US approves five-day emergency contraceptiveWASHINGTON - US regulators have approved an emergency contraceptive that can prevent pregnancy when taken within five days of unprotected sex, but which has drawn ire from anti-abortion advocates. Teenagers may develop asthma by taking paracetamolLONDON - Teenagers could double their risk of developing asthma by taking paracetamol, a widely used over-the-counter pain reliever, even once a month, scientists in New Zealand have said. South Dakota man dies after donating part of liver to brother; rare death of live donor
Publicist says Zsa Zsa Gabor returns to hospital due to pain, bleeding
Publicist says Gabor returns to hospital LOS ANGELES — Zsa Zsa Gabor’s publicist says actress Zsa Zsa Gabor has returned to a hospital because of complications in her recuperation from hip-replacement surgery. S. Dakota man dies after donating part of liver to brother, rare death in case of live donor more images Pychiatrist who saw Anna Nicole Smith testifies her pain medication was ‘overkill’ more images Richie Hayward, co-founder of band Little Feat, dies of liver cancer
Summary Box: After 16 pct vaccine sales jump in 2009, strong growth forecasted in next 5 years
Summary Box: Vaccines sales seen keeping momentum Report: Vaccine sales jumped 16 percent in 2009, will keep growing fast, led by kids’ shots
Vaccine sales up 16 pct in 2009, still growing TB cases down in IndiaNEW DELHI - The incidence of tuberculosis (TB) is showing a declining trend as a result of the Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP), parliament was told Friday. Young, ailing ‘Lion King’ Broadway actress to get potentially lifesaving transplant more images Ulterior motives could be behind superbug claim: IndiaNEW DELHI - Upset over claims that a drug resistant superbug was traced to the country, India Friday said there was need to find out whether some “ulterior motives” were behind the claim and added that a major pharma company had funded the study. Goa to warn tourists about swine fluPANAJI - With one swine flu death and 30 H1N1 cases reported in Goa this year, the state government has now started cautioning tourists coming to Goa about the disease. Medicines, surgery material airlifted to KashmirNEW DELHI - Essential medicines were Friday flown to strife-torn Kashmir valley following a shortage, health ministry officials said here. Orissa swine flu toll rises to eightBHUBANESWAR - The swine flu toll in Orissa rose to eight Friday with the state health department confirming the death of a teenager due to the H1N1 virus. India faces manpower shortage in mental institutesNEW DELHI - India faces a shortage of psychiatrists, psychologists and psychiatrist nurses in mental institutes, parliament was informed Friday. Bill soon to regulate medical educationNEW DELHI - The government is preparing a bill to regulate and coordinate medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy and paramedical education in the country, parliament was informed Friday. Over 3 lakh Indian patients get free HIV treatmentNEW DELHI - India is providing over three lakh patients free HIV treatment at 281 centres spread across the country, parliament was informed Friday. Woman dies of swine flu in Delhi, toll rises to 15NEW DELHI - A woman died of swine flu here Friday, taking the toll due to H1N1 to 15 in the city, an official said. 20 new cases of dengue in DelhiNEW DELHI - The capital reported 20 more cases of dengue, taking the total number of people infected by the mosquito-borne disease in the city to 297, an official said Wednesday. Why women suffer headaches more than men?LONDON - Why do women suffer from headaches more than men? Women feel chronic pain, including headaches, for longer and more intense durations and more often than men. Young, ailing ‘Lion King’ Broadway actress to get potentially lifesaving surgerymore images Fond childhood memories of dads make sons more stableLONDON - Fond childhood memories of their fathers help sons cope better with daily stress and become more emotionally stable. Punjab begins free medical camps for Independence DayCHANDIGARH - Punjab’s health department Friday started a three-day campaign across the state with free medical camps for people to mark Independence Day Aug 15. HIV/AIDS health centre inaugurated in JamiaNEW DELHI - A health centre was inaugurated at the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) university to create awareness among students of HIV/AIDS, an official said Friday. Elevated heart rate over time linked to death riskWASHINGTON - Scientists have found that an elevated resting heart rate that develops or persists during follow-up is associated with a significantly increased risk of death, whether from heart disease or other causes. Conjoined twins who won support of Phoenix residents die in surgery
Ariz. conjoined twins die in surgery PHOENIX — Conjoined twins who won the support of Phoenix-area residents with their struggle for survival have died. First swine flu death in GurgaonGURGAON - The first swine flu death of the season has been reported here. Lighter weights too can build bulging bicepsLONDON - Gym goers keen on building bulging biceps might be tempted to rely on the heavy dumbbells. But researchers in Canada have found that lifting lighter weights for longer time is just as effective to bulk up the body. Walking to school cuts risk of heart attack laterLONDON - Walking to one’s school could reduce the risk of heart attack later in life. Soon, an ‘intelligent diet’ to feel full and yet lose weightLONDON - Researchers in Aberdeen are working on an ‘intelligent diet’, which they believe will allow people to enjoy eating and feeling full, but still lose weight. In the dock Brit Indian physician fondled patient’s breasts, groped othersLONDON - Brit Indian general physician Dr. Parag Bhatt faces being struck off by the General Medical Council on charges of serious misconduct after it was revealed that he fondled the breasts of six patients and groped others over a five-month period while working as a GP in Rotherham. ‘Water pills’ just as effective as costly BP drugs: StudyWASHINGTON - A new long-term data from a landmark study has found that expensive brand-name medications to lower blood pressure are no better at preventing cardiovascular disease than older, generic diuretics. ‘Green’ houseplants could cut office sickness ratesWASHINGTON - The humble houseplant has the potential to cut office sickness rates and boost productivity - if workers remember to water them, suggests a new report. Parents more likely to suffer mentally when a grown child strugglesWASHINGTON - A new study has found that even into adulthood, problem children continue to give their parents heartache. Women experience chronic pain more often than men: StudyWASHINGTON - A new study has revealed that women experience chronic pain longer, more intensely and more often than men. Free statins with fast food could neutralize heart riskWASHINGTON - Researchers at Imperial College London suggest that fast food outlets could provide statin drugs free of charge so that customers can neutralise the heart disease dangers of fatty food. |
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