An extra inch on waistline ups bowel cancer risk

LONDON – Beware! Even an extra inch on your waist ups the likelihood of bowel cancer — even if you are trim otherwise.

A large-scale review of studies into Britain’s second biggest cancer killer revealed the dangers of a pot belly.
“This latest study adds to the already strong evidence that carrying excess body … Read more : An extra inch on waistline ups bowel cancer risk.

Giants OF Torres having appendectomy, expected to be out 10-14 days

Giants OF Torres having appendectomy
SAN DIEGO – San Francisco Giants outfielder Andres Torres had an appendectomy Sunday and is expected to be out for 10 to 14 days.

Manager Bruce Bochy said Torres was to have a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure.
It’s a big blow for the Giants, who are chasing the San Diego Padres in the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Giants OF Torres having appendectomy, expected to be out 10-14 days.

Med school dissection students form an unusual bond: Getting to know family of a cadaver donor

Students form bond with family of a cadaver donor

GARY, Ind. – Every year, thousands donate their bodies to science and become an essential part of medical training.
Donors are usually anonymous and dissections aren’t really talked about much outside the anatomy lab. But Indiana University’s Northwest campus, in Gary, has an unusual program that encourages medical …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Argentine ex-leader Kirchner recovering in hospital after angioplasty, stent

Argentine ex-leader Kirchner OK after angioplasty

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Former Argentine President Nestor Kirchner left the hospital late Sunday after undergoing angioplasty on a coronary artery.
“I’m perfect,” Kirchner said to reporters as he left the Buenos Aires clinic accompanied by his wife and Argentina’s current president, Cristina Fernandez.
Kirchner has a history of heart disease and …. Read the original article  : Argentine ex-leader Kirchner recovering in hospital after angioplasty, stent.

63 kids fall ill after eating lunch in Ukraine

Moscow, Sep 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sixty-three children were hospitalised in the Ukraine when they fell ill after eating lunch in their school cafeteria, officials said Sunday.

The children became ill Friday after eating poorly prepared macaroni with meat and eggs for lunch at a school in Yevpatoria city on the Black Sea coast, the Ukrainian emergencies … Read more »».

‘Kids who shun sunlight heading for trouble’

LONDON – Paranoia about sun exposure and indoor lifestyles are causing serious health problems for children owing to Vitamin D deficiency, a new study says.

Casualty departments are dealing with dozens of emergency cases where infants are having seizures as a direct result of not getting enough Vitamin D, which is essential for healthy teeth and …. Source article  : ‘Kids who shun sunlight heading for trouble’.

‘Muscle cramp drug better than aspirin in preventing strokes’

LONDON – A drug to ease cramps is more effective than aspirin in preventing a stroke and has fewer side-effects, a recent study says.

Researchers discovered that the drug cilostazol reduced the risk of a stroke by a quarter and the risk of dangerous side-effects by a half in patients.
The findings are significant … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Muscle cramp drug better than aspirin in preventing strokes’.

72 new dengue cases in Delhi, total 1788

NEW DELHI – The number of dengue cases in the capital continues to escalate with 72 more patients testing positive Sunday for the vector-borne disease, taking the total number of cases to 1,788.

With four deaths due to dengue so far and 70 cases on a daily basis in the capital, the Commonwealth Games host city …. Original source  : 72 new dengue cases in Delhi, total 1788.

Fresh air and farm work to beat depression

LONDON – Doctors in Britain are prescribing fresh air and farm work to beat depression.

A scheme in Suffolk encourages patients to work outdoors. Known as care farms, the initiative is designed to offer therapeutic help to people with mental health problems, the Daily Mail said.
Doctors who support the program, after a successful run in …. Source article  : Fresh air and farm work to beat depression.

Sick American evacuated from Antarctica in mercy flight as blizzard conditions ease

Plane evacuates sick US man from Antarctica
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A New Zealand air force plane made a rare wintertime landing on an ice runway in Antarctica on a mercy mission Tuesday to evacuate an American worker in serious medical condition, officials said.
Blizzard conditions eased to allow the Orion aircraft with three medical …. Original source  : Sick American evacuated from Antarctica in mercy flight as blizzard conditions ease.

Testosterone speeds male babies’ growth

WASHINGTON – Males who experience rapid growth as babies are taller, have more muscle and also higher testosterone levels as young adults.

The researchers believe that testosterone may hold the key to understanding these long-term effects and that genes alone do not shape our fate.
“Most people are unaware that male infants in the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Testosterone speeds male babies’ growth.

