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The term 'health' refers to physical and psychological fitness, which everyone wants to contain throughout one's life......

The term 'health' refers to physical and psychological fitness, which everyone wants to contain throughout one's life. It is said, 'Health is Wealth', which is a very true proverb as a healthy person can do any thing whatever he/she wants to do. A healthy person has a healthy body and healthy mind. A healthy mind thinks healthy and a healthy body is quite capable of doing anything.

It is also a famous proverb, 'If wealth is lost, nothing is lost but if health is lost, everything is lost'. It proverb is also absolutely true, as a lost health can take long time and money in rejuvenating and a might person goes week due to loss of health.

Healthy persons form a healthy society and healthy society builds a healthy nation. Finding a flawless and healthy body is boon as to keep our body and mind healthy needs to do work hard.

Now a days, most of the persons are suffering from various kinds of ailments and they always look for healthy tips and health news. Here, you can find health news on various diseases and latest researches. Our website provides hot news on recent health topics, latest health issues, latest development on health news and new findings in health news and most researched news on health.

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Less sleep ups risk of crashes for young drivers

May 21, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A recent study has found that young drivers who typically got six hours of sleep or less each night are more likely to get into a car accident.

Indo-Swiss agreement on health care

May 21, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India and Switzerland have firmed up their cooperation in healthcare and would soon ink an agreement on cooperation on non-communicable diseases, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Tuesday said.

Indo- Swiss bilateral meet held at Geneva

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Geneva, May 21 (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Ghulam Nabi Azad and Minister of Health Switzerland Alain Berset held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of World Health Assembly at Geneva with the aim of giving further impetus to cooperation in the field of healthcare.

Frequent candy eaters not likelier to be overweight or have heart disease

May 21, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): A new research has suggested that frequency of candy consumption is not associated with weight or certain adverse health risks.

India, UK sign agreement on health care

May 20, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India and Britain have signed an agreement for cooperation in the health sector with specific focus on strengthening primary health care and technological development, an official said here Monday.

India, UK sign MoU on cooperation in health sector

May 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): India and Britain have signed an MOU for cooperation in the field of health.

Commonly used catheters double blood clot risk in ICU and cancer patients

May 20, 2013 at 1:50 PM

London, May 20 (ANI): Compared to other central venous catheters (CVCs), peripherally inserted central catheters (known as PICCs) -- an often preferred route for delivery of IV medications-more than double the risk of dangerous blood clots - especially among patients who are critically ill or who have cancer.

Badminton becomes a victim of China's bird flu outbreak

May 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Beijing, May 20 (IANS/EFE) Badminton has become an indirect victim of bird flu that has been affecting the country, given that the extensive slaughtering of infected ducks has created a shortage of feathers, an essential raw material for the birdies used in the sport, media reports said.

New needleless acupuncture therapy reduces diabetics' indigestion symptoms

May 19, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): A study from Texas Tech University, El Paso, and the University of Mississippi, Oxford, holds promising results for diabetic patients suffering from indigestion symptoms like nausea, vomiting, bloating and heartburn.

Put baby on back to sleep and on stomach to play

May 19, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): A pediatrician has said that if infants don't spend time on their stomach, it will be much harder for them to push on their arms, which will not only delay rolling over but may also flatten the back portion of their skull.

Boozing during puberty may lead to higher intake of alcohol in future

May 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): People who have their first drink during puberty have a greater risk of developing alcohol problems later in life, new research has suggested.

At least 30 countries in Africa at risk of yellow fever: WHO

May 18, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Beijing, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): The UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that 30 countries in Africa with a total population of 508 million are considered to be at different levels of risk for yellow fever.

Depression doubles risk of stroke in middle-aged women

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Middle-aged women suffering from depression are more than twice as likely to have a stroke, a new study has warned.

Global health policy 'undermining men's health'

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): Men experience a higher burden of disease and lower life expectancy than women, but policies focusing on the health needs of men are notably absent from the strategies of global health organizations.

Intensive training programme launched for ASHA workers

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): An intensive training programme has been launched by the Government for Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers to provide qualitative healthcare to the rural population.

Mobile phone calls can cause blood pressure spikes

May 16, 2013 at 4:06 PM

A study released Wednesday at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hypertension in San Francisco found that talking on a mobile phone causes systolic blood pressure - the higher number in a blood pressure reading and the number doctors pay more attention to as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease - to rise significantly.

