Stop jogging! It doesn’t always help lose weight

LONDON – Running might not be the ideal form of exercise, especially if you want to lose weight.

Says Greg Brookes, a London-based personal trainer: “Lots of people start running to lose weight and it doesn’t always work – and this is why.”
“Fat is one of our body’s favourite sources of energy,” says Brookes. … Read : Stop jogging! It doesn’t always help lose weight.

‘Brits being denied crucial cancer drugs to save money’

LONDON – A new report is set to reveal that thousands of Britons are being denied access to drugs crucial in cancer treatments.

The UK’s breast cancer patients have 50 percent less chance of the drug Herceptin than elsewhere in Europe.

The report, commissioned by the Department of Health will put pressure on the Government to speed … Original article on : ‘Brits being denied crucial cancer drugs to save money’.

India’s Fortis Healthcare exits race for Singapore’s Parkway

NEW DELHI – Indian healthcare firm Fortis Monday said it was opting out of the battle for control of Singapore-based Parkway, which operates 16 hospitals with over 3,400 beds in Asia, paving the way for rival Khazanah of Malaysia to buy the firm.

Fortis Chairman Malvinder Mohan Singh said the group has accepted the offer to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : India’s Fortis Healthcare exits race for Singapore’s Parkway.

Excessive milk consumption can cause prostrate cancer

LONDON – Excessive milk consumption can increase the risk of prostate cancer, experts have found.

A Canadian research, published in The Prostate journal, found that men who drank four 200 ml glasses of milk had double the risk of the disease, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Milk contains cow hormones, including insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1). These encourage growth … Read : Excessive milk consumption can cause prostrate cancer.

3 die from hemorrhagic variant of dengue fever in Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad: 3 deaths from severe form of dengue
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Health officials in Trinidad says three people have died from a severe form of mosquito-borne dengue fever.
The health ministry says its epidemiologists have confirmed three deaths from the hemorrhagic form of dengue and are investigating two others.
Chief medical officer Anton Cumberbatch tells reporters …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

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Most patients with cardio problems can fly safely

LONDON – Most people with cardiovascular diseases who are not critically ill can safely fly, a new report says.

The study, conducted by the British Cardiovascular Society, says that such people can undertake air travel provided they drink plenty of fluids, wear compression stockings and take a blood thinner.
However, the fluid intake should … Read more »»».

Swine flu cases increase with monsoon

NEW DELHI – Health Ministry officials are worried as the number of swine flu cases reported from various parts of the country are increasing with the monsoon. A total of 548 fresh cases were reported last week, the highest for the current year.

According to the health ministry, 38 people died of the virus between July …. Source  : Swine flu cases increase with monsoon.

Oz docs urge air travellers not to pop sleeping pills

MELBOURNE – In the wake of a woman’s death from blood clots, doctors have warned travellers not to pop sleeping pills during long-distance flights.

According to New England Journal of Medicine, the 36-year-old woman, who was not identified due to patient confidentiality laws, had taken a single sleeping tablet and spent most of the flight …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Oz docs urge air travellers not to pop sleeping pills.

Energy drinks ‘pose serious threat to kids’ health’

Toronto, July 27 (ANI): Highly-caffeinated energy drinks pose serious health risk to children, according to an editorial.

It argues that the growing availability of energy drinks is a potential danger to the health of young people who are vulnerable to the effects of caffeine.

“It is time for the federal minister of health to be awakened …. Read the original article  : here.

Haryana to set up new-born corners, care centres

CHANDIGARH – Haryana will set up New Born Corners (NBC) and Sick New Born Care Units (SNCUs) in all the government hospitals of the state to check the infant mortality rate, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said here Tuesday.

He said units for the NBC would be set up at 144 sub-centres, 11 rural community health … Read more >>>.

Breastfeeding ‘can reduce long-term risk of chronic disease’

MELBOURNE – If a new research is to be believed, then negative attitudes to breastfeeding may have contributed to a rise in chronic disease in Australia.

Dr Julia Smith, from the Australian National University (ANU), and colleagues set out to assess the public health significance of premature weaning of infants from breast milk on the risk …. Original source  : Breastfeeding ‘can reduce long-term risk of chronic disease’.

