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Shifting blame to others is socially contagious
Washington, Nov 20 : A new study has shown that the habit of blaming someone in an organisation, even if he or she is innocent, greatly increases the odds that the practice of blaming others will spread with the tenacity of the H1N1 flu.
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Sleep 'boosts memory'
Washington, Nov 20 : For anyone trying to remember a new skill, sleeping on it may be a good advice, says a new study.
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Vicks nasal sprays recalled over bacteria fears
London, November 20 : Vicks nasal sprays have been recalled from markets in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, after it was learnt that they contained a dangerous bacteria.
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H1N1 riskier than regular flu for asthmatic kids: Study
Washington, Nov 20 : Asthma is a significant risk factor for severe disease in children who get H1N1 virus compared with the seasonal flu, says a new study led by researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Ontario.
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Movie popcorn + soda = calorie bomb
London, Nov 20 : If you think having a medium popcorn and soft drink while watching a movie won't add much to your weight, then it's time to get a reality check, suggests a new study.
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Common plastic chemical 'contributes to ADHD in kids'
Washington, Nov 20 : A plastic chemical found in consumer products, such as toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items appears to contribute to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids, say researchers.
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Outdoor second-hand smoke a new health hazard
Washington, Nov 19 : While bans on indoor smoking have forced smokers at bars and restaurants onto outdoor patios, researchers have now raised concerns over the increasing exposure to second-hand airborne smoke.
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Why hepatitis B hits men harder than women
Washington, Nov 19 : A new discovery may help explain the long-standing mystery of why the hepatitis B virus (HBV) sexually discriminates – hitting men harder than women.
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Birth control vaginal ring launched in India
New Delhi, Nov 18: Making the contraceptive procedure simpler for women, a US based pharmaceutical company Wednesday launched a birth control vaginal ring that it claims has no side effects.
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New treatment for hemophilia launched in India
New Delhi, Nov 18 : A new genetically engineered treatment for hemophilia, a dreaded disease where blood doesn't clot, was launched here Wednesday by a private pharmaceutical company.
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New discovery may lead to improved asthma drugs
Washington, Nov 18 : An international team of researchers have made a novel discovery that might open avenues for developing new treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases like psoriasis and asthma.
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