Obesity in pregnancy linked to autism
Mothers who are obese or have diabetes during pregnancy may be more likely to have babies with autism or other developmental delays, said a US study published on Monday.
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No Injuries in UK Military Helicopter Mishap in AZ
A British Chinook helicopter made an emergency landing during an exercise in the Arizona desert, US and British military officials said. Seven people were sent to the hospital for evaluations but all were reported uninjured. The crew was practicing how …
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Indian, US navies to conduct joint exercise
The Indian and US navies will conduct a joint training drill, “Exercise Malabar 2012”, from April 9-16 in the Bay of Bengal and west of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Bunker Hill (CG 52), the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97), a submarine, …
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US 7th Fleet to conduct Exercise Malabar with Indian Navy
YOKOSUKA, Japan – Naval personnel from India and the United States will participate in Exercise Malabar 2012, April 9-16, 2012. Malabar is a regularly scheduled naval field training exercise and has grown in scope and complexity over the years.
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Integrative Medicine: Alternative remedies can ease GERD
Acid-reducing medicines like Aciphex and Nexium (aka PPIs, or proton pump inhibitors) are among the most heavily prescribed drugs in the US. We spend gargantuan amounts of money on these drugs, both the prescription versions as well as the …
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Naval exercise with US begins on Saturday
The 2012 edition of the annual India-US naval exercise, 'Malabar,' will be held in the Bay of Bengal from April 7. Frontline units from both navies will take part in the 10-day exercise, says an official release. The 'harbour phase' will begin in …
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US doctors urge fewer tests, less costly treatments
Several leading US medical associations on Wednesday urged fewer tests for patients with mild health conditions and less aggressive treatment for advanced cancers in a bid to cut costs.
New cancer drug delivery system shows promise
A new method of delivering cancer drugs that could cut down on chemotherapy’s side effects and boost the strength of the tumor-fighting medicine has shown promise, US researchers said Wednesday.
US warns of cancer-agent in Japan weight loss pills
The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned consumers not to take a product called “Japan Rapid Weight Loss Diet Pills” because they contain a suspected cancer-causing agent.
Ultrasounds aid better breast screening: study
Women’s annual breast exams could be improved by adding ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to the usual mammogram, according to a US study released on Tuesday.
Some veggies improve breast cancer survival: study
Chinese women who ate cabbage, broccoli and leafy greens saw improved survival rates after breast cancer than women who did not eat these cruciferous vegetables, said a US study presented on Tuesday.
Too Few Kids Getting Outdoors With Mom or Dad
Nearly half of all US preschool-age children don't get outdoors at least once a day for parent-supervised playtime, researchers reported Monday, causing concern among experts who say early exercise habits could protect children from obesity later in …
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