China Lifts ban barring entry to Foreigners with HIV and AIDS
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China, which has had a strict regulation for the past 20 years of not allowing foreigners with either HIV, AIDS sexually transmitted diseases and leprosy has changed it. The regulation has been relaxed recently after …

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Food Dye Mends Broken Spine
Thursday, 30 Jul, 2009 – 8:19 | No Comment
Food Dye Mends Broken Spine

The US researchers investigating treatment options for spinal cord injuries made a startling discovery recently. A common blue food dye is capable of providing the best treatment known till date, it is reported.
A common and …

Pregnancy in Teens – Is It the Cause or Symptom?
Thursday, 30 Jul, 2009 – 8:18 | One Comment
Pregnancy in Teens – Is It the Cause or Symptom?

It is well known that teenage mothers undergo extreme mental trauma. However, a recent research has revealed that the emotional distress came first and is the reason for the pregnancy.
The study is based on data …

Heart Tissue Regeneration without Stem Cells
Wednesday, 29 Jul, 2009 – 14:41 | No Comment
Heart Tissue Regeneration without Stem Cells

For the first time, damaged heart tissue was restored without the help of stem cells. This break-through was achieved by US scientists using a growth factor called neuregulin 1 (NRG1). Using NRG1, they influenced the …

Tension may trigger Asthma in Children
Wednesday, 29 Jul, 2009 – 14:37 | 2 Comments
Tension may trigger Asthma in Children

It is proved beyond doubt that the children today undergo a lot of stress, which increases their susceptibility to a horde of diseases. Recent studies have shown that asthma is also one among them.
Children living …

Cystic Fibrosis Not A Deterrent to Fertility Treatment
Wednesday, 29 Jul, 2009 – 14:35 | One Comment
Cystic Fibrosis Not A Deterrent to Fertility Treatment

This is great news for women suffering from cystic fibrosis. A recent study has found that the disease will not stand in their way to have successful fertility treatment and have babies. It will neither …

Intimate Bonding with Caregiver May Prolong Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Wednesday, 29 Jul, 2009 – 14:28 | No Comment
Intimate Bonding with Caregiver May Prolong Alzheimer’s Symptoms

A recent study reveals the importance of caregiver in the onset of symptoms of Alzheimer’s patients. The study results suggests that those patients having close relationship with their caregivers are better off in keeping their …

E-Cigarettes – Boon or Bane?
Tuesday, 28 Jul, 2009 – 15:11 | 2 Comments

E-Cigarettes or electronic cigarettes were launched with much fanfare some time ago, as an easy and safe way to curb smoking habit among chain-smokers. Recently, it was discovered by federal health officials that they contain …

H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Reach Human Trial Stage
Tuesday, 28 Jul, 2009 – 14:50 | No Comment
H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Reach Human Trial Stage

The human trial of a new vaccine for the swine flu is scheduled to start in August in the United States. Thousand volunteers, including adults and children will take part in the study proposed to …

Fetal Exposure to Air Pollution Leads to Children with Low IQs
Tuesday, 28 Jul, 2009 – 14:44 | No Comment
Fetal Exposure to Air Pollution Leads to Children with Low IQs

Our belief that life is the securest within the safety of the mother’s womb is being turned upside down by recent studies. It had been proved by earlier studies that when mother is exposed to …

Parkour Fever Catching Up In American Cities
Tuesday, 28 Jul, 2009 – 14:42 | No Comment
Parkour Fever Catching Up In American Cities

Parkour is a high-activity sport evolved from French military training. Recently, it is becoming popular across American cities, mostly through Internet.
Parkour enthusiasts are posting clips of themselves involved in high-strenuous activities like jumping over railings …