Human skin cells successfully converted into embryonic stem cells

May 16, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): A team of scientists has successfully reprogrammed human skin cells to become embryonic stem cells capable of transforming into any other cell type in the body.

Use of prescription painkillers for back pain linked to erectile dysfunction in men

May 16, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Regular intake of prescription painkillers, also known as opioids, is linked to a higher risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men, a new study has revealed.

Jolie underwent double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer

May 14, 2013 at 8:30 PM

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie says she has had a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of getting breast cancer and that her partner Brad Pitt was very supportive.

Deadly bird flu causing human infections also traced to farm poultry: Study

May 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Chinese scientists have revealed that human cases of novel H7N9 influenza virus infections can also be traced to a virus circulating among birds in poultry farms.

Workplace stress heightens diabetes risk

May 13, 2013 at 1:34 PM

Tel Aviv, May 13 (IANS) Scientists in Israel have linked development of diabetes to stress at the workplace, made worse by low social support.

Could eating popcorn give you a heart disease?

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Scientists led by an Indian origin have linked perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) - chemical found in things such as nonstick cookware and packaged foods like microwave popcorn - to cardiovascular disease.

Male nurses in high demand in China

May 13, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Beijing, May 13 (IANS) China is witnessing a big demand for male nurses who presently represent less than one percent of the total nursing population.

Providing workplace wellness centers may backfire

May 12, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): People who used a workplace wellness center on frequent basis reported an improvement in their overall quality-of-life, while those that used the center less often reported no improvements in their physical quality-of-life and a decline in their mental quality-of-life, a new study has found.

Food and exercise tips for summer slim down

May 12, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) exercise and nutrition experts have offered tips for those in search of a summer slim down.

China bird flu toll rises to 33

May 11, 2013 at 9:58 PM

Beijing, May 11 (IANS) The toll due to the H7N9 avian influenza in China has risen to 33, with the death of an 83-year-old woman in Shanghai, officials said Saturday.

Flu strains circulating in pigs and birds show pandemic potential

May 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): A new study from MIT led by an Indian origin scientist has identified influenza viruses circulating in pigs and birds that could pose a risk to humans.

UAE lifts ban on import of birds from Australia

May 10, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Dubai, May 10 (IANS/WAM) The UAE's ministry of environment and water has lifted a ban on import of live birds from Australia, saying no cases of bird flu have been detected in the country.

No cases of novel coronavirus found in UAE

May 10, 2013 at 9:50 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 10 (IANS/WAM) No cases of novel coronavirus (NCoV) have been reported in the UAE, the health ministry said following reports about a man in France diagnosed with NCoV after his return from a trip to the UAE.

Georgia may legalise marijuana

May 10, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Tbilisi, May 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Georgian government is considering the possibility of legalising marijuana in the country, a minister said Friday.

New bacteria can make mosquitoes resistant to malaria parasite

May 10, 2013 at 7:18 PM

London, May 10 (IANS) Researchers from the Michigan State University in the US have found that a strain of bacteria called Wolbachia bacterium can infect mosquitoes and make them resistant to the malaria parasite.

Arjun Kapoor: My mom always said Salman was godsend

May 10, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Mumbai, May 10 (IANS) Arjun Kapoor, who gives credit to Salman Khan for his foray into acting, says his mother Mona credits the superstar with seeing his potential.

Mukherjee to honour 35 nursing professionals with national Florence Nightingale award

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will honour 35 nursing professionals with the National Florence Nightingale Award on the occasion of International Nurses Day on May 12.

Eating pepper could help prevent Parkinson's

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Eating food, which contains even a small amount of nicotine, like peppers and tomatoes, may help reduce risk of developing Parkinson's disease, a new study has claimed.

Vietnam suspends vaccine after 9 kids die

May 9, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Hanoi, May 9 (IANS) Vietnam has suspended the use of Quinvaxem vaccine until the World Health Organisation (WHO) gives a report, following the death of nine children after receiving the vaccine since November 2012, state media reported.

China bird flu toll rises to 32

May 9, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Beijing, May 9 (IANS) One more person died Thursday in central China's Henan province due to the H7N9 avian influenza, bringing the nationwide death toll to 32, officials said.

Hrithik Roshan launches 'Fitness book'

May 9, 2013 at 3:12 PM

New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Hrithik Roshan was recently spotted launching a fitness book named 'Guide to your best body' written by his master trainer Kris Gethin in Mumbai.

Asian-American leaders discuss immigration, civil rights issues in meeting with Obama

May 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Senior Asian-American leaders met with President Barack Obama and senior staff in a meeting that has been called a 'meaningful' discussion on immigration, health care and civil rights.

