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Minnesota nurses propose July 6 strike if no agreement with hospitals before then

Minnesota nurses agree July 6 strike date

MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of Minnesota nurses say they will go on strike July 6 if they can’t reach an agreement with 14 Minneapolis-St. Paul hospitals before then.

UK medical group says fetus cannot feel pain before 24 weeks; no need to change abortion law

UK report: fetus can’t feel pain before 24 weeks

India has shortage of six lakh doctors: Trivedi

KOLKATA - India has a shortage of 600,000 doctors and 10 lakh nurses, Union Minister of State for Health Dinesh Trivedi said here Friday.

Portland ‘death huse’ doctor’s license suspended for prescription investigation

Portland ‘death house’ doctor’s license suspended

Lack of adequate sleep can result in weight gain

German court rules assisted suicide not punishable if patient has consented

Germany: Assisted suicide OK if patient consents

UAE steps up vigilance against drugs

Abu Dhabi, June 25 (IANS/WAM) In an effort to control and prevent circulation of narcotics in the Gulf region, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has stepped up efforts to increase vigilance at its border entry points.

Scientists implant regenerated lung tissue in rats

WASHINGTON - Scientists have successfully implanted engineered lung tissue in rats, raising hopes of regeneration of entire lungs for humans.

Unknown diseases kill 20 kids in Tripura

AGARTALA - At least 20 children have died in the past 10 days following the outbreak of various unknown viral and tropical diseases in a remote tribal-dominated village in Tripura, officials here said Friday.

Breastfeeding mums can transmit drugs, medicines to their babies

WASHINGTON - A new Spanish study has found that breastfeeding mums on drugs or medicines can pass on the substances to their babies.

Now, e-waste to help in destroying bacterial infections

WASHINGTON - Electronic waste, which can be an environmental hazard to the soil, has now been turned into an anti-microbial substance that can help destroy bacterial infections.

Torontonians expecting to face huge traffic headaches during G-20

TORONTO - Torontonians are expecting to face huge traffic problems during the Group of Twenty (G-20) Summit, which gets underway at the weekend.

Aerobic exercise beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis patients

Beware frequent fliers: Aircraft cabin air can be toxic

BANGALORE - Headache, breathing trouble and other unexplained illnesses in frequent fliers just might be the result of breathing toxic fumes circulating in commercial airline cabins, according to a report.

Red wine ingredient prevents blinding

WASHINGTON - Resveratrol, an ingredient found in red wine, grapes, blueberries, peanuts and some plants, stops uncontrolled blood vessel growth in the eye, says a study led by an Indian-American.

Adrenalin may help combat heart attack

WASHINGTON - Everyone experiences strong heartbeats that accompany emotions like fear and rage. But can the body’s natural response to these emotions be used to combat heart failure? It may be so.