Iran Satellite to Burst into Flames
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's home-designed telecommunications satellite 'Omid' is drawing closer to the end of its successful 50-day mission into space. ( 16:33:21 - 2009/03/12)

Minister: 8.7% Decrease in Tuberculosis Outbreak in Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- There has been about 8.7% decline in the outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) in the country over the past 30 years, Iranian Health Minister Kamran Baqeri-Lankarani said here on Tuesday. ( 15:37:18 - 2009/03/12)

Blood Type Predicts Pancreatic Cancer Risk
TEHRAN (FNA)- People with A, B, or AB blood types are at higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared to type O individuals, findings of a study said. ( 14:51:12 - 2009/03/12)

Older Fathers Have Low-IQ Babies
TEHRAN (FNA)- Children fathered by older men are less intelligent and perform worse in brainpower and neurocognitive tests in their early years. ( 12:59:21 - 2009/03/11)

Daily Recess Linked to Better Classroom Behavior
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study of more than 10,000 third-graders revealed that schoolchildren who have a daily recess break behave better and are likely to learn more. ( 14:01:51 - 2009/03/10)

Rise in Infant Suffocations Renews Bed-Sharing Debate
TEHRAN (FNA)-Findings of a new study revealed that infant deaths blamed on accidental strangulation and suffocation in bed (ASSB) have increased dramatically in the United States, quadrupling since 1984. ( 15:03:42 - 2009/03/09)

Optimistic Women Live Longer, Healthier
TEHRAN (FNA)- Optimistic women who tend to see the glass half full rather than half empty live longer and much healthier, a new study has found. ( 12:37:47 - 2009/03/09)

Respiratory Virus Far More Common than Thought
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study suggest that the highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can cause wheezing and pneumonia in children, is far more common than previously believed. ( 15:03:35 - 2009/03/07)

Drinking Leads to Pancreatic Cancer
TEHRAN (FNA)- Individuals who have two or more alcoholic drinks every day are at a 22% greater risk of suffering from terminal pancreatic cancer. ( 13:31:46 - 2009/03/07)

First-Time Moms at Greater Risk of Psychosis in First Month Post-Childbirth
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that first-time mothers are at the greatest risk for developing postnatal psychosis, a rare but severe condition, in the first month after giving birth. ( 19:58:34 - 2009/03/05)

Too Much TV May Lead to Too Much Fast Food
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study suggest that TV viewing, specially during high school, may have long-term effects on eating choices and contribute to poor eating habits in young adulthood. ( 17:02:38 - 2009/03/04)

Iran Ready to Share Pharmaceutical Knowledge with Islamic States
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran announced preparedness to share its experiences on medicines with all Islamic countries. ( 15:40:31 - 2009/03/04)

Broccoli Extract to Tackle Skin Cancer
TEHRAN (FNA)- Scientists hope to use cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli to develop anti-melanoma medication in the form of sunscreen lotion. ( 13:40:56 - 2009/03/04)

Iran-Senegal Health Ministers Sign MoU
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and Senegal Health Ministers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on medical cooperation on the sidelines of OIC health ministers meeting. ( 13:27:29 - 2009/03/04)