6,000 affected with dengue in Dominican RepublicSanto Domingo (Dominican Republic), July 27 (IANS/EFE) Over 6,000 people have been affected with dengue in the Dominican Republic, out of which 24 have died, a minister has said. HEALTHBEAT: Studies to test if fresher blood is better than transfusions of older blood
Tests aim to settle if fresher blood works better Japanese women extend world’s longest life expectancy to new high, nearly 86 1/2 years
Japan women’s life expectancy world longest for 25th straight yearTOKYO - Japanese women held the world’s longest life expectancy for the 25th year in row in 2009, with their average life-span hitting a record high of 86.44 years, the government said Monday. Conn. fire officials studying breathing equipment used by two firefighters who died in house
Conn. officials study dead firefighters’ equipment Britain’s fattest woman diesLONDON - Britain’s fattest woman has died from a heart attack after her family smuggled takeaways and junk food into her hospital room, a media report said Monday. Three new swine flu cases in DelhiNEW DELHI - The national capital reported three new swine flu cases, taking the total number of infected people to 47, official said Monday. Getting a degree slows down dementiaLONDON - Attending school and university not only enhances your job prospects but also helps protect you against dementia in the long run. Warning over side-effects of ‘miracle’ teaLONDON - Dubbed the ‘miracle’ tea, Kombucha tea can fight cancer, ward off infections, treat arthritis and can even help lose weight. Spaniard who underwent world’s first full face transplant goes before TV cameras
Full face transplant Spaniard displays new look Gogoi to undergo emergency heart surgeries in DelhiNEW DELHI - Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will have to undergo two emergency heart surgeries following blood vessel blockages detected by doctors at a hospital here Monday. 84 Chinese kids detected with lead poisoningBEIJING - Excessive levels of lead have been found in the blood of 84 children in China’s Yunnan province, officials said. Now, a �7,500 special porn room to help patients ejaculate for sperm tests!LONDON - British health chiefs have splurged 7,500 pounds on a room that has been assigned specially for patients to watch porn. Stop jogging! It doesn’t always help lose weightLONDON - Running might not be the ideal form of exercise, especially if you want to lose weight. ‘Brits being denied crucial cancer drugs to save money’LONDON - A new report is set to reveal that thousands of Britons are being denied access to drugs crucial in cancer treatments. India’s Fortis Healthcare exits race for Singapore’s ParkwayNEW DELHI - Indian healthcare firm Fortis Monday said it was opting out of the battle for control of Singapore-based Parkway, which operates 16 hospitals with over 3,400 beds in Asia, paving the way for rival Khazanah of Malaysia to buy the firm. |
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