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Estrogen Relieves Psychotic Symptoms In Schizophrenic Women

Estrogen when combined with antipsychotic drugs can reduce psychotic Estrogen Relieves Psychotic Symptoms In Schizophrenic Womensymptoms of Schizophrenia in women, said researchers. The study published in the August issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry articulated that when women with schizophrenia were given an estrogen patch accompanied by their regular antipsychotic drugs they showed fewer signs of delusions and hallucinations than those who were given a placebo.

UK To Forward Official Letters To Warn Parents About Obesity

The Department of Health of England will officially circulate letters to all UK To Forward Official Letters To Warn Parents About Obesityparents informing them about the obesity level of their wards. The department of health has shown commitment to control the ever growing epidemic of obesity among its nationals.

Fortis To Set Up Medical Institute In Punjab

Medical service provider Fortis Health Care has decided to establish a Fortis To Set Up Medical Institute In Punjabmedical institute that will also have a cancer research hospital, in Punjab with an initial investment of Rs 100 crore.

Fortis Healthcare CEO Shivinder Singh stated, “We have submitted a detailed plan to Punjab Government to upgrade the healthcare services in the state, which includes setting a medical education centre that would include nursing school, OPD centre and a large cancer hospital.”

Frankincense May Ease Osteoarthritis Symptoms – A Study

A recent study revealed that the herb, Boswellia serratawas, also known Frankincense May Ease Osteoarthritis Symptoms – A Studyas Indian Frankincense can lessen the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Boswellia serrata was enriched with 30% AKBA (3-O-acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid), which is an anti-inflammatory material that works by suppressing the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme. The latter is significant in the regulation of the body's reaction to swelling.
 

Dose Of Garlic A Day, Keeps High Blood Pressure Away!

A recent Australian study revealed that a daily dose of garlic lowers high Dose Of Garlic A Day, Keeps High Blood Pressure Away!blood pressure as efficiently as anti-blood pressure medications.

High blood pressure has affected a large number of people all through the world. Without successful treatment, it can result into heart attacks and strokes.

Physicians usually suggest sufferers to lower their daily consumption of salt, reducing body weight and becoming fit, despite taking medications if needed to lower blood pressure levels to the safe level of 140/90.

Flu Vaccine Doesn't Protect Seniors from Pneumonia

Flu Vaccine Doesn't Protect Seniors from Pneumonia  Elderly people are always more prone and sensitive at getting diseases, since they have a weak immune system which cannot effectively fight with the virus attacks. Until recently, it was thought that Flu vaccines can protect the older people from Flu and pneumonia, but this thought as per the researchers is false.

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