‘Sniff’ device helps paralysed mother ‘talk’ to family

LONDON – A woman trapped in a paralysed body has been able to ‘talk’ to her family once again, thanks to an amazing device that converts sniffs into speech.

The 51-year-old school teacher was diagnosed with ‘locked in syndrome’ after a severe stroke left her fully awake, but unable to move.
For seven months, her only … Read more : ‘Sniff’ device helps paralysed mother ‘talk’ to family.

Early puberty linked to obesity in girls

WASHINGTON – An analysis of as many as 100 studies has revealed that overweight girls tend to reach puberty earlier than their peers do.

While some researchers have argued hitting puberty early in life makes a person prone metabolic syndrome and diabetes, Emily Walvoord has found such diseases are not linked to early puberty, but …. Read the original article  : Early puberty linked to obesity in girls.

Nutrition still a problem, Vitamin A scheme to stay

NEW DELHI – A programme to administer Vitamin A to Indian children is unlikely to be scrapped despite new research advising against it. The health ministry and several doctors say it is needed to combat malnutrition, which affects over 20 percent of the country’s population.

“A blanket scrapping of the Vitamin A administration cannot be suggested … Original article on : Nutrition still a problem, Vitamin A scheme to stay.

6,000 affected with dengue in Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), July 27 (IANS/EFE) Over 6,000 people have been affected with dengue in the Dominican Republic, out of which 24 have died, a minister has said.

But the number of cases reported in hospitals and clinics has declined over the past few days, which shows people have become aware of the danger and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 6,000 affected with dengue in Dominican Republic.

HEALTHBEAT: Studies to test if fresher blood is better than transfusions of older blood

Tests aim to settle if fresher blood works better

WASHINGTON – Facing surgery? You could receive blood that’s been stored for a week, or three weeks, or nearly six – and there’s growing concern that people who get the older blood might not fare as well.
It’s a question with big implications for the nation’s already tight …. Source article  : HEALTHBEAT: Studies to test if fresher blood is better than transfusions of older blood.

Go on, give it a try: DC works to educate women on female condom use to fight HIV epidemic

DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic

WASHINGTON – Officials in Washington, D.C., have launched a citywide effort to promote the use of female condoms, in hopes making them available can help stop the spread of HIV in that city.
The District of Columbia has one of the highest infection rates in the country. To encourage …. Source  : Go on, give it a try: DC works to educate women on female condom use to fight HIV epidemic.

Why counting calories doesn’t help you lose weight

NEW YORK – Trying to loose weight? Well, then counting how many calories you consume in a day might not help you get rid of those love handles.

According to the Daily Mail, just logging in the numbers doesn’t take into account that some high-calorie foods are worth eating.

For instance, both eggs and nuts may … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Why counting calories doesn’t help you lose weight.

Cash receipts from McDonald’s, KFC ‘harmful to your health’

Washington, July 28 (ANI): The next time you collect your cash receipt from fast-food outlets or groceries, be careful – a new study claims the receipts contain high levels of the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A.

The study by Environmental Working Group found the plastic component BPA on 40 percent of receipts from McDonald’s, CVS, KFC, Whole …. Source  : Cash receipts from McDonald’s, KFC ‘harmful to your health’.

Cell phones have 18 times more bacteria than toilet handles

LONDON – You may want to dump your mobile phone for ever after reading this – mobile phones are covered with up to 18 times more living bacteria than the flush handle on a men’s lavatory, a new UK study has found.

An analysis of 30 phones by Which? magazine found that almost a quarter were … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Cell phones have 18 times more bacteria than toilet handles.

Scientists identify risks of hypertension in young adults

WASHINGTON – A new study claims that ‘normal’ blood pressure at age 17 can still predict hypertension at early adulthood.

The study from Ben-Gurion University also found that teenage boys are three to four times more likely to develop high blood pressure in early adulthood than girls.

“It is increasing along with the obesity epidemic, but … Read more >>>.

Late preterm birth increases risk of respiratory illness

WASHINGTON – A new research has found that babies born between 34 weeks and 37 weeks gestation are much more likely to have respiratory illness compared to infants born at full term.

