HEALTH SITE: October 2012

Wednesday 10 October 2012

World Mental Health Day 2012: Reaching Out to the Depressed | Medindia

World Mental Health Day 2012: Reaching Out to the Depressed | Medindia

The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is 'Depression: A Global Crisis'.

http://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/world-mental-health-day-2012-reaching-out-to-the-depressed-108237-1.htm

New Alzheimer's Drug Slows Memory Loss | Medindia

New Alzheimer's Drug Slows Memory Loss | Medindia

New drug slows the pace of memory loss in people with Alzheimer's disease, say researchers.

http://www.medindia.net/news/new-alzheimers-drug-slows-memory-loss-108290-1.htm

Negative Effects of Excessive Internet Use | Medindia

Negative Effects of Excessive Internet Use | Medindia

Excessive internet use may lead to depression and loneliness, say experts.

http://www.medindia.net/news/negative-effects-of-excessive-internet-use-108291-1.htm

Database for Organ Transplants | Medindia

Database for Organ Transplants | Medindia

China to have a national database to record and distribute human organ donations, said an official.

http://www.medindia.net/news/database-for-organ-transplants-108288-1.htm

Fruits and Vegetables: Key to Happiness | Medindia

Fruits and Vegetables: Key to Happiness | Medindia

Consuming seven portions of fruits and vegetables is the key to happiness and healthy mind, states report.

http://www.medindia.net/news/fruits-and-vegetables-key-to-happiness-108287-1.htm

Smartphone App to Control Everything in Your Home | Medindia

Smartphone App to Control Everything in Your Home | Medindia

A single smartphone application controls any system in your home that has a wireless connection.

http://www.medindia.net/news/smartphone-app-to-control-everything-in-your-home-108289-1.htm

New Font Helps Dyslexics Read Online | Medindia

New Font Helps Dyslexics Read Online | Medindia

A free-gravity font helps dyslexics - people with learning difficulty read online, say researchers.

http://www.medindia.net/news/new-font-helps-dyslexics-read-online-108283-1.htm

Tips for Golfers and Soccer Players on Reducing Pressure | Medindia

Tips for Golfers and Soccer Players on Reducing Pressure | Medindia

Scientists suggest that soccer players or golfers can enhance their performance by squeezing a ball with, or clenching, their left hand before competition!

http://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/tips-for-golfers-and-soccer-players-on-reducing-pressure-108282-1.htm

WHO Says 350 Million People Have Depression in World | Medindia

WHO Says 350 Million People Have Depression in World | Medindia

Globally more than 350 million people suffer from depression, says the World Health Organization.

http://www.medindia.net/news/who-says-350-million-people-have-depression-in-world-108281-1.htm

Expert Answers Questions on Safe Abortion in India | Medindia

Expert Answers Questions on Safe Abortion in India | Medindia

Dr. Suchitra Dalvie MD MRCOG of Asia Safe Abortion Partnership (ASAP) puts forth her argument in advocating ‘Safe Abortion’ as a woman’s reproductive right.

http://www.medindia.net/news/Interviews/expert-answers-questions-on-safe-abortion-in-india-108279-1.htm

Coffee Quickens Return of Bowel Movement After Colon Surgery | Medindia

Coffee Quickens Return of Bowel Movement After Colon Surgery | Medindia

After bowel surgery to remove a part of their colon patients who drank coffee experienced a quicker return to bowel movements and tolerance of solid food than those who drank water.

http://www.medindia.net/news/coffee-quickens-return-of-bowel-movement-after-colon-surgery-108271-1.htm

One in Eight People in World Still Hungry, Says UN Report | Medindia:

One in eight people in the world still suffers from chronic hunger, said the UN's food agency. UN describes the figure as 'unacceptable' and warning that the fight against hunger was slowing down.

http://www.medindia.net/news/one-in-eight-people-in-world-still-hungry-says-un-report-108270-1.htm

Study Stirs New Debate Over Cancer Risk From Menopause Drugs | Medindia:

Women who start hormone replacement therapy soon after menopause do not show higher cancer incidence within 16 years, finds study questioning Hormone replacement therapy's safety.

http://www.medindia.net/news/study-stirs-new-debate-over-cancer-risk-from-menopause-drugs-108269-1.htm

Delaying Premature Delivery - How Safe Is It? | Medindia:

An expert on women and child health explores the dangers of delaying premature delivery and says it is important to choose the right tocolytic agent to delay delivery.

