Schizophrenia Destigmatized -- SCARF an NGO Shows the Way Forward

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 29 Dec 2009

Mental health issues generally pose a daunting challenge to patients, their families, carers, mental health professionals and society at large. Of all mental aberrations, Schizophrenia is most intimid...

Downturn Means More Health Problems For Poor In New Zealand

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 29 Dec 2009

The economic downturn in New Zealand is likely to result in more suicides, and slowing of health improvements among Māori and Pacific Islanders and lower socio-economic groups, ...Read More

Antibody That Hunts and Kills Prostate Cancer Cells Found

Posted in Others Support group on Tue, 29 Dec 2009

US researchers have found an antibody that hunts down prostate cancer cells in mice and can destroy the killer disease even in an advanced stage, a study showed Monday. ...Read More

Teenage Girls in Britain Forced to Have Sex Due to Peer Pressure

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 29 Dec 2009

Teenage girls in Britain end up having sex due to peer pressure, a survey has revealed. According to the survey by teen magazine Sugar, nearly a third of the ...Read More

Increased Diabetes Risk for Millions at Christmas, Say Experts

Posted in Diabetes - Essentials Support group on Tue, 29 Dec 2009

Experts have warned that Christmas intake of risky calories could have increased the risk of diabetes for millions of people. ...Read More

Burn Away Your Calories – Through Capsicum Extract

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 28 Dec 2009

Yet another miracle slimming drug has made its appearance in the market. It almost literally burns away your calories. Yes, Capsiplex features a formulation of chili and capsicum –and its makers claim...

Medicine Wheel Helps Natives Cope With Type 2 Diabetes

Posted in Diabetes - Essentials Support group on Mon, 28 Dec 2009

South Dakota State University research showed an intervention strategy based on the Native American spiritual concept of the Medicine Wheel brought positive changes for diabetics. ...Read More

Indonesia's Moral Cops Lower Hemlines

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 28 Dec 2009

Yuli is still stopped by the sharia police, though she wears a helmet and drives her scooter slowly through the capital of Indonesia's Aceh province. Her crime: wearing tight jeans and a blouse deemed...

Dubai Salon Offers Facial Treatment Made from Baby Placenta!

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 27 Dec 2009

Beauticians in Dubai are luring women by offering a controversial product claimed to make them look younger - made from newborn baby placenta. ...Read More

New Diagnostic Tool: Pets to Sniff Out Owner's Cancer

Posted in Others Support group on Sat, 26 Dec 2009

Our pets have an inherent ability to detect cancers was proved when a dog in Oz sniffed out its owner's cancer and ultimately saved her life, has lent further support to the belief....Read More