Gentlemen, start your ’staches: It’s Movember
Seen a half-grown handlebar or two this week? Perhaps a fledgling Fu Manchu? Mustache season is here again. And it’s for a good cause!
Jharkhand to introduce pre-marriage blood test
Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda Thursday announced the state government would introduce a pre-marriage blood test for couples in the state.
Happy Diwali? Nine out of 10 of Delhis sweet shops unhygienic
Look closely at the pack of sweets you may have bought from a shop in the capital. Chances are the sweets were made in unhygienic conditions in a shop without proper water and drainage connections, a senior official said.
Bone marrow cancer drug could be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
A new study has found that a drug that is used to treat bone marrow cancer could also provide a promising treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
39 more infected with dengue in Delhi
As many as 39 cases of dengue were reported from the capital Thursday, taking the total number of people infected with the vector-born disease to 5,682.
25 faint due to gas leak in Karachi
At least 25 people, including 18 students and seven women teachers, fainted due to gas leakage in a private school in Karachi Thursday, a media report said.
Wyoming, W. Va. lead in chewing tobacco use
Wyoming tops the nation in chewing tobacco use, with nearly 1 in 6 adult men in that state using the product.
Mediterranean diet tied to reduced weight gain
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People who follow a diet typical of the Mediterranean region might dodge the added pounds that often come with aging, hints a new Spanish study.
Village ravaged by cancer in Turkey’s Cappadocia
Three villages in Turkey’s popular Cappadocia region are being
ravaged by a rare cancer known as mesothelioma, which can be caused by a mineral that’s found in abundance in the area.
Study: CT Scans Modestly Cut Lung Cancer Deaths
A special type of CT scan can detect lung cancer early enough to save some lives, the National Cancer Institute announced Thursday – the first evidence that a screening test may help fight the nation’s top cancer killer.
Want to be a math whiz? Try a touch of electric shock
A little buzz of electricity from a 9-volt battery, applied to a specific part of the scalp, can boost the brain’s mathematic prowess, new research shows. But don’t try it at home.
Epilepsy drugs in pregnancy linked to teen troubles
Women with epilepsy face an uncomfortable position when they decide to have children, as either seizures or the medications to prevent them are suspected of hurting the fetus. But a new study gives some potentially reassuring news.
Village ravaged by cancer in Turkey’s Cappadocia
The caves, rock houses and fantastical stone formations in Turkey’s Cappadocia draw tourists from around the world.
Cell Society Hosts the First Annual Clinical Meeting in La Jolla, CA to Advance the Science of Adult Stem Cell Therapies and Regenerative Medicine
LA JOLLA, Calif., Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Although demand and interest in adult stem cell therapies is increasing, it has been challenging for physicians, patients and policy-makers to retrieve the most current and accurate information available.&…
VHMA ‘Insight Through Interaction’ Management Exchange Taps Member Expertise to Deliver a Dynamic Learning Experience for Attendees Jan. 28th-30th, 2011
ALACHUA, Fla., Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA) today announced details for the “Insight Through Interaction” Management Exchange. This three-day professional development program has been created to help …