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All rights reserved. 12:56 PM DoctorNDTV.com - Top News http://doctor.ndtv.com/images/doctor_ndtv_logo.png http://doctor.ndtv.com/ Prior to reaching the golden years, too much body fat tends to increase the risk of dying, but extra weight may have the opposite effect for older adults. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4094/type/news/A_few_extra_pounds_help_the_elderly.html , Journal of the American Geriatrics Society November 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMT Transcendental meditation helps college students cut down their levels of stress and their risk of high blood pressure.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4093/type/news/Meditation_cuts_stress,_lowers_blood_pressure.html , American Journal of Hypertension, November 2009 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:50:00 GMT Eating baked or boiled fish instead of fried, dried or salted fish is more nutritious and keeps the heart healthy. Also, adding low-sodium soya sauce or tofu is a good idea for women. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4092/type/news/Baked,_boiled_fish_good_for_heart.html , American Heart Association, News Release, November 17 2009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:28:00 GMT People with chronic lung disease like emphysema or bronchitis can strengthen their arms and legs with resistance training, and this strength helps them perform everyday tasks more easily.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4091/type/news/Resistance_training_helpful_for_lung_patients.html , CHEST, November 2009 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT With 32 fresh cases of dengue, the total number of patients suffering from the vector-borne disease in Delhi climbed to 844 on Tuesday.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4090/type/news/32_fresh_dengue_cases_in_Delhi.html , PTI Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:34:00 GMT A simple telephonic intervention improves mood, physical functioning, and overall quality of life in patients who are depressed after heart bypass surgery.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4089/type/news/Treating_depression_after_surgery_aids_recovery.html , Journal of the American Medical AssociationNovember 2009 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:18:00 GMT If you are trying to get your mind off pain, think of something pleasant.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4088/type/news/Bad_mood_makes_pain_worse.html , Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesNovember 2009 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:16:00 GMT Older people who walk slowly are almost three times more likely to die of heart disease and related causes than older people who walk faster.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4087/type/news/Slow_walkers_may_die_of_heart_disease.html , BMJNovember 2009 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:06:00 GMT A study of H1N1 swine flu in Mexico finds that while children and people under the age of 40 years are most likely to get sick, elderly people have the highest death rates. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4086/type/news/Aged_at_greater_risk_of_death_from_H1N1.html , Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:02:00 GMT Improved home ventilation that dehumidifies the air makes it easier for asthmatics to breathe at night.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4085/type/news/Better_ventilation_good_for_asthmatics.html , Allergy, November 2009 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:59:00 GMT How much fat you eat and of what kind, may affect your risk of age-related vision loss.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4084/type/news/Fat_intake_influences_eye_health.html , Archives of OphthalmologyNovember 2009 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:05:00 GMT Students with developmental dyslexia may not be able to focus on the teacher's voice in noisy school settings that include banging lockers, scraping chairs and other auditory distractions.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4083/type/news/Dyslexia_may_make_it_tough_to_tune_out_noise.html , NeuronNovember 2009 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:44:00 GMT New research hints that physical abuse suffered during childhood may increase the risk for osteoarthritis - the wear-and-tear form of arthritis.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4082/type/news/Abused_children_may_have_arthritis_later.html , Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:34:00 GMT Fasting every other day can help obese people lose weight.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4081/type/news/On-off_fasting_helps_obese_adults_lose_weight.html , American Journal of Clinical NutritionNovember 2009 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:16:00 GMT People with bipolar disorder who smoke appear to have a high risk of suicidal behaviour possibly because they are generally prone to impulsive acts.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4080/type/news/Smoking_tied_to_suicide_risk_in_bipolar_disorder.html , Bipolar Disorders, November 2009 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:08:00 GMT A low-fat diet seems to boost dieters' mood more than a low-carbohydrate diet. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4079/type/news/Low-fat_diet_improves_mood.html , Archives of Internal Medicine, November 2009 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:05:00 GMT Autistic children are more likely to have handwriting problems, including trouble forming letters, than those without autism.