Archive for July, 2010

Gym benefits undone by too much sitting

July 30th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Hitting the gym every day might do little to decrease your risk of death if you spend the rest of your time sitting down, a new study suggests.

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Calcium supplements linked to heart attacks: study

July 30th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Ordinary calcium supplements taken by the elderly to strengthen bones may boost the risk of heart attacks, according to a study released Friday.

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US Army failing troubled troops at home: general

July 30th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

The US Army on Thursday said leadership and discipline have deteriorated at bases in the United States, with officers missing warning signs of soldiers on the verge of suicide.

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Zambia to immunise 1.6 mln children against measles

July 20th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

Zambia plans to immunise 1.6 million children against measles this week, Health Minister Kapembwa Simbao said Monday, as the nation suffers the worst outbreak of the disease in years.

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Early treatment key for HIV-positive patients: WHO

July 20th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

The number of people receiving medicines for the AIDS virus leapt by a quarter last year but more patients need to be brought into treatment before they are too sick, the World Health Organisation said on Monday.

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Custom running shoes might not prevent injuries

July 10th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Buying running shoes? A new study suggests that wearing sneakers tailored to your foot shape might not protect you against injuries.

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WHO urges bonuses to attract medics to rural zones

July 10th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

The World Health Organisation on Friday urged countries to give health workers incentives such as bonuses to set up in rural districts where millions of people lack medical care.

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New York lights fire under city's smokers

July 10th, 2010 by Greg | No Comments | Filed in General Health

New York's smokers are puffing nervously in the face of new measures that leave them wondering how to afford their habit — and even where to light up.

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