Vegetable oil from soybeans that is much healthier than others created

LONDON – Craving for that pack of cookies but its fat content is stopping you? You may not have to do it now, as scientists have developed vegetable oil from soybeans that is much healthier than others.

University of Missouri researchers have developed a … Read more : Vegetable oil from soybeans that is much healthier than others created.

As dengue stalks Delhi, hospitals struggle to cope

NEW DELHI – Suffering from fever, five dengue-stricken children slump on the floor of a state-run hospital in Delhi, waiting for doctors. With four deaths and over 1,800 infected by the mosquito-borne disease here, medical institutions have their hands full.

While the bigger hospitals are trying to cope by joining beds, there are some where patients … Read more »».

Gene responsible for New Delhi superbug ‘popping up all over the world’

TORONTO – Health officials have warned that a new gene that can turn many types of bacteria into superbugs resistant to nearly all antibiotics has sickened people in three states and is popping up all over the world.

The U.S. cases and two others …. Original article  : Gene responsible for New Delhi superbug ‘popping up all over the world’.

Dengue cases rise in Bihar

PATNA – Three people have died of dengue in Bihar and over 60 patients from various parts of the state have been admitted to Patna hospitals in the last three days. People say the government has sounded an alert, but taken little action so far.

Residents of Munger, where two deaths took place, and Begusarai … Read more »».

Cholera spreads to more Orissa villages

BHUBANESWAR – Cholera and other water borne diseases, which have claimed 39 lives since August, have infected 124 more people in Orissa’s Rayagada district in the last two days, and triggered panic among the residents, an official said Tuesday.

According to the latest data, the number of people and villages affected by the diseases has risen …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Medical flight leaves Antarctica after picking up sick American as blizzard conditions ease

Medical flight leaves Antarctica with sick US man
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – A medical flight left Antarctica for New Zealand on Tuesday to evacuate an American worker in serious medical condition, after blizzard conditions eased enough to allow for the landing.
The man’s identity and condition have not been disclosed. Few winter evacuations of sick …. Source  : Medical flight leaves Antarctica after picking up sick American as blizzard conditions ease.

Watercress may help fight breast cancer

LONDON – Eating a portion of watercress every day could help prevent breast cancer, according to a new research.

Researchers at the University of Southampton say that the vitamin-packed salad veg may provide one of the first natural defences against the disease.

They found that a cereal bowl-sized helping of the superfood triggered changes in blood cells …. Read the original article  : Watercress may help fight breast cancer.

NFL doctor says four concussions in one weekend bears close watching

NFL doc: Four concussions in Week 1 not a trend

NEW YORK – The co-chairman of the NFL’s Brain, Head and Neck Medical Committee doesn’t see four concussions sustained by players in the first weekend of the regular season as a trend.
But Dr. Hunt Batjer says the rate of concussions is something the league and its [..] Read the original article: here.

Following a healthy lifestyle really can delay death

WASHINGTON – Following a healthy lifestyle pattern – being normal weight, participating in regular physical activity, limiting exposure to secondhand cigarette smoke and consuming higher amounts of fruits and vegetables – can certainly delay a person’s death, say experts at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

“The results show that overall lifestyle modification, to include a combination of … Original article on : Following a healthy lifestyle really can delay death.

Restaurant dishcloths harbour dangerous bacteria: Study

LONDON – A survey of 120 kitchens in Britain has found that dishcloths that are used in restaurants and takeaways often harbour nasty and possibly dangerous bacteria.

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) carried out the survey on kitchens in north-east England, and found that 56 percent of cloths tested were unacceptable.he HPA team took a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Restaurant dishcloths harbour dangerous bacteria: Study.

Distressed personality linked to heart problems

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that heart patients with the “distressed” (Type D) personality profile may face a higher risk of future cardiovascular problems.

The findings are based on an analysis of previous reports involving more than 6,000 patients.

The …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Distressed personality linked to heart problems.

Strokes to be second major cause of death: Experts

NEW DELHI – Strokes are well on their way to becoming the second leading cause of death in India, say experts.

“The young as well as the ageing population are vulnerable to lifestyle-related disorders. Strokes attack this strata,” P.N. Renjen, senior neurosurgeon at Apollo hospital, told IANS.
“Cases of high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity are … Original article on : Strokes to be second major cause of death: Experts.

