Erectile dysfunction - a warning of future heart attacksNEW YORK - Beware! Erectile disorder (ED) could be a grim warning of future heart attacks, stroke, atherosclerosis and congestive heart failure. Fiction can inspire teenaged girls to cut down weightNEW 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 smokeWASHINGTON - 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 bayLONDON - 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 gadgetsLONDON - Use of electronic gadgets is not associated with headaches, at least not in adolescents. Poor hand grip linked to poor survivalLONDON - 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. Bangladesh culls 13,000 chickens after bird flu outbreakDHAKA - 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 womenTORONTO - Women with gout are at greater risk of a heart attack than men with the disease, says a new study. Drug inhibiting serotonin in gut could reverse osteoporosisNEW 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 osteoporosisNEW 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 riskWASHINGTON - 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 diagnosisWASHINGTON - 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 obesityWASHINGTON - 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. Stop snoring; here’s howBERLIN - 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. Losing weight can also help and snorers should refrain from a nightcap before going to bed, it said. Hitler had bad breath, says dentistHAMBURG - 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 BangladeshDHAKA - 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. Dengue emergency declared in Colombian cityBogota, Feb 7 (IANS/EFE) The deaths of four children and an adult from hemorrhagic dengue so far this year has led authorities of the southwestern Colombian city of Cali to declare a health emergency, an official said. Hitler’s Viagra made from semen, young bullsLONDON - Adolf Hitler took a primitive form of Viagra for his encounters with Eva Braun, claim the authors of a book about the dictator’s fragile health. Severely obese less likely to feel they can lose weightSYDNEY - The more severely obese a person is, the less likely they feel they can reduce their weight, says a new study. Safer plastic soonWASHINGTON - We could soon have safer plastic as scientists have found a way of locking in harmful additives, called plasticizers, from seeping out of one of the most widely used groups of plastics. New malaria vaccine found safe for childrenWASHINGTON - A new vaccine has shown promise in protecting the most vulnerable patients — young children — against malaria, says a study. Saffron in curry helps keep vision sharpLONDON - It is one food colouring that you won’t mind giving to the family. Research has shown that saffron, which gives chicken korma and paella their yellow colour, helps keep vision sharp. ‘Frail Hitler took bulls’ semen pills to pep up his sex life’LONDON - Adolf Hitler took 82 drugs, including a primitive form of Viagra, for his encounters with mistress Eva Braun, claims a new book. Researchers profile malaria parasite genomeWASHINGTON - Researchers have achieved a breakthrough by successfully profiling the malaria parasite genome for the first time - opening the way to more potent drugs for the disease that kills up to three million people every year. Brit woman gets ‘incompatible’ kidney in ground-breaking transplantLONDON - Maxine Bath has had a life-saving kidney transplant after having her blood plasma frozen and filtered to make sure the organ was not rejected by her body. Brits looking to Haryana for key to tackling Alzheimer’sLONDON - The small town of Ballabgarh in Haryana has become the focus of a major international medical probe after figures this week showed more Britons than ever before are afflicted by the debilitating Alzheimers disease. Early tooth enamel defects may lead to premature death
US to provide free health tips to new moms on mobile phones
Viagra can help in foetal development in humans
Diet combined with exercise more effective in lowering BP
Herbal remedies could worsen your asthmaWASHINGTON - Beware of trying herbal remedies to ease your asthma — it could make the symptoms worse, says a new study. People glued to Internet more likely to suffer bluesLONDON - People glued to the Internet are more likely to suffer from depression, says the first large scale study of its kind. Scientists discover secret of painless fat burningWASHINGTON - Researchers have stumbled upon the secret of painless fat burning, says a new study. Clearer picture of cholesterol’s link to heart diseaseWASHINGTON - Researchers now have a clearer, if more complicated, picture of how one class of immune cells goes wrong when loaded with cholesterol. Pregnancy doesn’t affect women’s memorySYDNEY - Pregnancy and motherhood does not affect a woman’s memory, causing forgetfulness and absentmindedness, as is popularly believed. Mum’s exposure to some plastic may increase kid’s asthma riskWASHINGTON - A