Women will be more fertile in 40s, says studyLONDON - The trend for having children later in life could lead to women becoming more fertile in their 40s, researchers at a British university have suggested. Gaza hospitals overloaded with expired drugsGAZA - Hospitals in the Gaza Strip are overloaded with expired drugs and medicines, Palestinian officials said. Obese people in Germany faces ‘fat tax’BERLIN - Overweight people who pursue unhealthy lifestyles should pay higher taxes in order to cover the extra costs they create for Germany’s healthcare system, a conservative lawmaker has said. Former Browns center LeCharles Bentley sues team over career-ending staph infection
Former Browns center Bentley sues team over staph Major League Baseball begins random blood testing for human growth hormone in minor leagues
MLB begins testing for HGH in minor leagues Tend to critical patients instantly, Chandigarh hospitals toldCHANDIGARH - A day after a woman gave birth to a stillborn baby in a government hospital’s laboratory following delay in medical assistance, the Chandigarh administration Thursday directed state-run hospitals to immediately treat critical cases without wasting any time. Rare tropical fungus tied to 60 illnesses, 15 deaths in US Northwest, health officials say
CDC: 15 US deaths tied to rare tropical fungus British NGO to help reduce India’s maternal mortalityNEW DELHI - A British NGO said Thursday it would help India achieve the United Nations Millennium Goal of decreasing the maternal mortality ratio by three-quarters by 2015. Rich countries urged to step up AIDS fight funding to sustain progress more images Two swine flu patients critical in BengalKOLKATA - Two swine flu patients are in a critical condition in West Bengal, even as four more people were admitted to hospital Thursday after they tested positive for the influenza, the state health department said. Four more confirmed swine flu cases in West BengalKOLKATA - Four people were admitted to a hospital Thursday after they tested positive for swine flu, taking the number of confirmed cases in West Bengal to 31 this year, the state health department said. Huge circumcision programme gets under way in Southern AfricaHARARE - An unprecedented circumcision campaign covering 13 countries in East and Southern Africa is being unfolded in a bid to break the epidemic of AIDS that is wreaking havoc with the people and economies in the region. Smog bad for your heart: StudyWASHINGTON - An early test on rats has provided the first direct indication that smog is bad for heart. It’s raining white babies for black couples!LONDON - Recently, a white baby girl Nmachi Ihegboro’s arrival amazed genetic experts, as she was born to black parents. Womb cancer risk high in women with no childrenLONDON - An increasing number of women are being diagnosed with womb cancer because they are having fewer children or none at all. Cord Blood Banking Centers in India in 2010Smartphones on holidays make bosses more anxiousLONDON - Office bosses who carry smartphones during their holidays return “more anxious” than before leaving the workplace as the devices never “escape the onslaught” of e-mails and office reports. Muscular heart failure patients ‘have a better chance at survival’WASHINGTON - Heart failure patients with more muscle have the potential to increase their length of life, University of Alberta research has discovered. Swimming pool disinfectants ‘can cause asthma, cancer’WASHINGTON - A dip in the pool on a hot summer day might not be as safe as you thought-the application of disinfectants in recreational pools can lead to asthma and bladder cancer, according to a recent University of Illinois study. AIDS stigma drives HIV in India: World Bank studyWASHINGTON - HIV prevalence in India and South Asia is growing among sex workers and other high risk groups due to widespread failure to prevent stigmatising of people living with AIDS, according to a new report. Melorheostosis: A Rare Bone Disorder
BJP demands ban on contraceptive adsPANAJI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday sought a ban on contraceptive pill advertisements on television, saying it encouraged unprotected sex and increased the possibility of AIDS. Tackling obesity in women means healthier societyWASHINGTON - Women are most hit by obesity issues, and only tackling them will lead to a healthier society overall, says a new study. Broadway to hold bone marrow donor drive for 11-year-old ‘Lion King’ star with leukemia more images Scrap Vitamin A programme for kids, say leading nutritionistsBANGALORE - Top Indian nutritionists have urged the Indian government to scrap the ongoing programme of “massive-dose” Vitamin A administration to children. Herbal supplements ‘contain toxic metals and pesticides’WASHINGTON - There’s a reason to worry for those who regularly consume herbal dietary supplements, says a new article. Chili pepper ingredient helps fight obesityWASHINGTON - If you love chili peppers, you are in luck - as new research suggests it has an ingredient that helps fight fat. |
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