Bones degrade, fracture differently under certain environmental conditions

WASHINGTON – Bones degrade and fracture differently under certain environmental conditions like sun, shade or in water, concludes a new Baylor University study.

The Baylor study also found that some postmortem fractures look like they occurred perimortem – at or near the time of death – under some specific environmental conditions.

“Forensic anthropologists see a lot of …. Source  : Bones degrade, fracture differently under certain environmental conditions.

Most married military couples are satisfied

WASHINGTON – Majority of married people at an Army post are satisfied with their relationship, despite challenges faced like deployments, a study at Kansas State University has found.

“Because of the stressors that have been on the military and military families, particularly in the [..] Read the original article: here.

Aids Walk NYC 2010: Creating Awareness!

NEW YORK, (GaeaTimes.com)- GMHC (Gay Men’s Health Crisis) shall hold its Aids Walk NYC 2010 which happens to be the 25th Annual Aids Walk organized by the non profit body. Aids Walk NYC 2010 shall witness 45,000 Walkers who will be running a long stretch of 6.2 miles which is scheduled to commence from the … Read more : Aids Walk NYC 2010: Creating Awareness!.

Homeopathy is witchcraft: British Medical Association

LONDON – Homeopathy is “witchcraft”, the British Medical Association (BMA) has said, adding: “If people wish to pay for homoeopathy that’s their choice but it shouldn’t be paid for on the NHS until there is evidence that it works.”

Hundreds of BMA members have passed a motion criticising alternative medicine use and they demanded that taxpayers …. Original source  : Homeopathy is witchcraft: British Medical Association.

MCI dissolved, seven-member committee set up (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Three weeks after Medical Council of India (MCI) president Ketan Desai was arrested on corruption charges, President Pratibha Patil Saturday signed an ordinance dissolving the statutory regulatory body and replacing it with a seven-member committee.

A seven-member panel will replace the MCI and serve for a period of one year, Health Secretary …. Original article  : MCI dissolved, seven-member committee set up (Second Lead).

Cheese intake boosts immunity among the elderly

LONDON – Cheese can help preserve and boost the immune system of the elderly by acting as a carrier for probiotic bacteria, researchers have found discovered.

The research reveals that daily consumption of probiotic cheese helps to tackle age-related deterioration in the immune system.
“The increase in the proportion of aged individuals in modern society makes …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cheese intake boosts immunity among the elderly.

Focus by police on ‘bad guys with guns’ coincides with big drop in Baltimore’s violent crime

Baltimore violent crime drops as cops narrow focus

BALTIMORE – In one of the nation’s most violent cities, officers are trying a new strategy. Baltimore police are focusing on violent offenders with guns rather than trying to lock up every person who commits a minor crime like using drugs.
The number of arrests has declined the past …. Read the original article  : Focus by police on ‘bad guys with guns’ coincides with big drop in Baltimore’s violent crime.

Ordinance dissolving MCI gets president’s assent

NEW DELHI – Three weeks after Medical Council of India (MCI) president Ketan Desai was arrested on corruption charges, President Pratibha Patil Thursday signed an ordinance dissolving the statutory regulatory body.

A seven-member body will replace MCI and serve for a period of one year, Health Secretary Sujatha Rao said.
Some of the committee members are …. Original article  : Ordinance dissolving MCI gets president’s assent.

Punjab clears Rs.320 crore plan for new and upgraded hospitals

CHANDIGARH – The Punjab government Saturday approved a Rs.320 crore plan for the construction of new hospitals and upgradation of existing hospitals across the state.

Chairing a meeting of the health and family welfare department here, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal asked the New Delhi-based Hospital Services Consultancy Corporation to submit their final design and concept … Original article on : Punjab clears Rs.320 crore plan for new and upgraded hospitals.

Having strong ties with friends and family helps people live longer

LONDON – Having a close-knit group of family and friends has more bearing on a person’s lifespan than genetics, a study has revealed.

The study involved the participation of 188 centenarians, several common factors emerged amongst this select group as most saw themselves as sociable, open-minded and optimistic. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Having strong ties with friends and family helps people live longer.