October 9 -- The lethal swine flu virus accounted for eight more deaths Thursday, taking the tally of fatalities due to the influenza to 374 in the country.
New Delhi, October 8 -- The lethal swine flu virus sniffed life out of seven more people on Wednesday, taking the death toll to 366 in the country.
New Delhi, October 7 -- Eight more people succumbed to the lethal swine flu virus Tuesday, taking the count of fatalities due to the influenza to 359 in the country.
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Swine Flu Updates
New Delhi, October 26-- After a relative lull of two days, the lethal swine flu virus hit back with a vengeance. India reported as many as 13 fresh swine flu deaths Sunday with the H1N1 influenza taking the national tally to 444.
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Tobacco has the potential to harm your health in more ways than one. Here are seven reasons to stay away from tobacco.
Tobacco is bad for your health. Whatever be the method of consuming tobacco- fresh, processed or in the form of smoke, your health will be harmed significantly.
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Regular practice of certain yoga positions (asanas) can give tremendous boost to your sex life.
According to the Dec. 3, 2008 issue of the Journal of Sexual Magazine, yoga improved levels of arousal in sexually unsatisfied women. It helped them achieve better orgasm. The practice was also found to be effective in treating premature ejaculation in men.
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Some frequently asked questions, and their answers, for HIV positive pregnant women.
Most women who are HIV -positive are identified before or during pregnancy. This means good news, for they can take the entire preventive steps during pregnancy, birth and after birth, to prevent the virus being transmitted to their baby.
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