$40-50bn Benefit can be Derived from Global Polio Eradication Initiative

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 22 Apr 2013

The benefits of the global initiative to completely wipe out polio could result in huge savings to the tune of at least 40-50 billion dollars. The study has provided the first rigorous evaluation of ...

HIV Protection Offered by Circumcision Down to Alteration of Penis Microbiome

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 20 Apr 2013

One of the reasons why circumcision provides some protection against HIV and other viral infection could be because it alters the microbiome of the penis, a new study reveals. ...Read More

Turmeric Could Prevent, Treat Fatty Liver Disease

Posted in Liver Cancer Support group on Sat, 20 Apr 2013

A new Saint Louis University study has revealed that a chemical that gives curry its zing holds promise in preventing or treating liver damage from an advanced form of a condition known as fatty liver...

Sleep Disorders: A Prelude

Posted in Sleep Disorders: A Prelude Support group on Wed, 17 Apr 2013

Sleep is the blissful state that rejuvenates our mind and body everyday and any deprivation often leads to a disorder that can affect our health "In my opinion sleep is a habit acquired by the envir...

Miracle Cure - Oil Pulling

Posted in General Support group on Mon, 15 Apr 2013

Oil pulling is an ancient ayurvedic treatment which hasbeen brought to light by Dr.F Karach in 1992. The oil pullingtherapy is gaining popularity due to its ...Read More

New Guidelines For Hypothyroidism Issued

Posted in Hyperthyroidism / Thyroiditis / Graves Disease Support group on Sun, 14 Apr 2013

Experts have developed a new clinical guidelines for hypothyroidism, which is a result of an underactive thyroid gland that loses its potential to produce enough thyroid hormone. ...Read More

Watermelon: New Weapon Against High Blood Pressure

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 13 Apr 2013

Consumption of watermelons was found to lower blood pressure, which is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes, states recent study. ...Read More

Prolonged Seizures in Children Results in Developmental Delays

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 13 Apr 2013

UK researchers determined that developmental delays are present in children within six weeks following convulsive status epilepticus (CSE)�a seizure lasting longer than thirty minutes. ...Read More

Early Life Stress Experience Used by Brain to Prepare for Later Challenges

Posted in General Support group on Wed, 10 Apr 2013

Stress circuits in the brain are capable of self-tuning following a single stress, researchers at the University of Calgary''s Hotchkiss Brain Institute have shown. Read More

Coronary Balloon Angioplasty or PTCA - Procedure- Complications and FAQs

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 09 Apr 2013

Coronary angioplasty is a quicker procedure compared to coronary bypass surgery with a faster recovery. However, it is difficult to perform if multiple vessels are affected.The advantages of coronary ...