Health (General) – Newsletter for June 28, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
21-year-old is Britain’s youngest doctor
LONDON – Rachael Faye Hill at 21 will become the youngest doctor in Britain next month, breaking the record of Indian-born Heenal Raichura who finished her degree at St George’s University in London at 22 in 2008.
Rachael, who will receive her medical degree from Manchester University, told the Daily Mail: “I decided I wanted to …. Source article on Gaea Times at : 21-year-old is Britain’s youngest doctor.
Bee sting can help treat arthritis
LONDON – Venom from bee stings can help treat and even prevent arthritis, a study has revealed.
The research team from University of Sao Paulo in Brazil has found that bee venom can control the harmful inflammation in joints that leads to rheumatoid arthritis. The venom contains molecules that cause an increase in natural hormones … Original article on : Bee sting can help treat arthritis.
New way to treat cancer using gas bubbles
LONDON – Researchers have found a novel technique of destroying cancer cells in the body – injecting exploding gas bubbles into the blood stream.
The research team from Leeds University developed the technique that uses microscopic gas bubbles to carry chemotherapy drugs to tumours, where the drugs can target the cancer cells.
Each of the tiny … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New way to treat cancer using gas bubbles.
20 fall ill after eating in Macau restaurant
MACAO – Twenty tourists from the Chinese mainland fell ill after eating at a restaurant here, the Macao Health Bureau said Sunday.
While 13 tourists showed symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting after having food Saturday night, seven people showed similar symptoms Sunday morning after dining in the same restaurant, Xinhua reported.
The restaurant …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Hospitalized Cheney reported feeling much better after treatment to address fluid buildup
Hospitalized Cheney reported feeling much better
WASHINGTON – One of Dick Cheney’s daughter says the hospitalized former vice president could go home on Monday after receiving medication to treat a fluid buildup related to his aggressive form of heart disease.
The 69-year-old, who has had five heart attacks, was admitted to George Washington University Hospital on Friday … Read more »»».
Man who cheated death looks for Guinness mention
THANE – A man who survived despite contacting various life threatening ailments including cancer and paralysis and who underwent 10 major surgeries hopes to get into the Guinness Book of World Records for his feat, doctors said Sunday.
Doctors who have treated Shamji Solanki, 47, said his survival surely deserves a mention in the Guinness …. Original source : Man who cheated death looks for Guinness mention.
Is sugarcane juice a health drink?
LOS ANGELES – The sweet liquid squeezed from sugarcane is the latest food fad here as it is believed to cure diseases like jaundice, help in fighting breast and prostate cancer, maintaining normal kidney function and providing strength to the heart, eyes and the brain.
But science suggests that all these claims are baseless. When [..] Read the original article: here.
AGP opposes cervical cancer vaccination drive
GUWAHATI – A major immunisation drive against cervical cancer in Assam has run into rough weather with the main opposition Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) questioning the validity of the vaccine and also whether the campaign was approved by health experts.
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier this week announced the government’s decision to vaccinate 100,000 …. Original source : AGP opposes cervical cancer vaccination drive.
Living near a road is bad for your health
SYDNEY – A new study has revealed that children living within 500 metres of a major road or freeway are more prone to developing asthma, while adults face an increased likelihood of lung and heart-related illnesses.
The biggest international study …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Living near a road is bad for your health.