Swine flu situation grave in five states

NEW DELHI - The swine flu situation continues to be serious in the four southern states and Maharashtra, which have reported 366 of the 370 H1N1 infections in the last one week, official figures show.

Researchers advise wider use of control measures for diarrhoeal disease

London, July 5 (ANI): Researchers have urged to maximize the use of modern methods for prevention and treatment of diarrhoea to reduce the deaths from the disease worldwide.

Researchers advise wider use of control measures for diarrhoeal disease

LONDON - Researchers have urged to maximize the use of modern methods for prevention and treatment of diarrhoea to reduce the deaths from the disease worldwide.

A snip to help babies breastfeed

WASHINGTON - Mothers are advised to breastfeed for the first six months of a baby’s life, but a simple yet often untreated problem can sabotage their efforts, according to researchers.

Health benefits associated with urban cycling outweigh risks (re-issue)

WASHINGTON - A study has found that even though there are many risks that urban cyclists face, it is still far healthier to get on a bike than to drive.

Health care facilities affected in Kashmir

Srinagar July 05: (ANI) The healthcare facilities of Srinagar have been hit badly due to the disturbance followed by curfew in Jammu and Kashmir.

South Asians told to go for cancer screening

LONDON - South Asians and other ethnic minorities in Britain have been asked to go in for regular cancer screening tests.

Over 2 billion people cut off from surgical services

WASHINGTON - More than two billion people worldwide don’t have adequate access to surgical treatment, says a Harvard study.

Air pollution does not up risk of premature delivery

LONDON - Exposure to carbon monoxide and fine particles during pregnancy does not shoot up the risk of premature delivery or other complications, according to a new study.

Olive leaf could help fighting obesity

SYDNEY - A new research has revealed that a cup of coffee prepared with olive leaf extract may help in combating obesity.

Anti-family workplace policies take a toll on Gen X women

MELBOURNE - A new study has revealed that many generation-X women, who left the workforce, blame lack of family-friendly workplace policies for dropping out.

Spain’s law allowing unrestricted abortion goes into effect despite opposition court challenge

Spain’s unrestricted abortion law takes effect

Medical advice via internet injurious to health

LONDON - Patients using internet search engines to find a remedy for their injuries or illnesses may end up getting wrong or incomplete diagnoses.

Freed Lockerbie bomber may live another 20 years, admits ‘embarrassed’ specialist

LONDON - The cancer expert, Professor Karol Sikora, who predicted that the Lockerbie bomber would die within three months of his release from prison has admitted he could live for another twenty years or more.