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US researchers have discovered a new way to extend the life span of human cells by injecting them with a protein, a finding they say could be used in therapeutic treatments. Scientists at the

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The spread of HIV/AIDS in the sugarcane growing areas of Kenya's Nyanza Province is causing concern to health planners and sugar factory owners. For the once bouyant sugar industry is now reeling

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Incidence of female infanticide has come down considerably following the intensive campaign and various measures initiated by the State Government, Mrs. Sargunapandian, Minister for Social Welfare,