Drinking tea ‘cuts ovarian cancer risk’

WASHINGTON – Drinking tea can decrease the risk of ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

“Our results indicate that drinking more than four cups a day of black, green or herbal tea may reduce ovarian cancer risk by almost 30 percent,” said lead researcher Dr Christina Nagle … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Drinking tea ‘cuts ovarian cancer risk’.

Anti Tobacco Day Drive In Dubai

DUBAI, UAE (GaeaTimes.com)- World Anti Tobacco Day shall witness UAE (United Arab Emirates) joining hands with WHO (World Health Organization) as a part of the global initiative which aims to curb the sale and smoking of tobacco; especially cigarettes. As a result of this Anti Tobacco Day measure, all gas stations of Eppco, Emarat and … Read more : Anti Tobacco Day Drive In Dubai.

Tobacco kills 1.5 million women annually: UN

TEHRAN – Use of tobacco kills more than 1.5 million women in world every year, and the number could rise to 2.5 million in the next two decades, the UN has warned.

“Most deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Without concerted action, that number could rise to 2.5 million women by 2030,” UN Secretary-General Ban …. Source article  : Tobacco kills 1.5 million women annually: UN.

Brit men’s skin cancer death rates double in 30 years

LONDON – In the wake of a boom in package holidays industry, the deaths due to skin cancer among men have increased, as they do not always remember to take precautions when out in the sun while travelling, according to a new report.

In fact, in the last 30 years the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Breast cancer vaccine to be tested on humans next year

LONDON – Scientists in the U.S. have offered new hope to millions of women suffering from breast cancer – by developing a new vaccine that has the potential to cut the disease by 70 per cent.

The jab will be tested …. Source  : Breast cancer vaccine to be tested on humans next year.

From piano lessons to bomber plane flights, wish-granting groups reach out to nation’s elderly

For elderly, a different kind of ‘make a wish’

WATERBURY, Conn. – Josephine Mastroianni has played piano by ear since she was 7 but never had formal training until a charitable group learned of her wish and made it happen.
Now 86 and taking weekly piano lessons, the Waterbury woman is among a growing number of senior … Original article on : From piano lessons to bomber plane flights, wish-granting groups reach out to nation’s elderly.

Molecule that plays key role in acupuncture identified

WASHINGTON – A molecule has been found to play a key role in the effectiveness of acupuncture, says a new study.

Applying that knowledge, researchers were able to triple the beneficial effects of acupuncture by adding a medication approved to treat leukemia in people.
“Acupuncture has been a mainstay of medical treatment in certain parts … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Molecule that plays key role in acupuncture identified.

Separated Siamese twins draw crowds in their village

PATNA – Sita and Geeta, the conjoined twins who were separated after a 14-hour surgery in New Delhi last month, returned to their home in a Bihar village to a rousing welcome with hundreds of people streaming in even from neighbouring areas to see them.

Some villagers offered them sweets, some garlanded them while others … Original source on Gaea Times at : Separated Siamese twins draw crowds in their village.

Young Indian women falling victim to tobacco?

NEW DELHI – Did you know that 8.3 percent of Indian girls between 13-15 years of age consume some form of tobacco? The statistic acquires significance as World No Tobacco Day is observed Monday with an emphasis on the marketing of tobacco to women.

“Adolescent girls are a major target of opportunity for the tobacco industry, …. Original source  : Young Indian women falling victim to tobacco?.

Soldiers’ widows say relationship with military a mix of support and judgments as they move on

Soldier widows caught in military, civilian worlds

RAEFORD, N.C. – Joann Yost still feels the stares of the other military wives five years after her husband was killed in Iraq: It happens at ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers or when she’s grocery shopping with her son.
It is unsettling, but Yost understands. In this North Carolina community a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Millions of Brit women risking health with dangerous diets

LONDON – Millions of British women are putting their health at risk by shunning nutritious foods, health experts have warned.

An analysis of more than 100 scientific studies has painted a worrying picture of the dietary habits of the UK’s female … Original source on Gaea Times at : Millions of Brit women risking health with dangerous diets.

Doctors often misunderstand skin, dental problems

LONDON – Doctors often misunderstand problems patients face regarding dental or skin conditions, says a new study.

“To limit this problem, specific courses in communication should be included in the training of healthcare personnel,” says Francesca Sampogna, researcher in epidemiology at the Istituto Dermopatico dell’Immacolata, Rome.
Sampogna investigated how healthcare providers perceive patients’ psychosocial situation … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Doctors often misunderstand skin, dental problems.

