Early childhood diet linked to heart condition
London , June 20 Researchers in Canada have observed that a child's diet at the age of three could determine its risk of heart disease as an adult.
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Letting other system doctors give allopathic drugs dangerous: IMA
New Delhi , June 19 The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Wednesday opposed a health ministry directive allowing practitioners of homeopathy, ayurveda and siddha to dispense allopathic medicines for common health problems, saying it could prove to be dangerous.
18-month-old stable after complex surgery
Gurgaon , June 19 An 18-month-old girl suffering a rare disorder in which her head swelled to an unprecedented 94 cm is stable and progressing well after a complex surgery, doctors treating her said Wednesday.
Proper sleep lowers risk of diabetes in men
Los Angeles , June 19 Scientists have found that adequate sleep can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes in men, says a US study.
Now talcum powder linked to ovarian cancer!
London , June 19 A new research has suggested women regularly using talcum powder to keep fresh actually increase their risk of developing ovarian cancer by almost a quarter.
Child's IQ linked to early weight gain
London , June 20 A new research in Australia has suggested how much weight a baby gains during its first month could determine its intelligence quotient (IQ).
Over 8,000 held for food crimes in China
Beijing , June 19 More than 8,200 people have been arrested in China since a crackdown on food safety crimes was launched in January, authorities said Wednesday.
Weekend lie-in can prevent diabetes
London , June 19 If you happen to be one of those who prefer staying asleep up till late on the weekend, you could be actually doing a great service to your health, suggests an Australian study.
Brazil to produce H1N1 flu vaccine
Rio De Janeiro , June 19 Brazil plans to produce vaccines against the influenza H1N1 virus, Health Minister Alexandre Padilha said.
New surgery for easy knee replacement
New Delhi , June 18 Surinder Rawat, a physical education teacher who had rheumatoid arthritis, got a new lease of life after doctors here performed a replacement surgery on both her knees using a new technology, a doctor said Tuesday.