Washington, Mar 5 : Women who use depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), commonly known as the birth control shot, are at an increased risk of becoming obese, says a new study.
In the study, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) found that women using DMPA gained an average of 11 pounds and increased their body fat by 3.4 percent over three years.
However, women who switched to nonhormonal contraception began to slowly lose the weight and fat mass they gained - nearly four pounds over two years, while those who used oral contraception after the shots gained an average of four additional pounds in the same time span.
After a prolonged delay of over a year, Fortis Group's Hiranandani Hospital at Sector-10A, opposite the Mini Seashore, Vashi opened to public on Wednesday. The hospital, until date was operating only the OPD department, is reported to have received the necessary approval for running the hospital. With the approval, the hospital has already commenced with conducting few very complicated and rare surgeries.
Ask any paediatrician about the survival of an infant born with absent anal opening, underdeveloped food pipe and underweight, most of them would unsubscribe to the theory on the survival of the infant. But, despite all odds and adversities, 14-month-old Aman survived and his parents have all praise for the paediatric surgeon who made life easier for the boy.
Like others, paediatric surgeon Dr Sunita Ojha working with Santokba Durlabhji Memorial hospital, too is surprised.
Ojha had conducted two major surgeries to ensure that the boy eats well and his excreta is easily passed.
Shortage of manpower and equipment at the State Drugs Control Laboratory may aggravate in the near future.
The top post of deputy director in the state lab is all set to remain vacant for the next two years or more as chief drug analyst OP Agrawal has already applied for voluntary retirement and deputy director YR Mehta is also considering the exit option.
When persistently asked about his retirement plans, Mehta said, "OP Agrawal has already applied for retirement from May. And I am also considering this option for sure."
Washington, Mar 5: A new study has confirmed what many people already believed: having faith in God can help block anxiety and minimize stress.
According to the University of Toronto research, the brains of believers and non-believers work differently under stress.
In the research led by Assistant Psychology Professor Michael Inzlicht, participants performed a Stroop task - a well-known test of cognitive control - while hooked up to electrodes that measured their brain activity.
Washington, Mar 5 : A new study has found that older women who take daily naps are at a greater risk of dying.
Researchers have found that women who reported napping daily were 44 percent more likely to die from any cause while 58 percent more likely to die from cardiovascular causes
Also 59 percent were more likely to die from non-cardiovascular, non-cancer causes.
The study involving 8,101 Caucasian women aged 69 and older that showed that those who reported sleeping between 9-10 hours per 24-hour period also had a greater risk of mortality compared to those who slept between 8-9 hours.
The association was strongest for cardiovascular-related mortality.
After a prolonged delay of over a year, Fortis Group's Hiranandani Hospital at Sector-10A, opposite the Mini Seashore, Vashi opened to public on Wednesday. The hospital, until date was operating only the OPD department, is reported to have received the necessary approval for running the hospital. With the approval, the hospital has already commenced with conducting few very complicated and rare surgeries. 