Cold sore virus likely to cause brain abnormalities

WASHINGTON – Exposure to the common virus that causes cold sores may be partly responsible for a shrinking brain and loss of concentration skills and memory –symptomatic of schizophrenic patients.

“We’re finding that some portion of cognitive impairment usually blamed solely on the disease of schizophrenia might actually be a combination of schizophrenia and prior exposure …. Original source  : Cold sore virus likely to cause brain abnormalities.

18-25 year olds show sharpest decline in impulsivity-related alcoholism

WASHINGTON – According to a new study, 18-to-25-year olds exhibited the largest declines in impulsivity as well as the sharpest decreases in alcohol consumption.

Impulsivity normally decreases during emerging and young adulthood and is associated with reduced substance abuse, but a … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 18-25 year olds show sharpest decline in impulsivity-related alcoholism.

Britain’s oldest father of twins to be dad again

LONDON – Britain’s oldest father of twins, who is now 72, is overjoyed after his 26-year-old wife again discovered she is pregnant.

Richard Roden was delighted to learn that Lisa, 26, was expecting. She is two months pregnant and this will be their third baby together, The Sun reported.
Richard said: “I’m overjoyed. I … Original source on Gaea Times at : Britain’s oldest father of twins to be dad again.

Chances of surviving cardiac arrest depend on your neighbourhood

WASHINGTON – Whether you survive a cardiac arrest may depend on the kind of neighbourhood you live in, says a new research.

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers say if a neighbour comes to your rescue by giving you CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), your chances of living are much higher.

Neighbourhoods like Atlanta have an incidence of cardiac arrest … Read : Chances of surviving cardiac arrest depend on your neighbourhood.

I’ve had a vasectomy, admits New Zealand PM

AUCKLAND – New Zealand Prime Minister John Key admitted to having a vasectomy during a press conference and, as journalists asking him questions on budget cuts looked on stumped, he added, “Boy that’s slowed things down. Any other questions?”

Key was fielding questions about budget cuts at his post-Cabinet meeting press conference when he was asked … Read more >>.

Binge-drinking teens risk permanent brain damage

LONDON – Consuming a very high amount of alcohol in a short time can cause irreversible brain damage in teenagers, a study has found.

And in the long run youngsters risk becoming absent-minded and forgetful, say scientists.

According to study’s boffins, excess alcohol can actually destroy grey matter called the hippocampus, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Binge-drinking teens risk permanent brain damage.

TV ads promote junk food

WASHINGTON – Making food choices based on TV ads results in a very imbalanced diet, says a new study.

Investigators found that a 2,000-calorie diet comprising advertised foods would contain 25 times the recommended servings of sugars, 20 times the recommended servings of fat, but less than half of recommended servings of vegetables, dairy and fruits. … Original article on : TV ads promote junk food.

Antidepressants in pregnancy ‘raise miscarriage risk’

WASHINGTON – Taking antidepressants during pregnancy can increase the risk of miscarriage in mums-to-be, according to a new study.

Antidepressants are widely used in pregnancy. Discontinuing treatment can result in a depressive relapse which can put mother and baby at risk.

The new study sought to determine the association between antidepressant use in pregnancy, including classes, types … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Antidepressants in pregnancy ‘raise miscarriage risk’.

Majority still prefer home cooked meals for health reasons

TORONTO – The vast majority of people still prefer home cooked meals rather than eating outside for health and other reasons, says a new study.

Dean Simmons, recent graduate of University of British Columbia (UBC), focused on the practice and significance of domestic cooking to families.
Simmons says that when he surveyed families about their cooking …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Fracture heals faster if smokers avoid nicotine

LONDON – Smokers who avoid tobacco during the weeks following surgery for an acute fracture heal more quickly than patients who continue smoking, according to a new study.

“Our results indicate that a smoking cessation intervention programme during the first six weeks after acute fracture surgery decreases the risk of postoperative complications by nearly half,” … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Fracture heals faster if smokers avoid nicotine.

Calcium consumption may up prostate cancer risk in Chinese

WASHINGTON – Calcium consumption – even at relatively low levels and from non-dairy food sources such as soy, grains and green vegetables – may increase prostate cancer risk among Chinese men, according to a new study.

The study has been published in Cancer Research, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Calcium consumption may up prostate cancer risk in Chinese.

Education provides protection against dementia

WASHINGTON – Education not only delays the early symptoms of dementia, but can also slow down the development of the disease, researchers have found.

The finding is a part of the thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

“This mechanism has previously been observed at a late …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Excessive calcium can cause harm

WASHINGTON – Excessive intake of calcium supplements may have adverse effect on health, notes a study.

