Uttar Pradesh to run new medical colleges under PPP
11/20/2009 10:27:00 PM |
| Lucknow, Nov 20 (IANS) The six new medical colleges and two para-medical colleges coming up in Uttar Pradesh would be run under a public-private partnership (PPP) arrangement. |
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India to have guidelines for probiotic food by 2010
11/20/2009 9:35:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Scientists Friday said that the government was in the process of formulating guidelines for regulation of probiotic foods, which have flooded the Indian markets, and the guidelines would be in place by January 2010. |
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CII launches toll free helpline on HIV/AIDS
11/20/2009 7:17:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) In a bid to spread awareness on HIV/AIDS, the Confederation of Indian Industriy (CII) Friday announced the launch of a toll free helpline in four languages. |
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Nearly 50 percent of Indian women marry before 18: Unicef
11/20/2009 6:46:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) India has a legislation prohibiting child marriage, but latest household surveys indicate that 47 percent of women, who are now aged 20-24 years, were married before the legal age of 18, a Unicef report released Friday said. |
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Rs.9.2 bn to promote Indian systems of medicine
11/20/2009 6:45:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The health ministry will spend Rs.9.2 billion this financial year for promoting Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) - the Indian systems of medicine - in the country, Minister of State for Health S. Gandhiselvan told parliament Friday. |
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Diabetes testing being made mandatory in India: Azad
11/20/2009 6:43:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Blood tests to detect diabetes are likely to be made compulsory at health centres across India following the internationally followed 'opportunistic screening' norm. The scheme was in its pilot stage in 10 states, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Friday. |
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Rs.332-cr budget to check swine flu: Azad
11/20/2009 6:34:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The central government has committed Rs.332.92 crore in various health measures to check the spread of Influenza A (H1N1), more commonly known as swine flu, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said Friday. |
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India working well on child issues, but too slow: Unicef
11/20/2009 4:41:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Progress on child issues is slow even though India has accomplished a great deal in ensuring the rights of children almost two decades after it ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), Unicef India representative Karin Holshof said Friday. |
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Here's why some people can't quit cocaine
11/20/2009 4:37:00 PM |
Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): A new study from University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) sheds light on why some people fall back into drugs despite undergoing a treatment. |
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Simple test to predict a person's likelihood of breaking hip
11/20/2009 4:37:00 PM |
London, November 20 (ANI): Researchers have come up with a questionnaire that will help determine an individual's chances of breaking their hips. |
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25 new dengue cases reported in Delhi
11/20/2009 3:11:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) With 25 new dengue cases reported in the capital Friday, the total number of people affected with the vector borne disease touched 970, health officials said. |
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Vicks nasal sprays recalled over bacteria fears
11/20/2009 1:46:00 PM |
London, November 20 (ANI): Vicks nasal sprays have been recalled from markets in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, after it was learnt that they contained a dangerous bacteria. |
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Three Chandigarh students get swine flu
11/20/2009 1:11:00 PM |
| Chandigarh, Nov 20 (IANS) Three students of different schools here have tested positive for influenza A (H1N1) virus, an official said Friday. |
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Common plastic chemical 'contributes to ADHD in kids'
11/20/2009 12:48:00 PM |
Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): A plastic chemical found in consumer products, such as toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items appears to contribute to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids, say researchers. |
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Movie popcorn + soda = calorie bomb
11/20/2009 12:48:00 PM |
London, Nov 20 (ANI): If you think having a medium popcorn and soft drink while watching a movie won't add much to your weight, then it's time to get a reality check, suggests a new study. |
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Sleep apnea ups heart disease risk in kidney transplant patients
11/20/2009 12:48:00 PM |
Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): Kidney transplant patients with sleep apnea are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, according to a new study. |
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Many pregnant African women avoid HIV screening
