Alcohol, drugs can stifle artistic creativity

LONDON – The idea that alcohol and drugs can stimulate writers, musicians and others to create great works of art is a “dangerous myth” because they can actually stifle creativity, says a psychiatrist.

Iain Smith, consultant in addiction psychiatry at Gartnavel Royal Hospital in Glasgow, said that while many artists and writers were known for … Original article on : Alcohol, drugs can stifle artistic creativity.

Kellogg Recalls Food Products

BATTLE CREEK (GaeaTimes.com)- On Friday Kellogg Co. announced that it is voluntarily recalling about 28 million boxes of cereal that has received complaints of an unusual smell. The company is recalling its Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks about which it said has received complaints about. According to the company, the … Original article on : Kellogg Recalls Food Products.

Gastric bypass surgery ‘can help lower cholesterol’

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that gastric bypass surgery can help lower cholesterol and improve the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL (good) cholesterol.

The study showed that within just six months of gastric bypass, nearly all patients with high cholesterol had normal blood cholesterol levels and 91 percent of patients who were on … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Gastric bypass surgery ‘can help lower cholesterol’.

South Africa warns of flu during world cup

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa, host to thousands of foreign visitors for the soccer world cup, warned Friday of spread of flu during next couple of weeks.

The country’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases said the number of influenza cases are expected to increase in the next two to three weeks during winter, Xinhua reported.
The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : South Africa warns of flu during world cup.

Drugmaker Merck says it will fight $8 million compensatory damages verdict in Fosamax trial

Merck hit with $8 million verdict in Fosamax trial
TRENTON, N.J. – Drugmaker Merck & Co. said it will challenge its first loss in a trial blaming its osteoporosis drug for destroying a patient’s jawbone after a federal jury on Friday awarded $8 million to the Florida woman.
The U.S. District Court jury in New …. Original article  : Drugmaker Merck says it will fight $8 million compensatory damages verdict in Fosamax trial.

Minnesota nurses propose July 6 strike if no agreement with hospitals before then

Minnesota nurses agree July 6 strike date
MINNEAPOLIS – Thousands of Minnesota nurses say they will go on strike July 6 if they can’t reach an agreement with 14 Minneapolis-St. Paul hospitals before then.

The Minnesota Nurses Association says it filed a required 10-day notice Friday after negotiations a day earlier produced no settlement.
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UK medical group says fetus cannot feel pain before 24 weeks; no need to change abortion law

UK report: fetus can’t feel pain before 24 weeks

LONDON – Human fetuses cannot feel pain before the age of 24 weeks, a British medical association said Friday – delivering a setback for anti-abortion activists campaigning to lower the country’s 24-week time limit.
Lawmakers who were considering lowering the limit to 20-22 weeks had commissioned the study …. Original article  : UK medical group says fetus cannot feel pain before 24 weeks; no need to change abortion law.

India has shortage of six lakh doctors: Trivedi

KOLKATA – India has a shortage of 600,000 doctors and 10 lakh nurses, Union Minister of State for Health Dinesh Trivedi said here Friday.

To combat the human resources shortage in the healthcare sector, Trivedi laid stress on more private-public partnerships.
“Currently there is a shortage of 6 lakh doctors and 10 lakh nurses,” the minister … Read : India has shortage of six lakh doctors: Trivedi.

Portland ‘death huse’ doctor’s license suspended for prescription investigation

Portland ‘death house’ doctor’s license suspended

PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland psychiatrist who plans to open a home for terminally ill patients seeking to kill themselves has had his license suspended by medical regulators.
The Oregon Medical Board took the action Thursday against Dr. Stuart Weisberg for an investigation of improperly prescribing drugs. Weisberg said he had …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Lack of adequate sleep can result in weight gain

NEW DELHI – The next time you decide to stay awake to watch your favourite midnight soap or reach out for that cup of coffee post dinner you might want to think again. Staying awake for long hours can take a toll on health and may lead to weight gain.
A study conducted among 68,000 …. Original source  : Lack of adequate sleep can result in weight gain.