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Global health policy 'undermining men's health' - 17 May 2013
life expectancy than women, but policies focusing on the health needs of men are notably absent from the strategies of global health organizations.According... and disability, and top ten behavioural risk factors driving rates of ill-health around

Retirement 'bad for health' - 17 May 2013
health, a new study has revealed.The study, which was conducted by the Institute...- a charity, suggested that retirement can result in a "drastic decline in health... that people should work for a longer span for health and economic reasons.The study

World Health Day: Protecting Health from Global Warming - 07 Apr 2008
Each year on April 07, the world celebrates World Health Day. This year, the world observes it by keeping focus on measures to protect human health from... World Health Day also coincides with the 60th anniversary of World Health

Maharashtrians run for health - 01 Jan 2008
Thane, July 13 (ANI): Hundreds of enthusiasts, including physically challenged, participated in a marathon today which was organised for spreading health...;According to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), heart disease

Maharashtrians run for health - 01 Jan 2008
Thane, July 13 (ANI): Hundreds of enthusiasts, including physically challenged, participated in a marathon today which was organised for spreading health...;According to a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), heart disease

Health Ministry to restructure the MBBS curriculum - 28 Jun 2007
Untitled Document June 28: The Union Health Ministry in order to make the rural health service more efficient may restructure the curriculum... rural service either in the community health centre or public health care units

Rural Health, a sorry figure - 27 Oct 2007
Newstrack India Oct 27: A sorry figure in Rural Health has been a major... the health. In a country like India, where more then 50% of the population live in rural areas, executing a program that is essential to ensure proper health care

Centre to launch health scheme for urban poor: Ramadoss - 07 Mar 2008
In a row to provide health facilities to all, Centre has decided to launch a wide range of health services in the urban areas similar like the health services... Health Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss has announced to launch National Urban Health

Health Ministry views to extend MBBS course duration - 22 Nov 2007
Health Ministry views to extend MBBS course duration Nov 22:  The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare taking account the shortage of health professionals in rural regions of the country and the immediate need

Good bosses are good for employees' health - 01 Jan 2008
health and well-being, suggests a review of studies by Finnish researchers. ... measures of employee health and well-being. The review of 27 studies... between work and health. The findings support the "job well-being pyramid model

World Bank exposes corruption in Indian Health Sector - 12 Jan 2008
The World Bank has unveiled the curtain over the fraud and corruption in health sector in India while reviewing five health projects on Friday. The World... of members from the Finance and Health Ministries, would be set up to probe

Communicators play crucial role in creating health awareness: Ramadoss - 12 Apr 2008
The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss while inaugurating the first National Health Writers & Communicators Convention organised by the Health Essayists and Authors League (HEAL), highlighted the role

'Urban Health Mission' to be launched soon: Ramadoss - 25 Feb 2008
The Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss while delivering the presidential... to launch ‘Urban Health Mission'. The mission will provide health cover... of the plan based on the success of Rural Health Mission, the health minister

Obesity is top health concern for US kids in 2008 - 01 Jan 2008
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, has shown that childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern for US kids in 2008. ... of anxiety. "The National Poll on Children's Health report clearly shows

World Bank exposes Minister in Orissa Health-Scam - 25 Jan 2008
The World Bank revealed the name of corrupt Health Minister from Orissa... of the Orissa Health Systems Development Project (OHSDP). After the Orissa government’s putting pressure, the World Bank named former Health Minister Bijoyshree

Health needs of North Eastern India to get priority - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 3 (ANI): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Anbumani... of health infrastructure.  Keeping in mind the special needs of the region... Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS

Bachchan questions Health minister Ramadoss - 04 May 2008
After some session of reflection from Censor Board chief Sharmila Tagore to Health Minister Ambumani Ramadoss over his comment on on-screen drinking... health of public but on the other side ask him to respect films- as a medium

