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Soon Hospitals To Have An Independent Body To Look After Medical Errors

Soon Hospitals To Have An Independent Body To Look After Medical ErrorsMedical faults including a mop left inside a patient's stomach after a surgical operation, administering wrong injection, over dosage of medication and many other errors have taken the form of a nightmare for both physicians as well as patients.

With the intention to simplify and develop the healthcare system, there will be an independent body, which will look after such incidents that go unreported.

Eat tomato sauces to get the goodness of the lycopene

Eat tomato sauces to get the goodness of the lycopene Tomatoes are rich source of antioxidant compounds, such as lycopene, phenolics and ascorbic acid however consumption of raw tomatoes gives only tiny amounts of lycophene.

Research team used a model of the digestive tract in order to measure the amount of lycopene and other antioxidants released from tomatoes during typical digestive conditions. Data revealed 75% of the total antioxidants were released including 4% of the lycopene found in the raw tomato.

Singapore's health minister warns against the risks involved in surgery of Indian twins joined at their heads

Singaporean neurosurgeon, Keith Goh(R) greets five year old conjoined twins Vani and VeenaSingapore's health minister has warned against the risks involved in the surgery to separate the Indian twins joined at their head.

Reputed Singaporean neurosurgeon, Keith Goh, emphasized that the state government of Andhra Pradesh in India has urged him to surgically separate five-year-old Indian twin sisters Vani and Veena.

Over-the-counter diet pills will be available from this week

AlliTwo over-the-counter diet pills which can help people in reducing extra pounds will be available from this week. The ability of pills to enhance weight reduction has been proved through various clinical trails. Experts cautioned that these pills are not a quick fix solution to the problem of obesity. The main purpose of these pills is to supplement efforts of people to reduce weight.

Alli (also known as Orlistat) helps in losing 50 per cent more weight by absorbing about 25% of the fat from food. Appesat tricks the brain into thinking the stomach is full. Alli has some side effects also like diarrhea.

"Beer goggles" excuse made by men is irrelevant: study

Beer gogglesRecent study has revealed alcohol doesn't alter a man's ability to estimate age of women. The new study shatters the excuse of "beer goggles" often used by men. Study proves that attractiveness of a woman decreases after alcohol consumption.

University of Leicester researchers led by Dr Vincent Egan analyzed data collected from 120 sober men and women, and 120 who were drinking in pubs.

Don’t be shy to consult problem of excessive hair growth with your GP

Don’t be shy to consult problem of excessive hair growth with your GP Recent study revealed that excessive hair growth can be more than a cosmetic problem. It can be a medical condition demanding proper treatment.

Researchers revealed that excess hair growth, known as hirsutism, is a distressing condition that affects 5-15% of women. Studies also showed that majority of women suffering from this condition hesitate from consulting a doctor.

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