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Mobile Phones Can Be Dangerous For Kid’s And Teenager’s Brain

From the last two decades, cell phones have become a necessity for everyone. Mobile Phones Can Be Dangerous For Kid’s And Teenager’s Brain Most of the consumers for these gadgets are the youngsters. But a new study has revealed that the use of cell phones can be dangerous for the mental health of youngsters.  

Lung Drug Spiriva Is Safe Says The Sponsored By Drugmakers

Researchers said that the results of a clinical study to be presented next month Lung Drug Spiriva Is Safe Says The Sponsored By Drugmakers have shown that the blockbuster inhaled lung drug Spiriva, which is marketed by Pfizer and Boehringer Ingelheim reduces heart risk. These findings are contradictory to the conclusion reached earlier by pooled analysis of past studies, which said that Spiriva or tiotropium raised the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from heart disease.

Bacteria Found In Gut Found To Be Effective Against Type 1 Diabetes

A recent study has shown that presence of “friendly” bacteria in the gut can help stop the development of type 1 diabetes. Researchers believe that exposure to some forms of bacteria might help to prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes, which often develops in childhood, where the immune system launches an attack on cells that produce insulin. 

Advanced Cancer Patients Can Benefit Physically And Psychologically From Massage Or Simple Touch

A recent study has shown that massage therapy can help advanced cancer Advanced Cancer Patients Can Benefit Physically And Psychologically From Massage Or Simple Touchpatients. This study showed that massage can help in relieving the pain as well as mood change in advanced cancer patients. Depressed mood is one of the most common problems in cancer patients. However benefits were not long-lasting. This research showed that massage therapy could be used as a safe way to ease cancer patients' pain. This study was led by Dr. Jean S. Kutner of the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine.  

ESIC To Come Up With A Medical College In Mumbai

Mumbai: With an intention to strengthen the healthcare network in the city, ESIC To Come Up With A Medical College In MumbaiEmployees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has decided to open up a medical college in Mulund, a north-eastern suburb of mumbai. With a 300 bed hospital, the college will enroll nearly 50 MBBS students in its first batch in 2009.  

Sweet Smell Means Sweet Dreams

A recent German research has shown that the type of scent we inhale when we are Sweet Smell Means Sweet Dreamsasleep, determines the type of dreams during sleep. A positive smell can affect dreams in a positive way while negative smells make dreams negative. Earlier studies have shown affect of external stimulation, such as sound, pressure or vibration on the content and the emotional tone of dreams. The research was conducted by Professor Boris Stuck and his team from the University Hospital Mannheim.  

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