China begins measles immunisation drive for kids

BEIJING – China Saturday began its nationwide measles vaccination programme for an estimated 100 million children.

The ten-day programme will target children aged between eight months and 14 years, Xinhua reported.
“The vaccination is not compulsory,” said Wang Yu, director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. “The vaccination is free and will … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : China begins measles immunisation drive for kids.

Progeria Study Reveals Aging Secret

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The study of Progeria, one of the rarest and deadliest disease on Earth, is providing useful clues to scientists about the aging process of normal human beings. Scientists conducting research in the field of Progeria have voiced that most of the progeria patients die of common risks that come with …. Original article  : Progeria Study Reveals Aging Secret.

Bees attack kills four Orissa kids

BHUBANESWAR – Four children were killed in Orissa’s Keonjhar district after they were attacked by hundreds of wild bees, an official said Saturday.

The bees stung the children Friday in Sapakanta village, some 270 km from Bhubaneswar, chief district medical officer K.C. Behera told IANS.
A four-year-old child died on the spot. Two children … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bees attack kills four Orissa kids.

Vergara, Applegate, others help raise research money in ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ telethon

Applegate, others star in ‘Stand Up To Cancer’
LOS ANGELES – Actresses Sofia Vergara and Christina Applegate were among the numerous celebrity cancer survivors cramming the red carpet Friday leading into the second “Stand Up To Cancer” telethon.
“Modern Family” star Vergara, 38, talked about beating thyroid cancer, which was diagnosed about 10 …. Original source  : Vergara, Applegate, others help raise research money in ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ telethon.

Now, boxing video game to help obese middle-aged men shed extra pounds

LONDON – Middle-aged men in Teesside, who tick on the higher side of the weighing scale, could soon use an exercise-based boxing video game to improve their health.

Researchers are using the game to enthuse a population that is typically reluctant to take up sport or exercise.

The game has a homegrown motion capture rig built …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Now, boxing video game to help obese middle-aged men shed extra pounds.

Boy needs 200 stitches after dog attack

LONDON – A two-year-old boy in Britain needed 200 stitches on his face after a horrifying attack by his grandparents’ sheepdog.

Joshua Mann will be scarred for life following the savage attack, Daily Express reported Saturday.
He was stroking the dog, Rossie, when it suddenly clamped its jaws on his cheeks.
“I thought he was going …. Source article  : Boy needs 200 stitches after dog attack.

Sandler, Seacrest, Leno help raise research money in ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ telethon

Seacrest, others star in ‘Stand Up To Cancer’
LOS ANGELES – Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen and Neil Diamond were among the more than 100 celebrities to appear on all four broadcast networks for the “Stand Up To Cancer” telethon.
Ryan Seacrest, Jay Leno and George Clooney also showed up to help raise money at the …. Read the original article  : Sandler, Seacrest, Leno help raise research money in ‘Stand Up to Cancer’ telethon.

Correction: Imaging drug story

Correction: Imaging drug story
WASHINGTON – In a story Sept. 9 about medical imaging drugs, The Associated Press, relying on information from the Food and Drug Administration, reported erroneously that a rare side effect had been reported with all seven drugs containing the chemical gadolinium. The FDA clarified the side effect has not been reported in …. Original source  : Correction: Imaging drug story.

Montana family travels to Seattle for son’s chemotherapy treatments, gets truck stolen

Family truck stolen while in city for son’s chemo
SEATTLE – A Montana family in Seattle for their child’s chemotherapy treatments says their truck was stolen outside the Ronald McDonald House where they have been staying temporarily.
Karen and Jeremy Hartles of Kalispell, Mont., returned to the house in north Seattle Tuesday to find the …. Read the original article  : here.

Government, private groups join to try to bring down American suicide rates

New suicide prevention alliance launched
WASHINGTON – Struggling with sharp increases in suicides among U.S. military forces, the Pentagon is joining a new national effort to reduce the number of Americans who take their own lives.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday that it was a tragedy to see soldiers, sailors and other service members return from …. Original source  : Government, private groups join to try to bring down American suicide rates.