Postmenopausal and pregnant women, transplant recipients, patients with bulimia (an eating disorder) and individuals on dialysis face the highest risk of developing the calcium-alkali syndrome.
The incidence of the calcium-alkali or the milk-alkali syndrome is growing in large parts, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Excessive calcium can cause harm.

Patients suffer as Sardarjung Hospital students continue strike

NEW DELHI – Services in Sardarjung Hospital remained disrupted Wednesday as over 300 medical students and some junior doctors continued their hunger strike to demand “basic facilities” like water, working lifts and air-conditioning in their hostel.

The students of Vardhaman Mahavir Medical College (VMCC), the hospital’s medical college, complained they were without drinking water, lifts and … Read more : Patients suffer as Sardarjung Hospital students continue strike.

Smoking rises in Karachi’s girls schools

KARACHI – Sixteen percent of students in Karachi’s girls schools smoke, a habit that annually causes some 100,000 deaths in Pakistan, says a leading health official.

“According to recent research, smoking in girls schools of Karachi has risen to 16 percent,” The News Wednesday quoted Nadeem Rizvi, head of the chest diseases department at the Jinnah …. Read the original article  : Smoking rises in Karachi’s girls schools.

Britain’s plan to recruit Indian doctors falls through

LONDON – Britain wants to recruit junior doctors from India after their exodus from the country due to tightened immigration rules caused a shortage but the Home Office is not in agreement.

The National Health Service (NHS) is reported to have interviewed doctors from India and even sought the help of the British Association of Physicians …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Blood-thinning drug can stop malaria infection

WASHINGTON – Scientists may have found new treatments for malaria – a blood-thinning drug heparin that can stop malaria from infecting red blood cells.

The most common form of malaria is caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum which burrows into red blood cells where it rapidly multiplies, leading to massive numbers of parasites in the blood …. Source  : Blood-thinning drug can stop malaria infection.

Peruvian army officer dies during talks

Lima, June 2 (IANS/EFE) The chief of the Peruvian army general staff died of a heart attack here in the capital while he was taking part in talks with Ecuadorian officials.

Maj. Gen. Abilio Fox Calle fainted at around 11 a.m. Monday during a meeting at a Lima hotel, an army press release said Tuesday.
He … Original source on Gaea Times at : Peruvian army officer dies during talks.

Chilli peppers can help you shed weight

WASHINGTON – Capsaicin, the stuff that gives chilli peppers their kick, may cause weight loss and fight fat build-up by triggering certain beneficial protein changes in the body, says a new study.

The study could potentially open up new treatments for obesity.
Jong Won Yun, biotechnologist from Daegu University, Korea, and colleagues point out that obesity …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Chilli peppers can help you shed weight.

Chocolate milk speeds post-exercise recovery

WASHINGTON – Chocolate milk helps repair and rebuild muscles, post exercise, compared to specially designed carbohydrate sports drinks, a new research has found.

Experts agree that the two-hour window after exercise is an important, yet often neglected, part of a fitness routine.
After strenuous exercise, this post-workout recovery period is critical for active people … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chocolate milk speeds post-exercise recovery.

High caffeine energy ’shots’ harmful for youngsters

WELLINGTON – Energy ’shots’ and drinks containing high levels of caffeine are unsuitable for youngsters, especially teenagers, pregnant women and people sensitive to caffeine, food safety officials say.

The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) warned that when consumed in high doses, caffeine could lead to irritability, anxiety, tremors, dizziness and insomnia and some people may … Read more >>>.

Chili pepper may help fight fat

WASHINGTON – Chili peppers contain an ingredient that may cause weight loss and fight fat, scientists have reported.

According to boffins, capsaicin, the stuff that gives chili peppers their kick, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Cocaine can rot your skin and flesh

MELBOURNE – Cocaine contains agents that contribute to low white cell count or dying skin tissue, giving people the appearance of wearing rotting flesh, says a study.

Reported by Time.com, the study on the illegal drug has been published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

The discovery was made by doctors at the University of Rochester Medical … Read : Cocaine can rot your skin and flesh.

Burger diet ups kids’ asthma risk

WASHINGTON – Eating three or more burgers a week can increase a child’s risk of asthma and wheeze, says a new study.

However, a Mediterranean diet, rich in fruit, vegetables, and fish seems to stave off the risk, the international study, published in Thorax, found.

The research team base their findings on data collected between 1995 and …. Read the original article  : Burger diet ups kids’ asthma risk.

