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Blue-Skinned Man Paul Karason Dies at Age 62

Paul Karason, who gained wide popularity across the globe for his blue coloured skin, died after battling various health complications, at a Washington Hospital, on Monday.

Sep 26, 2013

Eating Walnuts Keeps Diabetes, Heart Diseases Away

Daily consumption of walnuts can help prevent development of diabetes and heart disease, a new study says. Intake of walnuts particularly benefitted people who are at a higher risk of these diseases.

Sep 25, 2013

Acupuncture Effective in Treating Depression

Acupuncture can help treat depression, researchers reveal.

Sep 25, 2013

Punjab launches statewide drive against cancer

Chandigarh, Sep 24 (ANI): Punjab has launched a statewide awareness and screening campaign against Cancer and roped in cricketer Yuvraj Singh as brand ambassador. Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal along with Yuvraj Singh launched the statewide drive on Tuesday in Chandigarh at a press conference.

Sep 24, 2013

Marriage Helps People Survive Cancer: Study

Married people have higher chances of surviving cancer than unmarried or widowed people.

Sep 24, 2013

Could your tattoo give you cancer?

New Delhi, Sep 23 (ANI): Researchers have warned that the toxic chemicals in tattoo ink could penetrate your body and increase your chances of getting cancer. A new study reportedly has discovered that ink nanoparticles could enter the bloodstream and build up in major organs of the body, which can potentially impair their functionality. The recent research supports a previous study that showed that some tattoo dye contains carcinogens, including cobalt and mercury. Experts insisted that rules and regulations should be formed for the tattoo industry, similar to those governing the smoking and sunbathing industries.

Sep 23, 2013

Emmy Awards 2013: Breaking Bad Wins Best Drama Series as it Nears Season Finale

Breaking Bad won the Emmy for the best Drama Series, beating Homeland and House of Cards among Others. Breaking Bad's season five finale is all set to air this week.

Sep 23, 2013

Tattoos Now a Risky Business; New Evidence Supports Cancer-Causing Claims

A new study revealed that tattoos can increase the risk of cancer.

Sep 23, 2013

Sharad Yadav pays tribute to late Mohan Singh

New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): After Samjwadi Party's General Secretary Mohan Singh passed away at AIIMS on Sunday after a prolonged illness, JD (U) President Sharad Yadav paid tribute from his side and his party's behalf and said that Singh was a very sober and balanced person and that his demise was a great loss. Singh was elected three times to the Lok Sabha from Deoria in Uttar Pradesh and was suffering from cancer for the past many days.

Sep 22, 2013

Mohan Singh's death a big loss for SP: Atul Anjan

New Delhi, Sept 22 (ANI): Samjwadi Party's general secretary Mohan Singh passed away at AIIMS on Sunday after a prolonged illness. Singh, who was elected three times to the Lok Sabha from Deoria in Uttar Pradesh, was suffering from cancer for the past many days. Speaking to mediapersons in New Delhi, CPI leader Atul Anjaan said that Mohan Singh's demise is a big loss for Samjawadi Party.

Sep 22, 2013