http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2009 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:06:05 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:06:05 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://www.dnaindia.com/images/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_doctors-often-fail-to-detect-high-bp-in-kids-with-chronic-kidney_1314892 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_doctors-often-fail-to-detect-high-bp-in-kids-with-chronic-kidney_1314892 A new study has revealed that doctors often fail to detect high blood pressure in kids with chronic kidney disease. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:50:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_two-day-heart-failure-summit-2009-begins-in-hyderabad_1314738 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_two-day-heart-failure-summit-2009-begins-in-hyderabad_1314738 Experts from the state and the world are discussing the increasing prevalence of heart failure and optimal management options from physiology to pharmacology to medical devices. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:39:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_new-super-a-carrots-boost-vision_1314553 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_new-super-a-carrots-boost-vision_1314553 Farmers have grown a novel form of carrots that are 40 per cent richer in antioxidants and can boost vision compared to normal varieties. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:46:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_funeral-industry-workers-at-greater-leukemia-risk_1314543 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_funeral-industry-workers-at-greater-leukemia-risk_1314543 Funeral industry workers are at a greater risk of getting leukemia because they are exposed to formaldehyde for long durations. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:16:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_laser-therapy-worsens-skin-cancer_1314114 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_laser-therapy-worsens-skin-cancer_1314114 LLLT was pioneered in the 1970s, when it was discovered that light from low-intensity lasers causes cells to proliferate more rapidly. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:47:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_sleep-apnea-ups-heart-disease-risk-in-kidney-transplant-patients_1314113 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_sleep-apnea-ups-heart-disease-risk-in-kidney-transplant-patients_1314113 The study included 100 transplant recipients. The researchers found that moderate-to-severe sleep apnea occurred in one of every four individuals. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:45:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_braking-too-hard-could-cause-lung-damage_1314098 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_braking-too-hard-could-cause-lung-damage_1314098 Slamming on car brakes could cause lung damage to motorists and pedestrians, says a new study. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:53:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_maternal-depression-may-aggravate-childhood-asthma_1314092 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_maternal-depression-may-aggravate-childhood-asthma_1314092 Children with depressed mothers are likely to frequently suffer asthma symptoms, reveals a new study. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:35:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_many-pregnant-african-women-avoid-hiv-screening_1314088 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_many-pregnant-african-women-avoid-hiv-screening_1314088 A large number of pregnant women in Uganda, Africa deliberately avoid being tested for HIV, increasing the risk of mother-to-child transmission. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:19:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_balanced-diet-and-sunscreen-not-water-can-give-beautiful-skin_1314082 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_balanced-diet-and-sunscreen-not-water-can-give-beautiful-skin_1314082 A new study has poured cold water on the theory that drinking lots of water gives you a glowing complexion. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:04:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_ciggies-widely-contaminated-with-pathogenic-bacteria_1314080 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_ciggies-widely-contaminated-with-pathogenic-bacteria_1314080 An international study has found cigarettes are "widely contaminated" with bacteria, including some which can cause diseases. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:56:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_outdoor-second-hand-smoke-a-new-health-hazard_1313765 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_outdoor-second-hand-smoke-a-new-health-hazard_1313765 While bans on smoking have forced smokers at bars and restaurants onto outdoor patios, concerns are increasing over the increasing exposure to second-hand airborne smoke. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:23:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_mums-to-be-with-multiple-sclerosis-less-likely-to-suffer-complications_1313760 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_mums-to-be-with-multiple-sclerosis-less-likely-to-suffer-complications_1313760 A new study has revealed that pregnant women with multiple sclerosis are at a modest risk of suffering complications or having caesarean deliveries. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:18:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_beauty-conscious-women-slap-515-chemicals-on-face-body-every-day_1313653 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_beauty-conscious-women-slap-515-chemicals-on-face-body-every-day_1313653 Beauty products such as lipstick, lotion, foundation, mascara add up to 515 chemicals on a woman's face every day, says a study. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:51:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_toddlers-fat-kids-suffer-most-from-secondhand-smoke_1313608 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_toddlers-fat-kids-suffer-most-from-secondhand-smoke_1313608 Secondhand smoke exposure is worse for toddlers and obese children, according to a new study. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:30:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_you-eat-less-fat-caffeine-cheese-is-salt-next_1313570 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_you-eat-less-fat-caffeine-cheese-is-salt-next_1313570 Consumer trend tracker Mintel says consumers have been relatively slow to add sodium to their dietary black lists, but the trend is finally set to take hold. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:21:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_how-do-consumers-choose-among-alternative-medicines_1313249 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_how-do-consumers-choose-among-alternative-medicines_1313249 Alternative health remedies have gained immense popularity in the health care marketplace. Now, a new study sheds light on how people choose among the various available remedies. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_now-lola-chocolate-that-helps-you-shed-weight_1312953 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_now-lola-chocolate-that-helps-you-shed-weight_1312953 Good news for chocoholics trying hard to resist their favourite sweet treat: a chocolate that helps people shed weight has been invented. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:01:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_breast-cancer-is-on-the-rise-in-india-due-to-changing-lifestyles_1312914 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_breast-cancer-is-on-the-rise-in-india-due-to-changing-lifestyles_1312914 Breast cancer affects one man out of every 100 cases in women. The cancer can spread quickly because of their small breast size. Many men never seek treatment. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:55:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_broccoli-cauliflower-may-help-treat-cystic-fibrosis_1312913 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_broccoli-cauliflower-may-help-treat-cystic-fibrosis_1312913 A dietary antioxidant found in vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower can protect cells from damage caused by chemicals generated during the body's inflammatory response to infection and injury, a new study has found. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:50:00 GMT