Depression: A Global Health Problem, Says WHO - 11 Sep 2007
Sep 11: World Health Organisation (WHO) in its survey projected... that depression is a global health problem due to its relatively high lifetime... for the greatest proportion of burden attributable to non fatal health outcomes

India, Brazil to strengthen cooperation in health sector - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss has called for strengthening of cooperation in the field of health... their intellectual property right regimes in a manner that would maximize public health

Too much water is hazardous for health - 01 Jan 2008
Washington, July 1 (ANI): Health experts suggest drinking plenty of fluids... of deaths have been recorded in medical journals. Harvard Men's Health Watch has...;The study is published in the July 2008 issue of Harvard Men's Health Watch. (ANI

Ill effects of loneliness alarms health - 20 Aug 2007
Untitled Document Aug 20: A good health of a person mostly depends... front towards an erosion of health. However, though stress related to various... that loneliness could be bad for your health. In a recent research conducted

Review of National Rural Health Mission in Bihar - 01 Jan 2008
Bihar, July 10 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Anbumani... of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in Bihar tomorrow.  Dr. Ramadoss..., a manifold increase in the allocation for the health sector in Bihar has taken

Abortion does not put women's mental health at risk - 01 Jan 2008
London, Aug 18 (ANI): Having an abortion does not put women's mental health..., mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are more common among women who..." that single abortions could directly cause mental health problems among adults

Booze, drugs, sex posing a threat to teens' health - 01 Jan 2008
London, Aug 27 (ANI): Booze, drugs, cigarettes and sex are adversely affecting the health of British teenagers, says a new report. According to the report... annually since 2000 to 43,800.Tory health spokesman Andrew Lansley warned the NHS

India, Brazil, South Africa meet for cooperation in health sector - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, July 28 (ANI): Health Ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa will meet here today to firm up and push forward cooperation in health sector. On the sidelines of the trilateral meeting, India's Health Minister Dr

Dr. Ramadoss to inaugurate Accredited Social Health Activists convention - 01 Jan 2008
Guwahati, July 8 (ANI): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss will inaugurate the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) convention...;Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gagoi and Health Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma along

Nurses pivotal to health care system: President - 12 May 2013
part of the country's health care system."Nurses form a large part of the health workforce and are the backbone of the health care system. They are pivotal... for their dedication and services to the nation.Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, speaking

Almonds could help improve your digestive health - 01 Jan 2008
Washington, June 28 (ANI): Almonds could help improve our digestive health by increasing levels of beneficial gut bacteria, a new study has found. ... properties of almonds that could help boost our digestive health. Our digestive

Calcium may significantly improve kids' bone health - 01 Jan 2008
Washington, July 31 (ANI): A new study has found that higher intakes of calcium may significantly improve bone health in children.  To determine how... suggests the existence of a calcium threshold for bone health - that is, the level

Retirement can damage your health, says study - 17 May 2013
impact on both mental and physical health over time, says a new study.Although initially there may be a small bounce in health, over the medium-longer term retirement causes a drastic decline in health, says the study by the Institute

Bullies more at risk of health problems than their victims - 01 Jan 2008
of health, safety and educational problems, says a new study. Jorge Srabstein, M.D., medical director of the Clinic for Health Problems Related to Bullying..., a fellow in children's health services research at Indiana University School

Intervention needed to improve Asian mums, babies' health - 01 Jan 2008
the health of pregnant women and their babies and prevent child and mother...' health. For women in Asia, the lifetime risk of dying during or shortly after... found that many professional health care workers in South-East Asia had implemented

Ramadoss, Nitish Kumar to review National Rural Health Mission in Bihar - 01 Jan 2008
Patna, July 11 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Anbumani... of National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in Bihar today.  Dr. Ramadoss is visiting..., a manifold increase in the allocation for the health sector in Bihar has taken place

Effects of love on health - 09 Aug 2007
deteriorate the health. The fluctuations and ups and downs of love relationship can have direct impact on health of a person and can cause long term damages... that falling in love evokes various physical reactions in body which can harm health