New book: White House party crasher Michaele Salahi says she has multiple sclerosis

New book: WH party crasher says she has MS
WASHINGTON – Michaele Salahi, who gained notoriety with her husband by crashing a glitzy White House state dinner, says in a new book that she suffers from multiple sclerosis, a potentially debilitating disease that she says she has kept secret for years.
Salahi says a bad … Read more : New book: White House party crasher Michaele Salahi says she has multiple sclerosis.

Breastfeeding ‘burns 500 calories a day’

NEW YORK – Breastfeeding can burn up to 500 calories a day, according to a recent New York State Department of Health campaign.

As per the campaign and a recent study published in the American Journal of Medicine, this weight-loss boost can translate into other … Read more >>>.

24 percent domiciliary births in Delhi

NEW DELHI – As many as 86,363 of the total 3.5 lakh births in the national capital took place at home, says a survey.

According to an annual report ‘Registration of Birth and Death Events in Delhi-2009′, 24 percent of the births took place at home in 2009.
Also, 1.59 lakh or 45 percent of the …. Source article  : 24 percent domiciliary births in Delhi.

American flown from Antarctica on midwinter mercy flight recovering from pneumonia in NZealand

Antarctic worker treated for pneumonia in NZealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – An American evacuated from Antarctica to be treated for pneunomia in New Zealand was discharged from hospital Wednesday, less than a day after the rare midwinter mercy flight to rescue him.
A New Zealand air force plane collected the 44-year-old worker from the U.S. …. Original source  : American flown from Antarctica on midwinter mercy flight recovering from pneumonia in NZealand.

AMA, other groups remind health providers: Pregnant women need flu shots

Medical groups urge flu shots for pregnant women
WASHINGTON – Flu season may not sound as scary for pregnant women this year as last – but they’re still at high risk and need that shot, says a letter being mailed to thousands of health providers this week from some leading medical societies.
Any kind of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : AMA, other groups remind health providers: Pregnant women need flu shots.

Iowa defensive coordinator Parker to miss Arizona game because of complications from diabetes

Iowa defensive coach to miss Arizona game
IOWA CITY, Iowa – Iowa safety Tyler Sash visited defensive coordinator Norm Parker in the hospital Monday, and all Parker wanted to talk about was football.

The problem is, Parker can no longer ignore the issues that have kept him away from the game.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said Tuesday that … Read more >>.

Hitkari Honey, The Cleanest One

DELHI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- If you think the branded honey you often buy from the market with the label of a reputed brand is healthy and safe for consumption think again! A recent study carried out by a environmentalist group has found out that most of the popular brands of honey sold in India …. Read the original article  : here.

Diet, not exercise, key to losing weight

LONDON – Exercising is not the best way to lose weight because our activity levels are the same as they were 20 years ago. Rather a balanced diet is instrumental in shedding that flab, says a study.

John Speakman of Aberdeen University in Britain ascribes the growing obesity problem to people eating too much, not … Original source on Gaea Times at : Diet, not exercise, key to losing weight.

Cranberry juice fights urinary infection

WASHINGTON – If you love cranberry juice, you are in luck – scientists have discovered that it can fight off urinary tract infections in people.

The research illuminates the basic mechanics of E. coli nfections, possibly … Original source on Gaea Times at : Cranberry juice fights urinary infection.

Aspirin ‘cuts bowel cancer risk’

WASHINGTON – A low daily dose of aspirin could ward off bowel cancer, says a new research.

Researchers investigated just under 2,800 people with bowel cancer and just under 3,000 healthy people, matched for age, sex, and residential locality.

All participants completed food …. Source article  : Aspirin ‘cuts bowel cancer risk’.

White House gatecrasher Michaele Salahi has Multiple Sclerosis

WASHINGTON – “Real Housewives of Washington D.C.” star Michaele Salahi has revealed the reason behind her thin and sometimes frail appearance.

The reality star, best known for crashing a White House party with her husband Tareq in 2009, has been fighting Multiple Sclerosis … Read more : White House gatecrasher Michaele Salahi has Multiple Sclerosis.

Alcohol intake after breast cancer diagnosis may increase recurrence risk

WASHINGTON – Consumption of alcohol following diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer may increase risk of recurrence of cancer but not total mortality risk, according to a new study.

For the study, 1,897 participants diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer between 1997 and … Read more >>.

Drinking milk can help you lose weight

WASHINGTON – Here’s a new reason to grab a glass of milk when you’re on diet: A new study suggests that boosting key milk nutrients calcium and vitamin D could aid weight loss.

In a 2-year weight loss study, milk drinkers had an advantage over those who skipped the milk.

