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Material advantages increasing for better-educated mothers and their children 10 August, 2007 New research from the University of Bristol shows that the experiences of work and family life for women in the UK have become increasing polarised between those with further education and those without. Over time, the material advantages … [Read more...]

Travel more than doubles risk of blood clots: studyReported July 06, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A study published Monday strengthens the evidence that long-distance travel can lead to potentially fatal blood clots in some people -- showing that the risk grows in tandem with the length of the trip. In an analysis of 14 previous studies, researchers found that, in … [Read more...]

Experts say expect a long flu season Reported September 11, 2009 LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The Centers for Disease Control says 98 percent of flu cases circulating right now are H1N1 and they're mainly occurring in children and young adults. While we're not getting hit has hard as folks in the southeast, experts say brace yourself because it's going to be a long flu season. … [Read more...]

Deal to cut 200 drug pricesJuly 10, 2007 The government and the pharmaceutical sector reached an agreement yesterday that will see the prices of over 200 medicines cut by 10 percent as of today. The agreement is to last for 60 days, and besides the 10-percent cut, will also freeze the prices of all medicines during that period. … [Read more...]

Talks on local health careReported February 26, 2009 A meeting was held on Thursday to deal with Cambridge Memorial Hospital's budget crisis and an overall funding shortfall for health care in the region. The meeting took place at regional headquarters in Kitchener. A group advocating for quality health care in high growth areas made a presentation to local politicians and … [Read more...]

Elderly not more anxious than young people, studies showReported August 11, 2008 The common notion that elderly people are more anxious than young ones is not supported by research, according to psychologists from the Berlin-based German Centre of Gerontology (DZA). Writing in the 4/2008 issue of the DZA periodical Informationsdienst … [Read more...]

Indian women live longer than menReported May 30, 2009 NEW DELHI: Women in India live longer than their male counterparts. But around 55 of 1,000 girls born every year don't live beyond their first birthday and 77 per 1,000 births don't live beyond the age of five. While a girl born in India today is expected to live for 65 years, the average life expectancy of a male child … [Read more...]

Plastic surgery clinics under scrutiny in DubaiReported July 22, 2008 DUBAI: Health inspectors have closed several plastic surgery clinics and revoked doctors’ licences as part of an aggressive effort to impose tougher regulations on the rapidly growing industry. The Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS), a branch of the new Dubai Health Authority (DHA), is … [Read more...]

Quebecer offers bargain on diseased pancreas, raises ethical concerns Reported February 12, 2008 MONTREAL - A Quebec man trying to hawk his diseased pancreas over the Internet has found it is a buyer's market for hypoglycemic organs. Mario Meunier, of Riviere-du-Loup, Que., is hoping to raise awareness about a glucose deficiency known as nesidioblastosis, and cash … [Read more...]

Kidney stones may become more common with climate change: studyReported July 14, 2008 TORONTO - Some say passing a kidney stone is the closest men will ever come to experiencing the pain of childbirth, and a study released Monday suggests the excruciating experience may become more common with climate change. Researchers at the University of Texas believe cases of kidney … [Read more...]

Residents Say "Stop the Spraying!"July 13, 2007 BUENOS AIRES - Cultivation of genetically modified soybeans is expanding in Argentina, and with it, the use of herbicides. The "Paren de fumigar" (Stop the Fumigation) campaign warns against agro-chemical spraying in urban areas, as activists collect information about its impacts … [Read more...]

Mixing alcohol with energy drinks is a popular but dangerous habit Reported November 05, 2007 Mixing alcohol with energy drinks is a popular but dangerous habit among college students, according to new research that found those who combine the two tend to drink more, take more risks and are more likely to get hurt while drinking. The research, by investigators at Wake … [Read more...]

Blade-free Lasik comes to IndiaJuly 4, 2007 For some people who are seeking an alternative to the traditional LASIK incision (with blades) or who may be afraid to have a blade cut their cornea, there is good news. In the first of its kind in South Asia, state of the art LASIK machine, Intralase, is now available for the laser vision correction … [Read more...]

Japan's Hepatitis Victims Prepare Compensation Claims Reported January 16, 2008 Jan. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Only 10 percent of hepatitis C sufferers in Japan who caught the cancer-causing virus from contaminated blood products might be eligible for compensation because the source of infection for the others hasn't been … [Read more...]

Wine for children signals troubleReported December 26, 2007 I have seen the mother give her girls sips of her wine -- even hard liquor -- when she is drinking. We don't allow our children to do this. We have discussed drinking in moderation with them, but only when they are of legal age. This friend and her family will soon be coming to visit. She told me that she'll be … [Read more...]

