Will try to fulfil UPA’s health sector plan: Chowdhary
New Delhi, June 18: Newly-appointed Minister of State for Health Santosh Chowdhary Tuesday said she will try and fulfil the government’s plans for the sector as part of her new mandate.
Infections up risk of mood disorders
Washington, Jun 18: A new research found that every third person who is diagnosed for the first time with a mood disorder has been admitted to hospital with an infection prior to the diagnosis The study is the largest of its kind to date to show a clear correlation between infection levels and the risk of developing mood disorders.
Short-term antidepressant use, stress, high-fat diet leads to long-term weight gain
Washington, Jun 18: A new animal study has found that short-term use of antidepressants, combined with stress and a high-fat diet, is associated with long-term increases in body weight.
‘Smoking alcohol’ trend dangerous that downing a glass or two
Wellington, Jun 18: Mixing alcohol with dry ice could lead to a strong possibility of serious health problems, drug and alcohol experts have warned.
Obese adolescents at higher risk of hearing loss
Washington, Jun 18: A new study has revealed that obese adolescents are more likely than their normal-weight counterparts to have hearing loss.
Poor eating habits may put kids at risk for cardiovascular disease later in life
Washington, Jun 18: How kids eat their food may turn out to be just as important as what they eat, according to a new study.
World’s first paediatric hand transplant program begins
Washington, June 18: A US hospital has announced that it is looking for kids for the world’s first paediatric hand transplant program.
Vaccination at frontiers to make India polio free
Agartala, June 18: To make the country polio-free, the central government has asked all the border states to step up thier vaccination efforts to cover all the children entering the country, a Tripura minister said Tuesday.
Plastic bottle drinks may raise cancer risk in womb
London, June 18: A US study has suggested expectant women drinking from plastic bottles could be increasing their unborn child’s chances of developing cancer later in life.
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