After human genome sequence, scientist duo looks ahead

They have taken India to the elite club of countries that have successfully sequenced the human genome. But for Vinod Scaria and Sridhar Sivasubbu — the two young scientists from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), who have achieved the historic feat — work has just begun. They believe sequencing of one human genome is only the first step — the challenge is to look at varied genomes and apply the knowledge for clinical application...

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How to Eat Healthy - Tips

Eating healthy isn't always easy. Today's hectic lifestyle can often leave us struggling to maintain healthy eating habits while constantly on the go. Families are busier then ever and more often than not, the healthy choice is not the easy choice. But with a little planning there are ways to make sure we are getting the valuable nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy. Here are a few tips to get you started: * Eat a variety of nutrient-rich...

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ADD Your Ad Here Dont Cheat During Diet (Diet TIPS)

1) Don't ever skip breakfast. Eat something: a piece of toast, fruit, etc.Your body's metabolism rate slows down at night and does not speed up againuntil you eat something.If you wait until lunch to eat, that is 4 or morehours that your body is burning calories at a lower rate. Eat something soonafter you get out of bed and your body will burn calories at a higher rateuntil lunch. Also, don't go more than about 5 hours during the day withouteating....

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Home Remedies to Avoid Swine Flu:

Home Remedies to Avoid Swine Flu:* Always cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing; ideally use something disposable like a tissue. Avoid touching your face, nose or mouth too frequently with your hands since swine flu appears to be transmitted through respiratory droplets in the same fashion as the common cold.* Wash your hands frequently with soap and water since swine flu like other viruses can be contracted by touching objects contaminated by the virus. It's unsure how long the swine flu virus can survive on surrounding surfaces.*...

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What is H1N1 (swine flu)?

In order to support Miss mrina in her topic i have added thes reports abt swine fluWhat is H1N1 (swine flu)?H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.Why is this new H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine...

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Access to care and support

People living with HIV have a wide range of care and support needs. These include psychosocial support as well as treatment for 'opportunistic infections' (the illnesses to which they become vulnerable as the immune system is destroyed by the virus). When their HIV infection reaches the stage that it becomes life-threatening, they require treatment with antiretroviral drugs. However, the vast majority of people around the world do not yet have...

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WORLD AIDS DAY2009

Greater involvement of people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS (GIPA)People living with HIV understand each other's situation better than anyone and are often best placed to counsel one another and to represent their needs in decision- and policy-making forums. The idea that the personal experiences of people living with HIV could and should be translated into helping to shape a response to the AIDS epidemic was first voiced in 1983 at a national...

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