Prozac could ease misery of premenstrual syndrome

LONDON – A small dose of Prozac, an anti-depressant, could ease the misery of millions of women suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

British researchers have discovered the pill can block bodily changes that trigger “symptoms” of the debilitating condition, which effects 75 percent women.
Most of the women with PMS experience some symptoms that … Read : Prozac could ease misery of premenstrual syndrome.

Apollo’s Reddy bets big on Africa, health tourism

NEW DELHI – Apollo Hospitals, Asia’s largest healthcare chain, is betting big on Africa, not just to expand operations there but to also attract what is called health tourism from the vast continent.

Apollo Group chairman Prathap C. Reddy, who pioneered corporate healthcare in India, is particularly upbeat on Mauritius, where the hospital chain already has …. Read the original article  : here.

British supermarket to sell Viagra

LONDON – Viagra will now be sold at a British supermarket, a media report said.

Tesco is to become the first supermarket in Britain to sell viagra, giving men a chance to purchase the anti-impotence drug without a prescription, Daily Express reported Sunday.
The tablets are to go on sale at 300 British stores from the … Read more : British supermarket to sell Viagra.

Smoking, booze during pregnancy may raise child’s cancer risk

LONDON – Whether an expecting mother smokes, drinks or is overweight – all play a key role in determining the risk of her child developing cancer, says a new study.

Professor Ricardo Uauy, an adviser to the United Nations and the World Health Organisation, said that although cancer risk is usually associated with people’s genes and … Read : Smoking, booze during pregnancy may raise child’s cancer risk.

Cancer resurgence forces Andy Whitfield from ‘Spartacus,’ leaves Starz series’ future in doubt

Whitfield leaves ‘Spartacus’ for 2nd cancer battle

NEW YORK – Starz network says “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” star Andy Whitfield is leaving the show to battle a recurrence of cancer.
Production of the “Spartacus” series’ second season was postponed this spring when Whitfield was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The cable television network said Whitfield was responding well … Read more >>>.

Obesity key cause of liver problem in India

AHMEDABAD – Obesity is contributing to steep rise in liver problems in the country, a liver transplant surgeon said Saturday.

Lack of exercise, lifestyle and rich diet are the main causes of a fatty liver which lead to liver cirrhosis and liver cancer, acclaimed liver transplant surgeon Prof. Mohamed Rela said here.
“Many people in the …. Original article  : Obesity key cause of liver problem in India.

Gogoi to be fit to travel in two weeks

GUWAHATI – Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will be fit to travel and free from all medication in nearly two weeks, eminent cardiac surgeon Ramakant Panda who performed triple surgeries on him said Saturday.

“The chief minister is doing excellent. I would say within the next 15 days he should be able to travel and roam … Read : Gogoi to be fit to travel in two weeks.

Teens more sedentary on weekends

WASHINGTON – Weekend was once considered to be an outdoor fun break from a stressful week, but a recent study has revealed that the sedentary lifestyle is taking its toll on outdoor activities.

The research talks about children spending excessive time in from of a … Read more »»».