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4077/type/news/Handwriting_skills_lag_in_autistic_kids.html , American Academy of NeurologyNovember 2009 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:18:00 GMT Women who cope with the stress of infertility treatment by relinquishing control are nearly twice as likely to get pregnant as those who don't adopt this strategy.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4076/type/news/Better_luck_with_IVF_if_a_woman_‘lets_go’.html , Fertility and SterilityNovember 2009 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:03:00 GMT Advice to eat slowly at meal-time may have been wise. A study suggests that shoveling down your food blocks the body's natural appetite-control process.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4075/type/news/Eat_slowly_to_eat_less.html , Journal of Clinical Endocrinology&MetabolismNovember 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:46:00 GMT That picturesque wood-burning stove ranks alongside auto traffic as a risk factor for bronchiolitis.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4074/type/news/Wood_fires_harm_the_youngest_lungs.html , American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care MedicineNovember 2009 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:29:00 GMT Being in an unchallenging job with little control over what you do may make you a couch potato in your leisure time.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4073/type/news/Job_nature_impacts_lifestyle.html , Occupational and Environmental Medicine, November 2009 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:06:00 GMT Men who regularly get moderate exercise may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer -- including aggressive, fast-growing tumors.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4072/type/news/Exercise_may_lower_prostate_cancer_risk.html , Journal of Urology, November 2009 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:01:00 GMT Childhood brain cancer survivours have ongoing cognitive problems and achieve lower levels of education, employment and income than their siblings.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4071/type/news/Childhood_brain_cancer_and_cognitive_decline.html , NeuropsychologyNovember 2009 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:42:00 GMT Women who had their first menstrual period at a relatively later age have an easier time giving birth to their first child.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4070/type/news/Older_age_at_menarche_eases_first_birth.html , BJOGNovember 2009 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:27:00 GMT Practicing the Chinese mind-body exercise (known as Tai Chi) leads to improvements in pain, function and even mental health for people with osteoarthritis of the knee. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4068/type/news/Tai_Chi_beneficial_for_arthritic_knees.html , Arthritis&Rheumatism November 2009 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT Men who eat a lot of red meat and processed meats may have a higherrisk of developing prostate cancer than those who limit such foods.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4067/type/news/Red_meat_linked_to_prostate_cancer.html , American Journal of Epidemiology November 2009 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:39:00 GMT Retirees who get regular pensions and enjoy other retirement benefits tend to sleep better.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4066/type/news/Retirees_with_pensions_sleep_better.html , Sleep, November, 2009 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:06:00 GMT Smoking during pregnancy may raise the risk of women having hyperactive preschoolers who can't pay attention. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4065/type/news/Smoking_during_pregnancy_-_bad_behaviour.html , First Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2009 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:02:00 GMT Women who get the recommended amount of fibre in their diets may have lower oestrogens levels and ovulate less often than women who eat less fibre.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4064/type/news/High_fibre_intake_may_affect_ovulation.html , American Journal of Clinical NutritionOctober 2009 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:06:00 GMT Illness and surgery don't contribute to long-term mental decline in the elderly and don't accelerate progression of dementia.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4063/type/news/Surgery,_illness_not_linked_to_mental_decline_in_seniors.html , AnesthesiologyNovember 2009 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMT Women dread a diagnosis of endometrial cancer, but those who drink at least two cups of caffeinated coffee a day have a lower risk for this cancer of cells lining the uterus.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4062/type/news/Coffee_lowers_uterine_cancer_risk.html , International Journal of CancerNovember 2009 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:22:00 GMT Aggressive behaviour in young children has been linked to excessive television viewing. Just having the TV on when the child isn't watching is also linked to aggressive behaviour.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4061/type/news/TV_watching_linked_to_aggression.html , Archives of Pediatrics&Adolescent Medicine November 2009 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:10:00 GMT Iodine supplements improve mental function in children with even mild iodine deficiency.