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Obama to sign proclamation on childhood obesity

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will be sticking around the White House today as Washington continues to dig out from its big snowfall, and prepares for another one expected to begin this afternoon.

Popular anti-depressant interferes with breast cancer treatment

LONDON - Taking a popular anti-depressant could slash chances of survival for women battling breast cancer, says a new study.

Low-cost soy chicken offers numerous health benefits

WASHINGTON - University of Missouri scientists have developed a soy substitute for chicken which is much like the real thing and also has health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and maintaining healthy bones.

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Kleine Levin Or Real Life Sleeping Beauty Syndrome: Louisa Ball Suffers From Sleeping Beauty Syndrome

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- Louisa Ball was the topic of discussion on Fox News on Tuesday, Feb 9.

Soy isoflavone tabs don’t reduce bone loss in postmenopausal women

WASHINGTON - Soy isoflavone tablets have been found ineffective in reducing bone loss in postmenopausal women, according to researchers.

Blueberries could protect against colon cancer

LONDON - The fibre in blueberries soothes upset stomachs and could even protect against colon cancer, a new study claims.

Drinking milk during pregnancy ‘cuts baby’s multiple sclerosis risk’

WASHINGTON - Drinking milk during pregnancy can reduce baby's risk of developing multiple sclerosis in later life, a new study has found.

Early life stress could be risk factor for cardiovascular disease

WASHINGTON - Early life stress increases sensitivity to a hormone known to increase blood pressure and increases your cardiovascular risk in adult life, researchers have reported.

Acupuncture effective for patients with chronic illnesses

WASHINGTON - Young patients with chronic illnesses find relief in acupuncture, doctors at Rush University Medical Center believe.

Louis Gossett Jr. diagnosed with prostate cancer

LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr.

Glance: Rising radiation exposure tied to imaging

The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it will work with doctors and manufacturers to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from medical scans, a problem that has been growing for decades.

Argentina's Kirchner leaves ICU after surgery

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner was out of intensive care Tuesday after emergency surgery on an important artery feeding blood to his brain.

State: Birth defect rate in Calif. town is normal

HANFORD, Calif. - State officials say there's nothing unusual about the rate of birth defects in a central California town near the largest toxic waste dump in the West.

It's a wrap! Hospitals test new, more modest gown

LONDON - The British government is getting behind a plan to replace drafty open-backed hospital gowns with versions that preserve patients' modesty.

FDA aims to rein in radiation-based medical scans

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration is working with doctors and medical manufacturers to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure from medical scans, a problem that has been growing for decades.

India, Turkey to develop and enhance cooperation in science and technology

NEW DELHI - India and Turkey on Tuesday desired to develop and expand cooperation in science and technology and in other areas of common interest and launched an Advanced Science and Technology Dialogue, besides offering to actively study the possibilities of working together in mutually identified projects in areas such as telecommunications, computerization, non-technology space research, bio-technology and environmental technology and convene a joint workshop in 2010.

Double hand transplant patient leaves Pa. hospital

PITTSBURGH - The nation's first double hand transplant recipient has left a Pittsburgh hospital after medicine cleared up a rash that signaled he might be rejecting his new hands.

Smoking does not prevent Alzheimer’s disease - Study

MELBOURNE - Smoking prevents Alzheimer's disease is a myth, claims a new study.

Erectile dysfunction - a warning of future heart attacks

NEW YORK - Beware! Erectile disorder (ED) could be a grim warning of future heart attacks, stroke, atherosclerosis and congestive heart failure.

New approach may help treat breast, prostate cancers

WASHINGTON - Loyola University research team led by an Indian-origin researcher claims to have discovered a novel protein that will help in developing treatments for breast cancer, prostate cancer and enlarged hearts.

High BP may help predict dementia in older adults

WASHINGTON - A new study has shown that hypertension may act as a predictor for progression to dementia in older adults with impaired ability to organize thoughts and make decisions.

