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Continuing obesity linked to lower life expectancy--study

Wed, 03/23/2011 - 17:30 by Dipankar Roy

Researchers at the Monash University have found that the longer an individual stays obese, higher will be the risk of mortality.

2 pediatric vaccines suspended in Japan after 4 deaths

Tue, 03/08/2011 - 18:03 by Anter Prakash Singh

The use of two pediatric vaccines has been suspended by the health authorities in Japan, several media reports confirmed. The use of these vaccinations was suspended after the news came about the death of four children following immunization.

Psychiatrists turning to medicines instead of talk therapy

Mon, 03/07/2011 - 14:54 by Anter Prakash Singh

The psychiatrists all over America are resorting to medication instead to the once popular ‘Talk Therapy’ which has been the most popular method of treatment. Insurance companies have announced that they will no longer cover the cost of that treatment.

Shorter anogential distance linked with lesser sperm count in men

Sat, 03/05/2011 - 22:25 by Pankhuri kapoor

Anogential distance (AGD) and not the size of the testicle plays an important role in male fertility, as per the findings of a novel study.

Migraine drug use during pregnancy ups risk of oral deformities

Sat, 03/05/2011 - 13:52 by Anter Prakash Singh

The federal health authorities have warned that taking an epilepsy drug during pregnancy increases the chances of such babies having oral defects including cleft palate deformities and cleft lips. The drug is also used to prevent migraines.

One-third of US adults suffer from high BP

Wed, 02/02/2011 - 15:18 by Anter Prakash Singh

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Tuesday that one-third Americans have high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels. These two are the major risk factors for strokes, heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases which kill nearly 800,000 people annually.

Antibiotic found helpful in treating IBS

Thu, 01/06/2011 - 13:16 by Anter Prakash Singh

A study published recently in the ‘New England Journal of Medicine’ has found the antibiotic Rifaximin helpful in treating patients of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Till now IBS patients were prescribed lifestyle and diet modification along with some antibiotics but had mixed results.

Study advocates patient’s right to know if surgeon is exhausted

Thu, 12/30/2010 - 12:30 by Anter Prakash Singh

An editorial published recently in a prestigious medical journal advocates that surgeons should let their patients undergoing elective surgery know if they are feeling tired or overworked and proceed with the operation only if the patients give their written consent.

Placebo effect works even without deception--study

Fri, 12/24/2010 - 15:08 by Neka Sehgal

Though placebos have long been a major issue of debate in the serious practice of pharmacology, with some medical experts considering them as just a nuisance variable, there is little doubt that the harmless sugar pills can improve the health of some patients.

Argument heard in case against health reforms law

Fri, 12/17/2010 - 13:35 by Anter Prakash Singh

C. Roger Vinson, a U.S. Federal judge in Pensacola, Florida, heard oral arguments in a case filed by twenty states along with the National Federation of Independent Businesses and two private citizens against the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The act makes health insurance compulsory for all and also forces the States to pay for the expansion of ‘Medicaid,’ the health care programme of the poor.

Low-dose aspirin cuts cancer risk--study

Tue, 12/07/2010 - 12:59 by Anter Prakash Singh

A recent study has suggested that aspirin may lower the risk of cancer-related-death by as much as 20 percent, if taken regularly for a long period. Till now, aspirin has been associated with lowering the risk of heart disease, but the study found that it curtails the risk of solid tumor cancers also.

U.S. Army opting for healthier foods

Thu, 12/02/2010 - 18:07 by Anter Prakash Singh

The U.S. Army is all set to serve more healthy and nutritious food to its recruits. Milk and juices are replacing soda fountains. Drill sergeants are keeping a watch on soldiers who don’t pick up enough fruit and color coded labels, points healthy food at Fort Leonard Wood Training facility in Missouri.