US senate panel rejects public health insurance optionWASHINGTON - In a major setback to President Barack Obama’s plans to overhaul America’s health care system, a Senate panel has rejected an amendment to include a government-run public health insurance option. Keep a pet to ward off depressionWASHINGTON - Keeping a four-legged, furry pet is practically the best safeguard against depression, anxiety or blood pressure, according to an American scientist. No “serious adverse reaction” from China-made swine flu vaccine: Health MinisterBEIJING - Chinese Health Minister Chen Zhu has said that no “serious adverse reaction” has been reported from people being immunized with the China-made A/H1N1 flu vaccine. Swami Ramdev’s Scottish yoga retreat to be made into a worldwide destinationEDINBURGH - The owners of an island in Scotland that is being used to promote yoga as taught by controversial guru Swami Ramdev, have said that they intend to make it a worldwide destination and a place where a family can enjoy a wholesome experience. Lead poisoning, 120 kids ill in ChinaXIAMEN - More than 120 children have fallen ill due to lead poisoning in southeast China’s Fujian province, authorities said. Obesity spurs a tide of cancer in EuropeLONDON - Obesity caused at least 124,000 new cancers last year in Europe, according to a new study. The proportion of cases of new cancers were highest among women and in central European countries such as the Czech Republic, Latvia, Slovenia and Bulgaria. Don’t spank your kids if you want them to be intelligentWASHINGTON - Don’t spank your kids if you want them to be very intelligent. A ground-breaking research has found that children who are spanked have lower IQs. Flickering bright colours likely to trigger epileptic fitsLONDON - Certain flickering colours, especially red and blue in tandem, seem more likely to cause fits among epileptics, says a new study headed by a researcher of Indian origin. ‘Don’t promote alcohol as health tonic’SYDNEY - Researchers believe that alcohol is still a potentially dangerous drug and should not be promoted as a health tonic. Global swine flu toll rises to over 3,900: WHOGENEVA - A total of 3,917 people have died of swine flu worldwide since the outbreak of the viral disease in April, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a latest update Friday. British jail staff red-faced after inmates get drunk on anti-Swine Flu gel!LONDON - Authorities at a British prison had to remove a hand gel meant to fight swine flu after inmates were found drunk on the alcoholic cleaner. Indian ancestry revealed in massive studyLONDON - The largest ever DNA survey of Indian heritage has revealed that the population of India was founded on just two ancient groups that are as genetically distinct from each other as they are from other Asians. Coronary imaging helps track plaques that trigger heart attacksWASHINGTON - It may now be possible to image plaques that are most likely to cause sudden, unexpected adverse cardiac events, based on results from a broad-based trial. Viagra compounds found to shrink abnormally large heartsWASHINGTON - Compounds related to Viagra, already in clinical trials to prevent heart failure, may also counter the disease in a different way, says a new study. Scientists crack brain’s numerical codeLONDON - Researchers have found that they can tell what number a person has just seen by observing and analysing the pattern of brain activity. Brain can quickly learn a forgotten language againLONDON - Many of us learn a foreign language when we are young, but in some cases, exposure is brief and we never get to hear or practice the tongue subsequently. How do bacteria subvert healthy cells?WASHINGTON - A microbiologist has uncovered an unknown mechanism that helps a deadly food-borne bacterium subvert healthy cells. How do sensory signals make themselves heard?WASHINGTON - Whether we are awake or asleep, watch TV or close our eyes, waves of spontaneous nerve signals are bombarding our brains. Now, researchers have discovered a unique mechanism that explains how incoming sensory signals make themselves heard amid constant background din so they can be reliably processed and passed on. Oversight leads to distribution of Cold War-era meat in PolandWARSAW - Some 200 tonnes of Cold War-era meat — some as old as 26 years — has been delivered to Polish pre-schools, nursing homes and grocery stores after controllers overlooked the expiry dates, local media reported Thursday. Swine flu could slow US economic growth furtherWASHINGTON - H1N1 influenza could slow growth in key industries and stall the already-weak GDP growth in the third and fourth quarters of 2009 in the US, says a report. Thailand announces AIDS vaccine `breakthrough’BANGKOK - Thai health authorities Thursday announced the first “effective” trial of an HIV/AIDS vaccine on some 16,000 volunteers, although the efficacy rate was not sufficient for use. Retinal implant could help restore part of visionWASHINGTON - Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a retinal implant for people who have lost their vision. Shortage of contraceptives worries DhakaDHAKA - The shortage of contraceptives is worrying health planners and international agencies engaged in curbing population in Bangladesh, one of the world’s most densely populated nations. Pakistan reports one more swine flu caseISLAMABAD - A Pakistani national who arrived here from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been diagnosed with swine flu, a media report said Thursday citing hospital sources. Carla Bruni felicitated for fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malariaNEW YORK - French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has been honoured for her humanitarian efforts in fight against AIDS. About 39,000 given swine flu vaccine shots in ChinaBEIJING - In their bid to control the fast spreading swine flu epidemic, authorities in China have so far administered H1N1 vaccine shots to more than 39,000 people, an epidemic control expert said Wednesday. Diamonds could help devise the ultimate MRI probeWASHINGTON - Diamonds, a woman’s best friend, might also turn out to be the patient’s good friend as well. Meditation, dialogues reduce burnout among physiciansWASHINGTON - Training in meditation and communication can ease distress and burnout experienced by many physicians. New tool can track harmful pollutants at home, officeWASHINGTON - Worried about dust from a nearby construction zone that could harm your family’s health? A new tool could either confirm your suspicions or better yet, set your mind at rest. US bans its doctors from travelling to CubaHAVANA - The US government has banned its doctors from participating in the 20th International Congress on Orthopaedics and Traumatology, which started Tuesday in the northeastern Cuban city of Bayamo. Scientists map how white blood cells repair