High Demand For Circumcision In AIDS-Hit Swaziland

Posted in AIDS/HIV Support group on Mon, 27 Feb 2006

Circumcision makes it comeback in Swaziland, years after it was banned by a king who reigned during the 19th century...Read More

Holy Cow! Rare “Mad Sheep” Strain Suspected in France

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 27 Feb 2006

The bird-flu’s entry into France seems to be followed by another variety of animal disease that is vying for news space. The French Agriculture Ministry...Read More

Bird Flu Now Spreads to Switzerland

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 26 Feb 2006

Bird flu has arrived in Switzerland with positive test results in the Geneva region and Stein am Rhein on Lake Constance, according to an official statement Sunday.A government spokesman did not give ...

DOTS For Tuberculosis TO Cover Entire Country

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 26 Feb 2006

The Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) tuberculosis control programme will cover the entire country by November 2006 said union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss said here Sunday....Read ...

Polyphenols in Green Tea Cause Liver Damage At High Doses

Posted in Others Support group on Sun, 26 Feb 2006

A new study has found that at high doses, polyphenols, in green tea or other such herbs can result in liver damage, leading to significant health risks. ...Read More

Canadian Teens "Woefully Ignorant" About Sex

Posted in Others Support group on Sat, 25 Feb 2006

A new study by the Canadian Association for Adolescent Health has found that contrary to popular perception, teenagers as well as their parents are ignorant about important sex information....Read Mor...

Xenon Could Limit Nerve Damage After Stroke

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 25 Feb 2006

Scientists have successfully conducted a clinical trial of administering xenon gas to patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting so that such patients are safe from ...Read More

Molecular Computer Developed To perform Calculations From Within Human Body

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 25 Feb 2006

Researchers have developed a molecular computer, which uses enzymes to perform calculations from within the human body and to monitor the release of drugs....Read More

New Biosensor Developed To Detect E. Coli Bacteria

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 25 Feb 2006

Scientists have developed a biosensor to detect the E. Coli bacteria, an infectious agent that causes food borne illness. The biosensor is said to detect the bacteria rapidly and accurately....Read Mo...

Unhealthy Gums Increase Risk Of Premature Delivery

Posted in Others Support group on Sat, 25 Feb 2006

Gum disease can do more than affecting just your gums. It can increase the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and premature delivery. ...Read More