Population stabilisation must for development: Azad

May 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Population stabilisation is a critical determinant of development and improvement in the quality of life, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said here Wednesday.

World Asthma Day: Reducing the burden of Asthma

May 7, 2013 at 6:41 PM

Asthma has become a common health issues around the globe at present due to increasing pollution and unhealthy lifestyle. Keeping this in mind, the increasing epidemic of Asthma across the world, World Asthma Day is being observed on May 7 every year with an objective to create awareness about Asthma among common people as how one suffering from Asthma can live a normal and controlled life

'World Asthma Day' is being observed with a message

May 7, 2013 at 3:28 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): World Asthma Day is being observed across the country today and the theme for this year is "You can control your asthma."

World observes "World Asthma Day" with the theme "You Can Control Your Asthma"

May 7, 2013 at 1:43 PM

World Asthma Day is being observed across the world on 7 May 2013 as it is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May.....................

WHO removes India from polio endemic nations' list

May 7, 2013 at 1:44 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has removed India from the list of countries with active endemic wild poliovirus transmission.

Cougars and sugar daddies more of myth than reality

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): A new study shows that those who are married to younger or older mates have on average lower earnings, lower cognitive abilities, are less educated and less attractive than couples of similar ages.

UK minister to lead health business delegation to Chennai

May 6, 2013 at 5:28 PM

Chennai, May 6 (IANS) A 26-member British business delegation, led by Kenneth Clarke, cabinet minister and the prime minister's trade envoy, will visit Tamil Nadu this week to promote healthcare partnership with the state.

Teen girls who exercise less likely to be violent

May 6, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): Regular bouts of physical exercise may help decrease violent behavior among adolescent girls, according to new research.

Toxic waste sites in India cause 'healthy years of life lost'

May 5, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, May 5 (ANI): A study by a Mount Sinai researcher has revealed that toxic waste sites with elevated levels of lead and chromium cause a high number of "healthy years of life lost" in individuals living near 373 sites located in India, Philippines and Indonesia.

Exercise may help prevent kidney stones in older women

May 5, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New York, May 5 (ANI): Just a couple hours of exercise a week, of any intensity, can help prevent kidney stones from forming, a large study on women aged over 50 has found.

Facebook could make you mentally ill

May 5, 2013 at 11:24 AM

London, May 5 (ANI): Facebook and other social networking sites can affect your mental health, scientists have claimed.

US unemployment rate drops

May 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 4 (IANS) US unemployment rate edged down to 7.5 percent in April from 7.6 percent in March, its lowest level since December 2008, the Labor Department reported.

Himachal seeks special central package

May 3, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Shimla, May 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Friday sought a special financial package from the central government to overcome a debt of a whopping Rs.29,000 crore, a statement said here.

Unsafe abortions claim lives of 4,500 women per year

May 3, 2013 at 6:52 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) As many of 4,500 deaths or eight percent of all maternal deaths occur due to unsafe abortions every year, parliament was told Friday.

How grapes help reduce heart failure associated with hypertension

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have demonstrated that grapes are able to reduce heart failure associated with chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) by increasing the activity of several genes responsible for antioxidant defense in the heart tissue.

Lipsticks 'laced with toxic metals'

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Public Health detected lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other metals in lipsticks, some of which were found at levels that could raise potential health concerns.

Extreme abnormal fetal growth linked to autism risk

May 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Babies whose growth is at either extreme in the womb, either very small or very large, are at greater risk of developing autism, a new study has revealed.

Most adults get 13pc of daily calories from added sugar

May 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

New York, May 2 (ANI): Most Americans get around 13 percent of their calories from added sweeteners, a new study suggests.

Low-cost electric wheel chair to be launched soon

May 2, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Physically challenged people may soon be able to buy easy mobility when a low-cost electric wheelchair is launched, doctors here Thursday said.

Rapid mutations in H7N9 virus pose 'global threat': Research

May 2, 2013 at 2:12 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): The deadly H7N9, which has swept through China, has moved a step ahead in becoming a global threat as key mutation signs suggest the spread of the disease between humans, a new research has revealed.

Urban health mission gets cabinet nod

May 1, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The government Wednesday introduced a scheme to provide healthcare to the urban poor on the lines of its flagship National Rural Health Mission, which is seen as successful in reaching the rural populace.

