Raghu sprains neck on ‘Roadies’ sets (TV Snippets) (With Images)
May 13th, 2011 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) After sustaining burns while attempting a stunt for his popular MTV show "Roadies" a few weeks ago, producer Raghu Ram has now sprained his ... Read more...
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FDA Orders Lowering of the Amount of Pain Reliever in Vicodin
January 14th, 2011 - 1:45 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Jan 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The health regulators from the Food and Drug Administration have decided to limit the amount on one key painkilling ingredient in a several prescription pain killers such as ... Read more...
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Boozing and high heels don’t mix!
November 15th, 2010 - 6:42 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 15 (ANI): A recent Brit survey has revealed that booze and high-heels definitely do not mix.A top ankle surgeon says scores of young women are causing permanent damage, with some ... Read more...
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Arthritis can hit even the physically active (World Arthritis Day Oct 12)
October 11th, 2010 - 9:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Does arthritis affect only those who don't exercise? Experts say sportspersons, dancers and others with high physical activity too are at risk, mainly due to joint injuries.Sprains, ... Read more...
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Interactive video games likely to cause broad range of injuries
October 4th, 2010 - 6:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 4 (ANI): While relatively new, interactive gaming devices are gaining popularity, they are likely cause a broad range of injuries, from abrasions and sprains to shoulder, ankle and foot injuries, ... Read more...
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Leonard Weaver Suffers Injury In Left Knee
September 13th, 2010 - 7:49 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Sep 13, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Philadelphia Eagles suffered a major loss on Sunday when its fullback Leonard Weaver suffered an ACL in his left knee. The player suffered the injury during ... Read more...
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Cameron Diaz loves to do her own stunts
August 8th, 2010 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
London, Aug 7 (ANI): Cameron Diaz is an action-loving chick - the actress has revealed that she likes to do her own stunts.The 37-year-old, who stars in the action comedy 'Knight ... Read more...
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Going barefoot in home may contribute to falls among elderly
June 24th, 2010 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 24 (ANI): A new research has suggested that elderly people should avoid going barefoot, or wearing slippers or socks with no shoes to prevent serious injuries, including fractures, sprains, dislocations, ... Read more...
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Doing Indian detective thrillers proud (IANS Book Review)
March 2nd, 2010 - 10:54 am ICT by IANS
By Keki N. Daruwalla
Book: "No Flying From Fate"; Author: Saurbh Katyal; Publisher: Gyaana Books; Price: Rs.295The dharma of the detective-thriller writer cannot be encapsulated easily because there ... Read more...
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Herbal medicine makes Uttarakhand rural women self-reliant
January 27th, 2010 - 4:55 pm ICT by ANI
Nainital, Jan 27 (ANI): Uttarakhand women have formed a self-help group where they make and sell herbal medicine from the plants found in the forests around there.Most of these women do not ... Read more...
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Myleene Klass sprains neck while filming Christmas show
December 21st, 2009 - 6:31 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 21 (ANI): Myleene Klass sprained her neck after slipping in the snow while shooting for a Christmas show.The pop star-turned-TV presenter was in Sweden last week for filming a segment ... Read more...
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Ride-on lawnmowers land thousands of people in hospital every year
November 22nd, 2009 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 22 (ANI): Experts have revealed that ride-on lawnmowers are causing more accidents every year, landing thousands of people in hospital.According to the Journal of Safety Research, a survey conducted over ... Read more...
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Dilshan sprains ankle, but will play Test
November 12th, 2009 - 9:33 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IANS) Sri Lanka's maverick opener Tillakaratne Dilshan, who sprained his ankle during a practice session here Wednesday, will be available for the first Test against India in Ahmedabad from ... Read more...
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Taiwan woman sprains ankle at pothole, wins compensation
October 27th, 2009 - 11:42 am ICT by IANS
Taipei, Oct 27 (DPA) A Taiwan woman has been awarded 81,000 Taiwan dollars (about $2,500) in compensation for injury caused by a pothole in front of the presidential office in Taipei, a ... Read more...
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Streisand sprains thumbs giving De Niro massage in film scene
October 5th, 2009 - 4:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 5 (ANI): American singer/actress Barbra Streisand has revealed that she sprained both her thumbs while giving actor Robert De Niro a massage, during the filming of a scene for ... Read more...
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Homeopathic remedy gets first ever licence nod from Brit medicines regulator
May 16th, 2009 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 16 (ANI): An arnica product has become the homeopathic remedy to receive a first licence nod from the British medicines regulator under controversial new rules.The Medicines and Healthcare Products ... Read more...
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Chronic ankle pain could be more than just a sprain
May 2nd, 2009 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 2 (ANI): An unfortunate fall, sudden twist or blow to the ankle often causes sprains leading to chronic ankle pain among many sufferers. But scientists have said that the underlying ... Read more...
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Dame Judi Dench sprains ankle after fall
March 21st, 2009 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): British actress Dame Judi Dench was rushed to hospital after badly spraining her ankle in a fall.The Oscar winner was exiting the Wyndham theatre, where she is ... Read more...
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Spurt in computer game playing over Christmas may trigger Wii knee epidemic
December 21st, 2008 - 11:38 am ICT by ANI
London, December 21 (ANI): Doctors are warning people that playing too much of sports-based computer games over Christmas can lead to painful sprains and fractures.
They use the term "Wii knee" to ... Read more...
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Jennifer Love Hewitt sprains her ankle
April 5th, 2008 - 6:23 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt sprained her ankle while shooting for her TV show 'Ghost Whisperer'.
The 29-year-old star appeared on Craig Ferguson's U.S. talk show with a heavy-duty ... Read more...
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Study confirms the effectiveness of magnet therapy
January 4th, 2008 - 1:40 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Jan 4 (ANI): Many people use products embedded with magnets based on anecdotal evidence, hoping for a non-invasive and drug-free cure to what ails them. But now, a biomedical engineering study ... Read more...
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