Everyone working in this world wants promotion i.e. higher position in his/her field.

But a study conducted by British scientists disclosed that job promotion can be risky for one’s health, and leave them substantially less time to visit their physician.

Economics and psychology scientists at the University of Warwick in central England discovered that promotion on average produces 10% more strain, and leaves up to 20% less time to visit the doctor in the event of sickness.

The latest report prepared by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed that there are about 25 lakh cancer patients in India.

ICMR report also said that cancer scenario in the country is quite disturbing as the number of people living with this deadly disease continues to rise.

Avotermin, an experimental drug designed to treat scarring after surgery or injury has cleared early human trials. Further trails will be conducted in Europe.

Researchers tested drug in healthy volunteers with scars. The study subjects were followed for a year. Researchers found that scares treated with the new drug were less red, raised and visible as compared to those treated with a dummy drug.

Georgia peanut processing plant operated by Peanut Corp. has been fined 14.6 million U. S. dollars. The plant is being held responsible for the salmonella outbreak that has sickened 700 people and responsible for nine deaths. The plant was closed after lab tests showed likely salmonella contamination and all the products were recalled.

The birth of Stella Biblis on March 4 was the clear evidence of advancement in infertility treatment and wonders it can do for childless couples. Stella was born from sperm of her father that was frozen 21 years ago.

Chris Biblis, 38, of Charlotte, was treated for leukemia between the ages of 13 and 18. Chris's mother encouraged 16-years-old boy to freeze some of his sperm which was done on April 25, 1986 at Xytex International Ltd. in Atlanta.