World Wine Sales Brisk, but French Producers Hungover
...without exception, or that "getting plastered even once is once too often". But many French producers feel anti-alcohol campaigns have gone too far given the dras...India to Get a Taste of 'British' Curries
It was once hailed as Britain's national dish, but chicken tik...asala, which former government minister Robin Cook once said was the national dish because it showed how well Britain absorbed outside influences, was on th...Pete Doherty "not Ready" to Quit Drug Use
...diction is well-known, but his mother insists that once he puts a full stop on the habit, he will "rise up again". "Pete's not ready to give up yet. He will have to hit rock bottom before he can rise up again," Contactmusic quoted Jacqueline, as saying. Meanwhile Doherty has been named the "celebrity ...Chronic Metamphetamine Abuse is Related to Cardiovascular Disease
...ges 12 or older have used methamphetamine at least once in their lifetimes for non-medical reasons. The study showed that long-term methamphetamine use changes endogenous proteins in drug users, causing aberrant immune responses. As a result, increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines-proteins invol...Storing Medical Info Under Your Skin
...ags for human implantation which cannot be altered once inserted and have a limited capacity and transmission range. The devices are also only allowed to contain a unique identification code in order to protect patient privacy. The FDA may eventually approve "active" devices which contain internal bat...Concern in Mizoram Over Growing Tobacco-related Diseases
...s that it is very hard to give up such a bad habit once we are into it. After knowing the hazards of tobacco use, many young men and women have got themselves enrolled in several de-addiction centres. The clinics attend to 1400 clients every month, besides creating awareness among people from far-flu...Potter and His Pals Light Up and Get Drunk Too!
...he edge. "It doesn't stop us from having a party once in a while. Parties are fine and fun, but what I enjoy are the acting and the work," he said. The three were speaking before the launch of the fifth film Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. The movie opens in theatres on July 13, about a w...Brits Experiencing Moth Trouble With Their Cashmeres
... longer. Unfortunately the effects don't last - so once your cardie is back in the wardrobe the moths attack again. Exterminate:Professional extermination is one way to deal with moths. Pest control officers will spray your bedding, your carpets, your clothes and your wardrobe to get rid of all the live...Tinnitus Patients can Lead a Normal Life
...a tinnitus does not mean anything of significance, once diagnosed and when it does not present a vital risk to the patient and he or she does not need any other treatment. This is confirmed by the fact that there are many who are aware of tinnitus, but are not at all bothered by them. The well-known exp...China Biopharma to Introduce an Immunotherapeutic Vaccine into China
... The approval process may take about two years and once approved it would bring up to $20-30 million sales revenue every year....Human Trafficking Booming in Eastern Europe, but Governments Dont Seem to Care
... the new ruling elite gloat in countries that were once part of that setup. But poverty, prostitution and crime thrive like never before in that region. Young girls are the worst victims of the churning. On a per capita basis Modolva, a small piece of territory near Ukraine, has earned the invidious ...Back to Basics in Health in Advanced Countries Now
...promised by the government." Johnson himself had once observed, We need a proper dialogue with health workers, who still felt undervalued. The government have listened a bit too much to the British Medical Association (BMA) and not enough to unions like Unison. Maybe what we should be doing is bringing ...New Study That Small Amount of Teenagers Drinks on a Regular Basis
...rch. Those who drink on a regular basis - at least once a week - cut down from 50% to 44%. On the other hand a third of those who do drink do so to excess and of those half confess to becoming aggressive while drunk. The percentages of schoolchildren aged between 14 and 17 who purchase their own alcohol...Indian-born Australian Scientist Wins Award for Stem Cell Research
...organise a training programme on stem cell biology once or twice a year and scientists from across the world come and train in my laboratory. I am looking forward to Indians participating in it."...Teenage Birthrate Declining in US Both Abstinence and Awareness Called for to Maintain the Trend
...world, and 3 in 0 teen girls get pregnant at least once before their 20th birthday. And there is some evidence to suggest that the remarkable progress the nation has made in this area is slowing. All such data and trends suggest that if the nation is to make further progress in delaying sexual activity an...Adopting Healthy Lifestyle in Middle Age Lowers Heart Disease Risk
...D frequency and a 40 percent decrease in mortality once this age bracket achieved 4 healthy behaviours: eating at least 5 fruits and vegetables daily, exercising at least 2.5 hours per week, maintaining their Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 30 kg/m, and not smoking. "The potential public health b...Replacing a Genome Boosts Race to Develop Designer Bugs: Study
... could be used on artificial, or man-made genomes, once they are developed. To that end, they are seeking patents on the methods they used in this study. The researchers took the genome of a simple, one-celled organism called Mycoplasma mycoides and transplanted it into a close relative, M. capricolum...Australian Grape Glut Dries Up as Drought Bites
...y for the industry but one which will only be done once a comprehensive research programme has been completed. "Climate change is going to have a profound impact on our industry but just because you're in a hot region doesn't mean you won't be able to produce grapes."...Lets Care For Our Physicians A Salute to Them on Doctors Day!
... dominating medical ethics. A profession which was once considered as a gift from God, enabled only to a chosen few, has come under the scanner. Reports of exploitation of the poor sections of society to fuel organ trade, has marred the reputation of Indian Healthcare in the global arena. The recent s...Digital Music Project Aims to Save Tibetan Folk Songs from Extinction
...hese songs, learn about the ways of life that were once practiced by their parents and grandparents," National Geographic quoted him as saying....