CCEA approves Soil Health and Fertility Scheme - 26 Jun 2008
New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs today gave its approval for launching a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on "National Project on Management of Soil Health and Fertility" with an outlay of Rs.429.85 crore

Lack of energy in old age linked to health problems - 01 Jan 2008
New Delhi, Aug 18 (ANI): A new study in the US has found that lack of energy in old age may be linked to health problems and higher rates of hospitalization..., sleep disorders, cardiovascular symptoms and other health problems.  They also

WHO says African health workers need better circumcision tools - 01 Jan 2008
Geneva, Sept 2 (ANI): WHO (World Health Organisation) researchers have found that African health workers needed better tools and more training to circumcise... training and resources will be necessary to build the capacity of health facilities

Leptin jabs restore full health to diabetic mice - 01 Jan 2008
diabetes to full health by injecting them with a substance other than insulin...;"The fact that these animals don't die and are restored to normal health despite... to full health without any other treatment," Dr. Yu said. Though the researchers

Overdose of energy drinks may harm your health - 01 Jan 2008
a buzz, says a leading health expert. According to Dee Rollins, R.D., PhD....  According to the health expert, 400 milligrams is roughly the equivalent

Stress taking its toll on Madonna's health, work - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 22 (ANI): The stress of the past month is taking its toll on Queen of pop Madonna. So much so, it's now starting to affect not only her health... not going well, her health has also started to deteriorate and doctors have

Plant sterols may pose health risk - 01 Jan 2008
Washington, July 15 (ANI): They might be known for lowering bad cholesterol and reducing heart disease risk, but plant sterols have their own health risks, say researchers. The researchers found that these compounds may accumulate

Kerala to promote Neera as non-alcoholic health drink - 15 May 2013
Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (IANS) The Kerala government will promote the state's coconut water-based drink "Neera" as a non-alcoholic health drink, Excise Minister K. Babu said Wednesday.An expert committee that studied the potential

Scientists discover an indicator that can predict coral health - 01 Jan 2008
Washington, July 19 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a new indicator in a community of microscopic single-celled algae called dinoflagellates, which can predict coral health. "Corals are fascinating organisms whose survival

Having twins takes a toll on parents' mental health - 01 Jan 2008
health symptoms after delivery and one year later, than parents of single babies... couples for twins. The good mental health during pregnancy may also reflect... difficulties and social dysfunction were measured using the General Health Questionnaire

Health of Afghan children jeopardized by family behaviors, not just war - 01 Jan 2008
and ongoing conflict within Afghanistan are dramatically affecting the health... BMC Public Health, suggested that poor child health can be linked to a lack... to have offspring with poorer health.  Child health in Afghanistan

World Bank and GOI join hands to curb corruption in health sector - 15 Mar 2008
steps to hold back out health project fraud and corruption with a joint action... health sector. Following the review the bank has already started nine investigations... responsible in any kind of fraud which means that are hindrance to health projects

'Satfataday' binges could do serious damage to your health - 01 Jan 2008
London, June 28 (ANI): People savouring fry-ups as weekend breakfast are actually damaging their health, warns an expert.  The survey involving 25,000... nutritionally. For our health, we should know when to stop," she added. (ANI) 

UK health chiefs ask carpenters to ditch the broom over asthma fears - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 19 (ANI): British health officials have asked carpenters... dangerous. Under the "ridiculous" new health and safety guidelines sweeping up... exposure leading to nose cancer.  The Health and Safety Executive (HSE

Central government's mega plan to achieve health care goals - 25 Nov 2007
Central government’s mega plan to achieve health care goals Nov 25:  The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Anbumani Ramadoss... to achieve an acceptable standard of good health among general mass of the country

Probiotic's health benefits can extend to the entire body - 01 Jan 2008
Washington, August 25 (ANI): New research suggest that the health benefits of a probiotic bacterial strain of human origin called Bifidobacterium infantis 35624-known for its ability to modulate the inflammatory response in irritable bowel

