What’s your risk of developing kidney failure?
August 17th, 2012 - 5:38 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Aug 17 (IANS) New research has thrown up some startling insights about the likelihood of middle-aged adults developing kidney failure during their lifetime. About one in 40 men and ... Read more...
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Social connections affect sensitivity to physical pain: Study
November 9th, 2010 - 5:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 9 (ANI): A new study from University of Toronto has identified the influence of human social interaction on sensitivity to physical pain."Our study is among the first to show in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Dubai to host international meet on women’s health
August 11th, 2010 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 11 (IANS/WAM) Dubai will host an international conference on womens' health in November, it was announced Wednesday.
The conference Nov 4-6 will focus on obstetrics, gynaecology and fertility. Experts from across ... Read more...
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Aussie doc to unveil online do-it-yourself home abortion guide
August 1st, 2010 - 3:55 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug 1 (ANI): A Brisbane doctor is set to unveil an online do-it-yourself home abortion guide featuring a pill that has been banned from public sale.Obstetrician Adrienne Freeman says her ... Read more...
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4 in 5 Oz mothers drink during pregnancy
June 21st, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, June 21 (ANI): Four out of every five women drink when they are pregnant because they are not sure of health warnings, a research has revealed.The survey analysed the drinking ... Read more...
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Apricot kernels may help fight cancer
March 7th, 2010 - 1:46 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Mar 7 (ANI): A man diagnosed with a rare, incurable lymphoma claims that he has been able to cheat death for 13 years by eating apricot kernels.Paul Reid insists that the ... Read more...
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1 in 3 women, 7 in 10 men watch porn on net: Oz study
February 10th, 2010 - 6:05 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 10 (ANI): One in three Aussie women and seven in 10 men watch online porn, a new study has revealed.The objective of research, led by Dr Gomathi Sitharthan at the ... Read more...
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Rural health legislation creates political divide
December 30th, 2009 - 10:44 am ICT by IANS
By Pradipta Tapadar
Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) The West Bengal assembly has passed a bill for a three-year diploma course in medicine through which it hopes to bridge the shortage ... Read more...
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Indian-origin member of New Zealand health board suspended over email row
December 17th, 2009 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
Auckland, Dec. 17 (ANI): An Indian-origin board member of New Zealand's Waikato District Health Board (DHB) has been suspended for refusing to apologise for his controversial e-mail in which he questioned the ... Read more...
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Immigrant mums ‘at higher risk of having babies with birth defects’
April 17th, 2009 - 2:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 17 (ANI): Immigrant mothers are less likely to take folic acid supplements before pregnancy to prevent birth defects, a new study has found.The study, led by a St. Michael's Hospital ... Read more...
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Queensland Govt. officials ”failed to do checks on `Dr. Death
February 11th, 2009 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Brisbane, Feb.11 (ANI): Queensland Government officers failed to check a vital piece of information that may have prevented Indian-born Doctor Jayant Patel from being employed in Queensland, a court has been ... Read more...
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Motor control exercise - new way to get rid of lower backache
February 2nd, 2009 - 2:20 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Feb 2 (IANS) Motor control exercise is a promising new way to get rid of persistent lower backaches, which offers lasting relief to patients. "Although the exercises seemed promising, until now ... Read more...
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Prevention is key to oral health
January 2nd, 2009 - 11:13 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 2 (IANS) At this time of the year, many people consume much more food and sugary drinks than usual, neglecting dental health.Because oral health is rarely life threatening, it can ... Read more...
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Exposure to low doses of radiation may cure ailments
June 20th, 2008 - 3:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 20 (ANI): Exposure to low doses of radiation can actually cure a wide variety of ailments, suggests a University of Missouri scientist.It is well known that exposure to ... Read more...
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Scientists reveal top cause of painful sex
November 14th, 2007 - 10:28 am ICT by admin
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