Adopt ‘Meatless Mondays’, urges Humane Society International
September 12th, 2012 - 8:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Humane Society International (HSI) Wednesday urged global leaders to adopt 'Meatless Mondays' - an international movement to reduce meat consumption and incorporate meatless options one ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Modified bug knocks out malaria parasite
July 17th, 2012 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 17 (IANS) Scientists are using a modified mosquito bug to knock out the deadliest malaria parasite, present in the insect's gut, by 98 percent.The bug, Pantoea agglomerans, was ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Mood, anxiety disorders patients likely to abuse painkillers
December 14th, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 14 (IANS) People suffering from mood and anxiety disorders are more likely to abuse opioids or painkillers.They include patients of bipolar, panic and major depressive disorders, according to ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
A mix of education, entertainment for social cause
November 16th, 2011 - 8:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) A four-day conference being held in the capital plans to create a fusion of education and entertainment to spread awareness on various social issues, officials ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Women who make most decisions have less sex
September 24th, 2011 - 12:46 am ICT by IANS
London, Sep 23 (IANS) Married women who make most decisions at home seem to have sex less frequently, say experts.Experts examined the link between married women's autonomy and regularity of ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Empathy, self-esteem enhance sexual enjoyment
June 5th, 2011 - 4:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 5 (IANS) Empathy and self-esteem seem to enhance sexual enjoyment among young adults, which in turn is linked to healthy psychological and social development.A study by the Johns ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Heat waves will cause more deaths in future
May 9th, 2011 - 3:56 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 9 (IANS) Global climate change may bring on more extreme weather conditions such as heat waves, causing higher fatalities in the coming decades.
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Death rates from heat waves may go up in the coming decades
May 4th, 2011 - 6:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 4 (ANI): An new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has predicted increased deaths rate in the coming decades due to heat waves, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Heart drug cuts prostate cancer risk
April 3rd, 2011 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 3 (IANS) Men using the cardiac drug digoxin were found to have a 24 percent lower risk for prostate cancer.
Digoxin, made from the foxglove plant, has been ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
New measles vaccine that can be inhaled shows promise
February 2nd, 2011 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): A research team has developed and successfully tested a dry powder, live-attenuated measles vaccine that can be inhaled.The team was led by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Mums who take folic acid, iron during pregnancy have smarter kids
December 22nd, 2010 - 3:30 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 22 (ANI): A new study has revealed that mothers who take folic acid, iron during pregnancy have smarter kids.In developing countries where iron deficiency is prevalent, prenatal iron-folic acid supplementation ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Parents have limited influence on children’s eating habits
December 9th, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 09 (ANI): If you thought you could influence your child's eating habits, you are wrong - at least partially, for a new study claims that this influence is limited.Researchers from ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Heterosexual HIV ‘in China aggravated by unprotected sex, drugs’
November 9th, 2010 - 2:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 9 (ANI): Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have examined the burden of HIV and sexually transmitted disease among male clients of the commercial sex industry in ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Youth exposure to alcohol ads in mags declines by 48pc: Study
August 11th, 2010 - 4:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 11 (ANI): A new study has revealed that youth exposure to alcohol advertising in magazines declined by 48 percent between 2001 and 2008.The study was conducted by the Center on ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Researchers advise wider use of control measures for diarrhoeal disease
July 5th, 2010 - 6:39 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 5 (ANI): Researchers have urged to maximize the use of modern methods for prevention and treatment of diarrhoea to reduce the deaths from the disease worldwide.Researchers from the Johns ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Pro-eating disorder websites classify anorexia and bulimia as diseases
June 18th, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 18 (ANI): Websites promoting eating disorders, like anorexia and bulimia, give users a platform to encourage each other, but, on the other hand, recognize eating disorders as a disease, says ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Kidney function, damage markers could help predict mortality risk
May 18th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 18 (ANI): A new study has shown that common tests of kidney function and damage can predict the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases and all causes.This analysis of 21 ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Maternal Vitamin A improves offspring lung function
May 13th, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 13 (ANI): Scientists have discovered that deficiency of Vitamin A in the mother's body may affect the lung function in the child.Scientists at The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Vaccine response could depend on your sex
May 13th, 2010 - 2:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 13 (ANI): Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have claimed that biological differences between the sexes could be a significant predictor of responses to vaccines.The scientists ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Infectious diseases account for two-third child deaths
May 12th, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 12 (IANS) Preventable infectious diseases accounted for two-thirds of the nine million child deaths in 2008, says a new study.