Fiction can inspire teenaged girls to cut down weight

NEW YORK - Girls enrolled in a healthy lifestyles programme had more success reducing their weight if they read a book with a fictional character as a role model, according to a new study.

Scientists now reveal dangers of third-hand smoke

WASHINGTON - Nicotine in third-hand smoke, the residue that clings to virtually all surfaces long after a cigarette has been snuffed, reacts with the common indoor air pollutant nitrous acid to produce dangerous carcinogens.

Blueberries keep intestinal inflammations at bay

LONDON - Blueberries, rich in anti-oxidants and vitamins, can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations, a new study says.

Blame headaches in teens on music, not gadgets

LONDON - Use of electronic gadgets is not associated with headaches, at least not in adolescents.

Poor hand grip linked to poor survival

LONDON - Poor or declining hand grip strength in old people is associated with poor survival and may be used as a tool to assess mortality, says a new study.

Herbal medicines can be potentially lethal

WASHINGTON - Herbal medicines if taken in large quantities, injected, or combined with prescription drugs, can prove potentially lethal, experts have warned.

Older mums likely to have autistic children

WASHINGTON - A new study has revealed that women who become mothers at an advanced age are 50percent more likely to have autistic children.

Antiretroviral therapy linked to pregnancy increase in sub-Saharan Africa

WASHINGTON - A research conducted in a multi-country HIV treatment program in sub-Saharan Africa has found that after starting antiretroviral therapy (ART), pregnancy rates in HIV-infected women started increasing.

Mediterranean diet ‘helps keep the mind sharp’

WASHINGTON - Mediterranean diet, which includes a high intake of veggies, whole grains, and fish, a low intake of saturated fat and meat and moderate alcohol use, can help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, says a new study.

Even third-hand smoke can pose cancer risk

WASHINGTON - A new study has shown that the residue from tobacco smoke that clings to virtually all surfaces long after a cigarette has been extinguished could prove to be a potential health hazard.

First lady begins fight against childhood obesity

WASHINGTON - First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise.

Doctor: Kirchner recovers well from artery surgery

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Former President Nestor Kirchner is recovering well from emergency surgery on an important artery feeding blood to his brain, one of his doctors said Monday.

Cavaliers remove water fountains from home arena

CLEVELAND - Thirsty basketball fans cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers will have to wait at a concession stand the next time they want a sip of water.

Ag Secretary pushes school nutrition plan

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.

UK's Brown vows more cancer care as race heats up

LONDON - You know an election is coming when British politicians suddenly promise sweeping improvements to the National Health Service, a simultaneous source of national pride and worry.

Autism risks detailed in children of older mothers

A woman's chance of having a child with autism increase substantially as she ages, but the risk may be less for older dads than previously suggested, a new study analyzing more than 5 million births found.

Bangladesh culls 13,000 chickens after bird flu outbreak

DHAKA - Bangladesh has culled about 13,000 chickens after fresh outbreak of bird flu in the country last month, officials said Monday.

Gout ups risk of heart attacks among women

TORONTO - Women with gout are at greater risk of a heart attack than men with the disease, says a new study.

New melatonin-based drinks may not be too safe to guzzle regularly

NEW YORK - New melatonin-based drinks like iChill, RelaxZen and Dream Water might be helping restless people sleep faster, but according to experts, they might not be too safe to drink regularly.

‘Going on a diet can trigger lifetime of overeating’

LONDON - A study has found that going on a diet could trigger a lifetime of overeating and even cause changes to the brain.

Drug inhibiting serotonin in gut could reverse osteoporosis

NEW YORK - An investigational drug that inhibits production of serotonin, primarily known as a neurotransmitter, in the gut cured osteoporosis in mice and rats, according to a new report.

Silicon in beer may prevent osteoporosis

NEW YORK - Beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density, and hence a moderate consumption may help fight osteoporosis.

Soft drinks may double pancreatic cancer risk

WASHINGTON - Consuming two or more soft drinks per week doubles the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, says a new study.

Poor women tend to be edgy after cancer diagnosis

WASHINGTON - Women with medium or low levels of income tend to be edgy after being diagnosed with the pre-cancerous breast condition.