High protein breakfasts can help obese teens manage weight

WASHINGTON – High protein breakfasts can improve appetite control in obese adolescents and help them manage weight, researchers claim.

In their study, experts observed the impact of a protein-rich breakfast on adolescents who traditionally skipped breakfast.

When the study participants ate a protein-rich breakfast the researchers observed that the teens were less hungry and ate approximately … Read : High protein breakfasts can help obese teens manage weight.

Probiotic in breastmilk reduces painful cramping in the gut

WASHINGTON – Canadian researchers have discovered that a probiotic found in breast milk reduces or eliminates painful cramping in the gut caused by digestive disorders.

This discovery suggests that increasing the intake of this bacterium may help alleviate symptoms of a wide range of gut disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, functional bowel … Read more : Probiotic in breastmilk reduces painful cramping in the gut.

Activists criticise move to exempt tobacco from entry tax

PATNA – Activists working for anti-tobacco awareness Thursday criticised the Bihar government’s decision not to levy entry tax on tobacco.

In Bihar, tobacco and bidi (leaf rolled cigarettes) leaves are brought mostly from Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
A day after Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi Wednesday issued a notification to exempt tobacco …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mediterranean diet cuts asthma risk in kids

LONDON – Children who eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and fish have a lower risk of asthma and wheezing, scientists have found.

However, eating three or more burgers a week can increase the risk.

Researchers examined data from 50,000 children aged eight to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mediterranean diet cuts asthma risk in kids.

Major new study of Libby asbestos includes finding 50 years of high school graduates

Major new study of Libby asbestos starts
SPOKANE, Wash. – Attention graduates of Montana’s Libby High School: asbestos researchers are looking for you.

People who attended Libby High between 1950 and 1999, and then moved away, are being asked to submit to tests to help determine the extent of contamination caused by asbestos mining and processing in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Excess weight in pregnancy gateway to heart risks in child

LONDON – Researchers have uncovered evidence to show that piling on too much weight in pregnancy may lead to future heart risks in the child.

New research at the University of Bristol’s (UB) Children of the 90’s project shows that women who piled on weight more than recommended by the 2009 Institute of Medicine’s guidelines had …. Source  : Excess weight in pregnancy gateway to heart risks in child.

Trekking poles reduce muscle damage to mountain hikers

LONDON – Trekking poles help mountain hikers maintain muscle function while significantly reducing soreness in the days following a hike, says a new study.

“The results present strong evidence that trekking poles reduce, almost to the point of complete disappearance, the extent of muscle damage during a day’s mountain trek,” says Glyn Howatson, of Northumbria University, …. Read the original article  : Trekking poles reduce muscle damage to mountain hikers.

Kicking tobacco habit amongst HIV patients

WASHINGTON – Researchers have now decided to focus their attention on finding ways to kick the smoking habit amongst people suffering from HIV/AIDS.

A research by Saint Louis University School of Public Health found that of the 1.1 million Americans living with HIV/AIDS, between 40 …. Original article  : Kicking tobacco habit amongst HIV patients.

HIV child traded off through illegal adoption in Pune

PUNE – Maharashtra Police have arrested the director of the Pune-based orphanage Gurukul Godavari Balak Ashram for selling a baby for one lakh rupees to a couple in Mumbai.

Mathew Yanmal was detained on charges of giving …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : HIV child traded off through illegal adoption in Pune.

India formulates its first indigenous vaccine against H1N1

NEW DELHI – Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad formally launched the country’s first indigenously formulated vaccine against H1N1 (Vaxiflu-S) here on Thursday.

The egg based, inactivated vaccine formulated on conventional technology has been conceptualised by the pharmaceutical experts at the laboratories of Cadila …. Source  : India formulates its first indigenous vaccine against H1N1.

Soon, simple urine test for autism

WASHINGTON – Autistic children have a different chemical fingerprint in their urine than their non-autistic peers, according to a new study.

According to researchers behind the Journal of Proteome Research study, from Imperial College London and the University of South Australia, the findings could … Read more >>.

Olive oil helps breast cancer survivors lose weight

WASHINGTON – Olive oil produces greater weight loss in breast cancer survivors compared to a more traditional low-fat diet, a study has found.

The finding could be of great importance to women with breast cancer, since excess weight at the time of diagnosis, or even moderate weight gain …. Original article  : Olive oil helps breast cancer survivors lose weight.

Vaginal microbes vary among healthy women

WASHINGTON – A new study says the delicate balance of microbes in the vagina can vary greatly between healthy women.

