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Low Vitamin B12: A Hidden Cause of Diabetes Explosion in India?
Dental Blogging | August 16th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
Ask any pregnant woman and she will vouch for the Group B vitamin known as folic acid. Chances are that her doctor has explained to her how this is a proven cornerstone of good pregnancy nutrition. But a new finding by a Pune-based diabetologist reve read more
Happiness can add several years to your life
Dental Blogging | August 15th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
Forget long walks and calorie-controlled diets, the best way to boost lifespan is: be happy. That’s the conclusion of a new study, which shows that being happy can add several years to life. “Happiness does not heal, but happiness protect read more
Looking for Heart Disease? The Eyes Have It!
Dental Blogging | August 12th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
The eyes may carry important early clues to heart disease, signaling damage to tiny blood vessels long before symptoms start to show elsewhere, researchers reported on Tuesday. People with a type of eye damage known as retinopathy were more likely to read more
New HIV cases in US underestimated by 40 percent
The vote for HEALTH | August 3rd 2008 by Aleksandar
AP - The number of Americans infected by the AIDS virus each year is much higher than the government has been estimating, U.S. health officials reported, acknowledging that their numbers have understated the level of the epidemic. read more
UNICEF head concerned over spread of HIV in Mozambique (AFP)
The vote for HEALTH | August 3rd 2008 by Aleksandar
AFP - The head of the UN’s children fund has raised concerns over the spread of HIV in Mozambique, saying it was partly fueled by immigrants from Zimbabwe who were selling their bodies to make ends meet. read more
Indian Surgeon Claims Surgical Cure for Diabetes!
Dental Blogging | July 31st 2008 by Dr. Teeth
Dr Shashank Shah, a Pune-based bariatric surgeon, claims to have discovered a surgical cure for type II diabetes, and boasts of an impressive 90% success rate. Should Dr Shah’s claims be confirmed, he stands to help solve one of modern medicine read more
Beans: Good For Your Heart; The More You Eat
Healthy News | July 28th 2008 by Dana Prince
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Now, a Drug Claims to Aid Smoking Cessation!
Dental Blogging | July 23rd 2008 by Dr. Teeth
Here is good news for those who want to kick the smoking habit as a new drug claims to help smokers overcome their addiction. Unlike other smoking cessation solutions that work only on controlling the withdrawal symptoms, Champix - a drug by Pfizer & read more
Why men are most active sexually from late 20s
Dental Blogging | July 19th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
If you think men can simply ignore their biological clock, think again as a new study shows that their fertility is just as susceptible to the effects of time as that of women. A French study of over 12,200 couples having fertility treatment suggest read more
A 540-calorie Big Mac? NY chains post calorie info
The vote for HEALTH | July 19th 2008 by Aleksandar
AP - Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow ? like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and a medium soda. read more
Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly (HealthDa…
The vote for HEALTH | July 19th 2008 by Aleksandar
HealthDay - SATURDAY, July 19 (HealthDay News) — Falls are a leading cause of serious injury and death among elderly people in the United States, and most of those falls occur in the home, says the American Geriatric Society (AGS). read more
Long Drives, Mobile Use Can Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dental Blogging | July 16th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
Researchers at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas have found that hours in the car can cause carpal tunnel syndrome and that the risk increases if the motorist talks on cell phone while driving. “Repeated, prolonged gripping of anything read more
Don’t Take a Vacation From Healthy Eating
The vote for HEALTH | July 14th 2008 by Aleksandar
HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 13 (HealthDay News) — Even though it’s summertime, children shouldn’t be allowed to take a vacation from healthy eating habits, advises Dr. Sarah Armstrong, a pediatrician at Duke University Medical Center. read more
Pioneering heart doctor Michael DeBakey dead at 99
The vote for HEALTH | July 14th 2008 by Aleksandar
AP - When Dr. Michael E. DeBakey pushed forward with his groundbreaking research and maverick approach to medicine a half century ago, heart surgery was a medical marvel. Today, in part because of his contributions, it routinely saves thousands of li read more
Meet the Brit man who is turning into a woman - naturally!