11/20/2009 11:55:00 AM |
Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): A large number of pregnant women in Uganda, Africa deliberately avoid being tested for HIV, increasing the risk of mother-to-child transmission, says a study. |
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Woman walks 110 km in 15 days for medical help in Chhattisgarh
11/20/2009 11:37:00 AM |
| Raigarh (Chhattisgarh), Nov 20 (IANS) Such is the state of medical care in Chhattisgarh that a woman had to walk 110 km for 15 days to reach a government-run hospital to get her burnt hands treated. |
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Ciggies widely contaminated with pathogenic bacteria
11/20/2009 11:31:00 AM |
Washington, November 20 (ANI): An international study has found cigarettes are widely contaminated with bacteria, including some which can cause diseases. |
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Balanced diet and sunscreen, not water, can give beautiful skin
11/20/2009 11:31:00 AM |
London, Nov 20 (ANI): A new study has poured cold water on the theory that drinking lots of water gives you a glowing complexion. |
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Breaking too hard could cause lung damage
11/20/2009 11:31:00 AM |
London, Nov 20 (ANI): Slamming on car brakes could cause lung damage to motorists and pedestrians, says a new study. |
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India's swine flu toll touches 537, over 16,000 affected
11/19/2009 8:18:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Three swine flu deaths, two from Rajasthan alone, were reported Thursday, taking the toll in India to 537, health authorities said here. |
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32 new dengue cases take total to 945 in Delhi
11/19/2009 5:07:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The national capital Thursday reported 32 new dengue cases, taking the total number of people infected with the vector-borne disease to 945, health officials said. |
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Winter chill brings on increase in swine flu cases
11/19/2009 4:36:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) With the winter chill now in the air, swine flu cases in the national capital have recorded a sudden jump in the past two days. Doctors Thursday warned that H1N1 infections could see a rise as the virus spreads faster during winter. |
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Health minister's constituency faring worst in providing toilets (Nov 19 is World Toilet Day)
11/19/2009 4:22:00 PM |
| New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad's constituency in Jammu will reach 100 percent sanitation and toilet coverage by the year 2266 - taking the longest time amongst all other constituencies, according to a report on the occasion of World Toilet Day Thursday. |
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Outdoor second-hand smoke a new health hazard
11/19/2009 3:18:00 PM |
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): While bans on indoor smoking have forced smokers at bars and restaurants onto outdoor patios, researchers have now raised concerns over the increasing exposure to second-hand airborne smoke. |
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Mums-to-be with multiple sclerosis less likely to suffer complications
11/19/2009 3:18:00 PM |
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): A new study has revealed that pregnant women with multiple sclerosis are at a modest risk of suffering complications or having caesarean deliveries. |
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Erectile dysfunction drug 'improves heart function in kids'
11/19/2009 12:48:00 PM |
Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): A drug used to treat erectile dysfunction has been found to improve heart function in children and young adults, say researchers. |
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Beauty-conscious women slap 515 chemicals on face, body every day
11/19/2009 12:48:00 PM |
London, November 19 (ANI): Beauty products such as lipstick, lotion, foundation, mascara add up to 515 chemicals on a woman's face every day, says a study. |
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Heavy drinking 'cuts men's heart disease risk'
11/19/2009 11:44:00 AM |
London, Nov 19 (ANI): Here's a shocker: Supping large amounts of booze is good for the heart - but only when it comes to men. |
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Toddlers, fat kids suffer most from secondhand smoke
11/19/2009 11:07:00 AM |
Washington, November 19 (ANI): Secondhand smoke exposure is worse for toddlers and obese children, according to a new study. |
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Rabies scare haunts Himachal hamlet
11/19/2009 9:37:00 AM |
| Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 19 (IANS) An entire hamlet near here is eerily emptying out day by day due to a rabies scare. Villagers say they cannot take any chances as two dozen farm animals have died and no medical assistance has reached them in 10 days. |
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Peer pressure compels teens to opt for cosmetic surgery
11/19/2009 8:54:00 AM |
| New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The onset of puberty can be an agonising time for many adolescents. This is the time when a strong emphasis is placed on looks and many teenagers look for peer validation. It is not surprising then that several teens are knocking on the doors of plastic surgeons for nose jobs and liposuction. |
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