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People living at higher altitudes tend to be slimmer

February 14, 2013
According to a new research, Americans living at higher altitudes were more likely to be slimmer than those in low-lying areas. Jameson Voss, from Uniformed Services University in Maryland, who led the research, said: ‘I was …

Death toll of Amarnath pilgrims raises health concerns

July 25, 2012
With 10 more pilgrims dying since Saturday, the death toll from natural causes during this year's Amarnath Yatra has risen to 98. Lack of acclimatization, high-altitude sickness, bogus health certificates and systemic failure …

Centre ordered to provide more medical aid to Amarnath pilgrims

July 23, 2012
Over ten people have died in the past three days during their pilgrimage to amaranth.The Supreme Court has expressed shock over the large number of deaths and directed the central government to provide medical aid to Jammu and …