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...]
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THE OLD WIVES’ TALE IS TRUE…A DOSE OF COD LIVER OIL DOES WORK
THE OLD WIVES' TALE IS TRUE...A DOSE OF COD LIVER OIL DOES WORKJune 13, 2007 A DAILY dose of cod liver oil could reduce feelings of depression, new research suggests. The supplement hailed as a superfood for generations has been found to reduce the risk of getting the blues by as much as 30 per cent. And the longer that subjects took cod … [Read more...]
Are Kids of Working Parents Less Healthy?
Are Kids of Working Parents Less Healthy? Reported October 06, 2009 Many working parents already feel plenty of stress and guilt as is. Now there’s a new British study which found that children of working mothers are less likely to eat as healthily or exercise as much as kids of stay-at-home moms. The UK Millennium Cohort Study looked at the dietary … [Read more...]
Women Often Pay More For Health, Hygiene Items
Women Often Pay More For Health, Hygiene ItemsReported December 02, 2009 COLUMBUS, Ohio Consumer Reports has found that when it comes to drug store items, women may be paying a premium, 10TV's Tracy Townsend reported Wednesday. Americans spend more than $35 billion annually in drugstores, not including prescriptions, Townsend reported. But women may be spending more on … [Read more...]
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Hospital's wait times better than the averageReported February 25, 2009 Wait times at Stevenson Memorial Hospitals emergency room are better than the provincial average and the hospital is striving to make services even better, according to president and CEO Gary Ryan. According to a provincial study released last week patients at the Alliston hospital spend 3.8 hours in … [Read more...]
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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...]
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Woman, 89, dies after dozens of hospitals in Japan refuse to admit her December 28, 2007 TOKYO - An 89-year-old woman died after an ambulance crew spent two hours trying 30 hospitals before finding one that would accept her for treatment, Japanese officials said Friday. The woman's family called an ambulance … [Read more...]
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Emergency medical center planned for Diley-Route 33Reported December 26, 2007 Mount Carmel Health Systems and Fairfield Medical Center have unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art emergency care facility at U.S. Route 33 and Diley Road in Violet Township. The project is expected to start construction in spring 2008 and be completed by fall 2009 on the west side of … [Read more...]
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Dog Owners Show Aggression Over Latest Health ScareReported December 21, 2007 Dallas, TX, December 21, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Candice Merchants day consists of getting her three kids ready for elementary school in the morning, managing a small insurance office for nine hours, attending to her homebound neighbor in the late afternoon and keeping her own home in order in the … [Read more...]
Australia Tests 89 for Swine Flu, Raises Surveillance
Australia Tests 89 for Swine Flu, Raises SurveillanceReported April 29, 2009 April 29 (Bloomberg) -- Australia is testing 89 people for swine flu and the government has increased surveillance, detention and disinfection powers to combat any outbreak, Health Minister Nicola Roxon said. Some 89 passengers showing flu symptoms have been detained through airport medical checks … [Read more...]
Researcher questions keno’s moderate risk
Researcher questions keno's moderate riskReported February 27, 2009 One of Nova Scotia's leading gambling research firms says the province has not properly evaluated the risks of a new high-speed electronic bar game about to be introduced. Electronic keno, a game where patrons buy numbered tickets for draws every five … [Read more...]
Healthcare workers will be first in line for swine flu vaccine
Healthcare workers will be first in line for swine flu vaccineReported September 02, 2009 NEW DELHI: India will vaccinate 20 lakh healthcare and emergency services personnel against the deadly H1N1 virus by the end of January using an imported swine flu vaccine. The health ministry has set aside Rs 100 crore as an interim budget to purchase these vaccines from any one of … [Read more...]
Woman, 89, dies after dozens of hospitals in Japan refuse to admit her
Woman, 89, dies after dozens of hospitals in Japan refuse to admit her December 28, 2007 TOKYO - An 89-year-old woman died after an ambulance crew spent two hours trying 30 hospitals before finding one that would accept her for treatment, Japanese officials said Friday. The woman's family called an ambulance … [Read more...]
West Nile Virus detected in Las Vegas
West Nile Virus detected in Las VegasReported July 29, 2008 A cluster of mosquitos found in the 89122 zip code have tested positive for the West Nile Virus. The Southern Nevada Health District says the cluster was found in the desert wetlands area east of Boulder Highway near Sam Boyd Stadium. In 2007, Nevada had a total of 12 human cases of West Nile virus, three of whom … [Read more...]
Report: mothers in Sweden have it best
Report: mothers in Sweden have it best Reported May 06, 2008 Sweden is the worlds best country in which to be a mother, according to a new report published by Save the Children. In its ninth annual Mother's Index, the US-based chapter of the international humanitarian organization compares the well-being of mothers … [Read more...]
