Russia develops new medicine for Parkinson’s disease

Moscow, Sep 17 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian scientists claimed to have successfully tested a medicine which could be a breakthrough in treating patients of Parkinson’s disease.

“We have synthesised a compound which completely removes all symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in animals,” said Konstantin Volcho, a spokesman of Vorozhtsov Institute of Organic Chemistry in the southwestern Siberian city … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Russia develops new medicine for Parkinson’s disease.

Brides to battle for plastic surgery on new US reality show

NEW YORK – Competition for plastic surgery is the theme of a new reality show where soon-to-be married women will lock horns with each other.

The show titled ‘Bridalplasty’ will feature 12 engaged women living together in a mansion and competing in wedding-themed challenges to win the ultimate prize of a cosmetic surgery makeover.

Former Playboy …. Read the original article  : here.

Chinese women prefer to pop the pill than rely on condoms

BEIJING – Many Chinese women prefer popping the morning-after pill rather than have other contraceptives as they no longer have to rely on their partners to use condoms, said a survey.

A survey of over 40,000 Chinese showed widespread misconceptions over sexual health and the use of contraceptives, China Daily reported Friday.
The online …. Source  : Chinese women prefer to pop the pill than rely on condoms.

Weight loss from surgery cuts risk for cardiovascular disease in women

WASHINGTON – Researchers have found that significant weight loss after bariatric surgery can significantly improve the lipoprotein profiles of women within a year.

Significant weight loss not only improves daily life of morbidly obese woman but also decreases the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Studies on people who have undergone the procedure have found that in addition … Read : Weight loss from surgery cuts risk for cardiovascular disease in women.

Johnson & Johnson in talks to buy Dutch biotech firm Crucell for $2.29 billion

Johnson & Johnson plans to buy Crucell for $2.3B)

AMSTERDAM – Crucell NV, the Leiden-based biotech company, says it is in advanced talks to be acquired by Johnson & Johnson of the U.S., the world’s largest health care products maker.
Crucell says Johnson & Johnson, which already owns a 17.9 percent stake in the Dutch company, intends …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Johnson & Johnson in talks to buy Dutch biotech firm Crucell for $2.29 billion.

AP Interview: US face transplant recipient recovers from final surgery, urges organ donation

US face transplant patient promotes organ donation

CLEVELAND – There is an initial shock upon first glance at Connie Culp, the woman who received the nation’s first face transplant nearly two years ago. She taps her way through the hospital waiting room, feeling along the floor with a cane and smiling hesitantly at a visitor, even …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Healthy diet ‘can ward off kidney stones’

WASHINGTON – A diet designed to prevent high blood pressure reduces the risk of developing kidney stones, a new study has found.

The results suggest how low-fat dairy products and/or plants may have potent kidney stone-fighting properties.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet-which is high in fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, dairy products, and whole …. Original article  : Healthy diet ‘can ward off kidney stones’.

Imbalanced diet, inadequate exercise may cause asthma in kids

WASHINGTON – Challenging the widespread assumption that obesity itself is a risk factor for asthma, a new study has revealed that even children of a healthy weight who have an imbalanced metabolism due to poor diet or exercise may be at increased risk of the disease.

“Our research showed that early abnormalities in lipid and/or … Read more »».

Popular supplements to fight joint pain don’t work: Study

LONDON – Two popular supplements to combat joint pain taken by millions of people around the world do not work, according to a new study.

The supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin, are either taken on their own or in combination to reduce the pain caused by osteoarthritis in hips and knees.

The researchers, led by Professor Peter … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Popular supplements to fight joint pain don’t work: Study.

HIV virus used to cure teenager of blood disorder

LONDON – Scientists relied on “defanged” version of HIV virus to treat a teenager with a genetic blood disorder.

The 18-year-old suffered from the inherited condition beta thalassemia and required monthly blood transfusions from the age of three.
He felt ill and drained of energy because his system could not produce red blood cells due …. Original article  : HIV virus used to cure teenager of blood disorder.