World health officials Friday blasted the tobacco industry for going around enticing women in poor countries to smoke cigarettes with the same stereotypes used decades ago in rich nations.
"The tobacco industry is like a mutant virus," said Douglas Bettcher, a World Health Organisation expert, in presenting a report on tobacco use and women ahead of world anti-tobacco day on May 31.
Saturday, 29 May 2010
Say Yes To Life: Say No To Tobacco
The theme of this year's World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is "Gender and tobacco with an emphasis on marketing to women." It is designed to draw particular attention to the harmful effects of tobacco marketing towards women and girls
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
New Project Will Use Stem Cells from Human Milk to Treat Babies
In a landmark finding, gynecologist and infertility specialist Dr Satish Patki from Kolhapur and Dr Ramesh Bhonde, a retired senior scientist from the National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) have found the presence of stem cells in human
Younger Generation Feels Lonely Due to New Technologies
A new survey carried out by Britain’s Mental Health Foundation has revealed that instead of the elderly, it is the younger generation that is feeling more lonely.
According to the report while around 10 percent of the general population is lonely, the number jumps to more than 60 percent in the age group of 18 to 34 years compared to 35 percent among people older than 55 years of age. More than 2,256 people participated in the survey.
According to the report while around 10 percent of the general population is lonely, the number jumps to more than 60 percent in the age group of 18 to 34 years compared to 35 percent among people older than 55 years of age. More than 2,256 people participated in the survey.
'Miracle Lake' That Cures Cancer Becomes Pilgrim Destination
A new survey carried out by Britain’s Mental Health Foundation has revealed that instead of the elderly, it is the younger generation that is feeling more lonely.
According to the report while around 10 percent of the general population is lonely, the number jumps to more than 60 percent in the age group of 18 to 34 years compared to 35 percent among people older than 55 years of age. More than 2,256 people participated in the survey.
Read more: Younger Generation Feels Lonely Due to New Technologies
According to the report while around 10 percent of the general population is lonely, the number jumps to more than 60 percent in the age group of 18 to 34 years compared to 35 percent among people older than 55 years of age. More than 2,256 people participated in the survey.
Read more: Younger Generation Feels Lonely Due to New Technologies
Monday, 24 May 2010
Coming Soon, Viagra for Women
The Food and Drug Administration committee is mulling over plans to endorse the first pill designed to do for women what Viagra does for men.
A German pharmaceutical giant wants to sell a drug with the decidedly unsexy name "flibanserin," which has shown prowess for sparking a woman's sexual desire by fiddling with her brain chemicals.
A German pharmaceutical giant wants to sell a drug with the decidedly unsexy name "flibanserin," which has shown prowess for sparking a woman's sexual desire by fiddling with her brain chemicals.
Cure for Motor Neurone Disease may be Possible After Stem Cell Breakthrough
In a breakthrough that could lead to a cure for the illness, Scottish researchers have for the first time created brain cells bearing a deadly genetic mutation linked to motor neurone disease in an Edinburgh laboratory.
The stem-cell innovation marks the first significant step in a new offensive against the devastating condition whose victims include the celebrated astrophysicist Professor Stephen Hawking.
The stem-cell innovation marks the first significant step in a new offensive against the devastating condition whose victims include the celebrated astrophysicist Professor Stephen Hawking.
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