| 58 Mexicans die of flu A total of 58 people have died of flu in Mexico so far this year. The deaths were caused by different strains of flu virus, the predominant one being swine flu.
As many as 2,815 alive patients have... | |
| Wine, beer doubles mouth cancer risk Drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth cancer, Daily Mail reported Sunday.
Drinking over the recommended daily limit for alcohol... |
| More money for Tibet health care China will considerably increase spending on health services in the Tibet region, an official said Sunday.
The expenditure will go up by about 30 percent to 1.4 billion yuan ($225 million) in 2012,... |
| Yuvraj Singh diagnosed with Grade I cancer Cricket all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has been diagnosed with Grade I cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy in the United States.
A tumour on his lung was diagnosed as non-malignant late last... |
| Delhi, Mumbai campaign for cancer awareness Observing World Cancer Day today, hundreds of people participated in rallies with an aim to create awareness among general masses through 'Cancer Awareness Campaigns' in New Delhi and Mumbai.... |
| Witherspoon friends with ex-husband for kids sake! Actress Reese Witherspoon has successfully maintained a healthy relationship with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe just for the sake of their two children.
"My ex-husband and I co-parent really well. We... |
| Rahul Bose and Milind Soman do their bit for cancer awareness Rahul Bose and Milind Soman observed World Cancer Day on Saturday by taking part in a cancer awareness campaign.
The campaign was part of Women's Cancer Initiative of the Tata Memorial Hospital,... |
| Bird flu traces found in Nepal As around 8,000 chickens have died of bird flu , or H5N1 virus in the Nepal's Sunsari district in last few days, more traces of the virus have been found in the region, Xinhua reported.
Though it's... |
| Drinking 'little too much' alcohol triples mouth cancer risk A TV advertising campaign has warned that regularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples mouth cancer risk and doubles high blood pressure risk.
The campaign... |
| Baby Falak may undergo fourth surgery: Doctors Two-year-old baby Falak, who has been battling for life at the AIIMS Trauma Centre, has been put on ventilator support intermittently since Saturday night.
Doctors at the hospital are monitoring her... |
| Benefits of 1000 bottles of red wine could come from pill Lovers of red wine were delighted when it was found to contain resveratrol - a compound supposed to improve health and maybe even lengthen life.
But studies have insisted that to see benefits, you... |
| Newly single women more vulnerable to STDs Newly divorced middle-aged women are more susceptible to contract HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, a new study has warned.
According to Christopher Coleman, an associate professor at the... |
| Demi Moore undergoing treatment after 911 emergency Demi Moore, who has not been spotted since her recent health crisis, is reportedly in a treatment facility and not at her Los Angeles home, as was speculated.
She is said to have checked into Cirque... |
| Liquid lasers to make detection of cancer genes easier Using a liquid laser, researchers have devised a better way to detect the slight genetic mutations that might make a person more vulnerable to a particular type of cancer or other diseases.
This... |
| India observes World Cancer Day World Cancer Day was observed in India on Saturday, and saw the participation of cancer patients and locals in different events aimed at spreading a message of fighting against the deadly disease... |
| Health officials to launch campaign against deadly disease BILOXI, MS (WLOX) - The State Health Department is getting ready to launch a life-saving campaign aimed at Asian-Americans in South Mississippi. The campaign targets a potentially deadly disease... |
| Industry wants e-health records delayed The private corporation established by the federal and state governments to roll out the federal government's proposed electronic health records has been savaged by the software industry and... |
| Health-care inflation puts big strain on medical aids HIGH medical inflation and regulated contribution increases are affecting the solvency levels of medical schemes. The overall solvency ratio of all registered schemes fell to 30.3 percent in... |
| Study: Green tea could be secret to healthy old age Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of... |
| Komen reversal on Planned Parenthood doesn't end controversy Although some longtime supporters remain loyal, others said feelings of ill will were created by the controversy won't be easily erased. "There are many men and women who have completely lost their... |
| Campaign to cut smoking in cars A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when children are travelling has been launched by the Welsh government. Fresh Start aims to protect youngsters from the effects of second-hand smoke in a... |
| Diabetes 'ups birth defect risk' The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, researchers say. The study, published in the journal Diabetologia, analysed data from more than 400,000 pregnancies... |
| The essential health benefits package will for the first time define a minimum standard for health insurance coverage. We urge states to choose a benchmark plan that provides the best care for someone at risk of a life-threatening chronic disease such as The Obama administration has rolled out a benefits framework for millions of people who will get private insurance through the health care overhaul, but states will decide the specifics. The new law... |
