Six dental myths demystified

WASHINGTON – Irrespective of brushing, flossing, and twice-yearly dental check-ups if you still face dental problems, then there are things you need to know.

Scientists have demystified the common dental myths and outline how diet and nutrition affects oral health in children, teenagers, expectant mothers, adults and elders.

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‘Lockerbie bomber Megrahi could not have faked his cancer’: UK oncologist Sikora

LONDON – Leading British oncologist Professor Karol Sikora, who examined Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, has agreed that the latter was released based on medical reports and could not have faked his illness.

“I am surprised he is still alive, you take into account the type of cancer he had, and the X-ray evidence that it had … Original article on : ‘Lockerbie bomber Megrahi could not have faked his cancer’: UK oncologist Sikora.

USC CB T.J. Bryant has surgery on cheekbone after fight with teammate Stanley Havili

USC’s Bryant has surgery after scrap with teammate

LOS ANGELES – Southern California cornerback T.J. Bryant had surgery on his left cheekbone Thursday after getting into a fight with teammate Stanley Havili last week.
Coach Lane Kiffin said Bryant will be out for at least three weeks, decreasing his chances of winning a starting job. The Trojans …. Source  : USC CB T.J. Bryant has surgery on cheekbone after fight with teammate Stanley Havili.

Study: Women who have a miscarriage don’t need to wait before trying for another baby

After miscarriage, don’t wait before trying again

LONDON – Women who suffer a miscarriage may have the best chance of having a baby if they get pregnant again within six months, new research says.
Doctors in Scotland followed nearly 31,000 women who went to the hospital for a miscarriage in their first pregnancy and subsequently became pregnant …. Read the original article  : here.

Measles outbreak kills 110 in Zambia

LUSAKA – An outbreak of measles in Zambia has affected over 6,200 people and claimed at least 110 lives, the Zambian health ministry has said.

Currently, the total number of people affected by the disease in the country stands at 6,252, ministry of health spokesperson Kamoto Mbewe was quoted as saying by the Zanis news agency … Read : Measles outbreak kills 110 in Zambia.

US doctors told to avoid 1 flu shot brand for kids because of fever, convulsions in Australia

Docs told to avoid 1 flu shot brand for small kids

ATLANTA – A government panel is recommending doctors steer clear of giving one brand of flu vaccine to young children this year because of convulsions and fever in kids who got the shot in Australia and New Zealand.
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Swine Flu cases in Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh

AURANGABAD/VISAKHAPATNAM – Many cases of swine flu have been reported from Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh in the last few days.

In Aurangabad city of Maharashtra, several people have shown symptoms of swine flu, out of which nine persons have …. Source article  : Swine Flu cases in Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh.

Five new swine flu cases in Bengal

KOLKATA – Five more people tested positive for swine flu in West Bengal Thursday taking the number of confirmed cases of the contagious disease to 114 in the state this year, a health department official said.

“Five confirmed cases of swine flu were reported today (Thursday). The total confirmed cases of H1N1 infection are now 114 [..] Read the original article: here.

An American has successful heart transplant in India

CHENNAI – Sixty-five-year-old US citizen Ronald Lemmer’s heart is expected to beat for India after his successful heart transplant operation here.

He is the first American to undergo a heart transplant in India. He is also the oldest person to undergo a heart transplant operation in India.
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One more swine flu death in Orissa, toll four

BHUBANESWAR – The swine flu toll in Orissa rose to four Thursday with the death of a 27-year-old man, officials said.

The man was tested positive for swine flu Wednesday. He died Thursday at Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College & Hospital at Cuttack, 26 km from here, a senior state health official told IANS.
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