Acne :: Smoking gives women acne, say European scientists
Beware, women smokers! If health warnings are not enough to put you off the habit, just give a second thought before you puff your next fag because smoking can also cause spots.
Breast Cancer :: Broiler chicken increases chances of breast cancer
Constant consumption of broiler chicken increases possibility of breast cancer amongst women, a study by Goa Medical College and Hospital said.
Cancer :: Indian govt. proposes setting up of Cancer Institute in Chennai
The Centre proposes to set up a state-of-the-art National Cancer Institute in Chennai as part of efforts to augment medicare facilities in the country.
Healthcare :: WHO to set up second centre of excellence
The World Health Organisation will set up here its second centre of excellence for occupational health in India in collaboration with city-based Sri Ramachandra University (SRU).
Encephalitis :: Four die of Encephalitis, toll reaches 153
With four more patients succumbing to encephalitis during last two days, the death toll due to the disease has risen to 153 in Gorakhpur and Basti divisions, official sources said.
MRSA :: Johnson outlines new measures to tackle hospital bugs
Health Secretary Alan Johnson today outlined a package of measures to help reduce healthcare associated infections in hospitals including new responsibilities for matrons, new guidance on clothing and the isolation of patients who are infected.
HIV :: FDA Accepts New Drug Application for Priority Review of Investigational HIV treatment TMC125
Tibotec Pharmaceuticals Ltd. announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for TMC125 (etravirine), an investigational non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), has been accepted for priority review by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Early Alzheimer’s disease program focuses on support, enrichment
In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, people experience mild memory loss and confusion. These challenges are significant, but people often maintain much of their normal capability and spirit. Now, a specialized support group program is being formed at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center to help patients learn how to live with the disease and to help family members grieve and adjust.
Medicine :: WHO stresses need to ensure the safety of children’s medicines
The lack of thorough and reliable clinical data on the way medicines affect children requires strengthened safety monitoring and vigilance of medicinal products. This is the fundamental message of Promoting safety of medicines for children, released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Diet :: UK failing to eat 5 a day
Nearly two thirds of people across the UK are failing to eat the recommended five daily portions of fruit and vegetables – according to research released today.