Health
» Doctors often fail to detect high BP in kids with chronic kidney
Washington | November 22, 2009 1:14:25 PM IST
A new study has revealed that doctors often fail to detect high blood pressure in kids with chronic kidney disease, thereby increasing a child's risk for serious heart problems.
» US 'to ban drinks containing combination of alcohol, caffeine'
London | November 22, 2009 1:09:29 PM IST
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced that drinks, which contain a combination of alcohol and caffeine, will be banned within months if proven to be unsafe.
» Older problem drinkers use more booze than younger counterparts
Washington | November 22, 2009 10:09:25 AM IST
Older people have to drink more than the younger ones in order to get the same level of high, a new study claims.
» New super A carrots boost vision
London | November 21, 2009 12:22:52 PM IST
Farmers have grown a novel form of carrots that are 40 per cent richer in antioxidants and can boost vision compared to normal varieties.
» Funeral industry workers at greater leukemia risk
Washington | November 21, 2009 12:16:47 PM IST
Funeral industry workers are at a greater risk of getting leukemia because they are exposed to formaldehyde for long durations, a new study has claimed.
» Majority of Brits 'never discuss sexual health'
London | November 21, 2009 12:17:56 PM IST
A new British survey has found that tens of thousands of people still shy away from taking about sexually transmitted infections, thereby risking their health.
» US health reforms face biggest test yet in Senate
Washington |Saturday, 2009 10:05:16 AM IST
Another month, another milestone: US President Barack Obama's long struggle to enact far-reaching health reforms faces another hurdle Saturday in the US Senate. | 1 |
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