Health Update

AICD, effective electronic device to prevent Sudden Death

Madras Medical Mission (MMM) of Chennai is renowned in the field of cardiology. Recently it saved life of a 60-year-old chartered accountant of the same city. He was admitted to the hospital by his colleagues when he fell in a faint one day.  Senior consultant cardiologist Dr. Ulhas M Pandurangi concluded that the old person was suffering from arrhythmia. He was than operated and the AICD was implanted in his heart.

Haldi or turmeric, a popular Indian spice may help in defeating Alzheimer’s

Coca-Cola Doesn’t Kill Sperms – A Study

Coca-Cola Doesn’t Kill Sperms – A Study  According to Deborah Anderson, a researcher from Harvard Medical School, the popular drink Coca-Cola douches do not kill sperms. Nearly five decades ago, Coca-Cola was used as a contraceptive that worked as an after-sex spermicide that worked well among women in the third-world countries. But the results of a new clinical trial debunk the efficacy of Coca-Cola douches, the Australian Associated Press reported.

Regular Walk In A Park Makes You Mentally Healthy

Regular Walk In A Park Makes You Mentally Healthy A new study has revealed that a simple walk in the park a day, keeps your mental fatigue away and can improve your memory. The 'Psychological Science' journal reported that researchers from the University of Michigan have found that spending time in nature may be more beneficial for mental processes than being in the urban areas. The findings of the study were based on two experiments in which researchers test how interactions with nature and urban environments would affect the attention and memory processes of people.

Over 16,000 Chicken Culled In Malda District Of West Bengal

 Over 16,000 Chicken Culled In Malda District Of West Bengal The West Bengal government said that the culling operations in bird flu-hit Malda are almost over.

According to a senior district officer, over 16,000 chickens have been killed in Malda district.

While giving this information to the media persons, District magistrate Sreedhar Ghosh said that 16,963 poultry have been culled out of the target of 25,000 in English Bazar block of the district.

Monthly Injection Helps Drinkers In Holidays

Monthly Injection Helps Drinkers In HolidaysWashington: Scientists have introduced an injection to keeps the drinkers off alcohol for one month. This is the good news for those who want to abstain from alcohol during the festival season. David Rosenbloom, a specialist in substance abuse at Boston University School of Public Health, said: "When you interview patients about triggers for drinking, they often say holidays and family events. For some it's the stress of being lonely, for others it's the stress of being with people."

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