Health Insurance :: India to launch health accident insurance scheme
Kerala India government would launch a health-accident insurance scheme for tsunami affected families on August 25, Revenue Minister, K P Rajendran, said.
HIV :: Chinese govt under scanner for harassing HIVAIDS activists
The Chinese government’s ongoing harassment of HIV/AIDS activists and intensified surveillance of AIDS support groups raise serious questions about its commitment to combating the illness, a United States based human rights watchdog has said.
Dementia :: Stars start countdown to record breaking dementia fundraiser
Actress Sally Lindsay and broadcaster Tania Bryer proved you don?t always need boots for walking as they launched the countdown to the Alzheimer?s Society?s annual fundraiser, Memory Walk.
HIV :: Unsafe sex No 1 cause for new HIV infections in China
Unsafe sex has for the first time surpassed drug abuse through injections as the No 1 cause of new HIV infections in China and the deadly disease is spreading faster from high-risk groups to the general public, the government said.
Tobacco :: Pictorial warning on tobacco soon in India
A Bill providing for pictorial warning on tobacco products with the option of displaying skull and cross bones on its packets was introduced in the Lok Sabha, Indian Parliament.
Homeopathy :: Homeopathy still considered last resort by patients
Despite a Rs 650 crore market and an annual growth rate of 25 per cent, Homeopathy is often considered a last resort when other treatments had failed, says a new research study.
Condom :: Male condoms manufactured by Latex Surgical Products/Zalatex recalled
The South Africa Department of Health has condemned the actions of the official of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), who has put millions of people at risk by illegally passing millions of condoms, which had not met the quality assurance requirements.
HIV :: Nutrition is not a substitute of treatment of HIV, AIDS, TB
The South Africa Department of Health has noted the study into the role of nutrition with regard to the management of HIV and AIDS and TB that was released by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) yesterday.
WHO :: International spread of disease threatens public health security, says WHO
More than at any previous time in history, global public health security depends on international cooperation and the willingness of all countries to act effectively in tackling new and emerging threats.
Colorectal Cancer :: Deep local anesthetic infusion shortens recovery after colorectal cancer surgery
In patients undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer, a technique delivering local anesthetic directly to the surgical wound not only helps to control postoperative pain but also reduces recovery time.