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H1N1 vaccine made in India will be ready by March/April: Health ministercle

Union health and family welfare minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the vaccine was in the trial stage and after animal trials, tests were being made on humans.

Gastric banding surgery can effectively treat obesity in teens: Study

While gastric bypass surgery permanently alters the stomach, laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery can be reversed and has fewer complications, making it a better fit for the still-growing adolescent population.

New study examines non-specific chest pain

The research found that fewer than 50% of those experiencing this unexplained pain can get relief from symptoms following standard medical care The research found that fewer than 50% of those experiencing this unexplained pain can get relief from symptoms following standard medical care.

Gene with role in premenstrual disorder identified

Researchers have shown that a common human variant of the gene increases anxiety, dampens curiosity and tweaks the effects of estrogen on the brain, impairing memory.

Use of computer, mobiles, TV not linked to headaches in teens

Astrid Milde-Busch, from Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany, and colleagues studied the links between exposure to electronics and the prevalence and type of headaches.
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