Public sector insurers to push for a common claims settling agency

CHENNAI – The four government-owned non-life insurers — National Insurance, New India Assurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance– will soon be taking forward their idea of floating a common third party administrator (TPA) to process the health insurance claims.

“We will be issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) shortly. Our requirements will be specified in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Public sector insurers to push for a common claims settling agency.

Child detected with swine flu in West Bengal

KOLKATA – West Bengal recorded a fresh case of swine flu Saturday as a five-year-old child tested positive for the contagious disease.

“He is from Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district. He has been admitted to Beliaghata Infectious Disease Hospital,” said Asit Biswas, the state’s nodal officer for swine fu.
On Friday, two children, aged between … Read more »»».

‘Withdrawal of cashless health treatment retrograde’

NEW DELHI/CHENNAI – Policyholders and corporates subscribing to medical cover are appalled by a move by state-run insurance firms to withdraw cashless facility for treatment, even as several hospitals have made written complaints to the industry’s regulator.

“The withdrawal of cashless facility by companies is a retrograde measure,” said Anjan Bose, chairman of the health services … Read : ‘Withdrawal of cashless health treatment retrograde’.

Brit surrogate to Bin Laden’s son, wife learns she’s pregnant as the couple split

LONDON – A surrogate to Osama bin Laden’s son Omar and his wife, Zaina, has discovered about her pregnancy as the couple announced they had split up.

Louise Pollard, a PA from Bristol, said a pregnancy test had come out positive a fortnight after her third round of IVF treatment in the United Arab Emirates.

She … Original article on : Brit surrogate to Bin Laden’s son, wife learns she’s pregnant as the couple split.

Drug that grows new nerve cells identified

WASHINGTON – Researchers have identified a drug that makes new nerve cells grow and replace damaged ones, a discovery that could help treat dementia.

The researchers infused 1,000 different chemicals into the brains of mice to see their effects.
Then, they identified eight potential chemicals before focussing their attention on P7C3, reports Cell.
P7C3 was … Read more >>.

Homeopathic drug may prevent swine flu

NEW DELHI – Homeopathic medicines have been suggested to prevent swine flu by the The Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy.

At a meeting called by the department of AYUSH (Ayur Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy), methods for prevention of flu like illness was taken up by the members.
“The experts … Read more : Homeopathic drug may prevent swine flu.

Happier teens make for healthier youth

WASHINGTON – A study shows that teens’ positive emotions and moods could help them grow into healthier youths.

Shaffer-Hudkins of the University of South Florida is the first to look at both positive and negative indicators of mental health and its bearing on physical health in a sample of 401 students in sixth to eighth … Read more : Happier teens make for healthier youth.

Obese claimants claim 10 mn pounds in Britain

LONDON – About 2,000 people in Britain, who are on benefit because they are too fat to work, are costing taxpayers 10 million pounds a year.

A breakdown of official figures said the number claiming the handout had almost doubled since 1997 to 1,950, the Mail Online reported Saturday.
One in four adult Britons is …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obese claimants claim 10 mn pounds in Britain.

Exposure to air pollution linked to reduced heart rate variability

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that in patients with pre-existing heart or lung disease, exposure to high levels of traffic-related air pollutants is linked to reduced heart rate variability (HRV) – a risk factor for sudden cardiac …. Read the original article  : here.

Effective way found to produce anti-flu vaccines

WASHINGTON – A rapid and effective way to produce vaccines against new flu strains has been developed by scientists.

The virus that causes flu frequently changes its genetic code, making it difficult for scientists to think up an effective vaccine.
But now, University of Miami computer scientist Dimitris Papamichail and researchers from Stony Brook … Original source on Gaea Times at : Effective way found to produce anti-flu vaccines.