Dental Blogging | July 13th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
A Brit man is seeking help from medical experts after he started turning into a woman naturally. Pub singer Terry Wright started losing his hair and beard ten years ago and since then he has developed smooth skin, hot flushes and boobs. The father-of read more
Melanoma Drug Boosts Recurrence-Free Survival
The vote for HEALTH | July 11th 2008 by Aleksandar
A chemically modified form of interferon improves the chances that melanoma patients will survive and have no recurrence of the skin cancer, according to a new report. Dutch researchers, who published their findings in this week’s edition ofThe read more
Eat Chocolate for Breakfast to Lose Weight!
Dental Blogging | July 11th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
Here’s some good news from all those chocolate lovers trying to lose weight - instead of shunning your favourite sweet, dig into it for breakfast.Wondering just how this is going to help you shed those extra pounds? Well as it turns out, eating read more
New pharma ethics rules eliminate gifts and meals
The vote for HEALTH | July 11th 2008 by Aleksandar
AP - Drug company sales representatives will have to stop doling out coffee mugs and pens that push their products when they visit doctor’s offices. But they can still sneak in the occasional free lunch. Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturer read more
Minor surgery helps tongue tied infants breastfeed
The vote for HEALTH | July 10th 2008 by Aleksandar
Reuters - Infants born with a birth defect that restricts tongue movement may have persistent difficulties with breastfeeding, researchers from Australia report. In such cases, minor surgery usually resolves the problem, leading to better milk intake read more
AMA apologizes to black doctors for past racism
The vote for HEALTH | July 10th 2008 by Aleksandar
AP - The American Medical Association on Thursday issued a formal apology for more than a century of discriminatory policies that excluded blacks from participating in a group long considered the voice of U.S. doctors. The apology stems from initiati read more
Facts About Oral Cancer!
Dental Blogging | July 9th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
Oral cancer is one of the few forms of cancer that has not experienced a significantly deceased mortality rate in the last 30 years. Deaths from oral cancer are higher than from cervical, testicular or thyroid cancer. It is estimated that more than 3 read more
Watermelon is like viagra
The vote for HEALTH | July 6th 2008 by Aleksandar
A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout, and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra. But don’t necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long. Watermelons contain an ingre read more
Happy Doctor’s Day
Dental Blogging | July 1st 2008 by Dr. Teeth
Doctors’ Day is an opportunity to further good public relations for the medicos and gives patients a chance to express gratitude towards doctors. First of July has been designated as Doctors’ Day in India. It is surprising to know how fe read more
More Americans with diabetes
The vote for HEALTH | June 27th 2008 by Aleksandar
The number of Americans with diabetes has grown to about 24 million people, or roughly 8 percent of the U.S. population, the government said Tuesday. The number of diabetics, who often use insulin pumps, has risen about 3 million over two years, says read more
New AIDS Threat Emerging in India Among ‘Call Center Romeos’
Dental Blogging | June 22nd 2008 by Dr. Teeth
A new AIDS threat is rising in India’s numerous call centers, where young staff are increasingly having unprotected sex with multiple partners in affairs developed during night shifts, a top AIDS expert has warned. While India has made great st read more
Orgasm and Indian Men, Poles Apart!
Dental Blogging | June 18th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
Indian men may claim to have a healthy sex-life, but a new international survey claims that orgasm often eludes them. Only 46 per cent of Indians manage to achieve orgasm almost every time they have sex but their counterparts in Italy, Mexico, Spain read more
Indian Origin Doctor Heads New Jersey Medical Dody
Dental Blogging | June 12th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
Dr Gupta said that during his presidency at the MSNJ, he would work to keep the profession attractive for the best and brightest, and make the public and politicians aware of the mismanagement by insurance companies obsessed with profit. Dr R Prasad read more
Blackdoctor.org:Happier and healthier living
Italian recipes | June 11th 2008 by Mary
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How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?
Dental Blogging | June 11th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
Sleep is one of the richest topics in science today: why we need it, why it can be hard to get, and how that affects everything from our athletic performance to our income. Daniel Kripke, co-director of research at the Scripps Clinic Sleep Center in read more
Milk Protein Negates Side-Effects of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Dental Blogging | June 9th 2008 by Dr. Teeth
In a significant breakthrough, biotechnologists at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have found that a protein present in milk negates the side-effects of anti-inflammatory pills - the most frequently prescribed drugs all over the W read more
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