pregnant or lactating woman’s exposure to plastic used in water bottles, sunglasses, eyeglass lenses, DVDs, and CDs may increase the risk of asthma in her children. Pig lungs could soon be transplanted into humansLONDON - Following a medical breakthrough, pig lungs could be transplanted into humans to overcome a shortage of donor organs, a media report said Thursday citing Australian scientists. Patient in a vegetative state ‘talks’ to scientistsLONDON - British scientists are hailing a world-first ‘conversation’ with a man diagnosed as being in a permanent vegetative state, a media report said Thursday. Nepal reports outbreak of bird fluKATHMANDU - Nepal has reported an outbreak of bird flu in the country, a media report said Thursday. Heart patients using herbal remedies may be at riskWASHINGTON - Many of today’s popular herbal supplements, including St. John’s wort, ginkgo biloba, garlic and even grapefruit juice can pose serious risks to people who are taking medications for heart disease, says a new review. Higher body fat may lead to delayed puberty in boysWASHINGTON - Increasing rates of obese and overweight children in the US may be contributing to a delayed onset of puberty in boys, research says. Heart Attack Grill sues Heart Stoppers Sports Grill over medical theme!LONDON - The owner of the Heart Attack Grill in Chandler, Arizona has sued the owners of the Heart Stoppers Sports Grill in Delray Beach, Florida over a medical disaster theme. Kick the butt for a healthy heart any time
The cat that predicts death and curls up with dying nursing home patientsLONDON - A cat in Rhode Island has stunned all after being able to detect which nursing home patients were close to death before curling up with them in their final hours, a new book claims. Unknown factor in heart failure found
WHO raises alert over rising cancer deaths
Chinese scientists solving mystery of acupuncture through light beamsBEIJING - Scientists in China claimed to have found a breakthrough in acupuncture therapy which would help detect cancer and brain tumours in patients at an early stage through a super powerful X-ray beam. Researchers crack key HIV riddle after decadesLONDON - Researchers have cracked a key riddle that has foxed scientists for decades, potentially opening the way to better treatment of HIV, says a new study. 200 children hospitalised after eating Chinese fruitsMOSCOW - Over 200 children, most of them younger than three years, were hospitalised with acute intestinal infection after eating fruits imported from China, Rossiya TV channel reported Sunday. Indo-Europeans may have reached eastern Asia 2,000 years agoWASHINGTON - A team of archaeologists has unearthed the skeleton of a western man in an ancient Mongolian tomb, which has yielded genetic evidence of Indo-Europeans reaching eastern Asia at least 2,000 years ago. Underworld godfather used Facebook to run organized crime networkLONDON - An underworld don, who is languishing in a maximum-security British jail, has been using Facebook to run his drugs and organised crime empire and intimidate his enemies. Most patients gain weight after knee replacementWASHINGTON - People who have had knee replacement surgery seem to gain weight, says a new study. Michelle Obama begins official campaign against childhood obesityLONDON - Michelle Obama kicked off an official drive against childhood obesity when she opened up about a warning from the First Family’s doctor that her own daughters were gaining extra pounds. Grandpa’s broken hip means weaker bones for grandsonsLONDON - Hip fractures in grandfathers are linked to low bone density and reduced bone size in their grandsons, new research shows. In European restaurants, over a third of milk contaminatedLONDON - One-third of samples of milk and dairy products analysed in various restaurants in Europe are contaminated, says a new study. Rheumatoid arthritis does not affect computer typingWASHINGTON - A new study by Pittsburgh University researchers suggests that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) does not obstruct computing skills. What you eat after exercise shapes or misshapes youSYDNEY - The benefits of exercise can be greatly affected by the food we eat after it, a new study says. Indian American doctor is New Jersey health chiefTRENTON - New Jersey’s Republican Governor Chris Christie has named an Indian American doctor, Poonam Alaigh, as the commissioner of the state Health and Senior Services Department, a cabinet post. Yorkshire Cancer Research inks 3-year deal with Leeds United to tackle cancerLONDON - Yorkshire Cancer Research has signed a three year agreement with Leeds United to raise awareness of cancers which commonly affect men. Innovative scanner to speed up diagnosis of heart problemsLONDON - Due to its unprecedented sensitivity to magnetic fluctuations, a portable magnetometer will help diagnose heart problems in foetuses, much faster than ultrasound, ECG (electrocardiogram) and existing cardiac magnetometers. |
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