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Having nearly 275 million tobacco users, India ranks second globally and very close to China (approximately 301 million users). But unlike China, where nearly all are smokers and nearly 95 per cent smoke manufactured cigarettes, India accounts for more of smokeless tobacco users - 206 million, says a study published on 17th Aug, in The Lancet.

India has taken off the list of polio endemic countries by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad announced at the Polio Summit 2012. "WHO has taken India's name off the list of polio endemic countries in view of the remarkable progress that we have made during the past one year," Azad said.

Till a few days ago we thought that going at the current trends of Polio cases, India might be completely polio free in a few years. In 2011, only 1 case of Polio was reported in the country. While in 2010, the numbers of cases reported were 39 compared to 498 in 2009.

The southwestern US state of Texas is battling an outbreak of the West Nile virus, with 17 deaths blamed on the mosquito-borne disease. Throughout the state 465 people have been sickened since the start of the year, putting it on track to have the most cases since the disease first emerged a decade ago.

Researchers from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India found that chemicals present in chewing tobacco and other smokeless forms of tobacco affect the bodily enzymes along with impairing the genes or DNA, reports research.

New Hampshire is going to become the first state to allow doctors, clinics and hospitals for using electronic prescription system by 2008. Government's John Lynch's Citizens Health Initiative, group of doctors, is leading the way of e-prescriptions.

The International BIO 2010 convention, held recently in Chicago, was a chance to promote French expertise and strengths in the biotechnologies sector. Almost half of all new drugs on the world market have their origins in biotechnologies. Outside healthcare, nano-biotechnologies, a cross between biotechnologies and ICT, and biotechnologies for environmental purposes are particularly promising research areas.

The acai berry is a fruit of the acai palm tree. It has been harvested by native Americans for hundreds of years, forming a staple of the local diet. However, it became popular in the west only a few years ago when it was publicized in numerous TV shows, newspapers and magazine articles.

Amrita spa, part of the luxury brand of the Raffles group of hotels is a haven of living well, a unique oasis of relaxation featuring rejuvenating treatments, inspired from Asian, Middle Eastern and European traditions.

The African continent is vast and majestic, there are sights, sounds, culture, people and nature that make any journey to this vast untamed part of the Earth a milestone experience. There are plenty of resorts and spas to choose from in this amazing country but one stands out among all else - Pezula Resort Hotel Spa.

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Up to this point, you've been stuffed with endless health and fitness information from the internet, tv, and magazines. It's time to decipher between fact and fiction! Here is my master list of tips on how to lose weight, achieve peak fitness, cook healthy, minimize stress, and more.

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For anyone who thought hot dogs were the healthiest food around, some new research will come as a sad surprise.

"Plus: Which kind of alcoholic drinks are best for your health?" People who drink heavily live longer than those who completely abstain from alcohol, according to a new study conducted by a psychologist at the University of Texas. How, exactly, does booze extend your lifespan?

Improved Memory and Brain Function is now suggested by a new report on blueberries by Russell Martin. This research has linked blueberries with improved memory retention and motor coordination that normally accompany aging.