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New taste in Thai elephant meat risks extinction

A new taste for eating elephant meat — everything from trunks to sex organs — has emerged in Thailan...

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Britain ranks top risks posed by climate change

Coastlines, working patterns, and even the country`s most famous meal are under threat from climate ...

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Flooding is biggest climate risk to UK

British summers are forecast to get hotter, while winters will get milder and wetter.

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UID can be security risk, warns BJP

BJP demanded that the mandate of the UIDAI`s ambitious scheme should not be extended without address...

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Indian bureaucracy rated worst in Asia

Indian bureaucracy is the worst in Asia with a 9.21 rating out of 10, according to a report by a pre...

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Kalam frisking was a blunder, says India

India said the frisking of former president APJ Abdul Kalam at New York`s JFK Airport was a "blunder...

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New faster technique to gauge health risk

A new technique is now being developed for faster assessment of health risks from these.

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‘Kalam not exempted from frisking at US airports`

Government Thursday said that former President A P J Abdul Kalam did not fall under the category of...

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‘US officials involved in Kalam frisking sacked’

Two officials of US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have been sacked for not following...

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CPI-M condemns Kalam`s frisking

The CPI(M)`s state committee said the US authorities had violated well established principles that f...

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Forget about it: Kalam on US frisking incident

Former President APJ Abdul Kalam on monday downplayed his frisking by US security officials at New ...

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Kalam not exempted from security screening: US

India and the US are planning to hold talks on appropriate mechanisms for security screening of di...

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Take up Kalam frisking issue with US: BJP to govt

BJP today asked the govt to take up with the US the issue of former President APJ Abdul Kalam`s fris...

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India outraged over Kalam frisking, US apologises

The United States on Sunday apologised to former president APJ Abdul Kalam for the incident involvin...

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Safety risks seen in computerized medical records

Computerized medical records have been sold as a powerful tool to improve patient safety.

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Delhi among 30 cities at high risk of earthquake

Delhi is among 30 important cities in the country that fall into high risk zone while Srinagar is am...

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9/11 firefighters have higher cancer risk: Study

The study is the first to look at cancer rates among the all of the exposed firefighters.

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`US faces greater terror risk from smaller strike’

Janet Napolitano said overall US domestic security is greater than it was before September 11, 2001.

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Brisk 30-minute walk must for older adults

Engaging in regular physical activity is associated with a lesser decline in cognitive function in o...

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Terrorism risk index: Pak ranks 2nd, India 18th

A ranking by Maplecroft suggests that Somalia is the most vulnerable nation to terrorism.

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How obesity ups risk of diabetes

Scientists at Joslin Diabetes Center have found how obesity drives insulin resistance, the condition...

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Why packing on pounds is riskier for Indians

Packing on pounds is riskier for Indians and other South Asians than white people, says a study.

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Mums-to-be exposed to ovens up kids` asthma risk

Children whose mothers had high exposure to microwave ovens, hair dryers and vacuum cleaners during ...

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Bin Laden death ups terror risk for Americans: US

The State Dept said in a global travel warning that Americans should take precaution and maintain vi...

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Painkillers open way to high-risk behaviours

Indiscriminate use of painkillers may open the way to drug abuse among people with a history of usin...

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Taller women at higher risk of developing cancer

A new research has revealed that taller women are more likely to get cancer.

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Type 2 diabetes ups stroke, heart risk

In a recent study, type 2 diabetes was found associated with an increased risk of recurrent stroke o...

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7 DNA regions that influence prostate cancer risk

Now, an international research consortium along with DKFZ scientists have discovered seven DNA regio...

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Tomatoes slash risk of killer diseases

The current research to discover the role tomato products play in health and disease risk reduction.

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Titicaca, world`s highest lake, at risk

Lake Titicaca, the highest commercially navigable lake in the world, located on the border of Peru a...

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Depression during pregnancy up asthma risk

Understanding how maternal health affects a child``s respiratory health is important in developing e...

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Vanishing twin ups risk of birth defect

They identified cases in which a foetus had been lost by comparing routine six-week ultrasound data,...

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Amarnath yatra resumes from Baltal and Pahalgam

The yatra was resumed from Jammu today after two-days of suspension.

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Chavez foes say his absence a security risk

Venezuela`s opposition stepped up calls for Chavez to delegate his powers.

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Type 1 diabetics at increased heart disease risk

A new research has provided insight into whether type 1 diabetes has a measurable effect on carotid ...

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Zvonareva survives scare to beat Riske

Second seed Vera Zvonareva of Russia survived a major scare to beat Alison Riske 6-0 3-6 6-3 in the ...

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Coffee lowers risk of prostate cancer

Men who are heavy coffee drinkers are at lower risk for prostate cancer, says a study.

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China downplays risk from lead poisoning: Report

Chinese children suffering lead poisoning have been denied testing and effective treatment, a human ...

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Restless legs syndrome ups erectile dysfuntion

Men who experienced more than 14 episodes of restless legs syndrome each month had a 66 pc greater r...

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Why pregnancy ups cancer risk

During pregnancy, a decline in the number of natural killer cells ripens conditions in the body for ...

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Low-fat diet may not increase diabetes risks

While the low-fat diet craze led some doctors to worry that Americans would instead start eating too...

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Obesity ups risk of liver cirrhosis

Obesity carries a greatly increased risk of cirrhosis of the liver in middle-aged men.

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Tonsils, appendix removal linked to premature heart risk

Surgical removal of tonsils before the age of 20 will elevate the risk of a premature heart attack.

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Seagrass `at risk of extinction`

A species of seagrass found only in western and southern Oz waters is at the risk of extinction.

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Sex, coffee increase stroke risk

A study has found that drinking coffee, have sex, or even blowing your nose, could temporarily raise...

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Diabetics at higher risk of developing TB

A recent study has found that diabetics have a three to five times higher risk of developing tubercu...

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Brisk walking benefits men with prostate cancer

Brisk walking seems to benefit patients with prostate cancer in early stages, says a new study based...

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Baked/broiled fish cuts heart failure risk

Women who ate more baked or broiled fish were at a lower risk of developing a heart failure.

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Coffee lowers risk of prostate cancer: Study

Men who are heavy coffee drinkers are at lower risk for prostate cancer, says a study.

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Menstruation ups knee injury risks

Woman`s risk of injuring her knees is heightened at the beginning and middle of her period.

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