Study finds mercury prevalent in many western fish
A new survey by researchers at Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of more than 600 rivers and streams in the western United States found widespread mercury concentrations in fish. Though few of the more than 2,700 fish analyzed in the study contained alarmingly high levels of mercury, the prevalence of the element throughout 12 western states caught the re...AIDS More Prevalent Among Teenage Girls In The US
With the World AIDS Day fast approaching, alarming results have been projected by various health reports across different regions of the globe.// A recent report published only point out to the increasing rates of incidence of HIV/AIDS among youth, more specifically in young girls in the United States. If such a trend were allowed to continue, preventing the disease would pose a significant chall...Fatigue, Prevalent Among Patients Treated For Breast Cancer
A recent study conducted by Julienne E. Bower, Ph.D. of the University of California at Los Angeles and colleagues showed that fatigue is very much prevalent among breast cancer survivors. // The study interviewed 763 women after they had undergone breast cancer surgery and asked them to fill in questionnaires. The study revealed shocking results that one third of the women suffer from f...New 'PPUD Syndrome' Prevalent Among Indian Doctors In Britain
A number of doctors who had migrated to Britain with high hopes of getting a safe and secure job are now under depression. More specifically, they are believed to be suffering from the so-called "PPUD syndrome" //that stands for post PLAB unemployed doctor's syndrome. Writing in the latest issue of the respected British Medical Journal, Surinder Sareen said the situation for the docto...Intermittent Explosive Disorder is More Prevalent Now Than Before
Intermittent Explosive Disorder, a mental illness, which was under-diagnosed till now was found to be more prevalent among the people that it was thought before//. Intermittent Explosive Disorder or Rage disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of angry and potentially violent outbursts. This illness if left untreated may also lead to other mental illnesses and substance abuse....Aids Seems More Prevalent Among Goan’s – Governor Visiond
Lifestyle patterns of Goan’s can be the main cause for HIV/AIDS spread – says Governor, Mr S C Jamir. People should follow the Government policies // and initiatives to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS, Governor adds. Many labourers who got jobs in Goa, since it has been a favourite tourist spot, bring with them the dreadful virus (HIV) when they arrived – said Mr Jamir. <br...