The research was conducted by University of Illinois at Chicago and by researcher Dr. Judith Hibbard and colleagues from the Consortium on Safe Labor.

“Even …. Original source  : Late preterm birth increases risk of respiratory illness.

Isolation as harmful as alcohol, 15 cigarettes a day

NEW YORK – People with close family and social ties have 50 percent more chances of living longer than those living isolated lives without friends, families or colleagues, says a new global study.

Isolation is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, being alcoholic or obese, says the study led by Julianne Holt-Lunstad, an associate …. Read the original article  : Isolation as harmful as alcohol, 15 cigarettes a day.

Drinking alcohol ‘can reduce severity of rheumatoid arthritis’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that drinking alcohol may reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis.

This is the first time that this effect has been shown in humans. The study also showed that alcohol consumption reduces the risk of developing the disease.

The study looked at 873 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and compared them with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Drinking alcohol ‘can reduce severity of rheumatoid arthritis’.

Top arms control official Ellen Tauscher diagnosed with esophageal cancer

Top arms control official diagnosed with cancer
OAKLAND, Calif. – The State Department’s top arms control official has been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus.
Ellen Tauscher informed her staff of the diagnosis last week.
According to her staff memo posted Tuesday by ForeignPolicy.com, Tauscher said she has an early stage of the cancer and expects …. Source article  : Top arms control official Ellen Tauscher diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Medical board files complaint against Kansas doctor over referrals for late-term abortions

Kan. medical board files complaint over abortions

WICHITA, Kan. – A Kansas doctor who provided second opinions for a late-term abortion provider slain last year could face disciplinary action from a state medical regulatory board.
Dr. Ann Neuhaus provided the second opinions for Dr. George Tiller that are required in Kansas for abortions performed after the 21st …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Medical board files complaint against Kansas doctor over referrals for late-term abortions.

Kicking during sleep signals Parkinson’s risk

LONDON – Kicking in sleep could mean you are more likely to develop dementia or Parkinson’s, scientists warn.

They say it could signal a higher risk up to 50 years before diagnosis.
Researchers found a link between people with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorders and brain conditions many years later, says a Daily Mail …. Original source  : Kicking during sleep signals Parkinson’s risk.

Wearing flip-flops can be hazardous to health

LONDON – Compared to high heels, flip-flops don’t even look remotely hazardous. But experts are warning of the dangers of their prolonged use such as the risk of shin splints and joint pains.

Frequent complaints include twisted ankles, but some have broken their arms or wrists after falling because their flip-flops caught on uneven ground, …. Read the original article  : Wearing flip-flops can be hazardous to health.

Middle-aged women are sexually more active

LONDON – Researchers have found that middle-aged women are sexually more active and enjoy better orgasms than younger women.

Researchers in the US found that more than half of 18 to 30-year-olds struggle to find satisfaction between the sheets – a much higher proportion than those aged between 31 and 54.
And the most …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Five-in-one vaccine led to child deaths: experts

BANGALORE – The pentavalent or the five-in-one vaccine that has been recommended in India by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization actually killed children in Sri Lanka and Bhutan, warns an article in the latest issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ).

The report by a group, including paediatricians, professors, health activists and a …. Read the original article  : Five-in-one vaccine led to child deaths: experts.

Swimmers at sub-tropical beaches face increased risk of illness

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that swimmers at sub-tropical beaches face an increased risk of illness.

The study, led by a team of University of Miami researchers, examined the risk of illness that beachgoers face when exposed to recreational marine water at sub-tropical beaches with no known source of pollution or contamination.

B.E.A.C.H.E.S. (Beach … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Swimmers at sub-tropical beaches face increased risk of illness.

Why fad diets work for some people, but not others

WASHINGTON – Ever wondered why despite a strict diet, even a tiny bite of cake adds pounds to you? Blame your genes, says a new study.

North Carolina State University researchers said that genes interacting with diet are the main cause of variation in metabolic traits, such as body weight.

This is why some diets work for …. Source  : Why fad diets work for some people, but not others.

Dense bones associated with raised risk for prostate cancer

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that men, who develop prostate cancer, tend to retain denser bones as they age than men who stay free of the disease.