Family meals, good sleep, no TV lower childhood obesity

WASHINGTON - Preschool children are less likely to become obese if they regularly eat dinner with the rest of the family, get adequate sleep and limit television watching time.

Women with gout more likely to have heart attack than men

WASHINGTON - Women with gout are more likely to have a heart attack than their male counterparts with the disease, say experts.

Soft drinks ‘can increase pancreatic cancer risk’

WASHINGTON - Consuming sugary soft drinks can dramatically increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, a new research has suggested.

It’s official: Beer is good for your bones

LONDON - Beer can help strengthen the bones and prevent fractures in old age, a new study has confirmed.

Stop snoring; here’s how

BERLIN - For people who want to stop snoring, it often helps if they sleep on their side or with their upper body in a slightly raised position, the German Otolaryngologists Association noted.

Drs.: Argentine ex-leader OK after rush surgery

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Ex-President Nestor Kirchner, husband of Argentina's current leader and a hopeful to resume the office, emerged successfully from emergency surgery on a key artery to his brain Sunday, his doctors said.

Argentine ex-leader said OK after rush surgery

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner underwent successful surgery Sunday after showing symptoms of carotid artery disease, two Cabinet ministers said.

Argentine ex-leader in emergency carotid surgery

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner underwent successful surgery Sunday after showing symptoms of carotid artery disease, the presidential office said.

Rihanna's celebrates, BEPs party late

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Miami's South Beach was swamped with celebrities during Super Bowl week.

Delhi hosts walkathon for public awareness on cancer

NEW DELHI - To raise public awareness about cancer, a large number of people of Delhi took to the streets on Sunday morning for a walkathon.

Hitler had bad breath, says dentist

HAMBURG - Adolf Hitler probably had bad breath and unhealthy teeth, according to a German dentist who has studied the Nazi dictator's medical record, a media report said Sunday.

40,000 die of kidney failure annually in Bangladesh

DHAKA - About 20 million people in Bangladesh are suffering from chronic kidney disease while 40,000 die of kidney failure in the country every year, Xinhua news agency reported Sunday.

Global neuro-surgery experts to assemble at Agra

AGRA - Top international gurus of neuro-surgery will share invaluable knowledge and pass on the latest skills to 200 Indian doctors at a two-day workshop in the city of the Taj, beginning Feb 13.

Big sports games may increase fans’ heart risk

WASHINGTON - Experts have observed an increase in the number of heart attacks during big games.

Prime minister’s wife leads walk for cancer

NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur walked for life Sunday.

Sweat ‘doesn’t cleanse body’

WASHINGTON - Hot springs, sweat lodges, and pricey spas around the world are becoming increasingly popular as they offer "sweat wraps" and other techniques claimed to detoxify and purify the body.

Bivalent polio vaccine launched in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh

NEW DELHI - The bivalent polio vaccine campaign was Sunday launched in two states - Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

‘Dangerous’ hair extensions should be banned, say UK experts

LONDON - One of the biggest hair science groups in the UK has called for a ban on hair extensions.

United States

300 people diagnosed with mumps in suburban NY

MONSEY, N.Y. - More than 300 people have been diagnosed with the mumps in suburban New York as the nation's largest outbreak of the disease in years spreads.

Joye's story already has a happy Olympic ending

A year ago, Dan and Jennifer Joye were told to expect the worst.

FDA warns of brain risks with frequent Tysabri use

WASHINGTON - Federal health officials warned doctors Friday that the risk of a deadly brain inflammation linked to the multiple sclerosis treatment Tysabri increases with use of the drug.

RI man charged with operating on his own dog

BARRINGTON, R.I. - A Rhode Island man who says he couldn't afford veterinary care for his dog has been charged with illegally operating on the pet.

1st US 2-hand transplant patient back in hospital

PITTSBURGH - The nation's first double hand transplant recipient has symptoms of rejection and is back in a Pittsburgh hospital, yet his wife and doctor say he's doing fine.

