New Delhi, (IANS) Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Monday was non-committal on backing the gay community but emphasised the need for a broader “consensus” on the issue, even as his predecessor Anbumani Ramadoss had strongly ...0 comments

Quality of sleep affects marital health A new study has found a link between couples’ sleep quality and the quality of their relationship. It has shown ...0 comments

Poor sleep quality linked to increased risk of death Do you stay awake till the wee hours of the night? Are you a poor sleeper? Then you may be at increased risk of ...0 comments

Wanna look like Kareena Kapoor? Kareena's glowing skin and svelte figure has millions of girls aspiring to be in her shoes. But Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor says ...0 comments

How to live till 100 Want to live till 100 years of age? Well, do regular exercises, be married, wash hands and ...0 comments

Devoted dad key to reducing risky teen sex Moms help, but an involved father has twice the influence, new study finds When it comes to preventing risky teen sex, there may be no better deterrent than a doting ...0 comments

An analysis of multiple studies of 500 households shows that rearing children in a same-sex household does not affect the their self-esteem, gender identity, or emotional health, a Boston researcher reported....0 comments

Vaginal gel prevents HIV infection among women in clinical trials ...0 comments

New hope for HIV, blood cancer patients A Canadian scientist has discovered a mechanism that stops regeneration of white blood cells that play a vital role in keeping up the body's immune system....0 comments

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Washington, (IANS) An Indian American doctor has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 202 counts of drug trafficking and related violations that entail a fine in excess of $500,000. The indictment charges Narendra Kumar ...0 comments

Bangkok,  (DPA) Thai health authorities Saturday announced the country’s first H1N1-related death - a 47-year-old Thai woman. Rewat Wisruthwes, director-general of the Health Ministry’s Medicine Department, confirmed that the patient died about 3 a.m. Saturday, the ...0 comments

President MCI most corrupt person 1) Dr Ketan Desai, President, Medical Council of India is the most corrupt officer in the entire country. Dr. Ketan Desai holds the post of ...0 comments

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ASIAN INSTITUE OF CLINICAL RESEARCH Encouraging Ethics in Medicine Dear Friends, Asian Institute of Clinical Research (AICR) at Hyderabad is offering Clinical Research PG Diploma in association with Queensland Clinical Trials Network of Australia. The curriculum includes ICH, ...0 comments

Opportunities and Challenges in Australia Multi-cultural environment Australia encourages people to maintain their original culture, whilst also taking on an Australian identity. Students can enjoy a multi-cultural environment and celebrate cultural diversity. Scholarships International students can apply for scholarships ...7 comments

1. Which of the following is correct regarding Wernikes Encephalopathy : -Often develops into Korsakof's even when treated -It has a mortality rate of 70 % to 80 % if untreated -The treatment is thiamine ...0 comments

Take 5 on weight The only way to lose weight is to eat less and exercise so that you burn  more calories than you consume. But this simple arithmetic is very difficult to ...0 comments

Men and women respond differently to antidepressants Women with depression are more likely than men to benefit from antidepressant drug citalopram (Celexa), according to a new study, which suggests a biological basis for ...0 comments

PUBLIC HEALTH 1.      Levels of Prevention: 1o = actions to decr. incidence of health problems (prenatal care, immunizations) 2.      2o = interventions at early stage of disease to limit development (DM screen, PAP) 3.      3o = interventions to ...0 comments