This new research was carried by Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health.

Researchers have long known that prostate … Read : Dense bones associated with raised risk for prostate cancer.

Police: acupuncture patient in Washington state calls 911, says she was locked in clinic

Acupuncture patient says she was locked in office

BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Police in Bellingham, Wash., say an acupuncture patient called 911 for assistance after she says clinic workers apparently forgot about her and locked up the office.
Police spokesman Mark Young says the 47-year-old woman told police she still had acupuncture needles in her back Tuesday evening …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Police: acupuncture patient in Washington state calls 911, says she was locked in clinic.

Spain allows medicinal use of cannabis

Madrid, July 29 (IANS/EFE) Spain has allowed the medication derived from cannabis – the main ingredient in marijuana – for the treatment of spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Health Minister Trinidad Jimenez said the therapeutic use of cannabis has been studied for “many years” and is well-documented in clinical trials.
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Cookie monster: Jets’ Jenkins losing weight before training camp with unconventional diet

Jets’ Jenkins dropping weight while eating cookies

NEW YORK – Kris Jenkins is dropping pounds by eating cookies – oatmeal raisin, chocolate. Six of them every day.
Since May, the New York Jets’ hefty nose tackle has shed 20 pounds, putting him at a svelte 365.
“It sounds funny, but I got serious about it,” he said. “And, …. Original source  : Cookie monster: Jets’ Jenkins losing weight before training camp with unconventional diet.

Prior price approval mandatory for scheduled drugs

NEW DELHI – The government has referred 39 cases to state drug controllers to prosecute firms selling scheduled drugs without securing the mandatory approval of their prices, Minister of State for Chemicals Srikant Jena said Friday.

In a written reply to a question on pricing of scheduled drugs in the Rajya Sabha, Jena said … Original source on Gaea Times at : Prior price approval mandatory for scheduled drugs.

Snake venom may harbour heart disease, cancer cure

WASHINGTON – In a study on how the body responds to toxins in snake venom, Japanese scientists have reported that their findings could help in the development of therapies for heart disease and cancer.

The researchers claimed that inhibiting a protein found on the surface of blood cells known as platelets may combat both irregular blood …. Read the original article  : Snake venom may harbour heart disease, cancer cure.

Vitamin D deficiency ‘ups risk of heart disease, stroke in black teens’

WASHINGTON – Vitamin D deficiency is associated with arterial stiffness, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, in black teens, a new study has found.

“While we think of the sun as providing humans with most of our body’s requirement of vitamin D, 95 percent of the 44 black teenagers living in sunny Georgia who …. Read the original article  : Vitamin D deficiency ‘ups risk of heart disease, stroke in black teens’.

White button mushrooms ‘keep immune system healthy’

WASHINGTON – White button mushrooms enhance the activity of critical cells in the body’s immune system, Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists have found.

The animal-model and cell-culture study was conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University by centre director Simin Meydani, colleague Dayong Wu, and others.

The results …. Original source  : White button mushrooms ‘keep immune system healthy’.

Calcium supplements may up heart attack risk for women

LONDON – Women who take calcium supplements to improve bone density in middle age could face 30 percent higher risk of heart attacks, warn researchers.

Researchers in New Zealand’s Aberdeen and Auckland universities found the link after reviewing 11 studies covering 12,000 people who were taking supplements of calcium compounds.
Hundreds of thousands …. Original source  : Calcium supplements may up heart attack risk for women.

Calcium supplements ‘increase heart attack risk’

LONDON – Calcium supplements, commonly taken by older people for osteoporosis, increase the risk of a heart attack, according to a new study.

An international team of researchers analysed the results of 11 randomised controlled trials of calcium supplements (without co-administered vitamin D) involving 12,000 patients.

Differences in study design and quality were taken into account to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Respiratory symptoms more reliable indicator of H1N1, not fever alone

WASHINGTON – A recent study has revealed that individuals with mild H1N1 infection may go undetected using standard diagnostic criteria.

The study has , therefore, concluded that coughing or other respiratory symptoms are more accurate in determining influenza infection than presence of a fever.

