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Woman, son test positive for Swine Flu in CoimbatoreReported June 03, 2009 New Delhi: The latest update on two confirmed cases of swine flu in India is that they have been traced to Coimbatore. The two are first cases of human to human transmission of the swine flu virus. The 34-year-old woman and her five-year-old son who flew in from Boston, US via Chennai to Coimbatore … [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...]

New way to look inside our brainsReported December 10, 2007 The world's most powerful MRI -- 100,000 times stronger than the Earth's magnetic field -- is going on-line at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The machine will be especially useful for imaging the brain for such conditions as tumors and strokes. A recent study of 12 men and 13 women found the machine to be … [Read more...]

Report Warns Of Danger From CT ScansReported November 28, 2007 Millions of Americans, especially children, needlessly get dangerous radiation from "super X-rays" that raise the risk of cancer and are increasingly used to diagnose medical problems, a new report warns. In a few decades, as many as 2 percent of all cancers in the U.S. might be due to radiation from CT scans … [Read more...]

Rising use of highly radioactive CT scans has scientists worriedReported November 29, 2007 MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Doctors might be overusing CT scans, the popular diagnostic tool that exposes patients to far more radiation than conventional X-rays, scientists in Manhattan will report today. The analysis by investigators at Columbia University Medical Center comes on the heels … [Read more...]

No worries about eating Australian porkReported April 29, 2009 As news of swine flu outbreaks dominates the media, the national representative body for Australian pork producers has acted to assure people that they should not be concerned about eating pork or pork products. Australian Pork said Australian consumers can have the “utmost confidence in the wholesomeness and … [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...]

Therapist treats wartime trauma with artReported June 01, 2009 GRAFENWÖHR, Germany — Art therapy is the latest approach the Army is using in Europe to address soldiers’ psychological problems stemming from downrange deployments. Since early May, soldiers and civilians seeking psychological treatment have … [Read more...]

HIV testing compulsory before marriage in India Reported February 03, 2008 The Indian state Maharashtra government has proposed the testing for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) be made compulsory before marriage in the state. If the decision is made into law, Maharashtra would be the first state in the India to have such a scheme.   This … [Read more...]

New model to predict the spread of emerging diseases Reported November 22, 2007 A new model to predict the spread of emerging diseases has been developed by researchers in the US, Italy, and France. The model, described in the online open access journal BMC Medicine, could give healthcare professionals advance warning of the path an emerging … [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...]

Health advocates stepping up pressure to ban smoking in cars with kids Reported January 22, 2008 TORONTO - Ontario can't wait until the end of the year to decide whether to join other provinces in banning smoking in cars that carry kids, health advocates said Tuesday as they called on the Liberals to mark national non-smoking week by moving ahead with the ban. A private … [Read more...]

Pre-Marital Sex: What Kids Must Know   Reported May 30, 2009 It took Sweden 50 years to do it. In India, it might take even longer to include sexuality education in the school curricula, if the ongoing debate is any indication. Indian parliamentarians have just recommended that sex education for the young be banned, and … [Read more...]

Turkish drug market to grow furtherReported March 20, 2009 ISTANBUL - The Turkish pharmaceuticals market is expected to grow as much as 12 percent in 2009 despite the economic crisis, the chief executive of Bayer's Turkey unit said Wednesday. Sebastian Guth told a news conference the pharmaceuticals sector was less vulnerable to the economic crisis than the auto, white … [Read more...]

Travel abroad for organ transplants on the NHS under EU proposal. Reported January 15, 2009 British patients waiting for an organ transplant could soon travel to other European countries for operations paid for by the NHS, under EU proposals.   Under the plans if an organ became available for transplant in the UK but was not match for any … [Read more...]

Ohio Orders More H1N1 Flu VaccineReported November 30, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has ordered 259,800 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The vaccine will be shipped directly to 511 local health departments, family physicians, federally qualified health centers, pediatricians, OB/GYNs, … [Read more...]

Montreal's 'miracle baby' survives heart troublesReported September 05, 2009 MONTREAL — There was a phalanx of doctors, a flood of cameras, and an auditorium full of hospital staff. But the star of the show at the Montreal Children's Hospital was a tiny boy, not yet one year old, whose survival was termed "a small miracle." Doctors and his parents beamed with pride … [Read more...]

Pregnancy lifestyles could be better   Reported June 05, 2009 Women need more support to adopt healthier lifestyles when they are pregnant, a Queensland study suggests. Only 10% of women quit smoking when they became pregnant and those who continued to smoke only reduce their average intake from 16 to 13 cigarettes per day, a study carried out at … [Read more...]

Emergency wait times tackledReported February 26, 2009 The province’s massive plan to ease hospital wait times is already starting to have an impact on St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s emergency department but there are still challenges ahead, says the hospital’s top official. CEO Carolyn Baker said initiatives rolled out through the Ministry of Health in the last two years … [Read more...]

Frequent Moves Increase Suicide Risk in Teens Reported June 01, 2009 Teenagers and pre-teens who had moved frequently were more likely to make suicide attempts in later years than similar youngsters who had not moved, and the more often they had moved, the higher their risk, a study of children in Denmark has found. Adolescents ages 11 to 17 who had … [Read more...]

France Best, U.S. Worst in Preventable Death Ranking Reported January 08, 2008 WASHINGTON (Reuters) - France, Japan and Australia rated best and the United States worst in new rankings focusing on preventable deaths due to treatable conditions in 19 leading industrialized nations, researchers said on Tuesday. If the U.S. health care system performed as … [Read more...]

A run for good healthReported June 01, 2009 BANGALORE: Thousands of health-conscious Bangaloreans hit the roads on Sunday morning with just one mantra: “Run Maadi Run”. With people of all ages and sizes lining up, the atmosphere was electrifying and colourful. Deepika Padukone provided the “star” flavour while the police platoons pitched in by throwing a “security … [Read more...]

About One-Fifth Of Women In India Experience Menopause By Age 41, Study SaysJuly 12, 2007 About one in five women residing in India are likely to experience menopause by the age of 41, according to a study conducted by Bangalore, India-based Institute for Social and Economic Change, London's Times reports. According to the Times, the onset of … [Read more...]

Menopause More Kind To Japanese Women 3 November, 2007 Japanese women experience far fewer difficulties with menopause than their North American counterparts, reports the Center for the Advancement of Health. Most notably, reports of symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats are significantly lower among a … [Read more...]

Skip Mouth-To-Mouth In CPR, Study SaysReported December 26, 2007 Many people who have been trained in CPR believe that if they are assisting someone in cardiac arrest, they need to do mouth-to-mouth breathing and chest compressions. But two studies in the journal Circulation say that survival chances may be worse when people do mouth-to-mouth. The studies from Sweden and … [Read more...]

'Tobacco epidemic' could kill 1 billion people in 21st century: UNReported February 07, 2008 NEW YORK - Tobacco use killed 100 million people worldwide in the 20th century and could kill a billion more in the 21st unless governments take action, the World Health Organization said Thursday. Governments around the world collect more than $200 billion in tobacco taxes every … [Read more...]

Pregnancy lifestyles could be better   Reported June 05, 2009 Women need more support to adopt healthier lifestyles when they are pregnant, a Queensland study suggests. Only 10% of women quit smoking when they became pregnant and those who continued to smoke only reduce their average intake from 16 to 13 cigarettes per day, a study carried out at … [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...]

Deadly bird flu strain in FranceJuly 6, 2007 Three swans found dead in the north-east of France have tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu, suggesting the virus may once again be spreading across Europe. At least five other European nations have reported avian influenza outbreaks this year, according to the Paris-based World … [Read more...]