Cuba said goodbye on Tuesday to heavyweight boxing great Teofilo Stevenson, who won three Olympic gold medals and became a symbol of communist pride when he refused to fight for money.
The singer was suffering from cancer of the colon and liver.
The torrential rain that took place between September 27 and 30 has created a flood-like situation in 15 districts of the state, including the state capital.
Ecuador's Antonio Valencia has injured the ankle which he had surgery on last year and will miss their second Copa America Group B match against Venezuela on Saturday, a team doctor said on Tuesday.
Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is "very sad and sorry" over accusations that he ordered live ammunition be fired on protesters during an uprising that toppled his regime, his attorney said on Monday.
According to highly placed sources in NPPA, the reduction in prices following the latest exercise will range between six and 53 per cent.
'What a saint he was. What a godly person he was.'
The actress lost her battle with colon cancer.
The 'Elephants Graveyard' has played host to a string of major upsets through the years and Argentina are determined not to become the next giant to fall there when they face Colombia in the Copa America on Wednesday.
The chronic inflammatory disease is affecting people globally.
How the lack of Vitamin D affects your health and what you can do about it.
Danica Patrick was not the first woman to race at Indianapolis; Janet Guthrie broke the gender line in 1978, followed by Lyn St. James in 1992 and Sarah Fisher in 2000.
Cancer surgeon Dr Ramakant Deshpande answers the most crucial questions on the disease. And offers very important advice on ensuring yourself a healthy, everyday life.
Quinoa is said to play a role in the treatment of as many as 20-odd ailments, including liver problems, angina, notes Surinder Sud.
An easy, simple, quick and cost-effective screening test for cancer of the colon, lung, stomach and bladder, developed by medical scientists of China's Wuhan University, has found its way to Kolkata.
Tens of thousands of ecstatic Spaniards lined Madrid's streets and packed into a central square on Monday to raucously cheer home their football heroes, after Spain's Euro 2008 final victory in Vienna. Finally free of pressure after beating Germany 1-0 on Sunday, delighted players celebrated on a stage in front of thousands in Madrid's Colon Square and tossed 69-year-old coach Luis Aragones into the air.
The report released on Wednesday by two leading cancer research groups reviewed more than 7,000 studies published worldwide and found a convincing connection between excess fat and cancers of the esophagus, pancreas, colon and rectum, endometrium and kidney, along with breast cancer in post-menopausal women.
Intel Corporation and the Society for Science & the Public awarded the top 10 college scholarship awards for the Intel Science Talent Search at a banquet in Washington, DC on Tuesday. The first prize of $100,000 was awarded to Indian-American student Shivani Sud, 17, of Durham, North Carolina.
ICC's first African president Percy Sonn was laid to rest, six days after he died from complications following colon surgery.
A team of international researchers has carried out the study and found moderately increased exposure to sunlight not only reduces the risk of skin cancer but can also prevent breast, colon and lung cancers.
In a special segment called In Memoriam, Irrfan Khan and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athiya were remembered alongside many Hollywood actors and filmmakers including Chadwick Boseman, Ian Holl, Sean Connery and Max von Sydow.
The former UCBSA chief was struggling for life in an intensive care unit in a Cape Town hospital following a colon operation.
The number of cases of gastro-intestinal disorders like UC in India, is gradually rising. Here's some advice for a healthier digestive system.
She was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday for investigations relating to complaints of lower back pain and intestinal infection.
Did you know that pineapples are low fat and good for diabetics?
They are rich in the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid and fibre.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.
Good Roman Catholics do not need to breed like "rabbits", Pope Francis said, but should practice "responsible" parenting instead.
This is by now means a complete list of rock n rollers who died young. Death and popular music have an unhealthy fascination for each other.
River Plate could face a Monumental Stadium ban after a fan threw a piece of wood and hit Godoy Cruz defender Leandro Grimi as he celebrated scoring the equaliser in his team's 2-1 upset win on Wednesday.
Cancer cells thrive in acidic environments.
Atul Sengar, the brother of BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was arrested after the Lucknow Director General of Police issued the arrest warrant against him.
Healthy food = healthy mind and body.
Nick Kyrgios continued his impressive run of form ahead of this month's Australian Open by powering the host nation to the mixed-team Hopman Cup title against Ukraine in Perth on Saturday.
Following a liquid diet without the supervision or guidance of an expert can lead to uncalled health consequences, says Nmami Agarwal.
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