Currently, public health officials rely on body temperature (detecting fever) to screen individuals …. Source  : Respiratory symptoms more reliable indicator of H1N1, not fever alone.

Pebble in sandwich costs woman 3,000 pounds

LONDON – A British woman suffered a damaged tooth after biting into a sandwich that had a pebble in it. She had to endure four complex dental procedures costing 3,000 pounds.

Karen Addy, 48, thought she was having a healthy sandwich that she bought for 2.20 pounds.
Suddenly she felt a crunching sensation and found a …. Original source  : Pebble in sandwich costs woman 3,000 pounds.

Drugs used to treat addiction may help people lose weight

LONDON – A combo pill of two addiction drugs can help people lose weight, say US researchers.

Naltrexone, commonly used to treat alcoholics and heroin addicts, and the anti-smoking drug bupropion led to greater weight loss than diet and exercise alone, reports The Lancet.

It is thought the treatment may help beat food cravings.

However, one UK expert …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Cheers! Red wine can suppress inflammation in humans

WASHINGTON – A popular plant extract, called resveratrol, can suppress inflammation in humans, according to a new study.

The extract is already known to prolong life in yeast and lower animals due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Resveratrol is produced naturally by several plants when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi, and is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Cheers! Red wine can suppress inflammation in humans.

Chhattisgarh airlifting doctors to diarrhoea-hit areas

RAIPUR – The Chhattisgarh government has started airlifting doctors by choppers to tribal belts in Bijapur and Dantewada districts where dozens of people have died due to diarrhoea, cholera and other diseases in the past few months, a minister said Saturday.

“We are receiving reports regularly about deaths of poor tribals in the interiors of Bijapur … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chhattisgarh airlifting doctors to diarrhoea-hit areas.

Soybean could boost bone health: Study

WASHINGTON – Scientists are exploring the role of natural estrogen-like substances in foods, like soybean isoflavones, in boosting bone health.

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) physiologist Marta D. Van Loan and other researchers at the University of California-Davis said that soy has been studied for a long time due to some of its properties.

Soybean has potential to … Original article on : Soybean could boost bone health: Study.

Cost-effective intervention program cuts HIV risk in female sex workers

WASHINGTON – A team of researchers has found that even a modest behavioural intervention program can measurably reduce the incidence of HIV among female sex workers in the U.S.-Mexico border region.

The program duration is only 35 minutes, is cost effective and can work for other sexually transmitted infections too.

The program is especially crucial for this … Read more >>.

Toxic cancer-causing dyes found in China garments

BEIJING – Toxic dyes that can cause cancer have been detected in some garments in China, creating concern that buyers may also be exposed to health hazards.

Beijing’s municipal bureau of industry and commerce said in a latest quality test report that 65 clothing brands in the country have failed to meet quality standards, the Global …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Suspected anthrax outbreak in Orissa, 25 ill

BHUBANESWAR – At least 25 people, including six women, and a child have fallen ill with suspected anthrax contracted from dead animals in Orissa’s Sundergarh district, health official said Friday.

The people found with the infection are residents of Dukatola village and its nearby hamlets, some 500 km from state capital Bhubaneswar, chief district medical officer … Read more »»».

Orissa confirms two more swine flu cases

BHUBANESWAR – Two more people tested positive for swine flu in Orissa Friday, taking the total of affected people to five in the state this month, an official said.

“A 35-year-old male and a 56-year-old female tested positive for swine flu today (Friday),” Bikash Patnaik, the joint director in the state health directorate, told IANS.
Both …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Orissa confirms two more swine flu cases.

11 new cases of swine flu in Delhi

NEW DELHI – As many as 11 more people tested positive for swine flu in Delhi, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 74 in the capital, an official said Friday.

“Eleven people have tested positive for the influenza A (H1N1) in Delhi. There have been no deaths Friday,” nodal officer for swine flu … Read more »»».

Delhi reports five new dengue cases

NEW DELHI – Five new cases of dengue in the capital have taken the number of people affected by the mosquito-borne disease to 46, an official said Friday.

“Five people have tested positive for dengue in Delhi. But no deaths were reported Friday,” N.K. Yadav, chief medical officer of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), told …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi reports five new dengue cases.

