Tomatoes: Culprits of Salmonella outbreak

Posted in General Support group on Thu, 02 Nov 2006

Contaminated tomatoes and infected food service workers are suspected to be behind the Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 171 people in 19 states. ...Read More

A Compensation Deal is Better Late than Never!

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 30 Oct 2006

Nearly 180 hemophiliacs contaminated with hepatitis C through blood transfusions of contaminated blood in the 1980s and early 90s may be in for some generous compensation...Read More

Obesity in Delhi school children on the rise…

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 30 Oct 2006

According to a new study, there is an increase in the percentage of obese kids in the Capital. Dr Anoop Misra, director and head, department of diabetes...Read More

Free Online Educational Videos for People with Diabetes

Posted in Diabetes - Essentials Support group on Sun, 29 Oct 2006

Joslin Diabetes Center, global leader in diabetes research, care and education, announced today a new free educational tool on its Web site -- the Staying ...Read More

School of Medicine, GE Introduce Ultrasound Pilot Study

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 29 Oct 2006

The University of South Carolina School of Medicine has been chosen by GE Healthcare as the nation’s first medical school to test an ultrasound device that could revolutionize diagnostic medicine. ......

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Extended for 2 Novel Breast Cancer Drugs

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 28 Oct 2006

Two new drugs to battle breast cancer have made their way into the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme which is a succor for the multitude of sufferers...Read More

The Blessing of Good Mental Health Begins with Breast Milk, Says a Study

Posted in Others Support group on Sat, 28 Oct 2006

A Perth-based academic insight into the blessings of breast milk has conveyed that infants who feed on mother’s milk for over 6 months...Read More

Risk of autism Linked to Fertility Problems

Posted in Others Support group on Sat, 28 Oct 2006

Recent research suggests that children of couples having fertility problems are more likely to have serious conditions like autism and cerebral palsy. ...Read More

New Nationwide Study on Leading Cause of Vision Loss for Seniors

Posted in Others Support group on Fri, 27 Oct 2006

UT Southwestern Medical Center is participating in a nationwide study investigating ...Read More

Eyelash transplantation – for the beauty conscious folks!!

Posted in General Support group on Thu, 26 Oct 2006

Eyelash transplantation involves "plug and sew" techniques originally developed by the hair-loss industry for balding men. This procedure gives women long, sweeping eyelashes...Read More