Health Update

Arthritis causes major problems in the workplace: Study

Arthritis HandWashington, Nov 12: A Canadian study has found that arthritis-related disabi

New technique has artificial arms responding directly to the brain

Washington, November 12: Northwestern University researchers have pioneered a technique called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR), which allows an artificial limb to respond directly to the brain’

Oz gyms to impose standards for teaching of yoga

Yoga TeacherMelbourne, Nov 12: Yoga teachers in Australia will soon have to have a minimum qualificat

New guidelines to prevent, avoid asthma attacks listed

Asthma PatientWashington, Nov 12: Asthma patients can avoid serious symptoms and disability if th

Study sheds new light on lupus

Washington, Nov 12: A new research from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center has provided clues about the causes of lupus and has suggested specific new targeted treatment strategies.

It’s high time world resolved human cloning issue: U.N. report

Washington, November 12: A report issued by the United Nations University’s Institute of Advanced Studies in Yokohama, Japan, says that the time has come when all countries should quickly take a collective decision whether or not to ban human cloning.

Entitled Is Human Reproductive Cloning Inevitable: Future Options for UN Governance, the report also states that in case the nations chose not to outlaw human cloning, they should remain prepared to protect the rights of cloned individuals from potential abuse, prejudice and discrimination.

“Whichever path the international community chooses it will need to act soon – either to prevent reproductive cloning or to defend the human rights of cloned individuals, ” says UNU-IAS Director A. H. Zakri.

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