Health (General) – Newsletter for November 23, 2010

Sickle cell patients number rising globally: Experts

RAIPUR – The number of patients suffering from sickle cell anaemia – a form of blood disorder – are increasing across the world due to lack of awareness about it, experts at an international meet here on the disease said Monday.

Citing the lack of screening facilities in interior areas as well as less awareness … Read more »».

Swine flu cases drop significantly

NEW DELHI – Swine flu cases have come down significantly with only about 22 cases and one death being reported across the country during the last week.

According to the health ministry, 22 cases of H1N1 have been reported between Nov 16 to 21, across three states. The lone death was reported from Orissa, which …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Swine flu cases drop significantly.

Kidnapped Brit couple kept fit by doing yoga and aerobics

LONDON – Yacht couple Paul and Rachel Chandler, who were held by land-based pirates for 388 days, after their yacht was seized off the Somali coast, said they practiced yoga and aerobics to keep fit and healthy while in captivation.

“We did aerobic exercises while the pirates looked on bemused,” the Daily Mail quoted Rachel …. Read the original article  : Kidnapped Brit couple kept fit by doing yoga and aerobics.