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Hospital infections on a rise in Canada

Hospital infections on a rise in CanadaHospital acquired i

Attraction to unusual toys might signal autism

Attraction to unusual toys might signal autismA research by UC Davis M. I. N. D. Institute has concluded that infants who showed fascination for unusual objects were later diagnosed with autism. Strange though but these children were more likely to spin and rotate; look out of the corners of their eyes at simple objects including a feeder or a rattle as early as 12 months of age.

The study was conducted on 66 babies. 35 babies out of these were considered at high risk for autism as they had an older sibling who was diagnosed with the disorder.

AIDS vaccine proves beneficial for monkeys

AIDS vaccine proves beneficial for monkeysAIDS vaccine made by Crucell has shown success in blocking the AIDS virus in monkeys. The claim has been made by a Harvard scientist.

The scientist wrote in an online journal Nature about the new vaccine. The vaccine was successful in keeping away the virus for up to 500 days. This, he considers, is a breakthrough in developing an AIDS vaccine.

Flu shots prevent thrombosis

Flu shots prevent thrombosisHaving a flu shot for influenza may give you protection against thrombosis. According to a study conducted by the researchers of University Paris Descartes, the flu shot protected against two types of blood clots - deep vein thrombosis i. e. clotting in the leg and pulmonary embolism i. e. clot in the lungs in by 26% of cases under review.

More than 1400 patients were included in the research. It was found that the flu shot reduced the occurrence of blood clots in 52 years old by 48%. Whereas in women under 51 it was 50% and 59% in women taking oral contraceptive pills.

Amy Winehouse plans a secret divorce

Amy Winehouse plans a secret divorceSinger Amy Winehouse is reportedly "seriously considering" putting an end to her marriage with Blake Fielder-Civil - she is in secret negotiations with her lawyers about divorcing husband.

Winehouse wed Fielder-Civil in a surprise ceremony in Miami, Florida in May 2007.

Fielder-Civil was sentenced to 27 months behind bars earlier this year after being convicted of causing actual bodily harm and perverting the course of justice. He was released from Highpoint Prison in Suffolk Wednesday, after he struck a deal with prosecutors for an early release.

Divorce battle taking toll on Madonna’s health

MadonnaAccording to reports, pop queen Madonna, currently entangled in nasty divorce proceedings, has lately been showing signs of poor health. After a Kabbalah meeting, Madonna could be seen coughing repeatedly, and her veins were standing out.

The pop superstar, looking quite frail, allegedly tried her best to conceal her deteriorating health behind large sunglasses and a baseball cap. However, she could not hide her repeated coughing fits, and strained looks.

Madonna's failing health appears to be a complete contrast to her 'hale and hearty' looking estranged husband, Guy Ritchie. He has been regularly spotted raising glasses with his mates at his pub.

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