Health (General) – Weekly Newsletter for February 15-22, 2010
WASHINGTON – Patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) report a significantly lower frequency of nightmares than patients with mild or no sleep apnea, indicating that OSA suppresses the cognitive experience of nightmare recall, say researchers.
WASHINGTON – Sleepiness at the wheel and poor sleep quality significantly increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents in adolescents, says a new study. The study has been published in the Feb. 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
WASHINGTON – Researchers at University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center claim that patients with head and neck cancer linked to high risk human papillomavirus, or HPV, have worse outcomes if they are current or former tobacco users. High-risk HPVs are the same viruses that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tobacco use ‘worsens outcomes in patients with HPV-positive head, neck cancer’.
WASHINGTON – A new study has found that most TV medical shows do not depict proper first aid for seizures. Scientists screened the most popular medical dramas and discovered that doctors and nurses on the shows …. Read the original article : TV medical shows do not depict proper first aid for seizures.
LONDON – The British Lung Foundation (BLF) has come up with tips for those having breathing problems to help them boost their sex lives. Dr Noemi Eiser, the BLF’s medical director, said people suffering from lung conditions did not have to “compromise on intimacy”.
LONDON – A fruit fly’s tiny tongue holds clues to our eating habits, potentially opening new ways to treat obesity, says a new study. Drosophila, commonly called fruit flies and smaller than a grain of rice, are found worldwide with 1,500 species. The word is Latin for “dew loving”.
WASHINGTON – Not everyone who suffers a heart attack clutches their chest and falls to the floor. “I woke up and felt like a pill was stuck in my throat,” says Betsy, a 68-year-old patient. “I was taking antibiotics at the time and really didn’t think much of it,” she adds. “So I tried drinking …. Original article : From heartache to heartbreak – how to avoid one?.
LONDON – Children who are looked after by their grandparents are likely to be obese, a new study has suggested. The extensive University College London study, which included 12,000 three-year olds, found that the risk was 34 percent higher if grandparents cared for them full time.
LONDON – Contrary to popular belief, the key to a long life may be to put on a few pounds, says a new study. According to the new research, the death rate among men and women, aged 70 to 75, is lowest for those classed as overweight.
TORONTO – Watching popular medical dramas on TV like “ER” or “Grey’s Anatomy” might not be the best way to learn what to do when someone has a seizure. Researchers screened the most popular medical dramas and found that doctors and nurses on the shows responded inappropriately to seizures almost half the time, according to …. Read the original article : Do popular TV shows depict proper first aid for seizures?.
WASHINGTON – A new test can diagnose flu within 30 minutes, but studies have shown these tests often give false negative results. A new study examined Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Testing (RIDTs) in a large number of paediatric patients and found the tests may be more effective at diagnosing flu in children rather than in …. Original source : Rapid flu tests work better in kids than adults.
PARIS – The French military used soldiers to test the effects of nuclear radiation on humans during an atom bomb test in the 1960s, the daily Le Parisien reported Tuesday, citing what it called a secret army report prepared in 1998. The object of the experiment was “to study the physiological and psychological effects on man [..] Read the original article: here.
WASHINGTON – Botulinum shots used for cosmetics are also likely to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches described as crushing, vicelike or eye-popping. Migraine headaches affect approximately 28 million Americans, known to cause pain that is often debilitating. Researchers conducting clinical trials on botulinum toxin type A to treat facial lines recognised a correlation between …. Read the original article : here.
WASHINGTON – The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen and celecoxib offer no protection against a common skin cancer, according to a new study. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduce pain and inflammation by blocking an enzyme involved in producing inflammatory compounds.
WASHINGTON – A US survey has revealed that 3 out of 4 teenaged girls are happy with their bodies and are rejecting thin fashion models as being unrealistic. According to a national survey by Girl Scouts of America on the eve of New York City’s legendary Fashion Week, the survey of 1,002 girls ages 13 to … Read more : 3 out of 4 teen girls happy with their bodies, reveals US survey.
LONDON – A badly fitted condom not only reduces sexual pleasure for both men and women, but also raises risks of infection and pregnancy, say experts. A poll of 436, according to Sexually Transmitted Infections journal, reveals that males are twice as likely to take the condom off midway through sex due to a poor fit, …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Disgraced in skirt scandal, woman is Carnival star RIO DE JANEIRO – Famed for wearing a short miniskirt that got her kicked out of college, Geisy Arruda lived out a dream and danced as a Carnival queen in one of Rio’s premier samba parades – even overheating in the process.
NEW DELHI – Following the deaths of some 20 mentally challenged inmates in a state-run observation home over the past two months, the Delhi government Monday recommended a slew of measures to improve health facilities in the home. Delhi Finance Minister A.K. Walia and Social Welfare Minister Mangat Ram Singhal Monday visited Asha Kiran home … Read : 20 inmates die in 2 months, ministers visit observation home.
