Health News Archive
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![Greater than 10% of Americans aged above 12 years use an antidepressant, reveals a recent study. The popularity and usage of antidepressants have soared in the past few decades. They [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Depressed-girl.jpg "More than 10% of Americans Use Antidepressants")
More than 10% of Americans Use Antidepressants
Posted on October 20, 2011 | No CommentsGreater than 10% of Americans aged above 12 years use an antidepressant, reveals a recent study. The popularity and usage of antidepressants have soared in the past few decades. They [...] -
![50% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana, reveals a new Gallup poll. This growing support can lead to a change in US laws regarding this popular drug. Adults below [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Vote-for-marijuana.jpg "50% of Americans Support Legalization of Marijuana")
50% of Americans Support Legalization of Marijuana
Posted on October 19, 2011 | 1 Comment50% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana, reveals a new Gallup poll. This growing support can lead to a change in US laws regarding this popular drug. Adults below [...] -
![The CDC reveals that binge drinking in the US causes 79,000 deaths each year and racks up costs of $745 for each drinker, or about $2 for each additional drink. [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Cold-beer.jpg "CDC: Binge Drinking Causes Deaths, Raises Medical Costs")
CDC: Binge Drinking Causes Deaths, Raises Medical Costs
Posted on October 18, 2011 | No CommentsThe CDC reveals that binge drinking in the US causes 79,000 deaths each year and racks up costs of $745 for each drinker, or about $2 for each additional drink. [...] -
![More than 400 people, including 94 adults and 336 children, have died of encephalitis in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The tragedy has occurred in the neglected Gorakhpur [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Poor-kids.jpg "Encephalitis Kills More than 400 in India")
Encephalitis Kills More than 400 in India
Posted on October 17, 2011 | No CommentsMore than 400 people, including 94 adults and 336 children, have died of encephalitis in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The tragedy has occurred in the neglected Gorakhpur [...] -
![US President Barack Obama’s administration aborted a major health insurance program due to concerns about the program’s solvency. The aborted program has thus become the first victim of partisan policy [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Barack-Obama.jpg "Obama Aborts Major Health Insurance Program")
Obama Aborts Major Health Insurance Program
Posted on October 15, 2011 | No CommentsUS President Barack Obama’s administration aborted a major health insurance program due to concerns about the program’s solvency. The aborted program has thus become the first victim of partisan policy [...] -
![The CDC reveals that the prevalence of heart disease, America’s worst killer ailment, has fallen in the past five years. In 2006, heart disease rate was 6.7% among adults and [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/themes/arras/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Heart Disease Rate Declines in the US: Study")
Heart Disease Rate Declines in the US: Study
Posted on October 14, 2011 | No CommentsThe CDC reveals that the prevalence of heart disease, America’s worst killer ailment, has fallen in the past five years. In 2006, heart disease rate was 6.7% among adults and [...] -
![Festival time in India means feasting on sweetmeats, parties and family outings. But, such binging combined with a sedentary lifestyle and genetic traits make Indians vulnerable to ailments like diabetes. [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Diwali-in-India.jpg "Festival Season Enhances Diabetes Risk for Indians")
Festival Season Enhances Diabetes Risk for Indians
Posted on October 13, 2011 | No CommentsFestival time in India means feasting on sweetmeats, parties and family outings. But, such binging combined with a sedentary lifestyle and genetic traits make Indians vulnerable to ailments like diabetes. [...] -
![A new research study reveals that taking Vitamin E pills raises the risk of prostate cancer by 17%. The trial monitored greater than 35,000 men and discovered raised levels of [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Vitamin-pills.jpg "Vitamin E Pills Raise Risk of Prostate Cancer: Study")
Vitamin E Pills Raise Risk of Prostate Cancer: Study
Posted on October 12, 2011 | No CommentsA new research study reveals that taking Vitamin E pills raises the risk of prostate cancer by 17%. The trial monitored greater than 35,000 men and discovered raised levels of [...] -
Homosexuality Becoming More Acceptable in the US
Posted on October 11, 2011 | No CommentsA new research study reveals that younger generations in the US have greater tolerance towards lesbians and gays and socially accept them. Though the nation is divided on the issue [...] -
![Every day at lunchtime in India you can see long queues in fast food restaurants like McDonald’s. Young Indian patrons are attracted to Western fast food because it is tasty [...]](http://www.ygoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/McDonalds-Outlet.jpg "Western Fast Food Bulges Waistlines in India")
Western Fast Food Bulges Waistlines in India
Posted on October 10, 2011 | No CommentsEvery day at lunchtime in India you can see long queues in fast food restaurants like McDonald’s. Young Indian patrons are attracted to Western fast food because it is tasty [...]