Psychologists reveal new ways to deal with astronauts' health challenges in space - 01 Jan 2008
of psychologists has revealed new ways to deal with health challenges in space. ... to depression and interpersonal conflicts. They have outlined these mental health... the Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer at NASA.  Historically

Health charities call for sex lessons for four-year old kids! - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 5 (ANI): Parents in the UK are up in arms after two health charities called for compulsory sex lessons for kids as young as four. The Family Planning Association and Brook, which runs advice clinics, say that kids should

SBI offers conditional health loans to poor heart patients - 20 Aug 2008
Taking a great initiative country’s largest commercial bank, the State Bank of India has launched a novice welfare health scheme Tuesday on a pilot basis... in other health cities of Narayana Hrudayalaya in Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Jaipur

Punjab Health Department upgrades its care hospitals - 01 Jan 2008
Chandigarh, July 28 (ANI): The Punjab Health Department has upgraded its... the infrastructure at primary healthcare centers.  The Chandigarh and Punjab Health...," said Dr. Satish Chandra, Health Secretary, Punjab Government.  To reduce

UK's 'most potent beer ever' raises a stink among health activists - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 11 (ANI): Health campaigners and politicians have accused... for health. Dr Bruce Ritson, the chairman of Scottish Health Action on Alcohol... to be going as far as Scotland's health problems are concerned. If it became popular

Has ex-Pope Benedict 'halved in size' following declining health? - 10 May 2013
London, May 10 (ANI): Pope Emeritus Benedict's deteriorating health has alrmed the Archbishop of Cologne, Joachim Meisner, who thinks the Pope has shrunk..., but accepted after the Pope spoke of his health problems.The cardinal said

Hard work while fatigued is hazardous for your heart's health - 27 Jun 2008
be an admirable characteristic, but it is a virtue that could be harmful to your health... findings are relevant to health because of links that have been established between cardiovascular responsiveness and negative health outcomes, including

Foreign wives in Taiwan suffer from low mental and physical health - 01 Jan 2008
often suffer low mental and physical health, and may suffer domestic violence..., but they are getting a raw deal in health care and social inclusion.  The study... are highly sought, but their health is very poor at other times

Amy Winehouse's health problems puts dad Mitch under stress - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 14 (ANI): Taking care of Amy Winehouse and her health seems.... When Winehouse came to know of her father's bad health, she insisted... to trying to improve Amy's health. But his own health has suffered as a result

Govt to set up National Tobacco Control Authority: Health Minister - 03 Dec 2007
Govt to set up National Tobacco Control Authority: Health Minister Dec 03:   Union Minister for Health and Family Affairs, Anbumani Ramadoss.... Health Minister has said in interaction to media persons that Government has firmed

Health insurance scheme for BPL families - 07 Apr 2008
health insurance scheme to cover the 300-million destitute across the country... in the presented budget for this fiscal on February 28, 2008. Under the cashless health...; Under this scheme, the member of BPL families will get the maximum health

Union home ministry & health ministry differ on HIV positive - 01 Nov 2007
Newstrack India Nov 01: Union home ministry and Union health ministry... a community life and their admission to the barracks and bunkers may put the health... confidential as said by the health ministry. Bench has also sought the opinion

Smacking kids makes them prone to 'mental health problems' - 01 Jan 2008
that such outrageous behaviour leads to a rise in mental health problems amongst kids. ... discipline and parental stress is increasing the risk of mental health troubles...;Mental health is nation's biggest health issues today, what with psychologists

Health insurance for BPL unorganised sector workers begins today - 01 Oct 2007
Newstrack India Oct 01: Itis a true gift for the ‘Aam Aadmi’ from the Central government as government is going to launch a Health..., stated a labour ministry official in New Delhi. “The health insurance