Israeli …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Drinking milk can help you lose weight.

Depression, heart disease combo more deadly than either one alone

WASHINGTON – A new research suggests that the depression and heart disease combo is far more lethal than having either of these conditions in isolation.

Previous research has indicated that people, who are depressed, but otherwise healthy, are more likely to develop coronary heart disease, irrespective of what other risk …. Original article  : Depression, heart disease combo more deadly than either one alone.

Physically-fit kids have better memory

WASHINGTON – Physical fitness is linked with brain development in small children, says a research.

Those who are more fit tend to have a bigger hippocampus and perform better on a test of memory than their less-fit peers.
The hippocampus is a major component of the brain, known to be important in learning and memory. … Original article on : Physically-fit kids have better memory.

Paul Allen says follow-up test for non-Hodgkins Lymphoma came back ‘clean’

Paul Allen says test for lymphoma is ‘clean’
SEATTLE – Microsoft co-founder and billionaire investor Paul Allen says a test this week showed he is free of cancer.
Allen’s diagnosis of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma was made public in November 2009. He is also a survivor of another immune system cancer, Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which he battled more … Original source on Gaea Times at : Paul Allen says follow-up test for non-Hodgkins Lymphoma came back ‘clean’.

Russia develops new medicine for Parkinson’s disease

Moscow, Sep 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian scientists claimed to have successfully tested a medicine which could be a breakthrough in treating patients of Parkinson’s disease.

“We have synthesised a compound which completely removes all symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in animals,” said Konstantin Volcho, a spokesman of Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry in the southwestern Siberian city … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Russia develops new medicine for Parkinson’s disease.

Brides to battle for plastic surgery on new US reality show

NEW YORK – Competition for plastic surgery is the theme of a new reality show where soon-to-be married women will lock horns with each other.

The show titled ‘Bridalplasty’ will feature 12 engaged women living together in a mansion and competing in wedding-themed challenges to win the ultimate prize of a cosmetic surgery makeover.

Former Playboy …. Read the original article  : here.

Chinese women prefer to pop the pill than rely on condoms

BEIJING – Many Chinese women prefer popping the morning-after pill rather than have other contraceptives as they no longer have to rely on their partners to use condoms, said a survey.

A survey of over 40,000 Chinese showed widespread misconceptions over sexual health and the use of contraceptives, China Daily reported Friday.
The online …. Source  : Chinese women prefer to pop the pill than rely on condoms.

Weight loss from surgery cuts risk for cardiovascular disease in women

WASHINGTON – Researchers have found that significant weight loss after bariatric surgery can significantly improve the lipoprotein profiles of women within a year.

Significant weight loss not only improves daily life of morbidly obese woman but also decreases the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Studies on people who have undergone the procedure have found that in addition … Read : Weight loss from surgery cuts risk for cardiovascular disease in women.

Johnson & Johnson in talks to buy Dutch biotech firm Crucell for $2.29 billion

Johnson & Johnson plans to buy Crucell for $2.3B)

AMSTERDAM – Crucell NV, the Leiden-based biotech company, says it is in advanced talks to be acquired by Johnson & Johnson of the U.S., the world’s largest health care products maker.
Crucell says Johnson & Johnson, which already owns a 17.9 percent stake in the Dutch company, intends …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Johnson & Johnson in talks to buy Dutch biotech firm Crucell for $2.29 billion.

AP Interview: US face transplant recipient recovers from final surgery, urges organ donation

US face transplant patient promotes organ donation

CLEVELAND – There is an initial shock upon first glance at Connie Culp, the woman who received the nation’s first face transplant nearly two years ago. She taps her way through the hospital waiting room, feeling along the floor with a cane and smiling hesitantly at a visitor, even …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Healthy diet ‘can ward off kidney stones’

WASHINGTON – A diet designed to prevent high blood pressure reduces the risk of developing kidney stones, a new study has found.

The results suggest how low-fat dairy products and/or plants may have potent kidney stone-fighting properties.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet-which is high in fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, dairy products, and whole …. Original article  : Healthy diet ‘can ward off kidney stones’.

Imbalanced diet, inadequate exercise may cause asthma in kids

WASHINGTON – Challenging the widespread assumption that obesity itself is a risk factor for asthma, a new study has revealed that even children of a healthy weight who have an imbalanced metabolism due to poor diet or exercise may be at increased risk of the disease.

“Our research showed that early abnormalities in lipid and/or … Read more »».

