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25 October 2008
Allergic Rhinitis (Sneezing)
A collection of symptoms that occur after exposure to airborne pollens of certain seasonal plants (allergy to mold, dander, dust). Allergies are caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system, leading to a misdirected immune response. Thae immune system normally protects the body against harmful substances such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins.
Hay fever (allergic […]
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25 October 2008
Banquet Buffet
A grand lunch buffet consisting of a variety of tasty uncountable dishes is offered at the Pot Pourri Multi cuisine Restaurant for Rs.180. A special Banquet package is also offered on Saturdays and Sundays.
For details contact the Grand Orient Hotel, No-693, Anna Salai (Mount Road), Chennai-6. For reservation dial 28297111.
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25 October 2008
Tonsilitis
A disorder involving inflammation of the tonsils, The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth/ top of the throat. They normally help to filter out bacteria and other microorganisms to prevent infection in the body. They may become so overwhelmed by bacterial or viral infection that they swell aand become inflamed, causing […]
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17 October 2008
Art Of Living Course
The Art of Living conducts courses which includes breathing techniques to eliminate stress and tension, skills for improving relationships at home and at work and for effective tools to handle your mind and negative emotions. The courses are Adambakkam, Chromepet, KK.Nagar, Nanganallur, Perungalathur, East Tambaram, Velacherry and at Virugambakkam.
For registration and details contact 42073322.
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17 October 2008
Voluntary Blood Donation Concept
Voluntary Blood Donation has been an integral part of the service activities of Lions in the Lions District 324 A-1 for over two decades. Voluntary blood donation was adopted as the Lions District Program by the then Lions District Governor Lion Dr R. Rabindranath in the year 1983-1984. The Lions Club of Madras Egmore accepted […]
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12 October 2008
Alcohol Control Policy
After implementing the ban on smoking in public places, it could be the turn of alcohol. Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said that the Centre would soon bring a national policy on alcohol control. Speaking on a seminar on ‘Alcohol Control Policy’ organized by Pasumai Thayagam, he said since alcohol is the mother of all […]
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12 October 2008
Cancer Diagnosis
Diagnosis of the Life threatening diseases such as cancer may become a matter of minutes as the scientist have developed a new Bio-Sensor Technology, which they claim provide medical results in 15 minutes’.
The technology uses antibodies to detect biomarkers — molecules in the human body which are often a marker for disease — much […]
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12 October 2008
Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day falls on October 10, 2008. The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) focuses on attracting worldwide attention on burning global mental Health Issues through education, information, active support and resources, which forms the main theme of this year’s campaign.
The cornerstone of World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) campaign includes prevention […]
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12 October 2008
Migraine - Health Article
A type of headache. Migraines may occur when blood vessels of the head and neck spasm or constrict, which decreases blood flow, causing symptoms other than headache. Classical migraine is preceded by an aura, a group of symptoms that indicates a pending migraine headache. Common migraine is not.
Migraine headaches affect about 6 out of 100 […]
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12 October 2008
World Alzheimer’s Day
September 21st 2008 was observed as World Alzheimer’s Day. The sings of Alzheimer’s disease are namely recent memory loss, difficulty performing familiar tasks, language problem, time and place disorientation, problem with numbers and misplacing things.
For more information contact Dr Amit Dias, Joint Secretary, Alzheimer’s and related Disorders Society of India on 9822382842.