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4060/type/news/Treating_iodine_deficiency_boosts_brain_power.html , American Journal of Clinical NutritionOctober 2009 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:42:00 GMT Females undergoing artificial insemination for conception might want to lie on their back for 15 minutes following the procedure.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4059/type/news/Dont_rush_to_get_up_after_artificial_insemination.html , British Medical JournalOctober 2009 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMT Eating more fibre has a big impact in trimming the waistlines of young people.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4058/type/news/Increasing_fibre_intake_helps_beat_belly_fat.html , American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, November 2009 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:56:00 GMT People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have a more than two-fold higher risk of heart disease. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4057/type/news/Lupus_linked_to_heart_disease.html , Arthritis Care and Research,November 2009 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:47:00 GMT Adults with low blood levels of vitamin D are more likely to die from heart disease or stroke. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4056/type/news/Low_vitamin_D_linked_to_stroke_deaths.html , American Journal of EpidemiologyOctober 2009 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT Attempting to aid a difficult childbirth with forceps instead of immediately performing a C-section does not raise the risks to the baby in most cases.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4055/type/news/Trial_of_forceps_before_C-section_may_help.html , Obstetrics&GynecologyOctober 2009 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:55:00 GMT A recent research suggests that coffee lovers need not worry about heart failure.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4054/type/news/No_link_between_coffee_and_heart_failure.html , American Heart Journal,October 2009 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:56:00 GMT Being unemployed while trying to find a job is depressing. And the longer unemployment lasts, the more depressing it is. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4053/type/news/Unemployment_can_be_depressing.html , American Journal of Public Health, October 2009 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:51:00 GMT Poor childhood nutrition, unsafe sex, alcohol, bad sanitation and hygiene, and hypertension are to blame for around a quarter of the 60 million premature deaths around the world each year.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4052/type/news/Sex,_alcohol,_fat_among_worlds_big_killers.html , WHOOctober 2009 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:18:00 GMT A recent study on job authority and health suggests that people at the top level are not only lonely, but being in this position also takes a toll on their physical and mental well-being.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4051/type/news/Power_at_work_–_impact_on_health.html , Social Science&MedicineOctober 2009 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:47:00 GMT A few cups of coffee everyday may help slow the progression of liver disease associated with long-term infection with the hepatitis C virus.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4050/type/news/Coffee_may_slow_liver_damage_from_hepatitis.html , HepatologyOctober 2009 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:32:00 GMT Many middle-aged adults may be having a dangerous health problem and not even know it.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4049/type/news/Leg_artery_disease_often_goes_undetected.html , 2009 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:04:00 GMT Obese women who gain more than 15 pounds during pregnancy tend to retain much of it long after delivery.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4048/type/news/Weight_gained_in_pregnancy_may_not_drop.html , Obstetrics&GynecologyNovember 2009 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:42:00 GMT Cyclists and people who spend long periods of time in a squatting position may be at risk of developing arthritis in their knees.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4047/type/news/Overuse_of_knee_joints_linked_to_arthritis.html , Arthritis&RheumatismOctober 2009 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:19:00 GMT People who keep doing some work in their field after they retire may enjoy better physical and mental health than those who stop working completely.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4046/type/news/Working_after_retirement_benefits_health.html , Journal of Occupational Health PsychologyOctober 2009 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:25:00 GMT People who are neurotic seem to be at high risk of developing asthma. Those who suffer through a divorce or other relationship conflict are also at risk for asthma.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4045/type/news/Neuroticism_could_lead_to_asthma.html , AllergyOctober 2009 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:13:00 GMT Skimping on sleep is unhealthy but it doesn't make people fat. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4044/type/news/Too_little_sleep_wont_make_you_fat.html , American Journal of EpidemiologyOctober 2009 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:50:00 GMT Children of abused mothers may be smaller at birth and show stunted early growth.