Sri Lanka kidney disease epidemic leaves doctors baffled
Doctors and researchers are puzzled by a sharp rise in chronic kidney disease among farming communities in the North Central province of Sri Lanka.
[Views:610] [Tue, Aug 12, 2008] [Full Article]

The Migraine Diet
Is there really a diet that might help you control painful migraine headaches? While the research isn't conclusive, some studies suggest that certain foods or drinks can trigger a headache or make a migraine worse.
[Views:775] [Mon, Apr 07, 2008] [Full Article]

Babies 'know language in the womb'
BABIES begin to learn their mother tongue in the womb and can recognise a foreign language within days of birth, scientists say.
[Views:1060] [Sat, Feb 23, 2008] [Full Article]

Women with larger breasts 'have higher diabetes risk'
Young women with larger than average breasts may have a higher risk of developing diabetes, a new study shows.
[Views:1352] [Wed, Jan 30, 2008] [Full Article]

Reverse The Two-Year Sex Slump
I have never known a couple who didn't face a decline in their physical passion after a few years. It seems that two years into a relationship, more or less, is a typical time when couples are forced to confront the fact that sex has a shelf life.
[Views:1321] [Mon, Jan 28, 2008] [Full Article]

Caffeine: Good For Your Skin
We all know what caffeine can do for our moods in the morning, but caffeine is also increasingly celebrated in the dermatological community for its impact on the skin. For years, caffeine's ability to quickly and effectively constrict blood vessels has made it a valued topical ingredient, particularly in products designed to minimize facial flushing.
[Views:795] [Fri, Jan 25, 2008] [Full Article]

Sri Lanka bans poultry from India
Sri Lanka has banned import of chicken from India in the wake of outbreak of bird flu in West Bengal.
[Views:447] [Thu, Jan 24, 2008] [Full Article]

Why do humans kiss?
Her eyes are wide as they stare into yours. You wrap your arm around her waist and pull her in close. She touches your face and you lean in, tilt your head – to the right, of course – and your lips connect. The rushing sensation leaves you little room to wonder, “Why the hell am I doing this anyway?”
[Views:753] [Sun, Jan 20, 2008] [Full Article]

Why Men Don't Talk
Don't be so shocked - guys do actually talk, and not just about Tom Brady's quarterback rating. Most women think their man is the strong, silent type (or maybe the oblivious, silent type), and they wonder why he doesn't share his feelings.
[Views:469] [Tue, Jan 01, 2008] [Full Article]

Prescribing generic drugs a must from today
The Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry has decided to ban the issuing of prescriptions in the drugs' trade name and made it compulsory to issue drugs prescribed by doctors in Government and private hospitals in the drugs' generic names from today.
[Views:391] [Tue, Jan 01, 2008] [Full Article]

How to Keep Sex Healthy
With shows like Rock of Love and A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila popping up all over television, dating has become synonymous with casual sex and multiple partners. In an effort to win over the celebrities on these shows, contestants routinely go "all the way" to prove their interest and keep from being eliminated.
[Views:1187] [Sat, Dec 08, 2007] [Full Article]

Cataracts
What is a cataract? A cataract is a painless, cloudy area in the lens of the eye that blocks the passage of light to the retina. The retina is the nerve layer at the back of the eye. Cataracts usually cause vision problems.
[Views:461] [Mon, Nov 26, 2007] [Full Article]

HUGGING: Good medicine for high blood pressure
The power of frequent hugging is intense. Acts like falling in love, romance, regulated sexual intercourse and mere hugging can help lower blood pressure, among other benefits, as Wole Efunnuga shows in this report.
[Views:634] [Tue, Oct 30, 2007] [Full Article]

Kidney Stones (Renal Stones)
What is a kidney stone? A kidney stone is a hard mineral and crystalline material formed within the kidney or urinary tract. Kidney stones are a common cause of blood in the urine and often severe pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin. Kidney stones are sometimes called renal calculi. One in every 20 people develops a kidney stone at some point in their life.
[Views:522] [Sun, Oct 28, 2007] [Full Article]

Lack of Libido (Lack of sex drive in women)
Lack of sex drive (lack of libido) is common in women, but quite rare in men. The American Medical Association has estimated that several million US women suffer from what doctors there call 'female sexual arousal disorder' (FSAD).
[Views:1100] [Mon, Oct 01, 2007] [Full Article]

'Kick' inducing syrup only under prescription
COLOMBO: The National Drug and Cosmetic Authority has issued a special circular to all pharmacies in Sri Lanka prohibiting the issue of Corex - D syrup to patients without a doctor's prescription.
[Views:601] [Fri, Sep 28, 2007] [Full Article]

Premenstrual syndrome
PMS has been blamed for chocolate cravings, floods of tears, and occasionally manslaughter. TheSite takes it seriously.
[Views:522] [Sun, Sep 09, 2007] [Full Article]

WHO praise for Lanka’s health sector
COLOMBO: The World Health Organisation has complimented Sri Lanka’s health services at the annual South East Asian Summit held in Bhutan, stating that it has set an example for all the other countries in the region with its excellence in the departments of hospital administration, medical services and patient care.
[Views:529] [Mon, Sep 03, 2007] [Full Article]

Measures to face radiological emergencies
COLOMBO: Measures should be taken to face radiological emergencies, said Science and Technology Minister Prof. Tissa Vitarana.
[Views:424] [Mon, Sep 03, 2007] [Full Article]

Rs. 4.2 billion up in 'smoke' each year
COLOMBO: Smoking burns up a colossal Rs. 4.2 billion each year in Sri Lanka which also spends one-fourth of its national income on the rehabilitation of drug addicts, Programme Instructor of Sumithrayo Drug Demand Reduction Programme, Dr. Manoj Fernando said yesterday.
[Views:437] [Fri, Aug 31, 2007] [Full Article]