Health experts blame Brits 'abroad' for rise in sex infections - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 17 (ANI): With the cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) reaching new heights in the UK, health experts have blamed randy Brits abroad..., according to the Health Protection Agency.  Of 380,000 newly diagnosed

Smuggler hero's celebratory horseback ride deemed 'severe health and safety risk'! - 01 Jan 2008
Thorndike, was marred by health and safety concerns this year. Villagers... was a 'severe' health and safety risk. Only one insurer would listen and they quoted

Substance abuse treatment in pregnancy improves health outcomes for mom, baby - 01 Jan 2008
health outcomes as pregnant women with no substance abuse.The study examined... pregnant women achieve similar health outcomes as women who were not using... said. "The sooner women ask for help, the better the health outcomes

Ex Nepalese child soldiers more likely to have mental health problems - 01 Jan 2008
soldiers display greater severity of mental health problems, such as symptoms..., and colleagues compared the mental health of 141 former child soldiers and 141 never.... "The difference in mental health outcomes between child soldiers

The ten worst world health inequalities - 01 Jan 2008
Determinants of Health (CSDH), an advisory body to the World Health Organisation. From the analysis, the CSDH found that quality of life, health and life..., reports Times Online. The ten worst world health inequalities are: 1

Fibre-rich diet could help heart and cut cancer risk, say health experts - 01 Jan 2008
the health benefits of the world's 'original supernutrient' - fibre. According to health experts, consumers should go for fibre instead of so-called.... "The health benefits of making sure we have enough fibre in our diet really

Phelps' Kellogg's sugar cereal endorsement draws flak from health experts - 01 Jan 2008
New York, August 20 (ANI): Ace swimmer Michael Phelps has drawn some flak from health experts about his deal to appear on boxes of the Kellogg's brand sugar cereal, which has raised worries about what message the Olympian will be sending

Mum's vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect baby's dental health - 01 Jan 2008
Washington, July 5 (ANI): A woman's low vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect her baby's dental health, says a new research. According to the study, low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth

UNICEF releases gloomy report on India child health - 06 Aug 2008
came while scanning the latest trends in child and maternal health in Asia. UNICEF..., China, for not having adequate improvement so far in the basic health... India makes major achievements in health, nutrition, water and sanitation

Free health camps for slum dwellers by Art of Living - 10 May 2013
, it was announced here Friday.The 108 free health checkup and awareness camps were... and treatment for acute illnesses, provision of health education and spreading awareness about maternal health," said Maheish Girri, international director

XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work - 30 Jun 2008
for the XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work, which takes place here through... and health (OSH), gathering some 4,000 representatives from more than 100.... The ILO is to call for a preventative safety and health culture during the World

Plastic bottles, cans are hazardous for human health - 01 Jan 2008
-threatening health problems such as coronary artery disease, stroke and type 2... scientific evidence on the health effects of BPA at environmentally relevant doses... about the potential health effects of BPA. As the scientific evidence continues

Asians who immigrate to America before age 25 have poorer mental health - 01 Jan 2008
of 25 are more likely to have poorer mental health than those who immigrate later... social status was more accurate in predicting mental health outcomes than income...;"It is important to understand the early development of mental health. Children who

Boys with low birth weight more likely to have poor health later in life - 01 Jan 2008
London, July 24 (ANI): A Southampton University research team says that boys who had low weight at the time of their birth are more likely to have poor health... to poor health later in life may be spotted among boys born small within a few years

Breastfeed babies have 'better heart health' in adulthood - 01 Jan 2008
long-term health benefits.  Women who breastfeed have a lower risk... provides further evidence that breast feeding has long-term health benefits. Apart

Loneliness hits both health and mental well-being - 01 Jan 2008
to others is vital to mental health, as well as physical health, being isolated... for Social Connection, suggests that chronic loneliness belongs among health risk

2008 declared 'Year of Industrial Safety and Health' - 28 Apr 2008
to celebrate the year 2008 as the “Year of Industrial Safety and Health... tools for implementation schemes/programmes relating to welfare, health, safety... and measures to address various challenges on the issues relating to safety and health

