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13 March 2010, 14:48
Women on the pill live longer: study
British researchers said their study, which should reassure many millions of women across the world who have taken oral birth control pills, found no link between the drugs and an increased long-term risk of dying sooner.
Women on the pill live longer: study
British researchers said their study, which should reassure many millions of women across the world who have taken oral birth control pills, found no link between the drugs and an increased long-term risk of dying sooner.
13 March 2010, 14:40
Thalidomide effect mystery solved
Scientists have discovered the primary mechanism by which thalidomide causes malformed limbs in developing embryos.
Thalidomide effect mystery solved
Scientists have discovered the primary mechanism by which thalidomide causes malformed limbs in developing embryos.
13 March 2010, 14:34
Strong quake rocks Papua, Indonesia, no casualties
The quake struck at 09:53 a.m. Jakarta time (0253 GMT) with the epicenter 342 km northwest of Manokwari of Papua and with the depth 30 km, the agency reported.
Strong quake rocks Papua, Indonesia, no casualties
The quake struck at 09:53 a.m. Jakarta time (0253 GMT) with the epicenter 342 km northwest of Manokwari of Papua and with the depth 30 km, the agency reported.
12 March 2010, 15:08
Blood pressure fluctuations 'warning sign for stroke'
People with occasionally high blood pressure are more at risk of stroke than those with consistently high readings, research suggests.
Blood pressure fluctuations 'warning sign for stroke'
People with occasionally high blood pressure are more at risk of stroke than those with consistently high readings, research suggests.
12 March 2010, 13:42
“2013 litres of blood by 2013” project launched in Kazan
The Healthiest Higher School competition, measuring students' blood contribution, will be part of the project.
“2013 litres of blood by 2013” project launched in Kazan
The Healthiest Higher School competition, measuring students' blood contribution, will be part of the project.
11 March 2010, 15:54
Human genome decoding is for practical use
Two independent studies in the U.S. have made it possible to decode the entire genome of patients to find the exact genetic cause of their diseases, according to medical reports published online Wednesday.
Human genome decoding is for practical use
Two independent studies in the U.S. have made it possible to decode the entire genome of patients to find the exact genetic cause of their diseases, according to medical reports published online Wednesday.
11 March 2010, 11:37
Kazan Zoo launches competition to choose best name for lynx
On March 18 the zoo's lynxes will turn 9 months old.
Kazan Zoo launches competition to choose best name for lynx
On March 18 the zoo's lynxes will turn 9 months old.
10 March 2010, 15:20
Chile's earthquake 'may cost insurers up to $7bn'
The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re has estimated.
Chile's earthquake 'may cost insurers up to $7bn'
The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re has estimated.
10 March 2010, 14:47
Environmentalists unite to campaign for Baikal’s protection
Russian public organisations have today announced the setup of a coalition called For Baikal! and the launch of collecting signatures under a petition to UNESCO.
Environmentalists unite to campaign for Baikal’s protection
Russian public organisations have today announced the setup of a coalition called For Baikal! and the launch of collecting signatures under a petition to UNESCO.
9 March 2010, 17:26
Fatty diet may influence chances of giving birth to a boy
What women eat while they are in the early stages of pregnancy influences the sex and health of their unborn baby, new research suggests.
Fatty diet may influence chances of giving birth to a boy
What women eat while they are in the early stages of pregnancy influences the sex and health of their unborn baby, new research suggests.
9 March 2010, 12:30
Extension of hunting permits to take place until March 31
The Rosprirodnadzor Tatarstan environmental authority has commenced to extend hunting permits’ validity terms in 2010, reports the authority at the website.
Extension of hunting permits to take place until March 31
The Rosprirodnadzor Tatarstan environmental authority has commenced to extend hunting permits’ validity terms in 2010, reports the authority at the website.
9 March 2010, 11:57
Scientists find why "sunshine" vitamin D is crucial
Vitamin D is vital in activating human defences and low levels suffered by around half the world's population may mean their immune systems' killer T cells are poor at fighting infection, scientists said on Sunday.
Scientists find why "sunshine" vitamin D is crucial
Vitamin D is vital in activating human defences and low levels suffered by around half the world's population may mean their immune systems' killer T cells are poor at fighting infection, scientists said on Sunday.
9 March 2010, 11:29
Strong earthquake hits eastern Turkey
Officials said the nearby village of Okcular had been almost destroyed and several others badly damaged.
Strong earthquake hits eastern Turkey
Officials said the nearby village of Okcular had been almost destroyed and several others badly damaged.
9 March 2010, 11:18
Garlic has anti-cancer properties, scientists find
In spite of the strong smell and related inconvenience, garlic should be regularly included in the diet.
Garlic has anti-cancer properties, scientists find
In spite of the strong smell and related inconvenience, garlic should be regularly included in the diet.
6 March 2010, 09:14
DNA test 'could predict most effective diet'
A simple DNA test may predict whether someone is more likely to lose weight on a low fat or a low carbohydrate diet, say US researchers.
DNA test 'could predict most effective diet'
A simple DNA test may predict whether someone is more likely to lose weight on a low fat or a low carbohydrate diet, say US researchers.
5 March 2010, 13:17
Climate change human link evidence 'stronger'
A review from the UK Met Office says it is becoming clearer that human activities are causing climate change.
Climate change human link evidence 'stronger'
A review from the UK Met Office says it is becoming clearer that human activities are causing climate change.
4 March 2010, 11:59
Hand-held device on trial for migraine sufferers
A new hand-held device that delivers a magnetic pulse to the back of the head could become an alternative to drug treatment for people with migraines.
Hand-held device on trial for migraine sufferers
A new hand-held device that delivers a magnetic pulse to the back of the head could become an alternative to drug treatment for people with migraines.
4 March 2010, 11:53
Home of the Future designed in Japan
The mass construction of "intelligent" houses in Japan is planned to be rolled out in 2015.
Home of the Future designed in Japan
The mass construction of "intelligent" houses in Japan is planned to be rolled out in 2015.
4 March 2010, 11:42
Chile keeps shaking, rattling survivors
Frightened by more heavy aftershocks, coastal residents in Chile camped out on hillsides on Thursday, five days after one of the strongest earthquakes in a century killed more than 800 people.
Chile keeps shaking, rattling survivors
Frightened by more heavy aftershocks, coastal residents in Chile camped out on hillsides on Thursday, five days after one of the strongest earthquakes in a century killed more than 800 people.
4 March 2010, 11:17
Tatarstan forest managers discuss personnel policy
The issue on the agenda was improvement of the personnel policy in the Tatarstan forestry sector.
Tatarstan forest managers discuss personnel policy
The issue on the agenda was improvement of the personnel policy in the Tatarstan forestry sector.
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