Experts from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Unicef's Child ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Infections cause two-thirds of child deaths: Study
May 12th, 2010 - 1:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 12 (ANI): According to a new study, preventable infectious diseases cause two-thirds of child deaths.Published in The Lancet, experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF's Child Health Epidemiology ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Rampant HR violations, apathy by Burmese Military Junta leaves cyclone victims hapless
May 8th, 2010 - 3:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 8 (ANI): The survivors of Cyclone Nargis that devastated Burma in 2008, continue to reel under the problems brought by the cyclone.A study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Hib vaccine: Are press releases telling whole truth?
April 15th, 2010 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
By Killugudi Jayaraman
Bangalore, April 15 (IANS) Is the Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B) vaccine that India is considering for routine immunisation really effective and should it be introduced in developing countries? The ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Hemoglobin A1c test better indicator of diabetes risk
March 4th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, March 4 (ANI): A new study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has suggested that measurements of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) more accurately identify persons at risk ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Gates Foundation pledges $10 billion to develop vaccines
January 30th, 2010 - 4:48 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda have announced that their foundation will commit $10 billion over the next 10 years to help research in developing ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Social service can improve older adults’ brain functions
December 16th, 2009 - 12:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 16 (ANI): A new study has found that participating in social service activities can significantly improve brain functions of older adults.The research team from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Kids exposed to puffs show higher nicotine levels
December 4th, 2009 - 2:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 4 (IANS) Kids exposed to cigarette puffs at home show higher nicotine levels, says a new study.
The younger the children, the higher the concentration under the same level of exposure ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Alcohol firms target youths with mag ads
December 3rd, 2009 - 4:42 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, December 03 (ANI): Alcoholic beverages popular among youths pull more advertisement in magazines than those favoured by adults, leading to a higher exposure of alcohol among youngsters, a new study claims. ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Why circumcision cuts HIV risk
November 24th, 2009 - 11:58 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 24 (ANI): Circumcision reduces the risk of HIV infection in men, but this link cannot be explained by a reduction in sores from conditions such as herpes, according to a ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Low cholesterol may cut risk for high-grade prostate cancer
November 4th, 2009 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 4 (ANI): Men with low cholesterol levels are less likely to suffer from aggressive form of prostate cancer, say researchers.The study led by Johns Hopkins researchers showed that having ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Reduced physical activity may not be linked to increased obesity rates among teens
November 3rd, 2009 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 3 (ANI): Reduced physical activity may do little in explaining the increase in obesity rates among U.S. adolescents, according to a study.Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Electronic tools can help improve health care processes
November 1st, 2009 - 3:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 1 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the use of electronic tools and technology applications can significantly help improve people's health care processes.The researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Iron-folic acid supplements during pregnancy ‘cut mortality rates among kids’
October 29th, 2009 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 29 (ANI): In a new study, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that offspring whose mothers had been supplemented with iron-folic acid during pregnancy had ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Little progress in implementation of lifesaving diarrhea treatments for kids
October 9th, 2009 - 1:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 09 (ANI): Even though low-cost diarrhea treatments are possible, there is a huge number of deaths among children due to the sickness, as nothing much has been done to implement ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Pneumococcal disease kills an Indian child every four minutes
September 11th, 2009 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Every four minutes, one child in India dies due to pneumococcal disease, one of the key reasons behind infant mortality in the country, a study by WHO ... Read more...
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