Experts explore ways to circumcise men in Africa LONDON – The most powerful force against AIDS in Africa may be circumcision, a procedure that’s easily done in the developed world. But it’s a challenge on a continent where there are too few medical workers and a reluctance by men for cultural reasons and fear of pain.
NEW DELHI – The Delhi government Monday recommended a slew of measures to improve healthcare in observation homes after 20 mentally challenged inmates died over the past two months at one such state-run facility recently. Delhi Finance Minister A.K. Walia and Social Welfare Minister Mangat Ram Singhal Monday visited Asha Kiran Home at Rohini, where … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Delhi government for proper healthcare in observation homes.
LONDON – A new fertility chip, developed by researchers, can accurately count sperm even at home. This is an important step towards the development of a compact device for reliable pre-scanning of male fertility. Every year more than 10,000 couples in the Netherlands apply for help because of involuntary childlessness. A sperm analysis is typically the … Original article on : Fertility chip can accurately count sperm.
ISTANBUL – Fictional boy detective Tintin has fallen foul of Turkish television watchdogs because characters in the beloved Belgian cartoons are sometimes portrayed smoking, newspaper reports said Wednesday. Turkey’s Supreme Board of Radio and Television (RTUK) recently fined a private television channel 50,000 lira ($3,300) for airing Tintin cartoons that contained scenes with smoking in them, … Read : Tintin told off by Turkish TV regulators – for smoking.
LONDON – Drinking cranberry juice can lower your blood pressure, according to a new research. The Independent quoted Corder, the author of The Red Wine Diet, as saying: “…cranberry juice is a …. Source : Drink cranberry juice to lower BP.
LONDON – Patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis who combine standard treatment with doses of a humanized monoclonal antibody called daclizumab might develop fewer new or enlarged brain lesions than if they use the standard treatment alone, according to a new study. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the …. Source : New therapy for relapsing multiple sclerosis shows promise.
SYDNEY – If you want to curb your kids’ depression and tame their unruly behaviour, head for the Positive Parenting Programme or ‘Triple P’, research says. Two new European studies – one Belgian and another Dutch – researched on the programme, which is said to benefit families.
WASHINGTON – Adding a rosemary extract to ground beef decreases cancer-causing agents that can form upon cooking, say scientists. The finding has been published in the Journal of Food Science.
WASHINGTON – “Progressive walking” and a shellfish supplement every day can significantly lessen arthritis pain and improve physical function, says a new study. Writing in BioMed Central’s open-access journal Arthritis Research and Therapy, boffins found that exercise and glucosamine sulphate supplementation together help osteoarthritis patients.
LONDON – Researchers are ringing the warning bells against adult obesity after a study predicted that eight out of ten men and almost seven in ten women will be overweight by 2020. Principal investigator Professor Klim McPherson, of the University of Oxford, observed adult obesity is expected to rise sharply in England.
TORONTO – Researchers say active women give birth to smarter kids and they are all set to prove it. Canadian researchers at the University of Montreal say studies on animals already prove it, and they have now taken the task of proving it in humans.
WASHINGTON – Insufficient exposure to morning light may be instrumental in depriving teenagers of enough sleep, a new study says. “As teenagers spend more time indoors, they miss out on essential morning light needed to stimulate the body’s 24-hour biological system, which regulates the sleep/wake cycle,” says Mariana Figueiro, assistant professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s …. Source article : Lack of morning light keeps teenagers awake.
WASHINGTON – It’s time you put a check on your weight as obesity, whether in mild or morbid form, doubles the risk of developing kidney stones, according to scientists. “Whether someone is mildly obese or morbidly obese, the risk of getting kidney stones is the same,” says study leader Brian R. Matlaga, assistant professor of …. Original article : Obesity raises kidney stone risk.
WASHINGTON – People who regularly take ibuprofen may reduce their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, suggests a new research. The study involved 136,474 people who did not have Parkinson’s disease at the beginning of the research.
WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that giving employees more flexibility over their work schedules is likely to boost their health. However, interventions that are motivated or dictated by the needs of the employer, such as cutting hours, either have no effect on employee health or make it worse, says the research.
LONDON – A study has revealed that the rate of stillbirths in rural areas of six developing countries fell more than 30 percent following a basic training program in newborn care for birth attendants. The study funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation tracked more than 120,000 births.
SHIMLA – More than 160 people in the Himachal Pradesh state capital have tested positive for Hepatitis E — a liver problem caused by the consumption of water contaminated by sewerage — since the outbreak of the disease in mid-January, officials said Thursday. “Patients suffering from jaundice (Hepatitis E) are being reported at various government and … Original article on : Over 160 cases of Hepatitis E in Shimla since mid-January.
WASHINGTON – Michelle Obama is set to voice her concerns about childhood obesity with an appearance on Mike Huckabee’s Fox News program. The US First Lady will discuss the pitfalls of the condition with Huckabee, the potential future Republican presidential candidate who fought weight problems of his own and eventually dropped more than 100 pounds.