woundsWASHINGTON - Based on more than 50 experiments with mice, scientists have mapped out the basic steps taken by a particular set of white blood cells in setting the pace for recovery after serious lung injury. Skinny friends with big appetites bad for weight watchingWASHINGTON - If you are watching your waistline, then try to avoid skinny friends with big appetites, says a new study. Obama pokes fun over racism-linked opposition to his healthcare plansWASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has poked fun at suggestions that racism is behind opposition to his health care plans, joking that he had not undergone a miraculous race change since being voted into office. Pregnant mothers, quit smoking for kid’s futureSYDNEY - Women who quit smoking during the initial months of pregnancy are likely to ensure long-term benefits for their unborn children, says a new study, underscoring the benefits of giving up nicotine. Alzheimer’s is major threat, warns reportTORONTO - Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise worldwide, warns a new report that says dementia cases will double every 20 years to reach 65.7 million in 2030 and 115.4 million in 2050. UAE uses SMS to raise awareness about swine fluDUBAI - The United Arab Emirates health ministry is sending mobile phone SMSes to the public to raise awareness about the precautionary measures against influenza A (H1N1), WAM news agency reported Monday. Defence journalist dies at 32NEW DELHI - Nitin Luthra, a promising young journalist who had just joined as director and news editor of India Strategic defence magazine, died early Monday morning of a sudden heart attack. He was only 32. Breast cancer medication may have side effectsWASHINGTON - Three drugs that reduce a woman’s chance of getting breast cancer have also been shown to cause adverse effects, according to a new report. South Asian dementia sufferers to rise by 107 percent in 20 yearsLONDON - The number of people living with dementia will nearly double in the next 20 years across the world, rising by as much as 107 percent in South Asia, researchers warned Monday. Breathing technique can reduce frequency, severity of asthma attacksWASHINGTON - As the health care reform debate turns to cutting costs and improving treatment outcomes, two professors at Southern Methodist University in Dallas in the US are expanding a study that shows promise for reducing both the expense and suffering associated with chronic asthma. Russia reports first swine flu deathMOSCOW - Russia has recorded its first swine flu death, a media report said Monday. The victim was a female doctor who had recently returned from Bulgaria. Her condition deteriorated over the past two weeks and she tested positive for swine flu a day before she died, Vesti TV news channel reported. H1N1 vaccine production to reach three billion in 2010HONG KONG - The production of swine flu vaccines is on track to reach three billion inoculations within the next year, the head of the World Health Organization, Margaret Chan, said Monday. Breast cancer intervention may reduce depression, inflammationWASHINGTON - A psychological intervention for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with symptoms of depression can not only relieve depression but also lower inflammation, according to a new study. US: A nation divided over health careWashington, Sep 20 IANS) President Barack Obama made it a central point of his campaign, Americans of all hues want it yet how to provide an affordable health care system has divided the nation down the middle. UAE approves plan to combat swine fluABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has given its approval to an updated executive plan to fight influenza A (H1N1) infection in the country’s schools, WAM news agency reported Saturday. DNA tests in Indonesia confirm death of terrorist Noordin TopJAKARTA - Indonesian police said today the DNA test on the body of a man shot dead in an operation in Solo on Thursday matched that of wanted militant Noordin Mohd Top. Nano drug delivery helpful in treating erectile dysfunctionWASHINGTON - An innovative drug delivery system comprising nanoparticles quickens response in erectile dysfunction (ED), says a new study. Bedside eye examination can warn of strokeWASHINGTON - A simple, one-minute eye movement examination by the bedside by doctors works better than MRI to identify impending stroke in patients complaining of dizziness and nausea. Antioxidant in melon relieves stressLONDON - A dietary ingredient derived from a melon, rich in an antioxidant, has been shown to relieve stress. First available doses of swine flu vaccine will be nasal sprayWASHINGTON - The first vaccine doses for the H1N1 influenza, or swine flu, will be available in the form of a nasal spray, the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said. South Korea reports ninth swine flu deathSEOUL - An 81-year-old woman has died of swine flu in South Korea Friday, raising to nine the number of fatalities from the viral disease in the country, health officials said. Brit men having moob jobs on the riseLONDON - It has emerged that more and more Brit men are having cosmetic surgery to get rid of their “moobs”. Indian pharma to be involved in $150 mn global vaccine ventureLONDON - Indian generic drug companies will be the first to be called to collaborate with a $150 million joint venture between the US pharmaceutical giant Merck and British medical charity Wellcome Trust to develop and produce new vaccines in India. When Chinese surgeons ‘forgot’ to operate on man in OTNEW DELHI - A Chinese patient, who was given an anaesthetic injection and taken into the operation theatre for a surgery, was wheeled back into his room only to find out that the doctors “forgot” to operate on him. Pituitary tumour caused world’s tallest man’s gigantismWASHINGTON - The Turkish man crowned as the world’s tallest man suffers from a pituitary tumour which has resulted in his gigantic height. Found: Protein linked to storage of fatLONDON - A protein present in all cells in the body could help scientists better understand how we store fat. Active elders live longer: StudyWASHINGTON - Older adults who exercise seem to live longer and have a lower risk of disability, says a new study. New drug starves tumours of blood supplyWASHINGTON - A team of researchers has developed a new drug carrier that targets a tumour directly, which requires an ample supply of blood to stay alive. Nano lotion curbs burns infection thousand timesWASHINGTON - Treating second-degree burns with a nano-emulsion lotion sharply curbs bacterial growth that otherwise can jeopardise recovery. Indian American finds weight loss is good for kidneysWASHINGTON - Shedding pounds can help patients of kidney diseases protect their health, says a new study led by an Indian American. |
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