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3 September 2010, 11:03
Amazon river level in Peru at 40-year low
The Amazon river has dropped to its lowest level in 40 years in north-eastern Peru, causing severe economic disruption in a region where it is the main transport route.
Amazon river level in Peru at 40-year low
The Amazon river has dropped to its lowest level in 40 years in north-eastern Peru, causing severe economic disruption in a region where it is the main transport route.
2 September 2010, 10:12
West Nile virus hitting 10 to 20 people in Volgograd region daily – Rospotrebnadzor
The Federal Service for Health and Consumer Rights (Rospotrebnadzor) said 10 to 20 people are contracting West Nile virus daily in a current outbreak of the disease in the Volgograd region, and that 206 people had been diagnosed with it as of Wednesday, f
West Nile virus hitting 10 to 20 people in Volgograd region daily – Rospotrebnadzor
The Federal Service for Health and Consumer Rights (Rospotrebnadzor) said 10 to 20 people are contracting West Nile virus daily in a current outbreak of the disease in the Volgograd region, and that 206 people had been diagnosed with it as of Wednesday, f
1 September 2010, 15:29
Greece in new crackdown on smokers and tobacco ads
A new law has come into force in Greece banning smoking in enclosed public spaces and tobacco advertising.
Greece in new crackdown on smokers and tobacco ads
A new law has come into force in Greece banning smoking in enclosed public spaces and tobacco advertising.
1 September 2010, 15:21
'Brisk walks' to prevent cancers
About 10,000 cases of breast and bowel cancer could be prevented each year in the UK if people did more brisk walking, claim experts.
'Brisk walks' to prevent cancers
About 10,000 cases of breast and bowel cancer could be prevented each year in the UK if people did more brisk walking, claim experts.
1 September 2010, 13:31
Two projects from Tatarstan reach Russian competition’s final
The independent jury will at the next stage select a winner.
Two projects from Tatarstan reach Russian competition’s final
The independent jury will at the next stage select a winner.
1 September 2010, 12:27
MS activity alters with seasons, US researchers say
The severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) may change with the seasons, say US researchers.
MS activity alters with seasons, US researchers say
The severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) may change with the seasons, say US researchers.
31 August 2010, 15:38
Mongolia reports outbreak of bird disease "Newcastle"
Mongolian State Emergency Commission on Monday announced an outbreak of contagious bird disease "Newcastle," the first time in the country's history.
Mongolia reports outbreak of bird disease "Newcastle"
Mongolian State Emergency Commission on Monday announced an outbreak of contagious bird disease "Newcastle," the first time in the country's history.
31 August 2010, 11:00
Cannabis may relieve chronic nerve pain
Smoking cannabis from a pipe can significantly reduce chronic pain in patients with damaged nerves, a study suggests.
Cannabis may relieve chronic nerve pain
Smoking cannabis from a pipe can significantly reduce chronic pain in patients with damaged nerves, a study suggests.
27 August 2010, 12:31
Top eight cancer signs pinpointed
The eight unexplained symptoms most closely linked to cancer have been highlighted by researchers.
Top eight cancer signs pinpointed
The eight unexplained symptoms most closely linked to cancer have been highlighted by researchers.
26 August 2010, 13:28
Broccoli 'boosts' healthy gut
Extracts of broccoli and banana may help in fighting stomach problems, research suggests.
Broccoli 'boosts' healthy gut
Extracts of broccoli and banana may help in fighting stomach problems, research suggests.
25 August 2010, 14:39
Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers discusses countering drugs disguised as household chemicals
The cabinet presidium’s meeting was chaired by the head of Tatarstan’s government Ildar Khalikov.
Tatarstan Cabinet of Ministers discusses countering drugs disguised as household chemicals
The cabinet presidium’s meeting was chaired by the head of Tatarstan’s government Ildar Khalikov.
25 August 2010, 11:53
Putin urges for support to flood victims in Russia’s Far East
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called for control over support measures to victims of heavy floods in Russia’s Far Eastern Magadan region.
Putin urges for support to flood victims in Russia’s Far East
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called for control over support measures to victims of heavy floods in Russia’s Far Eastern Magadan region.
24 August 2010, 18:59
Vaccine seen to work on hepatitis
An experimental vaccine appears to be safe and effective in protecting people against hepatitis E infection, a trial in China has found.
Vaccine seen to work on hepatitis
An experimental vaccine appears to be safe and effective in protecting people against hepatitis E infection, a trial in China has found.
24 August 2010, 12:01
Pakistani president warns flood recovery could take years
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has warned that the country could take three years or more to recover from the month-long floods as authorities battled to protect towns and cities from rising waters, local media reported Tuesday.
Pakistani president warns flood recovery could take years
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has warned that the country could take three years or more to recover from the month-long floods as authorities battled to protect towns and cities from rising waters, local media reported Tuesday.
24 August 2010, 10:19
Death toll from West Nile fever rises to five in Volgograd region
Thirty-five fresh cases of West Nile fever have been registered in the Volgograd region over the week, which brings the total number of patients to 108, a source in the regional administration told Interfax.
Death toll from West Nile fever rises to five in Volgograd region
Thirty-five fresh cases of West Nile fever have been registered in the Volgograd region over the week, which brings the total number of patients to 108, a source in the regional administration told Interfax.
24 August 2010, 10:17
US scientists' trial brings them 'closer to Ebola drug'
A drug to treat the Ebola virus is reported to be one step closer after US scientists were given permission to conduct human trials.
US scientists' trial brings them 'closer to Ebola drug'
A drug to treat the Ebola virus is reported to be one step closer after US scientists were given permission to conduct human trials.
23 August 2010, 13:11
Russia Health Ministry saves 3.3 billion roubles in 2010’s medicine purchasing
Russians manufacturers for the first time won an open auction for medicine procurement.
Russia Health Ministry saves 3.3 billion roubles in 2010’s medicine purchasing
Russians manufacturers for the first time won an open auction for medicine procurement.
23 August 2010, 12:12
Donor Saturday in Tatarstan yields 106.8 litres of blood
A total of 268 blood donors took part in the drive.
Donor Saturday in Tatarstan yields 106.8 litres of blood
A total of 268 blood donors took part in the drive.
23 August 2010, 11:55
"Active cities" may help reduce obesity rate: study
U.S. researchers have found that residents who live in cities with more sidewalks and bike paths tend to be slimmer.
"Active cities" may help reduce obesity rate: study
U.S. researchers have found that residents who live in cities with more sidewalks and bike paths tend to be slimmer.
23 August 2010, 09:52
Arthritis protein 'guards against Alzheimer's disease'
A protein produced in cases of rheumatoid arthritis appears to protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease, US scientists have said.
Arthritis protein 'guards against Alzheimer's disease'
A protein produced in cases of rheumatoid arthritis appears to protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease, US scientists have said.
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