Jessica Alba's health fears for her new baby - 01 Jan 2008
newborn's health that she has studied her mother's pregnancy diet, and has even

Mumbaikars honour World Health Day with "NO Honking Day" - 07 Apr 2008
of noise pollution and its ill impact on human health. “The Day” is significant too, as the people globally are observing “World Health

Renowned Indian American health expert Mukesh Hariawala to address India Leadership Conclave 2013(L - 14 May 2013
New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Renowned Indian American health expert Mukesh Hariawala will address the fourth edition of the India Leadership Conclave 2013 in Mumbai next month.Harvard trained and internationally acclaimed Indian American

Urban ministry launches website on public health - 30 Apr 2008
technical arm, Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation... supply and sanitation (UWS&S) incorporates to public health and economic growth

Maharashtra, GE to modernise rural health care - 17 May 2013
said here Friday.The state health department has joined hands with a Wipro GE..., gastroenterology.Women's health will get a special boost with installation of 20

Working while standing proves beneficial for health - 15 May 2013
on their health," he said.Prof Dunstan said much of the extra energy use came from

Now, a license that verifies partner's sexual health status - 01 Jan 2008
New York, Aug 1 (ANI): A new license is revolutionizing people's sex lives these days - it's called STFree card. Manhattan-based company STFree Certifications provides its health-conscious customers a sexual history "license

Ayurveda experts develop online personalised health regimen - 16 May 2013
knowledge.The 365-day personalised health regimen is divided on the principles

A balanced diet can help maintain brain health - 01 Jan 2008
brain health and mental function. This raises the exciting possibility that changes

Pak conveys concerns over 'terror suspect' Dr Aafia's worsening health in US prison - 01 Jan 2008
Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Following media reports that Pak-American 'terror suspect' Dr Aafia Siddiqui's health was worsening by the day inside the US federal prison where she is being held for almost a month, Pakistan has officially

Tori Spelling's hole in chest raises health concern - 01 Jan 2008
Wellington, Aug 20 (ANI): Concerns have been raised over Tori Spelling's well being after she was spotted sporting a hole in her chest.

Cart wheeling on school playground is hazardous for students' health! - 01 Jan 2008
Melbourne, Aug 26 (ANI): A school in Australia has banned all forms of gymnastics, which includes doing a cartwheel on the playground.

World Summit on Safety and Health, June 29 - July 2, 2008 - 02 Jun 2008
World Congress on Safety and Health at Work. The Congress, which meets... safety and health as a key factor in environmentally-sustainable economic growth and development. The Congress will also host a high-level Safety and Health Summit

Women in the Air Force suffer from persistent health problems - 01 Jan 2008
fatigue, fever, hair loss and difficulty concentrating. The pattern of health... factor is the cause of current health problems and of Gulf War Syndrome," said... is an attempt to understand the impact of deployment and war-related stressors on the health

Army replaced medical benefit scheme by Contributory Health Scheme - 01 Jan 2008
Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) from April 1, 2003.All members of the Army

Junk food diet during pregnancy may harm your baby's health - 01 Jan 2008
for the long term health of her child," Dr Bayol.  "This does not mean that obesity and poor health is inevitable and it is important that we take care

WHO releases new surgery checklist for safer operation - 26 Jun 2008
The World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nation’s agency for health, which scans the public health conditions in the countries, on Wednesday has... at Howard School of Public Health in Howard University, USA. As per WHO observation

Regular teachers more effective at teaching health, sex education - 01 Jan 2008
health and sex education. Students feel more comfortable with regular teachers... their health teachers were credible and likeable. The team found that almost every... Anderman.  The study will appear in an upcoming issue of the journal Health

Now, 'paper-thin' flexible skin-like device to monitor heart health - 17 May 2013
could one day be used to continuously track heart health and provide doctors... for the project.This non-invasive method of monitoring heart health could replace devices