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Synthetic poop can cure gastrointestinal infections!

January 9, 2013
A synthetic ‘poop’ developed by researchers can cure nasty gastrointestinal infections caused by C. difficile, a toxin-producing bug.  The manmade stool - a ‘super-probiotic’ called RePOOPulate - was created by Emma …

Acidity: A cause for heartburn

October 1, 2012
Jai, after skipping lunch to finish his project on time, goes out for dinner with friends. Along with good company, he thoroughly enjoys the rich (spicy and fried) food, a few drinks and after-meal smoke. He goes home and …

Medical camps at Amarnath treat 45,000 pilgrims

July 31, 2012
In view of the rise in the number of deaths of Amarnath pilgrims, medical camps have been set up along the route. About 45,000 pilgrims were treated at the medical camps set up along the Amarnath pilgrimage trek route this year. …