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According to the health officials the total count of swine flu cases went up to 279 including deaths of four more persons. It was reported that during last three days three persons died of swine flu in city hospitals.

If we talk about deaths in the city due to swine flu the toll is 68 since April this year. In spite of taking preventive measures by the authorities swine flu is spreading at a greater speed.

Hospital sources revealed that one of the three persons died of swine flu in different hospitals one is a six month pregnant lady.

In order to maintain the optimal amount of muscle mass, win over hunger, cut down on fats, at the same time lower the age-related bone loss one needs to initiate their day with a high-protein breakfast claims health experts.

It has been seen that the younger population maintains their physique by building muscles, the effects of insufficient protein are generally seen in older adults, that often soar to cause severe muscle and bone conditions such as sarcopenia (the degenerative loss of muscle mass) and osteoporosis, claims Douglas Paddon-Jones, of University of Texas.

A Kansas State University professor has held media responsible for the hype of organic food.

An associate professor of food safety, also the co-author of "Coverage of organic agriculture in North American newspapers says that Media is responsible for the hype behind food safety measures, the environment, human health and organic agriculture.

Questions arouse upon the portability of water purifiers and at the same time pose threat for many of the residents who reside in metros.

It is stated that due to lack of safe drinking water, a huge number of people are opting for water purifiers which is turning out to be a health malady. 

The recent reports thrown in by the health departments state that gastroenteritis cases are coming along with Swine Flu.

The monsoon adds to the interest of flu where several cases of gastroenteritis and Swine flu came out.

It was from Jalandhar, Lovepreet Singh became the first victim of HIN1 virus in Punjab this year.

Throwing light on this matter it was stated that people who were reported of suffering from gastroenteritis, were offered isolation rooms instead of those who are H1N1 patients.

Leading Broadcasting firm Sun TV has announced its first quarter financial results for the fiscal year 2010-11. According to the report, it has registered a significant 43% net profit rise.

Sun TV has posted a net profit of Rs 170.95 crore for the quarter that ended in 30th June, 2010. This net profit is 42.69% up from the net profit figure of the similar quarter in the last fiscal.