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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:40:28 GMT http://www.medindia.net/news/Vicks-Nasal-Sprays-Recalled-Over-Health-Scare-61144-1.htm Vicks nasal sprays have been recalled from markets in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, after it was le]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Vicks-Nasal-Sprays-Recalled-Over-Health-Scare-61144-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Brit-Woman-Gives-Birth-13-Years-After-Being-Sterilized-61143-1.htm A Brit woman was stunned to find out she was six months pregnant with her fourth child - because she had been sterili]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Brit-Woman-Gives-Birth-13-Years-After-Being-Sterilized-61143-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Brit-Pregnant-Women-Averse-to-Swine-Flu-Vaccination-Survey-61142-1.htm A survey of 107 GPs in the UK has found that the public is avoiding the swine flu vaccine, with only 46 percent pati]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Brit-Pregnant-Women-Averse-to-Swine-Flu-Vaccination-Survey-61142-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Research-Team-Links-Genetic-Defect-to-Vitamin-A-Deficiency-in-Women-61141-1.htm Nearly half of the British women might be lacking an important source of vitamin A due to previously undetected genetic ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Research-Team-Links-Genetic-Defect-to-Vitamin-A-Deficiency-in-Women-61141-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-to-Determine-How-Consumers-Choose-Among-Alternative-Medicines-61140-1.htm Alternative health remedies have gained immense popularity in the health care marketplace. Now, a new study sheds light ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-to-Determine-How-Consumers-Choose-Among-Alternative-Medicines-61140-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Baked-or-Boiled-Fish-Healthier-for-Heart-Than-Fried-Fish-61139-1.htm Baked or boiled fish is a better source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids than fried, salted or dried fish, according]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Baked-or-Boiled-Fish-Healthier-for-Heart-Than-Fried-Fish-61139-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Study-Finds-Men-More-Predictable-Than-Women-61138-1.htm Men have more pronounced personalities than women, finds a new study. Whether it is being loud or quiet, ma]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/New-Study-Finds-Men-More-Predictable-Than-Women-61138-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Coffee-Shop-With-Topless-Staff-to-Reopen-in-US-61137-1.htm A coffee shop with topless female staff is set to reopen its doors in the US. The Grand View Topless Coffe]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Coffee-Shop-With-Topless-Staff-to-Reopen-in-US-61137-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Finds-Depression-as-Deadly-as-Smoking-61136-1.htm Depression is as much of a risk factor for death as smoking, according to a new study. Utilising a unique l]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Finds-Depression-as-Deadly-as-Smoking-61136-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Air-Pollution-Takes-a-Toll-on-Blood-Vessels-Study-61135-1.htm Air pollution apparently has short and long-term ill effects on the health and resiliency of blood vessels, accord]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Air-Pollution-Takes-a-Toll-on-Blood-Vessels-Study-61135-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Baby-Survives-11-Blood-Transfusions-in-Womb-61134-1.htm Baby Jasmine Tanner needed as many as 11 blood transfusions in her mother's womb to live. Doctors had no ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Baby-Survives-11-Blood-Transfusions-in-Womb-61134-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Doubts-Over-Fine-Print-in-Proposed-Healthcare-Reforms-61133-1.htm An Associated Press poll that recently conducted a survey pertaining to the proposed healthcare legislation found that A]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Doubts-Over-Fine-Print-in-Proposed-Healthcare-Reforms-61133-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Embryonic-Stem-Cells-can-be-Harnessed-to-Grow-New-Skin-61132-1.htm French doctors on Friday said they had used human embryonic stem cells to grow skin that one day may be used as potentia]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Embryonic-Stem-Cells-can-be-Harnessed-to-Grow-New-Skin-61132-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Jacksons-Eldest-Son-Inherits-Fathers-Rare-Skin-Condition-61131-1.htm Late Michael Jackson's son Prince has been diagnosed with his father's rare skin condition, the singer's sister La Toya ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Jacksons-Eldest-Son-Inherits-Fathers-Rare-Skin-Condition-61131-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/WHO-Makes-Slight-of-swine-Flu-Vaccination-Deaths-61130-1.htm The World Health Organisation has communicated that the 30 deaths which followed the mass pandemic flu vaccinations are ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/WHO-Makes-Slight-of-swine-Flu-Vaccination-Deaths-61130-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Viagra-Improves-Heart-Function-in-Kids-Study-61129-1.htm A drug used to treat erectile dysfunction has been found to improve heart function in children and young adults, say res]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Viagra-Improves-Heart-Function-in-Kids-Study-61129-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/India-Not-To-Accept-Binding-Emission-Cuts-But-Will-Be-On-Low-carbon-Trajectory-61128-1.htm Everyone seem to be in a hurry to declare the Copenhagen meet dead even before it opens. India's Union Minister of State]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/India-Not-To-Accept-Binding-Emission-Cuts-But-Will-Be-On-Low-carbon-Trajectory-61128-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Tourists-Cannot-Have-Enough-of-the-Hot-Mountain-Spring-in-Japan-61127-1.htm Tourists are making a beeline for the hot mountain spring in Japan which is coloured red with fruity wine. Th]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Tourists-Cannot-Have-Enough-of-the-Hot-Mountain-Spring-in-Japan-61127-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Six-Hundred-Million-Lack-Toilets-In-India-61126-1.htm