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 » New super A carrots boost vision
London | November 21, 2009 12:22:52 PM IST
Farmers have grown a novel form of carrots that are 40 per cent richer in antioxidants and can boost vision compared to normal varieties.

 » Funeral industry workers at greater leukemia risk
Washington | November 21, 2009 12:16:47 PM IST
Funeral industry workers are at a greater risk of getting leukemia because they are exposed to formaldehyde for long durations, a new study has claimed.

 » Majority of Brits 'never discuss sexual health'
London | November 21, 2009 12:17:56 PM IST
A new British survey has found that tens of thousands of people still shy away from taking about sexually transmitted infections, thereby risking their health.

 » US health reforms face biggest test yet in Senate
Washington |Saturday, 2009 10:05:16 AM IST
Another month, another milestone: US President Barack Obama's long struggle to enact far-reaching health reforms faces another hurdle Saturday in the US Senate.