India Aborts Controversial Morning-After Pill
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Advertisements of several popular emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) came under fire in India for leading the public to misuse it.
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Obama Affirms Support to End HIV Aids
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In his latest move to curb widespread HIV and AIDS, US President Barack Obama on July 23 committed to intensify his country’s responses to the pandemic by carrying out a Global Health Initiative.
Aug 19 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »
OCD Symptoms Risky During Pregnancy
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Pregnancy can trigger or worsen OCD symptoms, according to new study. Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may arise or be brought on during pregnancy as the body gives off abnormal responses to certain hormonal changes.
Aug 13 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »
Work Stress Affects Teeth
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Every high-pressure situation can take a toll on one’s teeth, according to study. The Journal of the Head and face Medicine recently concluded that sleep Bruxism is more likely for people who have daily troubles at work.
Aug 12 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »
Cancer Drug May Treat Eye Disorder
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Uk researchers say that bowel cancer medicine may be used to prevent sight loss.
FDA Explores Death Risk of Blood Pressure Medication
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration is studying the risks posed by blood pressure medicine Benicar. The institution wants to see if the Daiichi Sankyo medicine contributes to heart-related deaths. Despite the outcome of the study, the agency is still confident that the drug can outweigh its risks with its benefits.
Jul 26 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »
Men More Affected in Relationships
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Rocky relationships have greater toll on men, a Journal of Health and Social Behaviour study reveals. While women are more affected in breakups, men are more emotional when relationships have ups and downs.
Jul 24 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »
Insurance Company Sues Pfizer
Texas health insurance company is sueing Pfizer over alleged paying of kickbacks to doctors. Health care Service Corporation filed a lawsuit against drug company giant Pfizer last June 4.
Jul 21 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »
Suger Concerns Force Toddler Milk Formula Withdrawal
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Parents and nutritionists created uproar against a particular designer milk line. The critics have pointed out that the formula contains mostly sugar and milk, an unhealthy offering for children as young as 1 year old.
Jul 3 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »
Drug Companies Join Forces in Alzheimer Research
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Rare chance as it may seem but competing drug companies are sharing data on Alzheimer’s research efforts. More than a dozen competing drug companies are now committed to share information on the research on Alzheimer’s disease. The step is a positive effort since studies on the disease have failed to produce possible treatments.
Jun 18 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »
