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Insecticide and Repellent Combo Effective in Eliminating Malarial Mosquitoes

...atments residual efficacy, which is several months longer than that of either agent applied alone. The advantage of the synergistic property of these combinations is enhanced by the fact that it significantly reduced the necessary effective doses against the mosquitoes (about 6 times that of the insecticide...

A Centre for Glycemic Index Testing Opened in Chennai

...ut the milling technology, along with the need for longer shelf-life, led to the popularizing of highly refined carbohydrates such as polished cereals and finely ground flour that evoked much higher glucose responses. An Oxford Brookes study found that those who consumed low GI bread had better diabetic c...

Sensible Diet, Exercise and Weight Control Increases Longevity

...t, exercise and weight control helps people live a longer life. Researchers from Howard Hughes Medical In...Irs2 gene in brain cells also showed an 18 percent longer lifespan, and the near complete deletion of brain Irs2 had a similar effect. Lead author Morris F....

Chennai Hospital Conducts Bone Marrow Transplantation Successfully

...r treating some advanced conditions. Now, it is no longer necessary to go abroad for such treatment," Easow said....

Pediatric Use of ADHD Drug may Affect Developing Brain

...s gradually disappeared over time once the rats no longer received the drug," notes the study's senior author Dr. Teresa Milner, Professor of Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College. She suggests that doctors must exercise a lot of care as they diagnose ADHD and before prescribing Ritalin because t...

Australia is Shamed by an Inquiry Report on Child Sexual Abuse in Aboriginal Communities

...etween children, the report said. ``Teenagers no longer saw themselves as bound by the old values and many viewed the modern world as lawless,'' the report cited as the crux of the problem. Similarly, it also reported that the victims often became the perpetrators in future. ``It is shocking but not sur...

Singapore Imposes Stricter Controls for Foreign-trained Doctors

...dical schools, including those from India, will no longer be allowed to practise in Singapore starting next year, the health ministry said Saturday. These physicians, who come from countries like the Philippines, India and Myanmar, have been serving as junior doctors. The Singapore Medical Council has a...

Longer Term Breast-feeding Reduces the Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women

A recent research has shown that longer term breast-feeding protects mothers from the risk...risk in mothers. The study demonstrated that the longer the breast feeding period, the lower the mothers risk of developing RA in later life. Simultaneously...

China Toothpaste Maker Pulls Suspect Ingredient

...nt released to the Shanghai stock exchange, it was longer using diethylene glycol, or DEG. The Shanghai-listed firm said the chemical, a thickening agent used in car anti-freeze, was commonly used in toothpaste production and at low levels was not harmful to people. "Tests indicate that a low level of DEG...

Wine Woos World as Trade Fair Opens

...d for a new area and barriers to inclusion are now longer allowed. In the new exclusive area -- entry fees start at 48,000 euros -- Gallo will finally take its place alongside 12 other top name producers including Taittinger, Lanson and Baron Philippe de Rothschild. This year's show covers 41,000 square met...

Obese Infant Kacey Causes Concern

...that is root cause of the problem. Some parents no longer understand the correct portion sizes for very young children or select the wrong types of food - crisps, fizzy drinks and other sugary or high fat snacks - for their child.Some health professionals think it is unhelpful to see childhood obesity as po...

AIDS No Longer a Death Sentence for South Africa's Children

...ars later, Tommy Jarvis is living proof AIDS is no longer an automatic death sentence for youngsters in Sout...n thrilled children can get the medicines and live longer lives. "But he would definitely, knowing him, be disappointed there are not as many as there shoul...

Tea Pill, Tea Cola Hitting Markets Soon

One no longer has to buy a bottle of mineral water or coke when thirsty; instead get a can of Tea Cola, a proven health drink. And if one is in a hurry but still in the mood for a cup of tea , just pop a tea pill and get refreshed. Indian scientists who have dev...

Breast-feeding Protects Mothers from Rheumatoid Arthritis

Mothers who breast feed their babies for longer periods are likely to have a reduced risk of devel... compared to women who had never breast fed. The longer the breast feeding period, the lower the mother's risk of developing RA in later life, according to ...

42-year-old Cancer Patient Honored by British Queen for Her Fundraising Efforts

...a Pride of Britain Award. She has said she will no longer take part in fundraising events herself but 8,000 people have signed up to do the 'Run For All' 10k in Leeds at the end of June, which was inspired by Jane's efforts. Maureen Rutter, director of Macmillan Cancer Support, one of the charities to benef...

Special Backpacks Provide Much Needed Relief for Cancer Patients

...astic medical invention. "It means patients are no longer required to be tied to the ward by their drip stand and can go out and enjoy a relatively normal life. "The backpacks are also an important breakthrough for the NHS, freeing up valuable hospital beds." UCLH - the first hospital in the country to in...

Weizmann Researchers Developed Control Switch for Protein Activity

... by increasing or reducing it. When the drug is no longer applied, or when it is removed from the system, the protein returns to its natural activity level. As reported recently in the journal Nature Methods, the first stage of the method consists of preparing a set of genetically engineered proteins (cal...

Genetic Tests Could Help Decide the Right Anti-depressants

...become nearly irrelevant because the drugs will no longer be interchangeable, but will be prescribed based on an individuals biological profile. Likewise, doctors will have little reason to meet with drug company representatives because they wont be able to give doctors the single most important piece of ...

Severe Human Bite Wounds are 12 Times More Common in Men

...and infection was most common when patients waited longer than 12 hours to seek medical attention. Only 14% of the patients reviewed have or plan to undergo reconstructive surgery for the damaged caused by the bite. Human bite wounds are a relatively common reason for referral for plastic surgery and ther...

Notice Sent to Courts Asking Them to Stop Courting Mosquitoes

... any possible place capable of holding water for a longer time. This year Delhi has reported one confirmed case of dengue and another of chikungunya almost a month earlier than their usual date with the national capital. Last year the city had witnessed over 3,366 cases of dengue. Deepak, a 15-year-old ...

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