The researchers of the study, led by the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Institute for Genome Sciences, hope further study will lead to personalized reproductive medicine for women, allowing …. Source article  : Vaginal microbes vary among healthy women.

Coffee does not make you more alert: Study

LONDON – The belief that a cup of coffee stimulates the brain and makes drinkers feel more awake is a myth as scientists have found that the so-called “caffeine high” is just a reaction to the body craving the drug.

A study of 379 people showed regular coffee drinkers needed a hit of caffeine to gain … Read more : Coffee does not make you more alert: Study.

Simple urine test could help detect autism

LONDON – A simple urine test could help in the detection of autism because of a different chemical profile that children with this condition have, a new study has found.

Jeremy Nicholson, professor and study co-author at London’s Imperial College (IC), said: “Autism is a condition that affects a person’s social skills, so at … Read more »».

Hip exercises effective at reducing common knee pain in runners

WASHINGTON – Hip exercises can reduce a common type of knee pain in runners, according to researchers.

The study by Tracy Dierks, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, found a twice weekly hip strengthening regimen performed for six weeks proved surprisingly effective at reducing, and in some cases eliminating, …. Read the original article  : here.

Green tea may help treat chronic leukemia

WASHINGTON – Researchers have discovered that an extract of green tea may be helpful in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients.

Researchers at Mayo Clinic say that use of the chemical epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) – the major component of green tea, may reduce the number of leukemia cells in patients with CLL.

This laboratory finding was followed …. Source article  : Green tea may help treat chronic leukemia.

EU critics say WHO exaggerating H1N1 threat,

WASHINGTON – European criticism of the World Health Organization’s handling of the H1N1 pandemic has intensified with the release of two reports that accused the agency of exaggerating the threat posed by the virus and failing to disclose possible influence by the pharmaceutical industry on its recommendations for how countries should respond.

According to one …. Original article  : EU critics say WHO exaggerating H1N1 threat,.

‘Bioprinter’ to create human organs

LONDON – There’s good news for patients who need an organ transplant with scientists developing a new machine that can weave human organs with fragments of tissues.

Researchers at a US-based regenerative medicine firm have already developed a prototype machine capable of growing arteries. They claim the doctors could one day be able to “print” new …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chinese woman dies of bird flu

BEIJING – A 22-year-old pregnant woman died from a bird flu infection in China’s Hubei province, the ministry of health has said.

The woman named Chen was four months pregnant when she began to show symptoms of bird flu and was hospitalised in Hubei province’s Ezhou city May 23. She died Thursday, after she tested positive … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chinese woman dies of bird flu.

Police: Md. governor’s teen daughter likely had alcohol poisoning; officer called ambulance

Police. Md. gov’s daughter had alcohol poisoning

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – A Baltimore police officer suspected Gov. Martin O’Malley’s unconscious 18-year-old daughter had alcohol poisoning and called for medical help, according to police calls released Friday.
A dispatcher questioned if alcohol poisoning was the reason the officer needed an ambulance for Tara O’Malley at Inner Harbor on May …. Source  : Police: Md. governor’s teen daughter likely had alcohol poisoning; officer called ambulance.

Michelle Obama recruits nation’s top chefs to take her calorie-cutting campaign to schoolkids

Michelle Obama calls on top chefs to inspire kids

WASHINGTON – School lunches that are good for kids – and kids will actually eat? That’s a job for America’s top chefs.
First lady Michelle Obama recruited hundreds of chefs gathered on the South lawn of the White House Friday to join her anti-obesity campaign and help schools … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Michelle Obama recruits nation’s top chefs to take her calorie-cutting campaign to schoolkids.

W.Va. urges hepatitis tests for 2,000 in 5 states, D.C., after outbreak linked to clinic

W.Va. urges testing after hepatitis B outbreak
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Nearly 2,000 people in five states and Washington, D.C., were urged to get hepatitis B tests after patients and volunteers at a free dental clinic in West Virginia contracted the blood-borne disease, public health officials said Friday.
Officials say the risk of widespread illness … Original source on Gaea Times at : W.Va. urges hepatitis tests for 2,000 in 5 states, D.C., after outbreak linked to clinic.

Correction: Mississippi health house story

Correction: Mississippi health house story

GREENWOOD, Miss. – In a story June 2 about a project to bring Iran’s health house model to the Mississippi Delta, The Associated Press erroneously reported the Delta region’s infant mortality rate as 281 deaths per 1,000. Over a five-year period in the region, there was a total of 281 deaths, …. Original article  : Correction: Mississippi health house story.

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.