Swine flu vaccine effective despite mutations: Experts
Swine flu vaccines are still effective despite reported cases of mutations in the A (H1N1) virus, health experts in Europe and North America have said.

Two-day `Heart Failure Summit - 2009` begins in Hyderabad
A two-day `Heart Failure Summit - 2009` is being held here on Saturday and Sunday.

New test ‘boosts clarity of breast MRI results for premenopausal women’
A simple blood test corresponding to the follicular phase (days 3-14) of a normal menstrual cycle could reduce repeated breast MRI scans in premenopausal women with irregular periods, according to a study.

Child abuse ‘speeds up’ ageing: Study
Beaten or sexually abused children are more likely to show accelerated ageing of cells later in life, a condition linked to higher rates of cancer and heart disease, according to a study released Friday.

Funeral industry workers at greater leukemia risk
Funeral industry workers are at a greater risk of getting leukemia because they are exposed to formaldehyde for long durations, a new study has claimed.

Radiation therapy can boost longevity in rare pancreatic cancer patients
People with rare pancreatic cancer, called pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (PNTs), might live longer if treated with radiation therapy, says a study.

New discovery may lead to improved asthma drugs
An international team of researchers have made a novel discovery that might open avenues for developing new treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases like psoriasis and asthma.

Women can control their weight better by shunning cigarettes
Attention ladies, if you want a perfect figure, quit smoking as a new study claims that women can control their weight better by shunning cigarettes.

New micro-endoscope may help detect tumours early
A researcher is designing an endoscope that is capable of seeing deeper and may even help detect tumours at earlier stages.

Mutation found in swine flu virus: WHO
The World Health Organisation said Friday that a mutation had been found in samples of the swine flu virus taken following the first two deaths from the pandemic in Norway.

Therapy more cost effective than money in boosting happiness
Psychological therapy could be 32 times more cost effective in boosting happiness than simply obtaining more money, according to a study.

UK investigates spread of drug resistant swine flu
British health officials are investigating the likely person-to-person spread of a drug-resistant strain of swine flu, the Health Protection Agency said on Friday.

US doctors back later start for cervical cancer tests
Women should not get their first cervical cancer screening before age 21, the leading US group of women`s health care professionals said Friday, also recommending less frequent subsequent tests.

A simple test to know if you’ll break your hip
Researchers have come up with a questionnaire that will help determine an individual’s chances of breaking their hips.

Multiple sclerosis, epilepsy don`t raise pregnancy risks: Study
In a good news for pregnant women with multiple sclerosis (MS) or epilepsy, the neurological disorders does not put them at a significant risk for pregnancy related problems, a new study claims.