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US Plastic Surgeries on the Rise

2011 seems to be a good year for plastic surgery, says American Society of Plastic Surgeons president Malcolm Roth. A total of 13.8 million procedures,

Islamabad University Grapples With Sex Scandals

A university based in Islamabad has been hit by series of sex scandals, with the staff being accused of sexually abusing female students. Sources

TB Management in EU Falls Short of International Standards

New research reveals management of tuberculosis cases in the European Union (EU) is not up to the mark and is falling short of international standards.

Hepatitis C Risk from Amateur Tattoos

Beware of amateur tattoos as they carry a risk of hepatitis C. Earlier research has shown that tattoos from non-professionals can enhance the risk of blood borne liver infection.

Teenage Girls Receive Birth Control Implant at School Without the Knowledge of Parents

A shocking discovery which has raised a whole lot of questions, is about a school that has carried out a procedure of injecting girls as young as 13 with

Tips to Prevent Brain Injuries in Fighters

Newly published research from Cleveland Clinic recommends the use of padded headgear and gloves to reduce the impact that fighters absorb from hits to the head.

In Wake of Planned Parenthood Fuss Top Official Quits Komen

A senior executive with pro-life views has stepped down in the wake of a funding frenzy with Planned Parenthood, a key US breast cancer foundation said on Tuesday.

Chances of a Prolonged Life Bleaker Than Previously Predicted

Team of demographers recently published research at the social science research organization NORC at the University of Chicago contradicting a long-held

US Boosts Alzheimer's Research Funding

Barack Obama to increase biAlzheimer's research/b/i funding by (Dollor) 130 million, reports source. Leading health officials said an additional

Lead Poisoning Epidemic in Nigeria 'Worst in Modern History'

Human Rights Watch said Tuesday the lead poisoning epidemic in Nigeria's north that has killed 400 children and affected thousands is the worst in modern

New Report Points to Soaring Medical Debt

Countless Californians lost insurance coverage across the state as employers removed jobs and the health plans that accompanied those jobs with the advent

Employers! Retain the Creme De La Creme

While the economy is recovering, most employees will most likely look for better opportunities outside their firms, warn experts. This critical situation

Brit Doctors Fertilize Egg Using Sperm Frozen for 24 Years

Doctors in Britain fertilized an egg with a sperm that has been frozen for the past 24 years, making it the longest period that a sperm was frozen before being successfully used in an IVF treatment.

Bendable Batteries on the Anvil

A flexible battery that can be woven unobtrusively into fabrics has been developed by Canadian scientists. Flat, flexible batteries have been connected

New Tax on Cigarettes

Proposed state cigarette tax would create 12,000 jobs and nearly (Dollor) 2 billion in economic activity in California. The study found that the new

Pain Relief Found to be Better With Combination of Placebos and Distractions

Using placebos together with a distraction that would keep a brain engaged in order to provide pain relief can help a patient, says a new study. Using

Human Hourglass: Romanian Model Who Has 50cm Waist

A Romanian model, Ioana Spangenberg, 30, has a tiny 50cm waist, 81cm hips and weighs 38kg, but claims her diet is consistent with a woman twice her size.

Fourth Surgery Likely for Baby Falak: Doctors

Two-year-old toddler Falak is battling for life at the AIIMS Trauma Centre and has been put on ventilator support intermittently since Saturday night.

Germany Battling 'Burnout'

In the current debt crisis Germany is doing better than its eurozone partners, but it is encountering a rising widespread occurrence of 'burnout' which

Last Year 137 People in China Killed by Food Poisoning

Last year, more than 8,324 people in China suffered from food poisoning and almost 137 of them died because of it, reveals a report. According to

Menu 'Sweet Spots' Probably Does Not Exist

Just like one would read a book, usually diners also read menus in a sequential manner and they do not hang on distinctly longer over any exact location on the menu, claims a new study.

Usual 5 Regrets People Bear On Their Deathbeds

On deathbeds people typically wish they had been truer to themselves, expressed themselves better, stayed in touch with friends and not worked so hard.

Severe Allergic Reaction from Hair Weave Procedure Causes Death of a Woman

A severe allergic reaction is believed to have caused the death of Atasha Graham, 34, after she underwent a hair weave procedure. Doctors have doubts

Top US Novelist Says E-Books Damaging Society

Jonathan Franzen has warned that our desire for the instant gratification of e-books is damaging for society. Franzen is being hailed as one of America's greatest living novelists.

Experts Blame Social Media for the Spread of Twitching Disorder in NY

Now about 20 teenage girls in upstate New York have reported having symptoms of a strange twitching disorder. Some parents believe that an environmental toxin is to blame for this disorder.