Richard Petty's wife Lynda diagnosed with lymphoma

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Lynda Petty, the wife of seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty, has been diagnosed with central nervous system lymphoma.

Coroner: Casey Johnson's death diabetes related

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County coroner says socialite Casey Johnson's death was related to diabetes.

Americans puts locals in charge of AIDS spending

JOHANNESBURG - U.S. and South African AIDS workers say putting more of the decision-making in local hands can help stretch donor money amid global recession concerns.

Russia, US to step up drug fight

MOSCOW - The U.S. has promised Moscow that it will step up efforts to combat Afghan drug trafficking to stem the flow of cheap heroin into Russia.

Concussion awareness grabbing hold across the NFL

MIAMI - Anthony Hargrove has endured plenty of concussions.

Conn. woman hides triplet pregnancy, dies in birth

SHELTON, Conn. - A woman hid from her boyfriend and family members that she was carrying triplets, then bled to death while delivering the full-term but stillborn babies in her home, officials said Wednesday.

Tests prove link to pepper in salmonella outbreak

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Tests have shown that the same strain of salmonella that sickened more than 200 people in at least 42 states has been found in black pepper, but it's not clear if it's the only source of the outbreak, the state health department announced Wednesday.

Police: Woman hid triplet pregnancy, died in birth

SHELTON, Conn. - A Connecticut woman managed to hide from her boyfriend and family members that she was carrying triplets, then bled to death while delivering the full-term but stillborn babies in her home, officials said Wednesday.

Conn. woman dies after giving birth to triplets

SHELTON, Conn. - A 26-year-old Connecticut woman and her triplets died after she gave birth at home, and it was not immediately clear why the woman didn't go to a hospital.

Ex-POW in Iraq war recalls nightmares, depression

WASHINGTON - Shoshana Johnson survived gunshot wounds to both legs and 22 days as a prisoner of war in Iraq.

Conn. mom, triplets die after their births at home

SHELTON, Conn. - A southwestern Connecticut woman and her newborn triplets have been found dead at home after she gave birth there.

Obama's chief of staff sorry for 'retarded' remark

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's tart-tongued chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, has apologized for using the word "retarded" to describe liberal activists whose tactics on health care he questioned.

APNewsBreak: US study shows drop in child abuse

NEW YORK - A massive new federal study has found a significant decrease in serious child abuse in America.

Canadian official seeks heart surgery in US

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland - The premier of Canada's east coast province is undergoing heart surgery in the United States this week because the treatment he is seeking was not available in his home province.

Who's meeting with Cabinet members now? First lady

WASHINGTON - Who's that meeting with members of the Cabinet and Congress? It's Michelle Obama, revving up for her campaign against childhood obesity.

Canadian premier seeks heart surgery in US

ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland - The premier of Canada's east coast province of Newfoundland and Labrador is undergoing heart surgery in the United States later this week because the treatment he is seeking was not available in his home province.

Hospital, doctors sued over late Steeler's death

PITTSBURGH - The family of former Pittsburgh Steeler Dwight White is suing the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and three doctors, claiming negligence contributed to his death.

Medco to buy genetic consulting company DNA Direct

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. - Pharmacy benefits manager Medco Health Solutions Inc.

Birth defect total in California town now at 6

HANFORD, Calif. - The local health director says a sixth birth-defect case has been confirmed in Kettleman City, where residents are battling plans to expand California's largest hazardous-waste landfill.

Singer Etta James still hospitalized in California

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - Etta James' manager said the R&B singer remains hospitalized in Southern California as she recovers from sepsis, an infection.

More players pledge to donate brain after death

BOSTON - Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Haynes and current Chicago Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer are among more than a dozen NFL players who have pledged to donate their brain and spinal cord tissue for concussion research.

Florida gov: Flights continue out of Haiti

MIAMI - Florida's governor says hundreds of people have been flown from Haiti to Florida, even after the U.S.

Book profiles furry angel of death: Oscar the cat

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - The scientist in Dr.

