4th baby dies in Romanian maternity hospital fire, as authorities search for clues

4th baby dies in Romanian hospital blaze

BUCHAREST, Romania — A fourth baby died Tuesday and seven remained in critical condition following a fire at a Bucharest maternity hospital that the health minister called “one of the darkest tragedies” of Romania’s health system.

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Ozone and nicotine a bad combo for asthma: Study

WASHINGTON - The practice of using ozone to remove the smell of tobacco smoke from indoor environments, including hotel rooms and the interiors of vehicles, is probably a bad idea, says a new study.

Aggressive people ‘have higher heart attack risk’

Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): Here’s a reason for aggressive people to calm down - a new study has found that antagonistic people are at an increased risk of experiencing heart attack or stroke.

Red meat ‘increases heart disease risk by 30 pc’

Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): Higher consumption of red meat sharply increases the risk of heart disease, says a new study.

Rare shoulder replacement surgery in Punjab hospital

MOHALI - A 60-year-old woman who suffered multiple fractures to her shoulder and dislocated the joint, underwent a rare shoulder replacement surgery at a hospital here and was able to move the joint the day after the operation, doctors said Tuesday.

Drinking beer ‘can lead to psoriasis in women’

Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): Women who drink regular beer-but not light beer or other types of alcohol-are more likely to develop psoriasis, according to a new study.

Flood-hit Pakistanis facing serious health risk

ISLAMABAD - Of the 20 million people displaced by floods in Pakistan, at least 10 percent are facing serious health risks as hundreds of skin disease and diarrhoea cases have been detected in the flood-hit areas across the country.

Chhattisgarh’s infant morality rate goes down

RAIPUR - Chhattisgarh, which has a vast population that has no access to health facilities, has improved its infant and maternal morality rates, an official here said Tuesday.

Expert says Lockerbie bomber can live for three more years with medical help

LONDON - Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi could remain alive for at least three more years, if not more, with medical help, a prostate cancer specialist said on Monday.

In India, physical abuse by in-laws common during and after pregnancy

WASHINGTON - Physical abuse and ill treatment by in-laws during and after pregnancy is a common occurrence in India, says a new study.

Now, a cheap and organic drug treatment for malaria

WASHINGTON - Researchers are testing a new drug for malaria - one that is made from simple organic molecules and will be cheaper to mass-produce.

Red meat ups heart disease risk by 30 percent

LONDON - Avoid eating red meat twice daily or face a 30 percent higher risk of heart disease, says a study about women.

All passengers except one on board “miraculously” survive Columbian jet crash

LONDON - A Boeing 737 jetliner carrying 121 passengers, including six crew members, crashed in a thunderstorm and broke into three pieces as it slid onto the runway on a Caribbean island on Monday. Everyone onboard “miraculously” survived the tragedy except one passenger who died of a suspected heart attack on the way to hospital.

Dark chocolate may be good for your heart

LONDON - Here’s some good news for chocolate lovers - eating your favourite sweet once or twice a week can reduce the risk of heart failure, says a US study.