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Doctors at Jamaican public Hospitals and clinics on Protest

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 13:14

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As per recent reports, it has been revealed that doctors at a number of Jamaican hospitals have been carrying out protests. Due to which, only emergency services are being provided.

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Brisk Walking: Great Way to Maintain Health

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:56

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A lot has been said about brisk walking and yet again, a new study has added some more advantages to the existing list of the same. A research has been published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, as per which, brisk walking is quite beneficial for health.

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One Step Close to Developing HIV Vaccine

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:55

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Researchers are on their way to make a ground-breaking discovery in the field of HIV. The much-awaited vaccine is knocking at the door of science.

A paper published in the journal Nature has shown that researchers have been working to develop a vaccine that would increase the ability of human's to neutralize HIV virus.

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Rotorua Hydrogen Peroxide Not Harmful for Respiratory Health, says Study

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:38

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A research has shed light on the fact that Rotorua's hydrogen sulphide levels can help asthma patients rather than affecting them. The infamous hydrogen sulphide levels have somehow gained attention of scientists.

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Survivor of Melanoma Appreciates the New Sunbed Law

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:36

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Kathryn Wilson, 42, who is a melanoma survivor, has praised the new sunbed law restricting youngsters under 18 from using sunbeds. Kathryn was treated for one of the most deadly type of skin cancer that she blamed to the use of sunbed.

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Doctor Accepts Performing Four Abortions to Save Lives

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:28

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Dr. Sam Coulter Smith, master of the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin revealed that he terminated four pregnancies last year as those women were diagnosed with a life threatening infection. He said that he was forced to perform abortions on the women as they were diagnosed with sepsis.

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Troika wants Patients to have Unique Patient Numbers

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:26

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Not a long time has passed when it was revealed that troika has been given authority to supervise health spending. It seems that troika has been taking its responsibility quite seriously.

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Pre-school Children with Early Puberty Have Behavioral and Emotional Problems: Study

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 09:13

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According to an Australian study published on Wednesday in the Journal of Adolescent Health, pre-school children with early onset puberty suffer emotional and social issues from preschool age. They suffer behavioral issues well before their physical conditions are visible.

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Middle-Management Workers Most Stressed Ones: Study

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 09:08

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According to a new study, workers in the middle management are the most stressed ones, possibly more than their boss. The findings were revealed by the scientists after studying the behavior of a bunch of monkeys for nearly 600 hours.

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15-Year-old American is 1st Teenager with Down’s syndrome to climb Everest Base Camp

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 09:00

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`Where there is a will there is a way', statement goes perfectly with the spirit of this 15-year-old American who despite suffering from Down's syndrome has reached Everest Base Camp.

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CDC Prepares Seed Vaccine for Chin Flu

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 08:56

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As per recent reports, it has been revealed that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention are busy in making a seed vaccine for a flu circulating in China.

A CDC spokesperson said the vaccine is being developed for purely precautionary purpose, but it can also not be ignored that they are worried to know about the spread of the virus.

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Brisk Walking more Effective than Running: Study

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 08:03

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In a recent study, scientists have found that brisk walking offers greater health benefits as compared to running.  The findings were based on assessment and comparison of 33,060 runners and 15,045 walkers.

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Teenage Mothers Benefiting from Family-Nurse Partnership Plan

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 07:53

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Under the Family Nurse Partnership program, nurses are trained specially to take care of the mothers below 20 years of age. The young mothers receive every needed advice from preparing for labour to breastfeeding.

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The Mail’s Article about NHS Response Brought Back Numerous Responses

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 07:47

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The front page story of The Mail, in one of its published issues, describes the exploitation faced by the NHS through the `health tourists' from abroad.

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NICE Passes Recommendations For Near Ones of Patients to Quit Smoking

Fri, 04/05/2013 - 07:42

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The government health advisors have issued advisory notices to quit smoking to people having a close relative going to hospital for operation or giving birth.

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Researchers Suggest About the Null Benefit from ADT

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 13:04

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Researchers detected that the intermittent androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) provides null benefits to the patients, who are suffering from metastatic prostate cancer. The results were detected after comparing the benefits provided by the therapy with those of continuous treatment.

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Canada Suffers Rising Rates of Deadly Cancer of the Esophagus

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 12:33

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A recent research has showed concern over the rising rate of esophagus cancer over last two decades.  It has been stated that the rise in the incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma, which are cancers that are part of the esophagus closest to the stomach, has gone up twp times in the last 20 years.

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Diluted Chemo-Drugs Fed Cancer Patients Worried

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 12:30

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There has been enough talked about diluted chemotherapy drugs and it has worried those who were at the receiving end. Kate Warner, a 74-year-old breast cancer patient, is among those who come under the same category.

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Gastric Surgery as Good as Low Calorie Diet in Controlling Diabetes

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 12:26

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In a recent study, it has been found that gastric surgery benefits equally in controlling diabetes as low calorie diet.  Therefore, it explained the importance of restricted diet for the diabetes sufferers.

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Couples Satisfied with their Marriage at Higher Risk of Gaining Weight

Thu, 04/04/2013 - 12:24

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A recent study about marital satisfaction and weight gain asserted that happy newlywed couples are likely to gain weight in their early years after marriage. The study was conducted by the researchers at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

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Hulk determined to win over Brazil fans

Hulk determined to win over Brazil fansFortaleza (Brazil), June 19 - Brazil forward Hulk insists he is unaffected by jeers from the stands and has vowed to win over the hearts and minds of Brazilian supporters during the Confederations Cup.  Read more »

Spain retains UEFA Under-21 crown

UEFA-U-21Jerusalem, June 19 : Spain retained the 2013 UEFA U-21 soccer championship beating Italy 4-2 here at the Teddy Stadium.

Spanish captain Thiago Alcantara hit a hat-trick in the first half  Read more »

Sri Lankans will target Indian bowling: Jayasuriya

Sanath-JayasuriyaCardiff, June 19 : Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya said Sri Lanka will target the Indian bowlers during the Champions Trophy semifinal slated for Thursday at the Sophia Gardens here.  Read more »

Champions Tropny semifinals: England put South Africa in to bat

england-vs-south-africaLondon, June 19 : England opted to field against South Africa in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy at the Kennington Oval here Wednesday.  Read more »

Mahindra's Locatelli takes double win at Misano

Andrea-LocatelliMisano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here.  Read more »

Gill leads APRC field by 12 minutes

Gaurav-GillNoumea (New Caledonia), June 15 : Gaurav Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) took a commanding 12-minute lead for the MRF Tyres Rally team after Day 1 of the Rally of New Caledonia, the second round of the  Read more »