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Vibrating your body could keep diabetes away!
Oct 22, 2012 at 12:30 PM
Whole-body vibrations can keep prediabetes, the ‘grey area’ between normal blood sugar and diabetic levels, away in adolescents. Vibration restores a healthy balance of key pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators and was better than prescription drugs at reducing levels of hemoglobin A1c. It also …
Human stool has hidden benefits!
Oct 22, 2012 at 12:12 PM
Human stool has medicinal properties! A new therapy using donated human stool can treat deadly and contagious Clostridium difficile or C.diff infection, which affects the guts safely and effectively, researchers at the Henry Ford Hospital have found. Researchers found that 43 of 49 patients …
Risk of birth defect increased in IVF
Oct 22, 2012 at 12:03 PM
There is a significant increase in birth defects, particularly of the eye, heart, reproductive organs and urinary systems in infants born after in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Management of birth defects comprises a large part of pediatric surgical care and demands significant health care resources. …
Sharad Pawar recounts his battle against cancer
Oct 22, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar is among the few politicians who have fought cancer and recovered and he says it is important to remain mentally strong to fight the deadly disease. Recounting the horrors of mouth cancer he suffered a decade ago, Pawar, 71, said his ‘steely resolve’ and …
Pre-scan preparation must before CT, MRI scans
Oct 22, 2012 at 9:29 AM
An allergic reaction to a dye administered before computed tomography (CT) resulted in a patient’s death. It’s believed the patient died of multiple organ failure. Experts warn it is essential to pre-scan the patient for conditions like asthma, lung ailments, etc. so that pre-scan drugs can …
Madhya Pradesh is the worst place for infants in the country
Oct 22, 2012 at 9:08 AM
It's official - more infants die in Madhya Pradesh that any other state of India. While recording an overall drop in its infant mortality rate numbers (IMR), the state still holds the dubious distinction of having the highest mortality rate among India’s 29 states and six union territories.
Karnataka launches Vajpayee Arogyashree scheme to improve healthcare for poor
Oct 22, 2012 at 9:03 AM
The Karnataka state government is all set to launch the Vajpayee Arogyashree health scheme for Bangalore. Under these scheme specialists from the private sector will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to improve healthcare services in the rural sector. The state is also discussing a Right to Health …
High-carb and high-sugar diets raise Alzheimer’s risk
Oct 22, 2012 at 8:53 AM
Carb rich and high sugar diet increases the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment by four times in seniors. High-carb diets may play a role in the development of beta amyloid plaques, proteins found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's. People consuming plenty of proteins and fats are …
Indian hospital using stem cell therapy to treat hip joint disorder
Oct 22, 2012 at 8:24 AM
This is the first time stem cell therapy is being used to treat avascular necrosis – a hip joint disorder. While normally surgery is used to treat it, stem cell therapy helps rejuvenate the tissues with the bone marrow of the patient. Unlike surgery, this treatment leaves no scars. A …
Delhi Dengue Update: 652 ‘official’ cases this season
Oct 22, 2012 at 8:14 AM
35 new cases of dengue were reported on Sunday taking the total number to 652 ‘official’ cases this season. Two people have passed away from the disease. ”We are still getting 10-15 confirmed cases of dengue every day. In rare cases, the disease takes a fatal form when the platelet …
Yash Chopra passes away
Oct 21, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra breathed his last at Lilavati Hospital Sunday, a hospital spokesperson said. He was 80. Chopra, who was suffering from dengue, died of multiple organ failure. He is survived by wife Pamela and two sons Aditya and Uday. While Aditya is also a filmmaker, Uday is an …
Breast cancer awareness drive: Historic monuments to be lit up pink
Oct 21, 2012 at 10:21 AM
In a unique initiative to increase breast cancer awareness, various historic monuments around the capital will be lit pink. Breast cancer remains the most common form of cancer among Indian women. Historic monuments like Safdarjung Tomb, Rahim Khane Khana Tomb and Subz Burj among others will be …
Delhi dengue update: 617 ‘official’ cases
Oct 21, 2012 at 10:11 AM
The dengue virus continues to hound Delhi with official stats suggesting that the number of cases have risen to a staggering 617 this season. Experts believe the numbers might be much higher because only some hospitals report dengue cases. Like most seasons, the state government is woefully …
Bihar dengue Update: Two dead, over 100 cases
Oct 21, 2012 at 9:45 AM
Two people have died of dengue in Bihar’s Samastipur district and over 100 people from various parts of the state have been admitted to hospitals, an official said Saturday. Unconfirmed reports say two more people have died of dengue in Purnia district. People in Samastipur, where dengue …