Abandoned Baby Falak Stable, But Critical: Doctors

Two-year-old abandoned baby Falak, who is getting treatment at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, is in stable condition after

CDC Committee Recommends HPV Vaccine for Men

A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory committee has recommended that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines should be made compulsory

How Common is Home-Based Dialysis?

A new study has revealed that home-based dialysis treatments are on the rise in both the developing and developed worlds, but developed countries appear to be turning to them less often.

Planned Parenthood Receives Support from Donors After Charity Ends Support

A funding gap at Planned Parenthood has been filled by donors after a major breast-cancer charity pulled its support for the nation's top abortion provider.

Tips to Tackle Mass Casualties in Terror Attack

A disaster management plan for hospitals, which could help them meet the challenges when handling injuries sustained in major terrorist incidents, has been presented by Indian researchers.

Experts Urge Sugar Tax to Combat Health Crisis

Governments should tax sweetened drinks and food as part of their efforts to combat the dangers to health posed by sugar. So says a commentary, published

Research: MSK Ultrasound Volume Increase Higher Among Non-Radiologists

A new study has suggested that between 2000 and 2009, the musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound volume increase among non-radiologists was much higher than among radiologists.

Recommendations for HPV and Hepatitis B Vaccinations Broadened in 2012 Adult Immunization Schedule

Routine HPV vaccination for males aged 11 to 12 years and catch-up vaccination for males aged 13 to 21 has been recommended by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Worldwide Malaria Deaths Much Higher Than Estimated

A report by World Health Organization has stated that worldwide deaths from malaria may be almost twice as high as previously estimated. But there

Deadly Strain of MRSA Spreads in Britain

A new strain of superbug, in the form of pneumonia, which attacks even healthy people, is spreading across Britain, warn scientists. The deadly

More Young Indians Suffer from Spondylitis, Courtesy Laptops

A new study has found that more number of young people in India below the age of 30 is suffering from spondylitis, a form of arthritis that affects the spine.

World Sees Rise in Measles Cases After Decade of Decline

After nearly a decade of declines, some 60,000 more cases of measles cases were reported worldwide in 2010 mostly due to outbreaks in Africa and Europe, according to US health authorities.

Drop in National Infant Mortality Rate

A decrease in the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) from 50 to 47 infants deaths per 1000 live births during 2010 has been recorded by RGI. The IMR

Iraq Approves Anti-smoking Law

Iraq parliament bans smoking in public. "The law aims to protect citizens from the danger of tobacco and reduce the number of smokers by taking measures to combat this plague," the law reads.

Pak PM Received Small Packet Containing Anthrax Last Year

A Pakistani government spokesman revealed that that country's Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani received a small packet containing deadly anthrax powder.

France Calls for Europe-wide Controls After Breast Implant Scare

Following a defective breast implant case that triggered a global health scare, France called for Europe-wide controls and vowed on Wednesday to strengthen

Better Mental Health Services Reduce Suicide Rates

An association between improvements in mental health services and reduction in suicide rates has been established in a recent study. Their

Cause of Serious Diseases Understood

Scientists have now found the reason behind the onset of chronic diseases. The discovery marks a significant step towards understanding the complex

Can Use Honey to Treat and Prevent Chronic Wound Infections

Manuka honey might prove handy to treat chronic wound infections and even prevent them from developing in the first place, suggest researchers. Streptococcus

Medication Errors in Hospital Patients Can be Slashed by Commercial Electronic Prescribing Systems

E-prescribing is the commercial electronic prescribing systems wherein prescribers use a computer to order medications for their patients by a system with the aid of prompts, aids and alerts.

New Guidelines to Minimize Surgical Infections

Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) has come up with new guidelines to prevent infection in minor surgery. "These guidelines are the first ever

Motor Vehicle Deaths Among American Indians and Alaska Natives

A recent study states that more research and programs are needed to address motor vehicle deaths among American Indians and Alaska Natives. The study

Burnout - The Plight of 50% of GPs

A recent insight has revealed the state of mind of most GP's in the UK with close to 50% of them suffering from burnout. The worst affected lot were the

Taiwan: Abortion Curb Restores Birth Sex Ratio

In Taiwan, tougher checks on illegal sex-selective abortions prevented nearly 1,000 terminations of female foetuses, say health authorities. Taiwan's

Kids Exposed to Smut, Thanks to Smartphones

Children between the age of eight and 15 are more and more using their mobile phones to surf violent or pornographic websites, reveals a new study. Ignorance