H1N1 cases in Kerala touches dozen
April 24th, 2012 - 6:43 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) The number of H1N1 cases in Kerala has touched a dozen, a health official said Tuesday, adding that the authorities were fully prepared to deal with ... Read more...
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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...
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Women more likely to self-medicate than men
April 16th, 2011 - 6:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 16 (ANI): A study has concluded that women are more likely to take non-prescribed medication than men.The research study, which was carried out by experts from the Rey Juan Carlos ... Read more...
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Cannabis use ‘leads to psychotic symptoms in teens, young adults’
March 2nd, 2011 - 11:31 am ICT by ANI
London, Mar 2 (ANI): A new 10-year long study has found that the use of cannabis leads to development of psychotic symptoms in teenagers and young adults.Professor Jim van Os from Maastricht ... Read more...
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One-third of Italian youth have unsatisfied sex
February 11th, 2011 - 12:39 pm ICT by IANS
Milan, Feb 11 (IANS/AKI) One third of Italian youth are leading an unsatisfied sex life, says a survey which blames the youngsters' habit of taking alcohol or drugs to relax before sex ... Read more...
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Octomom Of America, Nadya Suleman, Voices To Oprah Winfrey That She Was A Baby Addict
January 17th, 2011 - 11:42 pm ICT by Pen Men At Work
January 17, 2011 (Pen Men at Work): Nadya Suleman, who is the renowned ‘Octomom’ of America, has asserted to the Empress of daytime TV there, Oprah Winfrey, that she was fixated to ... Read more...
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Brazil restricts antibiotics in bid to stop superbugs
October 29th, 2010 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 29 (IANS/EFE) Brazil has imposed new regulations on the sale of antibiotics as part of efforts to curb the development and spread of superbugs such as the KPC ... Read more...
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Cholera in Assam tea gardens: 16 killed, 150 affected
October 27th, 2010 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Oct 27 (IANS) At least 16 people have died and up to 150 affected in a deadly cholera outbreak in Assam, with most casualties reported from tea garden areas, officials said ... Read more...
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UN survey finds ‘major drug abuse’ in Afghanistan
June 21st, 2010 - 9:25 pm ICT by IANS
Kabul, June 21 (DPA) The number of opium and heroin users in Afghanistan has risen 75 percent in the past five years, as total users of illegal drugs reached one million, ... Read more...
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Murphy’s hubby ‘ridiculously upset’ over coroner’s pneumonia findings
February 6th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, February 6 (ANI): Late actress Brittany Murphy's husband Simon Monjack has revealed he is "ridiculously upset" by the coroner's findings over her death.Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter ruled out foul ... Read more...
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Alcohol increases likelihood of intimate partner violence
January 29th, 2010 - 12:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 29 (ANI): A new study has shown that alcohol increases the likelihood of violence among couples- both to and by the female partner.According to researchers from University of Texas School ... Read more...
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Alcohol protects accident victims from distress
October 14th, 2009 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 14 (IANS) Moderate alcohol consumption is likely to protect accident victims from post-traumatic psychological distress, says a new study.
The study assessed 1,045 patients hospitalised after traumatic injury, for patterns of ... Read more...
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‘British troops face risk of massive mental health problems’
August 26th, 2009 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug. 26 (ANI): British soldiers are faced with massive mental health problems due to drastic working conditions and out of date support techniques, a former Special Air Service soldier has revealed.Ex-trooper ... Read more...
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Spider monkeys invent medicated body scratchers
August 1st, 2009 - 2:53 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 1 (ANI): A new study has reported that wild spider monkeys have invented a new tool, namely crushed and chewed leaves, which serve as body scratchers that can release medicinal ... Read more...
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Goldie Hawn honoured for education efforts
May 12th, 2009 - 1:13 am ICT by IANS
London, May 11 (IANS) Oscar-award winning actress Goldie Hawn has been honoured with an award for helping raise awareness about mental health issues in US schools.
The "Cactus Flower" star picked up the ... Read more...
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Scientists give first clear demonstration of self-medication among insects
March 14th, 2009 - 1:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 14 (ANI): University of Arizona scientists have found that there are some caterpillars that munch on drug-laced leaves to get rid of crippling parasites.
Lead author Elizabeth Bernays says ... Read more...
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Smokers with ADHD at higher risk of serious nicotine addiction
October 22nd, 2008 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): Young smokers with attention deficient hypersensitivity disorder (ADHD) are at an increased risk of becoming seriously addicted to nicotine, according to a new study.Massachusetts General Hospital researchers ... Read more...
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Culture, not age and sex, influences youngsters drinking habits
September 23rd, 2008 - 4:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 23 (ANI): Its culture, not age and sex that influences a youngsters views on alcohol and drunkenness, according to a new study.Sponsored by the International Center for Alcohol Policies ... Read more...
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Wild Orangutans treat pain with naturally occurring anti-inflammatory drugs
July 29th, 2008 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 29 (ANI): Scientists have spotted wild orangutans in Indonesia using naturally occurring anti-inflammatory drugs.The apes were disocvered by Primatologist Helen Morrogh-Bernard, of the University of Cambridge, UK, while studying ... Read more...
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Lee planning follow up to hurricane Katrina documentary
June 21st, 2008 - 4:04 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 21 (IANS) Acclaimed US filmmaker Spike Lee is considering revisiting the areas devastated by hurricane Katrina to do a follow up to his documentary "When the Levees Broke - A ... Read more...
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Chimps eat dirt and leaves to fight off malaria
February 20th, 2008 - 2:24 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): A new study has discovered that chimpanzees can fight off malaria by swallowing mouthfuls of dirt and leaves, which act as self-medication for the animals.According to a report ... Read more...
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Chimps self-medication may help humans discover new drugs
December 26th, 2007 - 1:24 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 26 (ANI): Ugandan and French scientists have suggested that chimpanzees ability to treat ailments with plants might help humans discover new drugs.The study, led by Sabrina Krief, a French veterinary ... Read more...
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