Brazil's Silva says he's in 'perfect health'

RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Saturday he is in "perfect health" two days after being hospitalized for a high-blood-pressure attack that forced him to cancel his attendance at a global economic forum.

Brazil's Silva undergoes more medical tests

RIO DE JANEIRO - Doctors say they are pleased with the results of additional medical tests on Brazil's president and that he is cleared to return to his regular activities following a bout of high blood pressure last week.

India

Health, Railways Ministries to develop healthcare facilities along railway network

NEW DELHI - In a new initiative in the field of providing access to good health care facilities to common people across the country, Health and Family Welfare Ministry and Railways Ministry on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for development of healthcare infrastructure along the railway network of the country.

Focus on corruption, Ramdev tells Rahul Gandhi

PUNE - Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has advised Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi to focus his energies on weeding out black money and corruption in the country, instead of merely concentrating on the Marathi and non-Marathi controversy.

Baba Ramdev takes on army personnel, families as students

AHMEDABAD - Scores of Army personnel along with their family members attended a camp conducted by yoga guru Baba Ramdev here.

Hundreds participate in ‘Cancer walk’ in Delhi

NEW DELHI - Hundreds of people participated in the Indian Cancer Society Walk held here on Sunday to show their solidarity to those affected by the disease.

Dannii Minogue: I’m sharing my pregnancy with Kylie

LONDON - Dannii Minogue, who is expecting a baby with model boyfriend Kris Smith, says she's "sharing" her "pregnancy with sister Kylie".

Baba Ramdev talks tough on BT brinjal issue

LUCKNOW - Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has flayed the government for mulling over the commercial cultivation of genetically modified Bt brinjal.

Mahatma Gandhi’s role in anti leprosy work recalled

NEW DELHI - President Pratibha Patil inaugurated an anti-leprosy campaign, on the eve of World Leprosy Day here on Saturday.

NHRC calls for a meeting on issues of illegal medicine practice

NEW DELHI - The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a meeting on Friday to discuss the issues of inadequate health care facilities in tribal areas, illegal medical practice and spurious drugs.

Punjab provides full advantage of national rural health mission to needy

LUDHIANA - Punjab Government is trying provide better health care facilities in rural areas of the state with the help of the National Rural Health Mission (NHRM).

21 mn Pakistani children to get anti-polio drops

ISLAMABAD - Twenty-one million children below the age of five will receive anti-polio drops in 73 high-risk districts of Pakistan in a three-day campaign that concludes Thursday.

40-45 percent drugs sold in Pakistan are spurious

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistani government Tuesday admitted that 40-45 percent of the drugs being sold in the country were spurious.

Quacks rampant in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI - Thousands of quacks are playing havoc with poor patients in remote areas of Pakistan's Rawalpindi district as state-run medical facilities are not adequate for the growing population.

Gwalior jail inmates take up yoga to stay fit

GWALIOR - The Central Jail in Gwalior is holding yoga sessions for inmates to keep them fit.

Pakistan reports first polio case of 2010

ISLAMABAD - The dream of a polio-free Pakistan could not be converted into reality as the country's first case of the disease was confirmed Monday in a nine-month-old child.

Amity University honours Yoga guru Baba Ramdev

NOIDA - Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday conferred an honorary doctorate degree on renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev.

Seminar on containment of avian flu held in Siliguri

SILIGURI - A two-day seminar titled 'Strengthening cross border emergency preparedness and response mechanism for HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza)' was organised in Siliguri here to prepare against the avian flu contagion in high-risk border regions.

Government schemes in Jharkhand for leprosy patients

DHANBAD - The leprosy-affected people of Gandhigram colony of Dhanbad district in Jharkhand are being given assistance through various schemes launched by the Central Government.

Radio Pakistan’s sympathy for drug addicts in Punjab villages

BATHINDA - In its recent Punjabi Durbar programme Radio Pakistan has talked about the 'compelling circumstances' that make individual take to drug addiction in Punjab villages, as it says farmers in Punjab are economically backward and are taking to drugs due to stress.

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