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(NVONews.Com) Flesh eating bacteria of Aimee Copeland infection has been explained, but treatment is very difficult, say many experts who have followed the disease Aimee Copeland is a 24-year-old Georgia student who has lost her leg to a deadly infection called necrotizing fasciitis and the responsible bacteria, Aeromonas hydrophila, is now threatening to infect her [...]

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Obesity in America has become epidemic and weight loss programs are of no help says a report by Washington DC based Institute of Medicine Obesity is taking an epidemic form in the United States. Around 25 percent people in United States are suffering from obesity and despite a number of steps being taken by the [...]

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New Delhi, (IANS) Parliament Wednesday passed the Medical Council of India (MCI) amendment bill after the Rajya Sabha adopted the motion for its passage following Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad promising to consult various stakeholders on a crucial legislation that seeks to create an overarching body for health institutions in the country. “I have said [...]

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By Ranjana Narayan Beh Charan (Rajasthan), (IANS) “Did your prasav (delivery) go off well this time?” “Was the jaapa (birth) without any problems?” These are questions that a male health worker poses to a group of attentive women in a Rajasthan village. Tejkaran Ratanoo, an education coordinator associated with the SUMA-Rajasthan White Ribbon Alliance for [...]

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Mad cow disease in California has made the whole nation anxious. But Don’t be scared. Prototype of most accurate blood test for mad cow disease is ready Though the mad cow disease can go airborne scientists in the United States feel that there is no need to worry and get locked at home. On the [...]

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Mad cow disease in California is making headline across the world. Meanwhile many people wonder if the disease can go airborne and affect humans. But so far there is no threat of its spreading to humans Mad Cow Disease is attracting lots of attention not just in the US where a cow has been detected [...]

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Even as the US mad cow disease has been traced in California there is no panic reaction among the importers and consumers of US beef as was witnessed in 2003 and during 1990s in England. Though retailers in South Korea and Indonesia stopped its sale Japan, Mexico and Canada have kept their doors wide open. [...]

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New Delhi, (IANS) A Gurgaon-based couple was arrested Sunday for assaulting a doctor at Lok Nayak Hospital in central Delhi, police said. According to police, John and Mohnissa, were enraged when intern Vandana Kataria was unable to improve the condition of their son, Joshua, who had fainted from an asthma attack during an Indian Premier [...]

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FDA has suggested that baldness drug Propecia causes sexual side effects and lack of libido in men even months after discontinuing its use ‎‎ By Dr Syyed Ubaidussalam It is very necessary to warn the consumers of everything about any medicines’ side effects. In case of tobacco products everyone knows that it has warning label [...]

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Latest researches have shown that weight loss surgery or geriatric surgery treats diabetes type 2. But experts say there is no alternative to physical exercise There are three main ways to control diabetes. In the old days these points were medication, diet control and exercise, but now the series has reversed and it is now [...]

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Now you will have to decide as to what is more important for you. FDA says hair loss treatment drug Propecia may cause sexual problems in men Hair loss or baldness is a common problem these days. People suffering from these problems always try to overcome it, but it is hard to believe that the [...]

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Weight loss drugs and juices may not be sufficient to lose enough weight. You will have to do much more to remain in shape says Dr Syyed Ubaidussalam Weight gain is a major issue for a large number of people on the planet earth. Excessive weight gain or obesity happens due to excessive eating habits. [...]

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A latest report suggests that ECG may predict higher risk of coronary heart diseases among elderly people By Dr. Syyed Ubaidussalam People always get confused about the usefulness of medical tests. Many remain undecided as to whether these are beneficial for those people who have no symptoms of diseases or not. People try to escape [...]

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By Dr. Syyed Ubaidussalam Now it is time to realize that the natural is natural. We see that the sun rises and provides us light and energy to wake up and to do work and as the night comes, the sun sets and leaves us in darkness to sleep and rest. The recently arranged researches [...]

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