Over five mn people receiving HIV treatment: WHO

VIENNA - The number of people across the world receiving treatment in 2009 for HIV has reached 5.2 million, a rise of around 1.2 million from the previous year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.

Husband says Zsa Zsa Gabor recovering from successful hip surgery after falling from bed

Zsa Zsa Gabor recovering from hip surgery

LOS ANGELES — Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband thinks she’ll be watching “Jeopardy” again in no time.

HEALTHBEAT: Study tracks if fast online access to doctor’s notes improves a patient’s care

Can deciphering your doctor’s notes improve care?

IVF children at higher risk of developing cancer

LONDON - Children born through infertility treatment are 42 percent more likely to develop cancer.

AIDS breakthrough: Vaginal gel helps prevent HIV, herpes infections, African study finds

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Husband says Zsa Zsa Gabor has successful surgery to replace broken hip after falling from bed

Zsa Zsa Gabor has successful surgery on broken hip

One more swine flu case in Bengal, total at 15

KOLKATA - A four-year-old boy was admitted to hospital here Monday after he tested positive for swine flu, said a medical officer.

World leaders lack will to treat HIV/AIDS victims: S. Africa deputy president

VIENNA -World leaders lack the political will to ensure that everyone infected with HIV and Aids gets treatment, said South Africa’s Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe in Vienna on Sunday.

Swine flu follows monsoon trail

NEW DELHI - The monsoon, a much-awaited phenomenon in India, has this year brought with it a return of the swine flu virus. With 332 cases reported from all over the country since July 12, swine flu has spread to almost every part of the country.

Filipino teen singer Charice gets Botox, skin-tightening procedure before debut on “Glee”

Teenage singer Charice gets Botox for ‘Glee’ debut

IVF children at higher risk of cancer

LONDON - Children conceived by in vitro fertilisation (IVF) are 42 percent more likely to develop cancer in their early years, new research reveals.

Obesity replaces smoking as leading heath risk in Queensland

MELBOURNE - Obesity has overtaken smoking as the leading cause of death and disability in Australia’s Queensland state, according to a top doctor.

US warns India about dietary supplements with steroids

NEW DELHI - The US food and drug regulatory organisation has warned India about the possibility of some products containing steroids entering the Indian markets as dietary supplements, a health official said Monday.

Zsa Zsa Gabor having surgery to replace broken hip after falling from bed in Bel Air home

Zsa Zsa Gabor having surgery to replace broken hip

NY eyes ways to curb teen tanning, citing cancer risk of indoor salons

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Ecstasy can cure post-traumatic stress

LONDON - Ecstasy may prove useful to distressed victims of post-traumatic stress in overcoming their demons, research has revealed.

Tax payer fury over Brit prison hiring yoga teacher for hardened criminals

LONDON - A prison that has all the inmates serving lifetime has fuelled a row after it appointed a yoga teacher to teach the inmates how to relax.

Depression does make the whole world seem dull and gloomy

LONDON - The whole world seems to be dull and gloomy if you are depressed-this is because the ability to perceive contrast is impaired, say experts.

Filipino singer Charice undergoes cosmetic procedure to prepare for US hit show “Glee”

Filipino singer undergoes cosmetic fix for ‘Glee’

Now, cure fibroids without losing uterus

NEW DELHI - If you are a middle-aged woman experiencing annoying periods and painful sexual intercourse, the reason could be a certain F word - fibroids. But the good news now is you may not have to remove the uterus.

Star shaped brain cells regulate breathing

LONDON - Astrocytes, the brain cells named after their characteristic star-shape, play a key role in the regulation of breathing.

Microneedles now for painless immunisation

LOS ANGELES - American scientists have successfully developed a new technology using “microneedles” to deliver painless immunisation.

Book on Chinese patent medicines soon

BEIJING - Over 9,000 traditional medicines made from Chinese herbs will soon have a textbook that will provide details on each one of them.

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