Thousands of AIDS activists rally in Austria for more rights
Thousands attend AIDS rally in Austria VIENNA — Thousands of AIDS activists rallied in downtown Vienna with singer Annie Lennox Tuesday to demand more rights for people with the disease. Johnson & Johnson 2nd-quarter sales down in top 2 markets but up sharply in emerging markets
J&J sales down in US, Europe but up elsewhere Botox can make people feel happyLONDON - A study has revealed that Botox can make people feel happy because it stops them frowning when they are unhappy. Fox News Channel’s Glenn Beck says he’s been diagnosed with eye disease that could blind him
Glenn Beck: Doctor says eye disease could blind me Swine flu immunity just a sniff awayNEW DELHI - As swine flu again rears its head in some parts of the country, the second indigenous vaccine against the virus was launched here Tuesday. First swine flu death in West BengalKOLKATA - A 58-year-old man has died due to swine flu, becoming the first victim to be claimed by the deadly flu in West Bengal this year, an official said Tuesday. Cuba achieves one-shot vaccine for five diseasesHAVANA - Cuban scientists have come out with a single-dose vaccine to prevent five diseases—diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Hepatitis B and Haemophilus flu Type B, the state-owned Prensa Latina news agency reported. Macular Dystrophy: A Genetic Eye Disorder
DVT risk is equal - whether you fly, take the train or drive down: ExpertsLONDON - Experts are now saying that whether you decide to fly, take the train or drive down to your destination, you are equally at risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Vitamin C ‘can block tumour growth’WELLINGTON - Vitamin C can help block the growth of cancer cells, found New Zealand researchers-a feat that could be quickly adopted into cancer treatment. Vaginal gel halves women’s chance of getting AIDSLONDON - A vaginal gel could practically halve a woman’s chances of contracting AIDS in what experts term as a breakthrough in the long quest for a tool to help women whose partners won’t use condoms. Study explores obesity and chronic pain linksWASHINGTON - While it is well known that obese people have a high incidence of persistent pain problems, a new study has found that comorbid obesity and pain also are linked to family history and mood disorders. Regular mobile phone use may cause buzz in earsLONDON - Regular use of a mobile phone for more than four years almost doubles the chance of developing tinnitus - the debilitating condition that causes constant ringing or buzzing in the ears. Cuba achieves single shot vaccine for five diseasesHAVANA - Cuba has achieved a single-dose vaccine to prevent five diseases — diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, Hepatitis B and Haemophilus flu Type B, reports Prensa Latina. More US pets receive high-tech medical care, and it sometimes leads to better care for humans
Assam offers medical advice on phoneGUWAHATI - The Assam government Tuesday launched a healthcare facility under which patients will be able to seek life-saving tips from doctors round-the-clock on an emergency telephone number, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Woman dies of swine flu in LucknowLUCKNOW - A 30-year-old woman died of swine flu here, the first death in Uttar Pradesh from the virus after a gap of five months. Health officials said it was a “stray incident” and there was no cause for worry. Autism can be detected in voice of childrenLONDON - Autism could be detected in children by analysing their voice, says a new study. 17 swine flu cases in West BengalKOLKATA - The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in West Bengal this year has risen to 17, a health official said Tuesday. India to resume medical missions in AfghanistanKABUL - India is set to resume its medical missions in Afghanistan after a fresh reassurance about the safety of its nationals in that country. Study reinforces antiretroviral therapy’s effectiveness in HIV preventionLONDON - The benefits of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) extend beyond treatment of the virus to significantly preventing the transmission and spread of HIV, according to new research. Household cleaners may double breast cancer riskLONDON - Women who overuse cleaning products could be twice as likely to get breast cancer, according to a new U.S. study. Mobile phone use ‘ups tinnitus risk by 71pc’LONDON - Here’s a piece of information for those addicted to talking on cell phones - a new study has claimed that excessive use increases the risk of tinnitus by 71 percent. Large waistline, high triglyceride levels up coronary heart disease riskWASHINGTON - People with a larger waistline and high triglyceride levels are at increased risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new research. Obese teens ‘at increased risk of psoriatic arthritis’WASHINGTON - Young adults with psoriasis are at in increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis if they are obese, says a new study. Do cleansing products cause breast cancer?WASHINGTON - Women who report greater use of cleansing products may be at higher risk of breast cancer than those who use them sparingly. Marfan Syndrome: Causes,Treatment and More
Blond blue-eyed baby born to black couple baffles genetics expertsLONDON - A black couple has amazed genetics experts, as their newly born baby is a white, blue-eyed blonde. |
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