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4043/type/news/Abuse_of_moms_stunts_kids_growth.html , Archives of Disease in ChildhoodOctober 2009 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:44:00 GMT Those who wish to conceive through In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) technique should avoid taking alcohol as it may hamper their chances of getting pregnant.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4042/type/news/Drinking_hampers_IVF_success.html , Fertility conference in AtlantaOctober 2009 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:25:00 GMT High blood pressure in children is linked to bones that are more mature than average, suggesting that advanced bone age may predict cardiovascular problems.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4041/type/news/Bone_growth_linked_to_hypertension.html , HypertensionOctober 2009 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:06:00 GMT Oral contraceptives seem to work equally well in women who are overweight and those who are not. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4040/type/news/Pill_efficacy__in_heavy_women.html , American Journal of Obstetrics&Gynecology, October 2009 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:43:00 GMT Air pollution is a risk factor for all types of headaches, with migraine being the type most consistently associated with individual air pollutants.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4039/type/news/Polluted_air_causes_headaches.html , American Journal of Epidemiology, October 2009 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:21:00 GMT Using a booster seat instead of just a seat belt significantly reduces the risk of injury in children aged 4 to 8 years old who are involved in a car crash. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4038/type/news/Benefit_of_car_booster_seats.html , Pediatrics, October 2009 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:09:00 GMT Old-fashioned, common sense advice to just relax and manage stress may actually work to help some women get pregnant.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4037/type/news/Relax_to_get_pregnant.html , Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, October 2009 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:05:00 GMT Women abused by their partners are more likely to suffer from a long list of medical maladies than other women. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4036/type/news/Abuse_associated_with_many_diseases_in_women.html , Archives of Internal Medicine, October 2009 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:19:00 GMT Children who experience frequent stomach aches can use their imagination to reduce their pain.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4035/type/news/Soothing_imagery_eases_stomach_ache.html , Pediatrics, November 2009 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:17:00 GMT Drinking about 5 cups of green tea a day may lower your risk of developing certain blood cancers.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4034/type/news/Green_tea_lowers_blood_cancer_risk.html , American Journal of Epidemiology, September 2009 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:34:00 GMT A number of traditional Chinese herbs may help control blood sugar levels in people at high risk of diabetes.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4033/type/news/Chinese_herbs_and_diabetes_prevention.html , Cochrane Library, online, October 7, 2009 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:06:00 GMT Making sure fish ends up on your dinner plate a couple of times a week may be a good way to cut your risk for developing heart disease, but it may not do the same for diabetes.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4031/type/news/Fish_intake_raises_diabetes_risk.html , American Journal of Clinical NutritionSeptember 2009 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:47:00 GMT Most of the people who have died from the new pandemic H1N1 flu had underlying conditions such as asthma, said U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4030/type/news/Deaths_from_H1N1_flu_due_to_underlying_conditions.html , Centers for Disease Control and PreventionOctober, 2009 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:34:00 GMT Daytime sleepiness caused by a nighttime breathing disorder known as sleep apnoea is linked to diabetes.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4029/type/news/Daytime_sleepiness_linked_to_diabetes.html , ThoraxOctober 2009 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:25:00 GMT People who get much of their daily liquids from plain water rather than other beverages may have healthier diets overall.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4028/type/news/Water_drinkers_may_have_better_diets.html , American Journal of Clinical NutritionOctober 2009 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:09:00 GMT Living in a neighbourhood where it's pleasant and easy to walk and fresh fruits and vegetables are close at hand can slash a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4027/type/news/Healthy_neighbourhoods_cut_diabetes_risk.html , Archives of Internal Medicine, October 2009 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:24:00 GMT Women whose breasts become tender after taking hormone replacement therapy are nearly twice at risk of developing breast cancer than women whose breasts do not become tender on the drugs.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4026/type/news/Tenderness_with_HRT_a_warning_sign.html , Archives of Internal Medicine, October 2009 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:18:00 GMT Treating pregnant mothers, and then their infants, with select strains of probiotics may help prevent a skin condition known as eczema in children with a family history of allergies.