What national development are we talking of when close to 600 million people in India do not have the basic amenity of a]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Six-Hundred-Million-Lack-Toilets-In-India-61126-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Child-Beggar-Trend-in-Nigeria-Cause-of-Worry-to-Residents-and-Authorities-61125-1.htm There has been an increase in the numbers of child beggars roaming the streets of Nigeria, especially in the second city]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Child-Beggar-Trend-in-Nigeria-Cause-of-Worry-to-Residents-and-Authorities-61125-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Rare-Wines-Face-Threat-from-Counterfeiters-61124-1.htm Priceless wines like Petrus, Romanee-Conti, Chateau d'Yquem face a threat from counterfeiters. According t]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Rare-Wines-Face-Threat-from-Counterfeiters-61124-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Excessive-Use-of-Antibiotics-may-Create-Antibiotic-proof-Bacteria-61123-1.htm Excessive use of antibiotics worldwide may create antibiotic-proof bacteria which is a grave threat to global health, ex]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Excessive-Use-of-Antibiotics-may-Create-Antibiotic-proof-Bacteria-61123-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Worlds-First-Vaginal-Birth-Control-Ring-Launched-in-India-61122-1.htm The world's first vaginal birth control ring, NuvaRing, was launched in India on Wednesday. The intro]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Worlds-First-Vaginal-Birth-Control-Ring-Launched-in-India-61122-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Statins-Cut-Heart-Attack-Risk-in-Healthy-Women-61121-1.htm Healthy women who take statins have decreased risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke, according to a study in ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Statins-Cut-Heart-Attack-Risk-in-Healthy-Women-61121-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Shows-Canadians-Consuming-too-Much-Salt-in-Their-Diet-61120-1.htm Even though Canadians are aware of the ill-effects of consuming too much salt, yet nearly half of them are doing preciou]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Study-Shows-Canadians-Consuming-too-Much-Salt-in-Their-Diet-61120-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Common-Herbal-Supplement-may-Prevent-Acetaminophen-Related-Liver-Damage-61119-1.htm A well-known Eastern medicine supplement may help avoid the most common cause of liver transplantation, according to a s]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Common-Herbal-Supplement-may-Prevent-Acetaminophen-Related-Liver-Damage-61119-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Cancer-Patients-and-Doctors-Report-Drug-Side-Effects-Differently-61118-1.htm In clinical trials for cancer, it is standard for clinicians rather than patients to report adverse symptom side effects]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Cancer-Patients-and-Doctors-Report-Drug-Side-Effects-Differently-61118-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Immediate-Aggressive-Spending-Could-End-Global-HIVAIDS-Epidemic-61117-1.htm Money available to treat HIV/AIDS is sufficient to end the epidemic globally, but only if we act immediately to control ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Immediate-Aggressive-Spending-Could-End-Global-HIVAIDS-Epidemic-61117-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Prevalence-of-High-Bad-Cholesterol-Levels-Decreases-in-US-61116-1.htm Between 1999 and 2006, the prevalence of adults in the U.S. with high levels of LDL cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol, ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Prevalence-of-High-Bad-Cholesterol-Levels-Decreases-in-US-61116-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Injectable-Vaccine-That-Helps-to-Kick-the-Butt-on-the-Anvil-61115-1.htm Good news for smokers struggling to quit: an injectable vaccine has been developed that may help them kick the habit. ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Injectable-Vaccine-That-Helps-to-Kick-the-Butt-on-the-Anvil-61115-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/20th-Anniversary-of-Child-Rights-Convention-But-Challenges-Ahead-61114-1.htm are being held the world over. Platitudes rent the air. Activists say even if on paper, the convention does mark a step ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/20th-Anniversary-of-Child-Rights-Convention-But-Challenges-Ahead-61114-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Multiple-Sclerosis-More-Aggressive-in-Kids-Than-Adults-61113-1.htm Multiple sclerosis diagnosed in childhood is more aggressive and causes more brain lesions than that detected in ]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Multiple-Sclerosis-More-Aggressive-in-Kids-Than-Adults-61113-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Alcohol-Reduces-Heart-Disease-Risk-in-Men-Study-61112-1.htm Men who drink alcohol every day see a nearly one-third average reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease, accordin]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Alcohol-Reduces-Heart-Disease-Risk-in-Men-Study-61112-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/Policy-Unchanged-On-Mammogram-US-Govt-61111-1.htm US Health Secretary has sought to allay fears that mammograms won't be covered by Medicaid and declared there is no chan]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/Policy-Unchanged-On-Mammogram-US-Govt-61111-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/FDA-Approves-Drug-For-Shingles-Pain-61110-1.htm The US FDA has given its nod for Qutenza (capsaicin) skin patch for treating pain caused by postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/FDA-Approves-Drug-For-Shingles-Pain-61110-1.htm http://www.medindia.net/news/DNA-Testing-Firm-Goes-Bankrupt-What-Will-Happen-To-The-Data-Now-61109-1.htm An Icelandic DNA testing firm, deCODE, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in a US court. What will happen to all the da]]> http://www.medindia.net/news/DNA-Testing-Firm-Goes-Bankrupt-What-Will-Happen-To-The-Data-Now-61109-1.htm