| Writer Vince Flynn aims for a 'Kill Shot' against cancer Diagnosed with stage III metastatic prostate cancer in November 2010, the best-selling thriller novelist says people are shocked when they see him out and about. "They expect me to look like total... |
| Diabetes 'raises birth defect risk' Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to new research. Experts found a higher risk of infants suffering serious problems if... |
| Fans pray for Yuvraj's health at Deras in Punjab Fatehgarh Sahib, Feb 5 : As the news of cricket icon Yuvraj Singh being diagnosed with cancer spread, fans and supporters started gathering at Deras of Sant Ajit Singh Hansaliwale and Baba Ram Singh... |
| To avoid injuries, focus on habits and not diets This is what my January looked like ... I hope you get to glean a few things you can put into practice and turn into habits for optimal health and peak... |
| Female patient dies at Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel now is offering JS Everywhere, a new digital subscription package, which gives you unlimited access to JSOnline, the daily e-Edition, Journal Sentinel mobile site and... |
| Shin Bet chief: Shalit's poor health prompted Hamas to strike deal with Israel Hamas feared Shalit would die in captivity, says Yoram Cohen, adding that its precarious status in Syria and internal considerations had also led to greater willingness to strike a deal for the IDF... |
| DREAMers Declare Undocumented Youth Mental Health Day Immigrant youth around the country are holding vigils as part of "Undocumented Youth Mental Health Day" in response to the imminent deportation of Yanelli Hernandez, a young undocumented... |
| LA Fitness International to move Irvine headquarters The agreement with LA Fitness brings the Michelson at 3161 Michelson Drive, above, to 93% leased, said Richard A.C. Coles, managing principal at Emmes Realty Services of California, the... |
| Don Cornelius Upset About 'Health, Divorce, Relationships,' Son Says 'Soul Train' Creator Don Cornelius Remembered on ABC's 'The View' (Video) "He was not feeling well so it's really hard to say why my dad decided he had had... |
| Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study (Reuters) - Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, according to a Japanese study that covered thousands of... |
| Video: Disabled Haitian helps others back on their feet Three days after the earthquake that struck Haiti, Shelove Julmiste was told her crushed leg would have to be amputated. She thought she would never walk again. Now two years later, Shelove is... |
| Cannon says he is completely healthy after illness "This is a great place to get back and debut the healthy Nick," he said on Sunday during a break as the host of NBC's pre-show. "Everybody's out here having a good time, and... |
| Hundreds of millions infected with dodgy vaccines? If the allegations of the man who developed the poliomyelitis vaccine programme for a large pharmaceutical company are true, hundreds of millions of people may be doomed. This man was none other than... |
| Cancer patients denied life-extending drugs criticise ministers for paying for cosmetic breast implant removal and replacements ANGRY cancer patients denied funding for life-extending drugs have criticised the ';hypocrisy'; of ministers for paying for cosmetic breast implants to be removed and replaced. The two... |
| Diabetes lifts birth defect risk Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to research published in... |
| Cancer 'caused 44% of 2011 deaths' Cancer was responsible for almost half of all deaths in Ireland last year, a study suggests.Analysis of almost 2,000 payouts on life cover during 2011 shows 44% were because of the disease.... |
| Westin kicks off global roll-out of new fitness studios. In response to growing fitness trends Westin and its owners invest more than $37 million in new fitness offerings to keep travelers healthy and fit on the road including new equipment, blue light... |
| Stage and screen actor Ben Gazzara dies of cancer 'Transformational wife' proves to be double-edged spouse for Gingrich LOS ANGELES – Actor Ben Gazzara (81), known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television... |
| For parents, the search for summer camp is on Camp fair season (January-March) is in full swing: Information and marketing fests are setting up shop in schools, malls and libraries across the country. Like many residential camps, Camp Tecumseh... |
| Report: Board refrains from disciplining doctors The Minnesota Board of Medical Practice is responsible for protecting the public from physician errors and misconduct. But a Star Tribune investigation published Sunday (http://bit.ly/wwcvji) finds... |
| 'Zumbatomic' Fitness Class Offered For Kids Tyler Parks and Recreation, along with the Glass Recreation Center, are expanding its youth fitness programs for children ages 4 to 12, by offering a free Zumbatomic class on at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 7. A... |
| Labour attacks Health Bill costs Money earmarked for the costs of reorganising the National Health Service could pay to prevent the loss of 6,000 nursing jobs, Labour claims. Labour leader Ed Miliband will use the figure to renew... |
| Has Komen Shot Itself In The Foot? breast cancer charity which until recently had an enviable reputation as being totally impartial and focused purely on saving women's lives, may have caused itself irreparable damage. By... |
