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What you need to know about swine flu

What you need to know about swine fluWashington, Apr 28: While there have been a number of outbreaks of the new strain of swine flu, there also have emerged a whole gamut of misinformation. Now, scientists have elaborated exactly what one needs to know about this new epidemic.

Infectious disease expert Charles Ericsson, M. D., professor of internal medicine and director of Travel Medicine at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, has answered some questions regarding swine flu, which are as follows:

1. How do symptoms of swine flu differ from other types of flu?

Dame Helen Mirren prefers supermarket snack to red carpet cuisine

Dame Helen Mirren prefers supermarket snack to red carpet cuisineWashington, Apr 28: Renowned Hollywood actress Dame Helen Mirren prefers supermarket snack to red carpet cuisine.

The discovery was made when she was spotted buying some snacks at a supermarket, while returning home from an award function.

The actress, who attended the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) TV Awards in the U. K., on Sunday night stopped at the supermarket on her way home to grab a few snacks.

The actress went to buy a quiche while decked out in her designer ball gown.

Jon Bon Jovi is scared of his wife!

Jon Bon Jovi is scared of his wife!Washington, Apr 28 : Rocker Jon Bon J

Miley Cyrus dons teacher’s cap for a day

Miley Cyrus dons teacher’s cap for a dayWashington, Apr 28 : Hollyw

Mandy Moore’s ‘hypnotic’ gig!

Mandy Moore’s ‘hypnotic’ gig!Washington, Apr 28  Mandy Moore has revealed that she was so nervous at the release of her new album that she underwent hypnosis to beat the mental tension.

The singer/actress'' release Amanda Leigh hit U. S. shelves on April 26, and the star marked the launch by playing a gig for almost 300 fans in Los Angeles the night before.

But before taking to stage Moore was so terrified that she sought the help of a hypnotherapist.

"It is the most bizarre situation you can imagine," Contactmusic quoted Moore, as telling the crowd.

Katie Holmes says Suri loves being a princess

Katie Holmes says Suri loves being a princessWashington, Apr 28 : Hollywood actress Katie Holmes has revealed that her daughter Suri loves being a princess.

After a trip to Disneyland, Katie and Tom organized a princess theme party for Suri's 3rd birthday on April 18th and the tot loved it.

"We had a great time [at Disney] -- she loved it. It was her first time, and she loves the princesses. Actually, she loves being a princess," Us Weekly quoted Holmes, as saying at the Independent Filmmaker Project party in NYC Sunday.

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