Restaurant menus to calorie information under Government plans
Restaurant menus to calorie information under Government plans Reported January 14, 2009 A new calorie labelling scheme to help diners watch what they eat in restaurants and other food outlets is being launched by the Government. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) wants to see more consistent information made available to people eating out, and … [Read more...]
Survey: Las Vegas no longer Americas fattest city
Survey: Las Vegas no longer Americas fattest cityReported January 15, 2009 Las Vegas is no longer the fattest city in the nation, according to an annual survey released by Mens Fitness magazine. Las Vegas dropped from No. 1 to No. 4 fattest in the 11th annual survey. This year, Miami has moved into the top position. The survey uses a variety of data to determine which … [Read more...]
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Kidney disease soars in Australia Reported June 01, 2009 The rate of Australians receiving dialysis and kidney transplants has shot up by more than a quarter, new figures show. Chronic kidney disease was a factor in nearly one in 10 deaths in 2006 and more than one million hospitalisations in 2006-07, according an Australian Institute of Health … [Read more...]
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V for Vixen Reported December 12, 2007 No cure this sure yet, sadly World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, and while this sounds like a doom-and-gloom topic just waiting to stomp your visions of a hot post-sex afterglow, it's also a terribly important one. Time out for some statistics! In Canada, there are approximately 58,000 people living with HIV/AIDS, and about 27 per cent of … [Read more...]
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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...]
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Almost Half Of Rural Indian Women Have Not Heard Of HIV/AIDS, Report SaysJuly 14, 2007 About 46% of women living in rural areas of India have not heard of HIV/AIDS, according to a recently released report from the Indian government's National Family Health Survey, which is supported by UNICEF and the British and U.S. governments, Reuters … [Read more...]
locals_ho_hard_plastic_causes_water_bottle_worries.htm
Hard Plastic Causes Water Bottle WorriesReported December 26, 2007 ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Catching his breath at a fitness club, Matt McHugh took a gulp of water from his trusty, hard-plastic Nalgene bottle and pondered the idea of switching to an alternative made of glass, stainless steel or another kind of plastic. Worries about a hormone-mimicking chemical used in the … [Read more...]
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Inching closer to spinal cord repairReported November 14, 2007 WASHINGTON: A new study has identified key elements that may make the regeneration of nerve cells using the body's own stem cells following spinal cord injury a possibility. The seminal study, co-lead by Dr Philip Horner, neuroscientist at the University of Washington, Dr Tim Kennedy, neuroscientist at the … [Read more...]
Omega-3 rich oils lower risk of memory problems, omega-6 rich oils may increase risk
Omega-3 rich oils lower risk of memory problems, omega-6 rich oils may increase risk November 12, 2007 For the study, researchers examined the diets of 8,085 men and women over the age of 65 who did not have dementia at the beginning of the study. Over four years of follow-up, 183 of the participants developed Alzheimer's disease and 98 developed … [Read more...]
About One-Fifth Of Women In India Experience Menopause By Age 41, Study Says
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...]
Infections jump 45% among young Central Ohioans
Infections jump 45% among young Central OhioansReported November 21, 2007 Columbus--The number of Central Ohio teenagers and young adults infected with HIV has exploded 45 percent in just three years. Of all the Franklin County women living with HIV, nearly three-quarters are African American. As dozens of countries commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1, Central … [Read more...]
How to care for your bones through the ages
How to care for your bones through the agesReported July 07, 2008 Bones are the body's first lines of defense. They protect the brain, heart and lungs and anchor the muscles. They keep us mobile. And all they ask in return is our support to keep them strong: good nutrition, weight-bearing exercise, calcium and Vitamin D. Bones' needs also vary with age. You accumulate an … [Read more...]
‘Still early days’ as fourth swine flu case emerges
'Still early days' as fourth swine flu case emerges Reported June 01, 2009 A MAN from the south of the country who recently returned from a visit to New York yesterday became the fourth confirmed victim of swine flu. The HSE again warned anyone showing signs of the virus to come forward as details of the newest case emerged. Dr Tony Holohan, … [Read more...]
More Active Kids Have Easier Time Falling Asleep
More Active Kids Have Easier Time Falling Asleep Reported September 18, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you're one of those parents who likes to let their kids run themselves ragged so they fall asleep more easily, you may be onto something: the more activity kids get, the faster they'll drop off to sleep, according to a new study. The study, in … [Read more...]
Some flu viruses may set up sufferers to get Parkinson’s later in life: study
Some flu viruses may set up sufferers to get Parkinson's later in life: study Reported August 10, 2009 TORONTO Infection with some kinds of influenza viruses may set up people to be at higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease later in life, a new American study suggests. The work, inspired by the story behind the 1990 movie "Awakenings," suggests some aggressive … [Read more...]