Cabinet approves launch of National Urban Health Mission

May 1, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the launch of National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) to reduce rates of infant mortality, maternal mortality and for universal access to reproductive health care.

Cabinet approves health plan for urban poor

May 1, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The cabinet Wednesday approved a scheme to provide healthcare to the urban poor under the over-arching National Health Mission (NHM), official sources said.

UNICEF steps up vaccination campaigns amid measles outbreaks in Syria, neighboring countries

May 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Beijing, May. 1 (Xinhua-ANI): The UN Children's Fund ( UNICEF) and partners are stepping up vaccination campaigns in Syria, and neighboring Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey, amid measles outbreaks in the region, UN spokesman Martin Nesirky told reporters here Tuesday.

Longer sleep duration linked to raised cancer risk

May 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): A new study has found a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly.

400 IU daily dose of vitamin D 'sufficient for infants'

May 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Babies should be given a daily dose of vitamin D of 400 IU (international units) to help them stay healthy, a new study suggests.

New blood test could predict Alzheimer's risk

May 1, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Melbourne, May 1 (ANI): Scientists in Australia are working on a blood test that could lead to routine screening for Alzheimer's disease.

Bird flu toll in China rises to 24

May 1, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Shanghai, May 1 (IANS/EFE) An 89-year-old man has died in Shanghai from bird flu, raising the toll from the outbreak of the H7N9 strain of the disease to 24, media reports said.

Experts favour mental health programme in schools

April 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) There is a need to introduce mental health programmes and improve the existing ones in schools so that behavioural and other mental problems can be kept at bay among children, experts said Tuesday.

German Health Minister lauds India's efforts in strengthening health sector

April 29, 2013 at 8:04 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 29 (ANI): German Health Minister Daniel Bahr, who called on his Indian counterpart Ghulam Nabi Azad here this morning, appreciated India's efforts in strengthening the health sector.

What do fats in our body do?

April 29, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health are studying fats, or lipids, to learn more about normal and abnormal biology in the body.

Nearly one percent children diabetic: Health minister

April 29, 2013 at 2:20 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) A sample survey by the government, conducted in schools in three cities, has shown that more than one percent of children suffer from diabetes, Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad informed the Lok Sabha Monday.

Bad fat cells could convert into good ones and vice versa

April 29, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Using mice as a model organism, scientists from ETH Zurich have shown for the first time that brown and white fat cells in a living organism can be converted from one cell type to the other.

Red light raises alertness during mid-afternoon hours

April 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Washington, Apr. 28 (ANI): Exposure to certain wavelengths and levels of light has the potential to increase alertness during the post-lunch dip - mid-afternoon hours typically occurring from 2-4 pm, a new research has revealed.

Himachal gets central funds for nursing institutes

April 26, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Shimla, April 26 (IANS) The central government Friday agreed to sanction Rs.17 crore for strengthening infrastructure in four nursing institutes in Himachal Pradesh, a statement said here.

Dramatic changes in global attitudes about domestic violence: Study

April 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, Apr. 26 (ANI): Global attitudes regarding domestic violence have changed dramatically during the first decade of the 2000s, according to a new study.

Need to bring various health care systems on a single platform: Dr. Walia

April 26, 2013 at 1:12 PM

Dr. A.K.Walia, Hon'ble Minister (Health & Family Welfare) Govt. of NCT Delhi has said that there is need of integration of all forms of medical sciences for obtaining holistic health & appreciated the effort of Health Dept. for bringing various health care systems on a single platform.

Three new bird flu cases in China

April 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

Beijing, April 25 (IANS) Three new bird flu cases were confirmed in east China Thursday, authorities said.

WHO says bird flu strain in China 'one of most lethal influenza viruses'

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Sydney, Apr. 25 (ANI): China's deadly H7N9 bird flu virus is 'one of the most lethal influenza viruses' seen so far and the likely source of infection is poultry, international experts investigating the disease have said.

Smoking ban to save 200,000 lives a year: Medvedev

April 24, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Moscow, April 24 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said new legislation banning smoking in public places could save up to 200,000 lives annually in the country.

TV chefs intensifying 'obesity crisis with fatty dishes '

April 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Celebrity chefs are "exacerbating" the obesity crisis by encouraging people to eat fatty dishes, a new study has claimed.

Air pollution may speed hardening of arteries and cause heart disease

April 24, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, April 24 (ANI): Long term exposure to air pollution may cause heart attacks and strokes by speeding up atherosclerosis, or "hardening of the arteries", according to a study by U.S. researchers.