Popular supplements to fight joint pain don’t work: Study

LONDON – Two popular supplements to combat joint pain taken by millions of people around the world do not work, according to a new study.

The supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin, are either taken on their own or in combination to reduce the pain caused by osteoarthritis in hips and knees.

The researchers, led by Professor Peter … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Popular supplements to fight joint pain don’t work: Study.

HIV virus used to cure teenager of blood disorder

LONDON – Scientists relied on “defanged” version of HIV virus to treat a teenager with a genetic blood disorder.

The 18-year-old suffered from the inherited condition beta thalassemia and required monthly blood transfusions from the age of three.
He felt ill and drained of energy because his system could not produce red blood cells due …. Original article  : HIV virus used to cure teenager of blood disorder.

Brit baby struck down by meningitis survives 7 heart attacks in one night

LONDON – A British baby struck down by meningitis has miraculously survived after suffering seven heart attacks in one night.

Ivan Cawley unbelievably made it through the night after enduring the staggering number of cardiac arrests – including one where his parents lost him for 12 minutes.

At once, even the … Original article on : Brit baby struck down by meningitis survives 7 heart attacks in one night.

John Goeken, founder of telecom giant MCI, dies at 80 after battle with cancer

MCI founder John Goeken dead at 80
CHICAGO – John “Jack” Goeken, founder of telecom giant MCI and the father of air-to-ground telephone communication, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 80.
Goeken died Thursday at a hospital in his hometown of Joliet, according to Pat Schneider, a close friend … Read more »»».

FDA extends review of Avastin amid debate over its effectiveness for breast cancer patients

FDA delays decision on breast cancer drug Avastin
WASHINGTON – Drugmaker Roche says U.S. health regulators have delayed a decision on whether to expand approval of its drug Avastin for breast cancer, a use that has generated vigorous debate among cancer specialists and patients.
The FDA granted Avastin accelerated approval for breast cancer in 2008 … Original source on Gaea Times at : FDA extends review of Avastin amid debate over its effectiveness for breast cancer patients.

Central team to assess cholera situation in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – A three-member central team Friday arrived in Orissa for an assessment of the situation after an outbreak of cholera and other water-borne diseases has claimed at least 40 lives in the state’s Rayagada district since August.

The team, led by Jagbir Singh, national project officer of the Delhi-based National Centre for Disease Control, …. Source article  : Central team to assess cholera situation in Orissa.

Ex-Kiss drummer Peter Criss, a survivor of male breast cancer, raising funds through walkathon

Ex-Kiss drummer raising money for cancer research
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. – Three years after beating breast cancer – a disease that rarely affects men – former Kiss drummer Peter Criss wants guys to know it can happen to them, too.
The rock star best known for the ballad “Beth” is participating in a walkathon …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Prostate Cancer Screening Arouses Controversy

Several medical associations and U.S federal experts have come to the conclusion that PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) tests do not improve the number of prostate cancer survivals. Routine PSA screening tests should be skipped as it is found ineffective in decreasing the mortality rate of men affected by prostate cancer. The screening that starts from an …. Source  : Prostate Cancer Screening Arouses Controversy.

Mobile van to train surgeons about arthritis

NEW DELHI – A fully equipped van that will trundle across the northern and western states of India to train orthopaedic students about the new techniques in treating arthritis was flagged off in the capital Friday.

“The van – Zimmer mobile learning center – will go 12,000 km in 120 days covering 53 cities across … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mobile van to train surgeons about arthritis.

Child mortality rate drops by a third since 1990: Unicef

NEW DELHI – More and more children are now living to see their fifth birthday as the child mortality rates have dropped by a third since 1990, the latest under-five mortality estimates released by Unicef said Friday.

However, the tragedy of preventable child deaths continues as 22,000 children below five still die each day in a … Read more : Child mortality rate drops by a third since 1990: Unicef.

Australian company rejects claim on antibiotics in its honey

NEW DELHI – Australian company Capilano Friday denied a report that its honey contains higher levels of antibiotics than the prescribed standards, saying it produces clean honey and exports to over 40 countries.

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has said branded honey sold in India could be contaminated with harmful antibiotics. The CSE’s …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Australian company rejects claim on antibiotics in its honey.

Asthma ‘not linked to tooth decay’

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that there is no apparent link between asthma and tooth decay.

Researchers examined 27 separate studies that were reported in 29 papers published between 1976 and March 2010 but could not establish the link.

The lead author of the study was Gerardo Maupome, who is a professor of preventive and [..] Read the original article: here.

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 »»».