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 » 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.