Grapes help reduce organ damage associated with metabolic syndrome

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): Eating grapes can help reduce the buildup of fat and can protect against cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests.

China bird flu toll rises to 21

April 23, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Beijing, April 23 (IANS/EFE) Chinese authorities reported another fatality from the H7N9 bird flu, bringing the toll from the virus in China to 21. The number of people infected stands at 104.

Urban health mission to be launched soon

April 22, 2013 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The government would soon launch a National Urban Health Mission to address healthcare needs of the urban population, officials said Monday.

China quake damages 102 cultural relic sites

April 22, 2013 at 7:16 AM

Beijing, April 22 (IANS) The magnitude-7.0 earthquake in China's Sichuan province which has killed a total of 186 people and injured 8,761 since Saturday, has also damaged 102 cultural relics protection units, authorities said Sunday.

China has 102 bird flu cases, 20 dead

April 22, 2013 at 5:32 AM

Beijing, April 22 (IANS) The bird flu has claimed 20 lives while causing 102 cases of the avian influenza --H7N9 -- in China, with six fresh cases being reported from coastal provinces of Zhejiang and Jiangsu Sunday, Xinhua reported.

Gardening can help keep check from gaining those extra pounds

April 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): People who participate in community gardening have a significantly lower body mass index, as well as lower odds of being overweight or obese, than their non-gardening neighbours, a new study has found.

Health ministry promoting special courses on family medicine

April 20, 2013 at 7:48 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) In an effort to bridge the gap between the need and availability of doctors, the health ministry is promoting courses in family medicine for medical practitioners, an official said.

China bird flu: 95 cases, toll rises to 18

April 20, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Beijing, April 20 (IANS) The nationwide death toll due to the H7N9 avian influenza in China rose to 18 Saturday. A total of 95 cases have been reported across the country.

7 new genes behind pulmonary fibrosis identified

April 20, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Seven new genetic regions associated with pulmonary fibrosis has been identified in a new genome-wide association study of more than 6,000 people.

Teen mums become prone to obesity later in life

April 20, 2013 at 11:56 AM

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that teenage pregnancy actually makes women more likely to become obese.

Huge dearth of diabetes educators in India, say doctors

April 19, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) There is a "huge dearth" of diabetes management experts and educators hailed as "foot-soldiers" needed to bridge the gap between doctors and patients after initial screening of the silent killer, say government officials and healthcare experts.

Physically demanding jobs boost heart disease risk

April 19, 2013 at 4:20 PM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): Those working in physically demanding jobs are more susceptible to heart disease, two new studies suggests.

China confirms 87 bird flu cases; 17 dead

April 19, 2013 at 5:40 AM

Beijing, April 19 (IANS) China Thursday confirmed the number of bird flu affected cases reached 87 in the country, with a total of 17 people already dead due to H7N9 avian influenza.

Loughborough Varsity academic develops improvement benchmark for sporting organizations

April 18, 2013 at 12:52 PM

London, April 18 (ANI): A Loughborough University academic is taking the lead in developing a toolkit to support international sporting federations improve their governance and accountability.

China bird-flu toll rises to 17

April 18, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Beijing, April 18 (IANS/EFE) Two more people died Wednesday from a new strain of bird flu detected last month in eastern China, bringing to 16 the number of fatalities from the illness, authorities said.

Bird flu cases rise to 31 in Shanghai

April 18, 2013 at 5:48 AM

Beijng, April 18 (IANS) The number of avian flu affected cases reached 31 in Shanghai, with the confirmation of a new case Wednesday, health authorities said.

Learning about impact of portion size doesn't help people stop overeating

April 17, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, April 17 (ANI): A recent research from the University of New South Wales has found people given large servings of food eat more than those given smaller servings, even after they have been taught about the impact of portion size on consumption.

Male circumcision reduces bacteria on penis and offers protection against HIV

April 17, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Washington, Apr 17 (ANI): Removing the foreskin causes a significant shift in the bacterial community or microbiome of the penis, a new study has revealed.

Exposure to sunlight lowers risk of uterine fibroids

April 16, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Washington, Apr 16 (ANI): Women who have sufficient amounts of vitamin D are 32 percent less likely to develop fibroids than those who lack in the vital nutrient, a new study has found.

Bird flu claims 14th victim in China

April 16, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Beijing, April 16 (IANS/EFE) Chinese authorities have confirmed the death of another person from the H7N9 bird-flu virus in the eastern province of Jiangsu, raising the number of deaths to 14.