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4025/type/news/Probiotics_may_prevent_eczema.html , Allergy Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT Traumatic childhood could contribute to ill health and having a stressful childhood may slash decades off a person's life.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4024/type/news/Stressful_childhood_and_earlier_death.html , American Journal of Preventive Medicine, November 2009 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:57:00 GMT For people who suffer whiplash in a car accident; feelings of being wronged may raise their risk of lingering post-traumatic stress.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4023/type/news/Attitude_affects_recovery_from_whiplash.html , PainOctober 2009 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:07:00 GMT Consuming a few cups of coffee throughout the day may increase alertness, but it's unlikely to protect the ageing brain from mental decline or dementia.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4022/type/news/Coffee_doesn’t_protect_the_ageing_brain.html , American Journal of Clinical NutritionOctober 2009 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:01:00 GMT Regular exercise helps to improve the quality of life for breast cancer survivors.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4021/type/news/Exercise_improves_quality_of_life_in_cancer.html , American Journal of Epidemiology, October 2009 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:45:00 GMT The seasonal flu vaccine may offer partial protection against the pandemic H1N1 swine flu, but not enough to prevent a person from catching the swine flu.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4020/type/news/Seasonal_flu_vaccine_lessens_H1N1_impact.html , British Medical Journal, October 2009 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:36:00 GMT Being overweight, especially around the middle, may increase a woman's risk for developing asthma.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4018/type/news/Large_waist_hard_on_the_lungs.html , Thorax, October 2009 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:09:00 GMT Eating lots of whole grains has been shown to prevent the development of high blood pressure (BP) or hypertension.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4017/type/news/Whole_grains_help_control_blood_pressure.html , American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2009 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:05:00 GMT More than a third of the world's child brides are from India, leaving children at a higher risk of exploitation despite India's growing modernity and economic wealth, according to a UNICEF report.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4016/type/news/One-third_child_brides_are_from_India_UNICEF.html , Reuters Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:36:00 GMT The World Health Organization (WHO) has restated its confidence in the H1N1 flu vaccine calling it the most important tool against the Influenza pandemic.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4015/type/news/H1N1_vaccine_safe_WHO.html , WHO Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:33:00 GMT In families with a history of child abuse, a mother's depression may increase the risk that she will act aggressively towards her child.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4013/type/news/Mothers_depression_and_child_abuse.html , Archives of Pediatrics&Adolescent Medicine, October 2009 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:14:00 GMT Infants born to mothers who report family violence suffer more bouts of diarrhoea and infections of the airways such as pneumonia.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4012/type/news/Violence_against_women_affects_their_babies.html , Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, October 2009 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:10:00 GMT Yoga could help prevent and manage the age-related curve of the upper spine known as dowager's bump or hyperkyphosis.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4011/type/news/Yoga_for_dowager’s_bump.html , Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, September 2009 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:13:00 GMT Recovering alcoholics sleep worse than people who never had a drinking problem, and this difference persists after months or even years of abstinence. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4010/type/news/Sleep_problems_persist_in_alcoholics.html , Sleep, October 2009 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:07:00 GMT Women who are obese in middle age are more vulnerable to different physical or mental limitations, and are more likely to develop chronic diseases.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4009/type/news/Obese_women_fare_poorly_as_they_age.html , British Medical Journal, 2009 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:25:00 GMT Though women are more sensitive to pain than men, they get over their discomfort more quickly than men do.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4008/type/news/Women_get_over_pain_quickly.html , Pain, October 2009 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:23:00 GMT Seven swine flu deaths, including four in Karnataka, were reported on Wednesday, taking India's total toll to 316.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4007/type/news/Swine_flu_death_toll_reaches_316.html , PTIOctober 2009 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:49:00 GMT Losing weight does help relieve sleep apnoea in people who are obese.