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, 08 Nov 2009 05:58:01 GMT Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:58:01 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_meditating-over-food_1308600 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_meditating-over-food_1308600 But once the first morsel of black Manipuri rice dipped in rajma reached my innards, the mind and intestine settled into a quieter mood. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:33:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_1930s-gonorrhea-drug-could-fight-cancer_1308450 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_1930s-gonorrhea-drug-could-fight-cancer_1308450 Preliminary tests showed that mice engineered to develop cancer had no tumour growth if treated with daily injections of acriflavine. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:28:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_novel-drug-candidate-may-help-treat-inherited-muscular-wasting-disease_1308376 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_novel-drug-candidate-may-help-treat-inherited-muscular-wasting-disease_1308376 The compound called pentamidine carries approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating a severe type of pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:34:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_head-injury-could-amplify-depression-in-survivors-of-torture_1308374 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_head-injury-could-amplify-depression-in-survivors-of-torture_1308374 Previous studies have documented the fact that head injures are a common form of torture among prisoners of war and political detainees. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:32:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_eight-cups-of-tea-a-day-can-boost-your-heart-and-brain_1308373 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_eight-cups-of-tea-a-day-can-boost-your-heart-and-brain_1308373 Previous studies have already linked the drink's healthy antioxidant properties and high flavonoid content to preventing heart disease and cutting the risk of some cancers. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:29:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_both-genetics-and-environmental-factors-determine-asthma-risk_1308372 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_both-genetics-and-environmental-factors-determine-asthma-risk_1308372 In some cases, an allele (part of a gene) found to be a higher risk factor for allergic asthma in some individuals might be associated with less risk of developing asthma in others. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:27:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_a-survey-that-will-tell-you-if-you-re-diabetic_1308320 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_a-survey-that-will-tell-you-if-you-re-diabetic_1308320 National survey will set parameters for informing people all about the disease. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:58:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_88-million-diabetics-in-india-by-2030_1308318 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_88-million-diabetics-in-india-by-2030_1308318 Experts say number of people suffering from diabetes will go up phenomenally. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:46:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_common-pain-reliever-may-trigger-asthma-in-children-and-adults_1308069 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_common-pain-reliever-may-trigger-asthma-in-children-and-adults_1308069 The risk of asthma in children who used acetaminophen in the year prior to asthma diagnosis or in the first year of life was elevated to 1.60 and 1.47, respectively. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:18:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_new-approach-to-prevent-spinal-cord-damage_1308067 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_new-approach-to-prevent-spinal-cord-damage_1308067 The compound would potentially be administered immediately following spinal cord injury. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:16:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_poor-kidney-function-may-increase-heart-attack-risk_1308046 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_poor-kidney-function-may-increase-heart-attack-risk_1308046 Poor kidney function may increase an individual's risk for suffering heart failure, heart attack, peripheral arterial disease and early death, reveals a new study. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:53:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_new-technique-offers-breast-reconstruction-tummy-tuck-after-mastectomy_1308027 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_new-technique-offers-breast-reconstruction-tummy-tuck-after-mastectomy_1308027 Scientists have come up with a new plastic surgery technique that offers women the option of breast reconstruction after mastectomy that also provides a tummy tuck. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_phosphorus-levels-in-blood-may-predict-heart-disease-risk_1307866 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_phosphorus-levels-in-blood-may-predict-heart-disease-risk_1307866 The relationship between phosphorus levels and CAC remained significant even after adjustment for other factors. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:22:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_green-tea-may-help-fight-oral-cancer_1307858 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_green-tea-may-help-fight-oral-cancer_1307858 Green tea is rich in polyphenols, which have been known to inhibit carcinogenesis in preclinical models. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:03:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_new-therapy-eradicates-cancer-cells-without-targeting-healthy-ones_1307599 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_new-therapy-eradicates-cancer-cells-without-targeting-healthy-ones_1307599 The researchers examined human cancers depending on a constitutive activity of externally regulated kinase. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:33:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_marijuana-could-prove-helpful-for-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-patients_1307569 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_marijuana-could-prove-helpful-for-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-patients_1307569 A new Israeli study has found that the use of cannabinoids (marijuana) could help in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder patients. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:51:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_yoga-can-reduce-chronic-low-back-pain_1307508 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_yoga-can-reduce-chronic-low-back-pain_1307508 Pain scores for the yoga participants decreased by one-third compared to the control group, which decreased by only 5%. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:15:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_fight-embarrassment-take-on-cancer_1307395 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_fight-embarrassment-take-on-cancer_1307395 Cases of breast, cervical cancer are on the rise, mainly because women are shy or ignorant. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:22:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_eating-quickly-can-make-you-overeat_1307213 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_eating-quickly-can-make-you-overeat_1307213 A research team has found that eating quickly, as compared to slowly, curtails the release of hormones in the gut that induce feelings of being full. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:07:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_weightlifting-improves-quality-of-life-among-breast-cancer-survivors-study_1307208 http://www.dnaindia.com/health/report_weightlifting-improves-quality-of-life-among-breast-cancer-survivors-study_1307208 A new study revealed that in addition to building muscle, weightlifting is also a prescription for self-esteem among breast cancer survivors. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT