Breast cancer :: Benefit of regular mammograms
Women who get regular mammograms could reduce their risk of dying from breast cancer by 28 per cent, new research indicates.
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A Tribute to Dr. Samuel Hahnemann on his Birth Anniversary – 10th April.
Malaria deaths can be reduced
A new study carried out by international scientists has discovered that deaths from severe forms of malaria could be reduced by providing a food supplement, a naturally-occurring amino acid, to the patients.
Epilepsy :: Repeated epilepsy seizures harmful
For years, doctors have reassured epilepsy patients that seizures are relatively benign. While a fall during a seizure may cause injury, the surge of electricity in the brain does no actual damage, patients were told.
Wrinkles :: Removed wrinkles reappear elsewhere
Doctors have warned that people who have Botox injections to get rid of wrinkles and to make them look younger may develop new ones in different places, according to a study published in the journal Cosmetic Dermatology. Skin specialists believe that the body tries to recreate the facial expressions that the treatment has smoothed out.
Allergies :: Allergies are Nothing to Sneeze at… With Homeopathic Medicines
It is getting close to allergy season again, and to most allergy sufferers freedom from this dread condition is literally nothing to sneeze at. This freedom, however, is a distant dream for many allergy sufferers. Allergies can be imprisoning.
Treating coughs and colds
Every change of season brings with it an epidemic of cough and colds. Children are the most vulnerable as they have a developing respiratory system and are frequently exposed to infection at school. Dr Meherbaan Singh, former Professor of Pediatrics, AIIMS, gives tips on how to tackle cough and colds:
Silicon Valley loses its shine
Silicon Valley lost 127,000 jobs, nine per cent of its employment, from the first quarter of 2001 to the second quarter of 2002, according to nonprofit group Joint Venture Silicon Valley losses were particularly acute among industries like software, semiconductors, computer and telecom hardware – which lost 22 percent of their jobs in a one-year period from 2001 to 2002.