Cancer of terrorism is in Pakistan, Obama tells Zardari through his NSA

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has reportedly told President Asif Ali Zardari through his National Security Adviser, retired Marine General James L. Jones, and CIA Director Leon Panetta that the cancer of terrorism is in Pakistan and emanating from that country.

“We’re living on … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Cancer of terrorism is in Pakistan, Obama tells Zardari through his NSA.

Study: Exercise could cut womb cancer risk by 30 percent, and less sitting could help too

Exercise could cut womb cancer risk by 30 percent

LONDON – Women who regularly work up a sweat exercising have a 30 percent lower risk of developing endometrial cancer, a new study says.
Researchers at the United States’ National Cancer Institute analyzed 14 previous studies and found physical activity cuts the risk of endometrial cancer by 20 … Read more : Study: Exercise could cut womb cancer risk by 30 percent, and less sitting could help too.

Former US president Jimmy Carter hospitalized

WASHINGTON – Former US president Jimmy Carter was hospitalised in Cleveland, Ohio, after falling ill on a flight Tuesday morning to the city.

The 85-year-old Carter had developed an “upset stomach” on the flight from Atlanta and was “resting comfortably” at the local Metro Health Hospital, according to a statement from the Carter Centre, a … Read : Former US president Jimmy Carter hospitalized.

With tractor rollovers a problem in the hilly East, states offer rebate programs to farmers

States offer aid to prevent tractor deaths

CABOT, Vt. – Don Tetreault had his ribs crushed, a lung punctured and his spleen torn when he rolled his tractor 19 years ago.
He spent three days in the hospital, two of which he doesn’t remember, and three months out of work. His wife didn’t know if he would …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ralph Vicinanza, agent for Stephen King and Augusten Burroughs, dies from brain aneurysm at 60

Stephen King’s agent Ralph Vicinanza dies at 60

NEW YORK – Ralph Vicinanza, a literary agent whose clients included Stephen King, Augusten Burroughs and the Dalai Lama, has died. He was 60.
Vicinanza died of a brain aneurysm Saturday night in Bronxville, his colleague Christopher Schelling said in a statement Tuesday on behalf of Vicinanza’s agency, Ralph … Read more »».

Junior doctors call off strike in Kolkata

KOLKATA – Junior doctors of four hospitals in Kolkata called off their four-day strike Tuesday after getting assurances by the police that necessary steps will be taken to beef up security on the hospital campus.

“We decided to call off the strike after we were assured by the police that security inside the hospital campus will …. Read the original article  : Junior doctors call off strike in Kolkata.

Jalandhar tops in Punjab dengue cases

CHANDIGARH – Punjab’s Jalandhar district has reported the highest number of dengue cases in the state, health department officials said here Tuesday.

Punjab’s Director Health services and Family Welfare Ashok Nayyar said that out of the 246 dengue cases reported across Punjab so far, 145 cases were from Jalandhar district.
Concerned over the high number of …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Jalandhar tops in Punjab dengue cases.

Dengue cases in Delhi reach 3,108

NEW DELHI – Dengue cases in Delhi continued to mount with 95 more confirmed cases reported Tuesday, taking the total number of people infected with the mosquito-borne disease to 3,108.

According to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the number of dengue cases this year seem certain to cross the 2006 figure of 3,366 cases.
The … Read more >>>.

Report finds developing countries getting more AIDS drugs to pregnant women, others in need

More HIV care for pregnant women in poor countries

WASHINGTON – Just over half of HIV-infected pregnant women in poor countries received crucial AIDS drugs to protect their unborn children last year, the World Health Organization reported Tuesday – one of a list of improvements in the global fight against HIV.
Fifteen percent of infected pregnant women …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Report finds developing countries getting more AIDS drugs to pregnant women, others in need.

Summary Box: Walgreen says it has given 2M flu shots since August, could handle 15M this year

Summary Box: Walgreen outlines the flu season

EARLY START: The drugstore chain said it has given more than 2 million flu vaccinations since mid-August. Last year it started selling them around Sept. 1.
OUTLOOK: Walgreen gave 7 million flu shots last year and aims to administer 15 million shots this season.
WHAT’S DIFFERENT: Walgreen has hired more pharmacists …. Source  : Summary Box: Walgreen says it has given 2M flu shots since August, could handle 15M this year.