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Do you need to vaccinate against H1N1 this season?

October 11, 2010 Vaishnavi Vittal

With the upcoming winter and unpredictable rainy season in Bengaluru, many are opting to get vaccinated against H1N1. Here’s a quick guide about the ‘swine flu’ vaccine.

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A quick guide to detecting adulteration

May 13, 2010 Reshmi Chakraborty

Use this guide to know everything from common adulterants entering the market in Bengaluru to how to detect them and more.

Health

Fitness centres are mushrooming, but do they get you results?

December 20, 2009 Reshmi Chakraborty

Gyms, slimming centres and weightloss clinics offer benefits to those seeking to stay healthy, but could also spring problems if you are not aware.

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Medicines with good food – can the poor afford it?

September 30, 2009 Sudha Narasimhachar

What is the point of advertising on national media about importance of nutritious food for the pregnant, sick and children on when such food is beyond the reach of the common man?

Health

Swine Flu or A(H1N1): Everything you need to know

August 19, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

What are the symptoms of swine flu? How do you know if you have the regular flu or if you have contracted the A(H1N1) influenza virus?

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Doctors ask citizens not to panic over H1N1 scare

August 14, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

Even as Bangalore reports its first H1N1-linked fatality, doctors in the city are asking the public not to panic. Also attached: list of hospitals treating H1N1 in the city.

Health

Doctors, public, BBMP, out of step as viral fevers rage

July 22, 2009 Vaishnavi Vittal

As Bangaloreans are down with chikungunya and dengue, BBMP officials, private hospitals and citizens blame each other for the mosquito menace. This time, the situation is more widespread than before.

Health

SAHAI, city suicide helpline, seeks support

November 26, 2008 A Gracias

A play about suicidal tendencies in individuals seeks to raise funds for SAHAI – a Bangalore helpline for people in similar distress. Read on and chip in.

Governance

Red Ribbon opportunity went damp due to blasts

August 24, 2008 Deepa Mohan

One lesser known impact of the blasts of last month was that many Bangaloreans lost an opportunity to utilise a thoughtful HIV/AIDS awareness initiative by the Indian Railways.

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What’s a good time to talk, Mr Commissioner?

August 20, 2008 Naveen Arulselvan

Do we wait for yet another child to be mauled before addressing the stray dog menace?

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