UK: Docs’ ‘basic errors’ killing 1,000 a month
July 13th, 2012 - 10:26 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, July 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study has revealed that in UK, basic errors by doctors result in the death of almost 1,000 people a month. The London School of Hygiene ... Read more...
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Britain bans public display of cigarettes
April 6th, 2012 - 8:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 6 (IANS) A new legislation banning open display of cigarettes in British supermarkets came into effect Friday, meaning the cigarettes and tobacco products must be hidden away in ... Read more...
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New Zealand hopes to eradicate smoking by 2025
February 29th, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Wellington, Feb 29 (IANS) New Zealand is aiming to eradicate smoking across the country by 2025, and health researchers have said the government needs to set a date to end ... Read more...
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New drug busts clot risks in joint replacement
September 19th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 19 (IANS) Scientists have developed a new pill that busts blood clot risks among older patients who have hip or knee replacements.
Clinical trials, involving 8,000 patients who ... Read more...
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Roberts named global ambassador for UN campaign
May 7th, 2011 - 5:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 7 (IANS) Actress Julia Roberts has been appointed as the global ambassador for a United Nations Foundation campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of smoke from ... Read more...
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Compound used to treat nicotine addiction may also fight alcoholism
October 24th, 2010 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 24 (ANI): A new study has demonstrated that a plant-derived compound that is used to treat nicotine addiction also has significant effects against alcohol addiction.Scientists from South Dakota State University ... Read more...
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Cheryl Cole to help create malaria awareness in Africa
August 15th, 2010 - 3:55 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 15 (ANI): Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole is helping a charity in Africa in its fight against the deadly disease malaria.She is to become a charity ambassador and will help ... Read more...
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UN-led action plan for maternal, child health fails to address vital action points
June 8th, 2010 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 8 (ANI): A United Nations-led action plan for maternal and child health is positive but has crucial gaps, according to a top relief and development organisation.Formally launched by UN ... Read more...
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Obesity deadlier than smoking when it comes to premature death
April 9th, 2010 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, April 9 (ANI): A study has found that obesity has overtaken smoking as the leading cause of premature death and illness in Australia.Experts say that the federal government is ... Read more...
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India fails to check maternal deaths: Human Rights Watch (Lead)
November 4th, 2009 - 6:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) India is falling behind other nations in meeting international commitments to improve obstetric care as it does not adequately monitor deaths and injuries in the critical period ... Read more...
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India failing to check maternal deaths: NGO
November 4th, 2009 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) India is falling drastically behind other countries in meeting international commitments to improve obstetric care as it has failed to adequately monitor deaths following childbirth, an NGO ... Read more...
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India behind other nations in child care: Human Rights Watch
November 4th, 2009 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Nov 4 (IANS) India is falling behind other nations in improving obstetric care as it does not adequately monitor deaths and injuries in the critical period following childbirth and fix ... Read more...
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Water should be a basic human right, say researchers
June 30th, 2009 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 30 (ANI): Researchers, in a recent article in the journal PLoS Medicine Editorial, have argued that despite recent international objections, access to clean water should be recognized as a human ... Read more...
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One-third preventable deaths can be averted by healthy environment
April 24th, 2009 - 9:10 pm ICT by admin
By Bobby RamakantIn the least developed countries, one third of death and disease is a direct result of environmental causes. Proper environmental management is the key to avoiding the quarter of all ... Read more...
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Vaccine bonds: keeping kids - and your money - healthy
March 21st, 2009 - 9:46 am ICT by IANS
By Shabtai Gold
Geneva, March 21 (DPA) Government bonds are generally attractive to the layman investor as they are relatively safe. The saver can profit while not fretting over the markets.An initiative ... Read more...
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Cracking the Z ring’s puzzles may lead to new antibiotics
April 9th, 2008 - 6:07 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have uncovered the mystery concerning how certain proteins lead to the reproduction of bacteria, a finding that could open up the possibility ... Read more...
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