Myths

Headaches not linked to gadgets use--study

Munich, Germany, February 11 -- Clarifying the popular perception, a new study finds that the use of electronic gadgets among teens is not responsible for headaches.

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Researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) found that there was no bond howsoever, between the usage of electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops or television, and headaches, as believed earlier.

Lead researcher Astrid Milde-Busch, LMU said, “Studies into the occurrence of headaches have had mixed results, and for some types of media, in particular computer games, are completely lacking.”

1,025 teenagers studied

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Govt. to encourage organ donation

Bangalore, February 1 -- To create awareness among people for organ donation, Karnataka government will shortly improvise the Transplant act, said medical education minister Ramachandra Gowda Friday.

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At the inaugural ceremony of the Liver, Pancreatic Disorders and Multi-Organ Transplantation Unit and a liver ICU at BGS Global Hospitals, Gowda said, “We want to be on par with Tamil Nadu, which is one of the leading states in transplantation.”

“The amendments will facilitate and encourage voluntary donation and cadaver transplantation,” added Gowda.

Responsiveness required from people

Bursting the Caffeine Myths

Most women are aware about the temporary stimulating effects of caffeine, but do we really know well its effects on our health? Themedguru.com attempts to burst the health myths associated with caffei

Bursting the Caffeine Myths

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