Brit girl, 7, has a granny’s body

LONDON – A seven-year old Brit girl has the face and body of an old woman as she suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome.

The condition, shared by just another child in the UK, makes Ashanti Elliott-Smith …. Read the original article  : Brit girl, 7, has a granny’s body.

‘Alzheimer’s led to the decline of Agatha Christie the novelist’

LONDON – Agatha Christie was in the early stages of Alzheimer’s when, at 81, she wrote Elephants Can Remember, a leading expert has claimed.

The claim solves the enduring mystery of Christie’s poorly received last Poirot book.

The tome was criticized for its ‘too weak’ plot and filled with lot of errors, reports The Daily Express.

Professor Ian … Read more >>.

Inclusion of differently-abled kids in regular schools can work for all

WASHINGTON – Inclusion of differently-abled children in regular schools can work for all kids, a study claims.

Tim Loreman, a professor of education at Concordia University College of Alberta in Edmonton, conducted a study on Grade 1 and 2 children in rural Alberta to reach the conclusion.

However, he admits educators need to pay a bit more … Original article on : Inclusion of differently-abled kids in regular schools can work for all.

Water not enough when exercising in heat

WASHINGTON – Drinking plenty of water may not be sufficient to stay healthy if you work out in hot weather conditions, according to a new study.

Dr. James Muntz, an internist with The Methodist Hospital in Houston, insists sports drinks containing electrolytes, such as potassium, magnesium, is also required.

He said: “Ten or 15 years ago we … Original article on : Water not enough when exercising in heat.

Swine flu vaccine yet to hit Delhi markets

NEW DELHI – The indigenous swine flu vaccine launched this week is yet to hit the markets in Delhi as against claims by Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad that it will be available from Friday.

Manufactured by medicine giant Cadila Healthcare, Vaxiflu-S is an egg-based, single dosed vaccine which gives immunity against the deadly H1N1 virus …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Swine flu vaccine yet to hit Delhi markets.

Ivory Coast says Drogba will make ’speedy recovery’ after operation on broken arm

‘Successful’ operation gives Drogba WCup hope

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba has hope of playing in the World Cup after having surgery on his broken right arm in a Swiss hospital Saturday.
The Ivory Coast football federation said in a statement the operation at the Lindenhof Hospital in Berne was a success and … Original article on : Ivory Coast says Drogba will make ’speedy recovery’ after operation on broken arm.

Pfizer drug shows big promise in early testing for lung cancer patients with a certain gene

Lung cancer drug shows big promise in early tests
CHICAGO – Doctors are reporting unusually high success rates from early tests of an experimental lung cancer drug.
The drug, called crizotinib, (crih-ZAH-tin-ib), is made by Pfizer Inc. It targets a gene that is found in about 4 percent of lung cancers, which amounts to 10,000 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Pfizer drug shows big promise in early testing for lung cancer patients with a certain gene.

AIDS groups protest ban on HIV information centers at FIFA controlled soccer venues

AIDS groups protest FIFA ban policy
JOHANNESBURG – AIDS awareness groups say they are protesting a ban by the world soccer body FIFA on the distribution of health related information and condoms at World Cup stadiums and fan events.
An alliance of 10 leading South African HIV/AIDS organizations say FIFA has not permitted civic groups to … Read more : AIDS groups protest ban on HIV information centers at FIFA controlled soccer venues.

Spitting debris helps brain’s tiny blood vessels survive

WASHINGTON – Capillaries have a unique method of ejecting debris, such as blood clots, cholesterol or calcium plaque, that blocks supply of vital nutrients to brain cells.

The facts have been revealed by a new study at Northwestern University’s (NU) Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM).
The capillaries spit out the blockage by growing a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Spitting debris helps brain’s tiny blood vessels survive.

Blame genes for eating disorders

WASHINGTON – In a groundbreaking study, scientists have stumbled on a possible biological culprit in the development of eating disorders during puberty: a type of estrogen called estradiol.

The study, led by the Michigan State University (MSU), found that influence of one’s genes on eating disorder symptoms was much greater in pubertal girls with higher levels …. Original source  : Blame genes for eating disorders.