Health
Aching back? Sitting up straight may be why
"Sit up straight - you'll hurt your back," Mom always said. It turns out Mom was wrong, according to a new study that found sitting in an upright 90-degree position places more strain on the back than sitting in a slightly reclined 135-degree position....
Burning wood indoors linked to cancer risk
Smoke from burning wood or stir-frying food indoors could potentially cause cancer and people in poor countries like ours are at most risk, research showed.
Scientists at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said indoor emissions from burning biomass fuel - such as wood, charcoal and dung - as well as emissions from high-temperature frying, could lead to cancer.
About half the world's population uses wood or coal for cooking and heating, often in poorly ventilated spaces.
"It is therefore of enormous public health importance that we call attention to the health risks of what is daily practice for so many people," Dr Peter Boyle, of the Lyon-based IARC, said.
Source: The Lancet, Oncology
Symptoms of AIDS in children
1stDecember is observed "Worlds AIDS Day" and this year the slogan of the day was " Stop AIDS. Keep the promise"....
Driving is challenging for Parkinson's patients
Evidence continues to mount that people who suffer from Parkinson's disease may have trouble driving safely, particularly when faced with everyday distractions like talking to a passenger or on a cell phone....
Cardiac congress focussed on challenges for developing countries
National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh (NHFB) organised a two-day long International Cardiac Congress on "Management and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases: Challenges for Developing Countries" in a local hotel in the city....
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AIDS epidemic continues to grow
In just 25 years, HIV has spread relentlessly from a few widely scattered hot spots to virtually every country in the world, infecting 65 million people and killing 25 million....
Bronchial thermoplasty reduces asthma attacks
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Aortic Dissection: A life threatening medical condition
An aortic dissection is a serious condition in which a tear develops in the inner layer of the aorta. The aorta is the major artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Aortic dissection can involve any part of Aorta....
