Koirala, a key architect of peace in Nepal: Yoga Guru Ramdev

KATHMANDU – Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has termed former Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala as the champion of democracy in the Himalayan nation.

Talking to reporters here after visiting the residence of Koirala, Ramdev said: “From the establishment of democracy in Nepal, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

HIV-positive woman spreads hope in Uttar Pradesh

GORAKHPUR – After she tested positive for HIV three years ago, Bhanumati (name changed) was shattered. Living under the shadow of death, the 36-year-old feared she too would die of the infection like her husband. But today Bhanumati spearheads AIDS/HIV awareness programmes in villages of Uttar Pradesh.

Bhanumati, a resident of Tilauli village in Gorakhpur …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Challenging special-needs cases make up growing share of adoptions from China

Most adoptions from China now special-needs cases
NEW YORK – Not long ago, the choices facing Robert and Julie Garrett would have been simpler. Once they set their hearts on adopting a child from China, the odds were high they could soon bring home a healthy infant girl.
It’s different now.
Faced with a long wait …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Lack of hard data linking cancer to World Trade Center dust complicates 9/11 lawsuit

Cancer question complicates 9/11 compensation deal
NEW YORK – Of all the illnesses people fear might be caused by dust from the World Trade Center, nothing scares them like cancer.
Hundreds of people are suing New York City over cancer diagnoses they received after working at ground zero. A judge rejected a legal settlement for …. Source article  : Lack of hard data linking cancer to World Trade Center dust complicates 9/11 lawsuit.

Yoga can help India, Nepal bond: Nepali president

KATHMANDU – President of Nepal Ram Baran Yadav Saturday said Indian yoga could help the two nations bond better.

“Yoga is an integral part of traditional Indian culture and we are trying to carry it forward scientifically. With rising addiction, corruption and stress across the world and even in Nepal, yoga and ancient ayurvedic system of …. Original source  : Yoga can help India, Nepal bond: Nepali president.

Hamlin to have knee surgery Monday, but is expected to race in Phoenix after Easter break

Denny Hamlin to have knee surgery
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin will have arthroscopic surgery on Monday to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, but isn’t planning to miss any races.

Hamlin injured the knee playing basketball in January and originally thought he would be able to wait until after the [..] Read the original article: here.

HPV may not spread like other STDs

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, may not spread like other sexually transmitted diseases.

Study lead author Dr. Lea Widdice, an assistant professor of paediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, said that … Original source on Gaea Times at : HPV may not spread like other STDs.

TV medical dramas ‘rife’ with breaches of professional conduct

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that TV medical dramas are ‘rife’ with ethical dilemmas and actions that often ran afoul of professional codes of conduct.

A medical student and faculty directors from the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics analysed depictions of bioethical issues …. Source  : TV medical dramas ‘rife’ with breaches of professional conduct.

HIV/STD on the rise among men who have sex with men in china

WASHINGTON – HIV/STD disease is on a rise among ‘men who have sex with men’ (MSM) in Africa and Asia, according to a new study.
Three articles in the April issue of the Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, points at the fact that increasing HIV/STD disease … Read this article on Gaea Times at : HIV/STD on the rise among men who have sex with men in china.

Tea party protest in Sen. Harry Reid’s Nevada hometown seeks to turn anger into votes

Showdown in Searchlight: Tea party targets Reid

LAS VEGAS – Sarah Palin and thousands of tea party activists plan to be in Sen. Harry Reid’s hometown Saturday to call for the ouster of Democrats who supported the health care overhaul.
The former Republican vice presidential nominee heads a list of speakers at a noon rally in the …. Source article  : Tea party protest in Sen. Harry Reid’s Nevada hometown seeks to turn anger into votes.