Blood Donation Drive Starts in Tamil Nadu

Posted in General Support group on Sun, 18 Sep 2011

The Tamil Nadu state government in association with Rotary International has launched a statewide blood donation drive with the emphasis on youth. R. Sriram, who is Rotarys district chairman for Bloo...

Kidney Disease in Australia Expected to Spike in the Next Decade

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 17 Sep 2011

In the coming 10 years, the numbers of victims suffering chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis or transplant is predicted to increase. Read More

More Proof Required About the Safety of E-cigarettes in Helping Smokers Quit

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 17 Sep 2011

A new study has evaluated the effectiveness of electronic cigarettes in helping smokers give up the habit. Read More

Gadkari Latest Among Political Figures to Undergo Bariatric Surgery

Posted in General Support group on Sat, 17 Sep 2011

Bariatric surgery or gastric bypass surgery is slowly, but surely gaining a strong foothold in India. This is evidenced by the fact that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari is the la...

Researchers Identify Genetic Mutations for Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer

Posted in General Support group on Fri, 16 Sep 2011

A study, published in the June 6 issue of JAMA, has identified novel genetic mutations linked to hereditary diffuse gastric cancer....Read More

Meditation Lowers Healthcare Costs

Posted in General Support group on Wed, 14 Sep 2011

After 5 years of Transcendental Meditation, people experienced a 28% decrease in physician fees, finds study. Study published this week in the September/October 2011 issue of the American Journal of H...

Gene That Makes People Brilliant Businessmen Discovered

Posted in General Support group on Wed, 14 Sep 2011

Some people show an exceptionally brilliant business sense and efficiency in business deals, which may be a result of a particular gene they possess - says a recent study. California Institute of Tech...

Study Says Nut-Allergy Sufferers Face Prejudice

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 13 Sep 2011

A new study has found that parents of nut-allergy sufferers face hostility and scepticism in trying to find safe environments for their children. Read More

Give Your Low WiFi Signal a Beer-Boost

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 13 Sep 2011

Boosting WiFi signals with a parabolic antenna made from a beer can and slipping it over the wireless router''s own antenna has become the latest ''remarkably simple'' DIY cellphone hack which has bec...

Poor Medication Adherence in Chronically Ill Patients Associated With Depression

Posted in General Support group on Tue, 13 Sep 2011

People who are depressed are less likely to adhere to medications for their chronic health problems than patients who are not depressed, putting them at increased risk of poor health, according to a n...