Exam Time Boosts Sales of Memory Enhancers
...f BHEL Kasturba Hospital. Doctors advise against buying any such medicine off the counter without a prescription. They say it is better to sleep for around eight hours, increase their intake of fruits and milk and also avoid stress to feel better equipped to face the exams. "These so-called memory enhan...Chemicals Used To Make Synthetic Color Can Cause Cancer And Permanent Blindness
...e need to become more concerned with what they are buying and from whom they are buying. As a community one requires to boycott the buying of substandard colors. There are several organizations that are trying to create awareness on how...Pichkaris Not So Popular in Jharkhand
...hildren with pichkaris, so we discourage them from buying pichkaris now," added Sushila Devi, another housew... "There was a time when one child would insist on buying two to three pichkaris and parents would buy them without a second thought. Now parents discourage c...Dr Reddy's Eyeing for Generics Arm of Merck
...s of Iceland are also reported to be interested in buying Merck's generics business. Another Indian drugs firm, Cipla, had earlier expressed interest but recently said the price was too high. Prasad said that Indian generics businesses were likely to "play a very important role" in the development of the ...Milk from Cloned Cows is Not Welcome at the Nation's Biggest Milk Company
...ys have shown that Americans are not interested in buying dairy products that contain milk from cloned cows and Dean Foods is responding to the needs of our consumers," the company said in a statement. Federal scientists say there is virtually no difference between clones and conventional cows, pigs or g...The FDA Warns Consumers Against Purchase of Drugs on Web
...ctly warned consumers of the risks associated with buying prescription drugs on line and has also posted pictures of the alleged pills along with their shipping packages on its Web site. PRI...Parents Cautioned About Prescription Drug Abuse Of Their Children
...tely. This report also indicates that children are buying these drugs online. JYT...Flood Toll Rises, and Indonesia Braces for Disease
...he city’s supply of clean water. There was panic buying of supplies in some supermarkets that remained open. Medical workers on rubber rafts patrolled the flooded areas treating people for diarrhea, skin diseases and respiratory problems. Officials warned of the possible spread of more serious ailments...South India to Have Modern Military Hospitals
...ned, out of which Rs.1.5 billion has been spent on buying new equipment like CT Scan, MRI, colour dopler besides other orthopaedic instruments for the hospitals, which will be start functioning by March 31 next year. "Another Rs.1.5 billion will be spent on modernizing the infrastructure and construction ...Shoppers Advised to Drop Foods Not Worth Their Salt
... The campaign has impressed upon shoppers to avoid buying products which contain either more than 1.25g of salt (0.5g of sodium) per 100g or more than 2.4g of salt per serving. Similar boycott of ‘unhealthy’ foods in the past, had led to reformulation of food stuff, to enable healthier choices to the publ...Cancer Fears Plummet Egg Sales in Vietnam
...red unsafe. Not only have some consumers stopped buying eggs but commercial food processors have cancelled their orders. Source-IANS...Food Labeling, Set to Sport a New Face in Britain
...d is already witness to perceptible changes in the buying behavior of consumers. A spokesman of Tesco said, "Our sales data shows customers are using it to make changes towards healthier foods. We have seen it in ready meals, sandwiches and other product categories." SV...Handle Your Cute Pets With Care
...ypes of salmonella." Doctors advice caution while buying and keeping rodent pets and total refrain by people with weak immune systems as well as pregnant women. AN...Tried To Quit Smoking And Failed? Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
...The other five common unassisted methods were--not buying cigarettes( tried by 56 percent of young smokers), exercising more (51 percent), trying to quit with a friend (47.5 percent), telling others they quit (44.5 percent), and switching to light cigarettes (36.1 percent). Young women were quicker than y...Kidney Stones Occurring More Often in Children
...ok for “no salt added” or “low sodium” labels when buying food. ? Rinse canned foods under water to remove some of the sodium. ? Tea, coffee, dark chocolate, spinach, nuts and wheat bran can also increase the risk of certain types of kidney stones. ? A child needs to drink two liters (64 ounces) of water a ...Drinking Plenty of Water may Prevent Kidney Stones
...ok for "no salt added" or "low sodium" labels when buying food. Rinse canned foods under water to remove some of the sodium. Tea, coffee, dark chocolate, spinach, nuts and wheat bran can also increase the risk of certain types of kidney stones. A child needs to drink two litres (64 ounces) of water a day....Are The Short And Dark Days Of Winter Making You SAD?
...inancial pressures associated with the season like buying gifts etc. Knowing that the increased stress and pressure will soon pass helps to overcome the temporary blues.It is also important to indulge moderately in socializing, eating, drinking, and shopping and also continue participating in activities ...More Americans Affected by Sleeplessness
...laxing and a pleasant place to rest. If that means buying a set of flannel sheets, a better pillow, a new blanket to keep you warm or black-out curtains, do it. Nothing is more important than getting a good night’s sleep. Source-Newswise SRM...Video Games Fun but Pose Social, Health Risks
...s are, some parents may want to think twice before buying them for their children and teens, a University of Florida child psychologist says. With more educational games hitting store shelves and one system, the Nintendo Wii, actually requiring players to peel themselves off the couch to use it, video ga......lso circulated alerts urging the shoppers to avoid buying toy sets with small magnets as gifts for children under six. The toy company advises the buyers to read the toy labels and select appropriate toys suitable to the age of the child and also to avoid playthings with sharp edges and small parts. The...