Oz toddler with Goldenhar syndrome doesn’t know how to eat

MELBOURNE – A one-year-old boy from Australia has never learnt how to eat, as he suffers from a condition called Goldenhar syndrome.ccording to AdelaideNow, Asher White, from Encounter Bay, Adelaide, has been left with several facial deformities, including a jaw and tongue that have failed to form properly because of the condition.

He has never learnt …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Oz toddler with Goldenhar syndrome doesn’t know how to eat.

Taiwan surgeons explore effects of electricity on penises

MELBOURNE – A group of surgeons in Taiwan have been studying the effects of electricity on penises by conducting the experiments on themselves.

The researchers conducted the study, titled “Determination of Human Penile Electrical Resistance and Implication on Safety for Electrosurgery of Penis”, to find out the effects electricity had on penises. ioneered by Dr William …. Source article  : Taiwan surgeons explore effects of electricity on penises.

Hot chips may cause cancer

MELBOURNE – Fried or roasted potatoes, potato crisps, coffee and cereal-based products, including biscuits and toasted bread can cause cancer, the World Health Organisation has warned.

Experts have said that a chemical created when starchy foods are cooked at high temperatures has been proven to cause the disease.

Following laboratory tests in animals this year, …. Original source  : Hot chips may cause cancer.

Toxicity in toys no child’s play for Indian scientists

HYDERABAD – Screening toys made in India and abroad for toxicity – as per the Supreme Court’s direction – is turning out to be easier said than done, as much of the estimated Rs.2,500 crore (over $535 million) market is unregulated, say scientists.

Experts from the National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH), Ahmedabad, National Institute … Read more »»».

Spokesman: Doctors to let Zsa Zsa Gabor return home from hospital Friday

Spokesman: Gabor to go home from hospital Friday

LOS ANGELES – Doctors plan to let Zsa Zsa Gabor return home Friday, about three weeks after the 93-year-old actress was hospitalized with a broken hip.
Gabor’s publicist, John Blanchette, said Saturday that she would spend the rest of the week receiving physical therapy.
Gabor’s husband, Prince Frederic von Anhalt, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Spokesman: Doctors to let Zsa Zsa Gabor return home from hospital Friday.

Six new dengue cases in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Six new cases of dengue were detected in the capital Saturday, taking the total number of people affected by the mosquito-borne disease to 52, an official said.

“Six people tested positive for dengue today (Saturday) in Delhi. But no deaths were reported,” N.K. Yadav, chief medical officer of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi … Read more : Six new dengue cases in Delhi.

Free health insurance to state PSU employees in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI – Tamil Nadu Saturday extended the free health insurance scheme to employees and pensioners of state government undertakings, freedom fighters and village munsifs (civil judges).

Tying up with Star Health and Allied Insurance Ltd, the state government last July launched the insurance scheme for families earning not more than Rs.72,000 per annum covering 51 critical …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Free health insurance to state PSU employees in Tamil Nadu.

Calcium supplements’ link to heart attack risk ‘overstated’

WASHINGTON – Scientists say that calcium supplements play an important role in maintaining bone health.

Previous studies have shown that an adequate intake of calcium plays an important role in building and maintaining optimum bone mass, and a recent meta-analysis published online in the British Medical Journal should not cause consumers to doubt the value of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Calcium supplements’ link to heart attack risk ‘overstated’.

Battle to control Rs.7 bn Lilavati Hospital hots up

MUMBAI – The ongoing family feud for control over the estimated seven billion-rupee business empire linked to the Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre here Saturday took a new turn with a top trustee hitting out at others.

In a statement issue here, the hospital’s permanent and managing trustee Niket V. Mehta said that he was shocked …. Read the original article  : Battle to control Rs.7 bn Lilavati Hospital hots up.

Cheers! Drinking red wine ‘can help you live longer’

WASHINGTON – Drinking red wine can help people live a longer and healthier life, according to a new study.

The study showed that a popular plant extract, found in the skin of red grapes and red wine, can suppress inflammation in humans.

The extract, called resveratrol, is already known to prolong life in yeast and lower animals … Read : Cheers! Drinking red wine ‘can help you live longer’.