Simple behaviors boost longevity Reported January 14, 2008 FOUR simple behaviors -- being physically active, not smoking, drinking moderately and consuming fruits and vegetables -- can increase longevity as much as 14 years, researchers have found. The study, published recently in the online journal PLoS Medicine, surveyed 20,244 men and women (ages 45 to 79) in the United … [Read more...]

Americanization Is Linked to DepressionReported August 12, 2008 A study of 439 U.S. and Mexican-born Latinas seeking pregnancy and postpartum services at public health clinics in San Antonio uncovered elevated levels of depression among the more "Americanized" women, report researchers from The University of Texas School of Public Health and The University of Texas Health … [Read more...]

Great Potential For Swedish Medical Technology   Reported December 30, 2007 Medical technology is an industry for the future in Sweden. However, to exploit the potential that exists, the industrial, academic and healthcare sectors will have to collaborate more closely on areas such as education and clinical research. … [Read more...]

Cellphones may spread superbugs in hospitals-Turkish researchersReported April 04, 2009 Cell phones belonging to hospital staff were found to be tainted with bacteria, including the drug-resistant MRSA superbug, and may be a source of hospital-acquired infections, according to study released Friday. Researchers from the Ondokuz Mayis University in Turkey led by Fatma … [Read more...]

Patients to be given 'personal health budgets' Reported January 13, 2009 Patients with conditions like diabetes and Parkinson's are to be given personal "health budgets" from the NHS to buy their own treatments, under Government measures. The direct payments are part of a pilot scheme designed to give patients more control over their care. … [Read more...]

Children should be among first to get swine flu vaccine: study Reported September 10, 2009 CHICAGO — Children should be among the first people to be vaccinated against swine flu if health officials hope to temper the severity of the epidemic, a study published Thursday has found. That's because -- as every parent knows -- schools are prime breeding grounds for spreading … [Read more...]

First Symptomatic Human WNV Case Confirmed In LA County Reported August 10, 2009 The Los Angeles County Health Officer has confirmed the first symptomatic human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in Los Angeles County for the 2009 season. The case is a teenager, with pre-existing medical conditions, from the Antelope Valley who became symptomatic in mid-July. The … [Read more...]

Urgent need to assess and treat babies suffering from chronic painReported June 30, 2009 TORONTO - Signs that an infant is experiencing chronic pain may be going unrecognized by doctors and other caregivers in hospitals due to a lack of consensus on what constitutes chronic pain in babies, according to a study led by a researcher at York University with collaborators … [Read more...]

Residents Say "Stop the Spraying!"July 13, 2007 BUENOS AIRES - Cultivation of genetically modified soybeans is expanding in Argentina, and with it, the use of herbicides. The "Paren de fumigar" (Stop the Fumigation) campaign warns against agro-chemical spraying in urban areas, as activists collect information about its impacts … [Read more...]

Adults, kids sought for H1N1 vaccine trials at IWKReported September 15, 2009 The IWK Health Centre in Halifax is seeking healthy adults and children for H1N1 vaccine trials. The IWK is one of several hospitals across Canada where the vaccine will be tested, likely in late September. The trials will be part of the process in getting the vaccine approved, an IWK spokesman … [Read more...]

Persistent cough could be a sign of COPD November 11, 2007 BANGALORE: Smokers beware! You may be aware that smoking leads to lung cancer and heart disease. But do you know it also leads to serious respiratory condition in which the airways get blocked? More than 13 million Indians are victims of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), … [Read more...]

Japan premier says government responsible for hepatitis from tainted blood December 24, 2007 TOKYO - The Japanese government bears the ultimate responsibility for hepatitis C infections caused by tainted blood products, Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda said Monday. "Pharmaceutical matters are the responsibility of … [Read more...]

Spinal cord research shows promiseReported November 13, 2007 MONTREAL - Montreal researchers have identified what may be a pivotal first step toward regenerating injured spinal cords using the body's own stem cells. The repair mechanism that works well in a developing or embryonic nervous system seems to work in reverse in adults following injury, explained … [Read more...]

Areas in the brain size up competition Reported November 01, 2007 ATLANTA: Humans spend a lot of time sizing each other up a fact long known to social scientists. But a new study has pinpointed the brain areas that appear to be involved in this process of social comparison. The study, led by Caroline Zink, a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institute of Mental Health, … [Read more...]

Brazil to distribute 19.5 million condoms during carnival Reported January 30, 2008 Health officials in Brazil on Sunday began distributing millions of condoms ahead of the country's five-day Carnival in an effort to reduce the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, the AP/San Diego Union-Tribune reports. The Ministry of … [Read more...]