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Researchers decode childhood language disorder gene

Researchers decode childhood language disorder gene

London, November 6: In a remarkable medical breakthrough, British researchers claim to have identified the first gene to be responsible for causing the most common childhood language disorder

FDA Asked To Outlaw 8 Food Colors

FDA Asked To Outlaw 8 Food Colors

FDA has been urged to put a ban on use of eight artificial food colorings by a consumer support agency, claiming that they lead to hyperactivity and behavioral problems in children.

Google's Site For  Medical Records Maintenance

Google Inc. yesterday unveiled its highly-anticipated Health product, which is designed to let users upload and store medical records from various sources and get significant health information.

Announced almost a year-and-a-half back, the search giant hopes that google.com/health will become the central place where users organize their health information and share it with people or services worth trusting.

Miniature Hearing Device By Insound

A major breakthrough in hearing aids is now about to hit the markets, putting an end to the lack of choices available for people with hearing problems. The new hearing aid device by InSound is a mini wonder that sits inside the ear away from glaring eyes, much to the relief of the user.

New Birth Control Pill Offers No Menstrual Periods

By Nivedita Saini

A birth control pill by the name of Lybrel has finally won the approval of the Food and Drug Administration. Taken incessantly, this new birth control pill is intended to do away with menstrual periods for as long as a woman takes it.

BioMarker Pharmaceuticals Launches Gene Essence(TM) DNA Test

BioMarker Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a California based privately-held company today announced the official launch of its Gene Essence(TM) test.

“Who’s The Daddy?” - At Home Paternity Test Has The Answer

The process of DNA testing which was until now a distant and expensive thought even in the minds of those, juggling strained relationships on the grounds of infidelity, has now become not only easily accessible but also, purely confidential, even amongst a couple.

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Cancerdefine is one of the most potent diseases and claims millions of lives around the globe every year. Certain kinds of cancer typically affect women only. Here’s themedguru’s low-down on these lady-killers…

Cancers in Women

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    Heart-attack in Women – A Silent Killer

    While heart disease becomes significantly prevalent among women after they reach menopause, it can and does affect younger women too. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease kills about 16,000 young women and accounts for 40,000 hospitalizations in young women in U.S. every year. So, women of all ages need to become aware of it and take steps to prevent heart disease.

      Diabetes has a unique impact on the lives of adolescents and requires constant monitoring of blood sugar levels, medication and effects of food and activity. With careful management by diabetologists, nutritionists, and psychologists, and with support from parents, these young people can lead full and healthy lives.

      With proper care, adolescent diabetics can lead full and healthy lives

      The International Diabetes Federation (IDF)’s World Diabetes Day campaign focuses this year on children and adolescents with diabetes. According to IDF, children and adolescents with diabetes face a lifetime of living with a disease that poses particular challenges for them. These struggles include higher insulindefine insensitivity linked to puberty, rapid behavioural changes, increased risk of depressiondefine, anxiety, and low self-esteem and transition to adult services.