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World's oldest turns 116 in Japan

...Along with being the object of national pride as a symbol of this nation's unmatched longevity, Hongo is famous throughout Japan for her habit of sleeping for two days and then staying awake for two days. Hongo, whose husband died when she was 77, reportedly slept through an early birthday party held for h...

Surgeons in India to Mend ‘Pakistani Hearts’ by treating 70 Childrn

...ns of ordinary Indians and Pakistanis she became a symbol of the growing bonhomie and warmth between the once warring nations. Indian healthcare system today is far advanced than many countries and medical tourism is likely to be the big industry of the next decade, this gesture is also likely to give the ...

Lead exposure plus high blood pressure Leads to impaired mental ability

...ine cognitive function, researchers used the digit symbol substitution, a complex test of mental abilities that considers time and accuracy in completing the task. The interaction of pulse pressure and blood lead levels on performance of the digit task was significant after controlling for other variables...

The Science of Solar Eclipse

...astrophysics. It is usually perceived by many as a symbol of obliteration, fear, and the overthrow of the natural order of things. The word “ Eclipse” hails from a Greek origin, literally meaning “abandonment”. There have been certain myths’ regarding the occurrence of eclipses such as the eclipse is noth...

Life Beyond Cancer - Delhi Woman Tells How

...their breasts removed. They think that is the only symbol of their femininity. I tell them to treat it like any organ," said the woman, originally a resident of Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. Anuradha is back at work at Doordarshan's headquarters here, as normal as ever. She smiles a lot, and her colleagues ...

Voice Choice: Woo Men, Strike a Deep Chord

...rews University. // A deep voice is said to be a symbol of vitality, good health and healthy genes, the combination being the best bet for successful procreation. Earlier research had also indicated that women were drawn to raw masculinity, good looks and macho appeal, during the fertile phase. A Deep voi...

Smoking Is a Vital Cause among Impotent Men

...at, for decades, cigarettes had been marketed as a symbol of virility but the reality is that smoking is a primary cause of impotence, which may also be an early indicator of coronary heart disease....

Hush…..A Deadly Killer on the Prowl in Rural Andhra Pradesh

...// in heart healthy practices, are fast becoming a symbol of unenviable heart ill health. This region portraying a high incidence of cardiovascular disease has raised the concern amongst International Health bodies. A major health initiative is taking shape under the name ‘Andhra Pradesh Rural Health Init...

Panama hat making a slow comeback

...adwear woven from palm fibres, considered a status symbol for men for decades, is now making a slow comeback. Custom-woven Panama hats are in worldwide demand and numerous German milliners are in the business of refining ones imported from Ecuador. "These days when people want to treat themselves to somet...

Sex Workers To Have Smart Health Card

...t the smart card was not just plastic money, but a symbol of self-esteem. She felt that it would give the sex workers a sense of belonging to the society. She explained that the smart card would not only offer business transactions but would also provide them with access to health services, and lastly it wo...

Female Circumcision Rampant in Africa

...the females while some clans even consider it as a symbol of maturity or as a method of initiating teenage girls into adulthood. As tradition goes the circumcision is usually done with knives, blades and scissors which are often unsterilized. In addition the area of excision is often packed with dirty rag...

Awareness Campaign For Heart Diseases

... the USA//, launched the Red Dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease to motivate women to protect their heart health. The Red Dress Collection 2006 saw the conglomeration of several celebrity women in music and the also the most famous fashion houses on February 3rd at Olympus Fashion Wee...

MP Forms Youth Network to Spread Awareness on AIDS

...he official added. The red ribbon is the global symbol created in 1991 by Visual Aids in New York that stands for solidarity with people living with HIV and AIDS. It is aimed at uniting the people in the common fight against the disease. "These clubs will go a long way in preventing the killer disease...

Obesity – Made in China

...//, growth and development, is unfortunately not a symbol of good health. A survey purporting to measure the status of Chinese health, set into motion by 10 organisations and covering nearly 245,035 people, has revealed the ostensible yet unhealthy fallout of fast paced lifestyles; Nearly one in three men...

LA County gives Approval for Reform Plan for King-Drew Medical Center

...get a new contract. The hospital had long been a symbol of renewal for an area south of downtown that was plagued by poverty and gang violence. Over the last two years, however its reputation was marred by patient deaths blamed on sloppy nursing care and its medical school was accused of poor training. A...

Commemoration of World AIDS Day

...o show their support of World AIDS Day, which is a symbol worldwide of AIDS awareness, worn as a sign of support for those living with HIV or AIDS. ADRA is presently operating in 125 countries, giving community development and emergency management irrespective of political or religious associations, age, ...

Alzheimer’s risk pronounced with reduced levels of brain oxyge

...amyloid beta plaque in their brains, a significant symbol of advancing Alzheimer's disease, as compared to the mice exposed to normal levels of oxygen. The researchers also observed the mice which possessed the Alzheimer’s gene. When oxygen levels were low in the brain, the BACE1 gene caused the increased...

'Red'y to Fight HIV – 'AbstinenceBehaviorCondom', Sacrosanct to AIDS Preventio

...S. The 'red ribbon', which has been the celebrated symbol for the cause of AIDS, has proved that actions do speak louder than words. Sport a Red Ribbon today, and take the cause of AIDS forward on a war footing - 'Stop AIDS. Keep the promise.' Chinks in the armour An alarming 12000 people are infected ...

Gene Therapy May Be the Solution for Erectile Dysfunction

...eating additional potassium channels (the chemical symbol for potassium is ‘K’) in the smooth muscle cell of the penis. This relaxes the muscle and allows blood flow required for an erection. “Because this novel therapeutic approach of ion channel therapy works on smooth muscle, it is also promising for o...

Come Apart and Rest Awhile – It’s Christma!

...stmas, people decorate their homes with stars as a symbol of God, happiness and love in their lives. Tracing the roots of the Christmas tree, it is said that one day when Martin Luther, a well known German monk was crossing the woods, he was simply awed by the breathtaking sight of dew drops twinkling on ...

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