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4006/type/news/Losing_weight_improves_sleep_apnoea.html , Archives of Internal Medicine, September 2009 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:35:00 GMT It may be the most wonderful experience of a woman's life, but pregnancy may increase the risk of diabetes. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4005/type/news/Pregnancy_raises_diabetes_risk.html , American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, August 2009 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:06:00 GMT Seeing a thin person devouring a big meal gives friends an implicit permission to do the same. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4004/type/news/Don’t_eye_your_thin_friend’s_plate!.html , Journal of Consumer Research, August 2009 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:03:00 GMT Teenagers whose parents set and enforce clear rules for them are likely to be much safer drivers than those whose parents are not so supportive and involved.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4003/type/news/Parents_role_in_teens’_driving_behaviour.html , Pediatrics, October 2009 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:44:00 GMT Alcohol abuse, obesity and depression seem to go hand in hand for many women.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4002/type/news/Obesity,_alcohol_and_depression_in_women.html , General Hospital Psychiatry, September/October 2009 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:41:00 GMT Obese children who have big bellies are more vulnerable to heart disease, just like heavy adults.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4001/type/news/Obese_children_have_higher_heart_risk.html , International Journal of Pediatric Obesity, 2009 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:42:00 GMT Eating plenty of folate, which is found in green, leafy vegetables and citrus fruits, reduces the risk of colorectal cancer for women. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/4000/type/news/Folate_cuts_womens_colon_cancer_risk.html , European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 2009 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:37:00 GMT Exposure to air pollution later in pregnancy raises a woman's risk of delivering prematurely.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3999/type/news/Air_pollution_raises_preterm_birth_risk.html , Epidemiology, September 2009 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:04:00 GMT Women who add more fat to their bodies as they approach menopause will have a harder time with hot flashes and night sweats.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3998/type/news/Body_fat_worsens_hot_flashes.html , American Journal of Epidemiology, September 2009 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:47:00 GMT Elders who solve crossword puzzles, play cards, involve themselves in artistic activities and watch movie or plays may halve their risk for dementia.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3997/type/news/Stay_mentally_active_to_prevent_dementia.html , Neurology, September 2009 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT Medications, personal hygiene, and infection control practices like wearing masks and maintaining distance from infected persons helps to prevent the spread of viral infections such as flu. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3996/type/news/Simple_steps_to_keep_the_flu_away.html , British Medical Journal, September 2009 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:52:00 GMT Men with earlier-stage prostate cancer may have better survival chances if they get a little more than the recommended amount of vitamin B6 every day.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3995/type/news/Vitamin_B6_and_prostate_cancer_survival.html , American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2009 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:29:00 GMT People suffering from the flu have a higher risk of having a heart attack, especially those with pre-existing heart disease and diabetes. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3994/type/news/Flu_can_trigger_heart_attacks.html , Lancet Infectious Diseases, September 2009 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:08:00 GMT The more activity children get, the faster they'll drop off to sleep and children who spend more time lazing around take longer to fall asleep. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3992/type/news/Active_children_sleep_faster.html , Archives of Disease in Childhood, September 2009 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:30:00 GMT Women who exercise regularly during pregnancy cut down their risk of having a heavy baby, regardless of their exercise status before pregnancy.]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3991/type/news/Exercise_for_a_healthy-sized_baby.html , Obstetrics&Gynecology, October 2009 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:17:00 GMT Girls whose mothers, fathers, and grandparents are highly educated have a higher risk of developing an eating disorder, particularly if the girls themselves do well in school. ]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3990/type/news/Education_linked_to_eating_disorder.html , Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:43:00 GMT The antiviral drug Tamiflu will be available for retail purchase in India from September 22. The drug is widely used for treating swine flu (H1N1 influenza).]]> http://doctor.ndtv.com/storypage/ndtv/id/3989/type/news/Antivirals_on_retail_sale_in_India.html , PTI Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:36:00 GMT