http://www.medindia.net/news/delaying-premature-delivery-how-safe-is-it-108268-1.htm

Anti-pneumonia Drive Launched in Pakistan | Medindia:

Pakistan began to vaccinate 5.5 million children against pneumococcal disease to fight pneumonia, which kills tens of thousands of youngsters in the country every year.

http://www.medindia.net/news/anti-pneumonia-drive-launched-in-pakistan-108267-1.htm

Mathematicians Developed A New Weapon In Fight Against Pandemics | Medindia

Mathematicians Developed A New Weapon In Fight Against Pandemics | Medindia

To quantify the spread and infectiousness of viruses like the pandemic H1N1 flu strain, mathematicians have developed a powerful tool.

http://www.medindia.net/news/mathematicians-developed-a-new-weapon-in-fight-against-pandemics-108266-1.htm

Japanese Encephalitis - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs | Medindia

Japanese Encephalitis - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs | Medindia

Japanese encephalitis is a mosquito borne viral disease associated with the inflammation of the membranes of the brain.

http://www.medindia.net/patients/patientinfo/japanese-encephalitis.htm

Tuesday 9 October 2012

Acne Treatments Become More Difficult Due to Antibiotic Resistance | Medindia

Acne Treatments Become More Difficult Due to Antibiotic Resistance | Medindia

Acne is among the most dreaded skin problems around the globe. Studies show that with an increase in the use of medications to combat acne, resistance has developed among the acne bacteria.

http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/acne-treatments-become-more-difficult-due-to-antibiotic-resistance-108275-1.htm

Saturday 6 October 2012

Migraine in Women-The Role of Hormones | Medindia

Migraine in Women-The Role of Hormones | Medindia

How is migraine; the most commonly dreaded disorder affecting a huge number of women around the globe? Does it have anything to do with the menstrual cycle? Does hormone fluctuation affect it?

http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/migraine-in-women-the-role-of-hormones-108097-1.htm

Friday 5 October 2012

Sleep Apnea in Pregnant Women Harms Mother, Baby | Medindia:

Sleep Apnea in Pregnant Women Harms Mother, Baby | Medindia:

Pregnant women who suffer from sleep apnea have an increased chance of facing health problems for themselves and for their newborns.

http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/sleep-apnea-in-pregnant-women-harms-mother-baby-108058-1.htm

Managing Obesity - Different Age Groups Require Different Methods | Medindia:

Managing Obesity - Different Age Groups Require Different Methods | Medindia:

Eating habits of overweight children aged between 9 and 17 years are different from children below the age of nine, says study.

http://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/managing-obesity-different-age-groups-require-different-methods-108056-1.htm

Top 12 Dangerous Food Additives | Medindia:

Top 12 Dangerous Food Additives | Medindia:

Find out how food additives for almost every food that you consume come with danger signals and make way into your food and impact your health.

http://www.medindia.net/patients/lifestyleandwellness/top-12-dangerous-food-additives.htm

Lemon Juice | Medindia:

Lemon Juice | Medindia:

The Ayurveda & diet section of medindia gives important facts of Lemon juice, its name in various languages, its Ayurvedic properties, indications in different diseases & method of preparation of the juice.

http://www.medindia.net/alternativemedicine/ayurvedaanddiet/juices/Lemon-Juice.asp

Apple Juice | Medindia:

Apple Juice | Medindia:

The Ayurveda & diet section of medindia gives important facts of apple juice, its name in various languages, its Ayurvedic properties, indications in different diseases & method of preparation of the juice.

http://www.medindia.net/alternativemedicine/ayurvedaanddiet/juices/apple-Juice.asp

Thursday 4 October 2012

Foods that Fight Cancer - Slideshow

Foods that Fight Cancer - Slideshow

A plateful of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and legumes is the best diet to fight most types of cancer. Avoid meat and saturated fats.

http://www.medindia.net/Slideshow/foods-that-fight-cancer.asp#1

Tuesday 2 October 2012

Phosphospecific Flow Cytometry Sensitive in Monitoring the effect of Immunosupressants in Kidney Transplant Patients | Medindia

Phosphospecific Flow Cytometry Sensitive in Monitoring the effect of Immunosupressants in Kidney Transplant Patients | Medindia

Monitoring the effect of immunosuppressants in kidney transplant patients could reduce the chances of excessive immunosuppression and the consequences thereof.

http://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/phosphospecific-flow-cytometry-sensitive-in-monitoring-the-effect-of-immunosupressants-in-kidney-transplant-patients-107957-1.htm