WASHINGTON – A new study from Johns Hopkins has shown that obesity nearly doubles the risk of developing kidney stones. The research also showed that the degree of obesity doesn’t appear to increase or decrease the risk one way or the other.
SYDNEY – A urine test devised by researchers is faster, simpler and less invasive than current biopsy tests to detect kidney transplant rejections. The first ever urine test to detect such rejections has been developed by University of Otago researchers, based on a seven-year study of New Zealand, Australian and Swiss kidney transplant patients.
WASHINGTON – A new research has shown that chronic migraine sufferers tend to be in poorer general health, less well off, and more depressed than those with episodic migraine. The results are based on the study of almost 12,000 adults with episodic – a severe headache on up to 14 days of the month – or … Read : Chronic migraineurs more likely to be sick, poor, depressed.
WASHINGTON – Frying meat in a pan on a gas hob may be worse than using an electric ring for raising the risk of cancer, according to a new study. The new research suggests that professional chefs and cooks may be particularly at risk.
LONDON – Fed up with the pain of pregnancy and pre-menstrual tension, one in four women wishes she was a man, a new UK study has found. Fifteen per cent said that while battling mood swings they wanted to be male. A further nine per cent said they think men have it easier physically, reports The …. Original source : One in four fed up women wish they were men.
LONDON – Sex workers in Switzerland’s Lugano area will be using defibrillators, which deliver a controlled electric shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat, as heart attacks have claimed brothel customers, a media report said. Brothel owners in Lugano said that electric shock treatment to restart customer’s hearts was needed as many elderly customers … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Prostitutes to use defibrillators to save clients.
WASHINGTON – Women with low sexual desire and associated distress experience personal and emotional distress related to the sexual issue, concludes a new study. The findings from the European study have been presented at the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) 2010 Annual Meeting in St. Petersburg, Fla..
WASHINGTON – Depression is common in postpartum, low-income, urban mothers, according to a new research. The study led by University of Rochester Medical Center researchers has been published online by the journal Pediatrics.
WASHINGTON – Focus on the nutritional components of food rather than counting calories, says an expert. When it comes to revamping our diets, our tendency is to view food solely as it affects weight.
WASHINGTON – Expanded highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) coverage is associated with a 50 percent decrease in new yearly HIV infections among injection drug users, a new study has found. The comprehensive population-based study, conducted by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), has been presented at the 17th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections … Original source on Gaea Times at : Increased HAART coverage tied to 50pc drop among injection drug users.
WASHINGTON – Individuals who live in areas with lower household incomes are much more likely to die because of their personal and household characteristics and their community surroundings, says a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher. The study, which claims that socioeconomic status can affect life expectancy, was led by Steven H. Woolf, M.D., M.P.H., director of the … Original article on : Socioeconomic stresses may mean early death.
LONDON – Highlighting emotional benefits of exercise is a much better way of boosting physical activity than focusing on traditional health benefits, says a new study. Reema Sirriyeh, from the University of Leeds who conducted the study with associates, said: “There is evidence that people who believe that physical activity is enjoyable and fun are more … Original source on Gaea Times at : Focusing on fun can boost physical activity.
LONDON – Giving employees greater flexibility at work is likely to boost their health and well being, according to new evidence. Greater flexibility “has the potential to promote a healthier workplaces and improve work practices”, said Clare Bambra, researcher at Durham University (DU), England.
LONDON – A section of women who are fed up with pre-menstrual tension and the pain of pregnancy would rather be men, a media report said citing a survey in Britain. Fifteen percent admitted that when they battle mood swings they want to be male. And nine percent thought men have it easier physically, Daily Express … Read : Fed-up women wish they were men: Survey.
WASHINGTON – Overlooking mild traumatic brain injury may amount to ignoring a major health issue, researchers have warned. Douglas Smith, director of the Center for Brain Injury and Repair and professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and colleagues have been concentrating their efforts on mild … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mild traumatic brain injury may not be so mild after all.
WASHINGTON – Coloured chickpeas contain a significantly higher number of antioxidant qualities than the regular cream and beige ones, says a study. Researchers from the Volcani Center in Israel examined 17 varieties of chickpeas, known to be high protein, ranging from black, red, brown, green, rubiginous, gray, yellow, and beige.
NEW DELHI – Rural youths are more likely than their urban cousins to have pre-marital sex, according to a study released by Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad here Saturday. Overall, 15 percent men and four percent women reported engaging in pre-marital sex.
WASHINGTON – Brain researcher Hiroshi Kawabe has uncovered the secret of nerve (brain) cell regeneration. It is the working of a process that permits nerve cells to grow and form complex networks—something had been completely overlooked until now.
SYDNEY – The accuracy and efficiency of identifying Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the young could improve by 30 percent, thanks to a new testing method. Its symptoms are poor attention span, distraction, failure to follow instructions, getting easily bored, difficulty with details, careless mistakes, forgetfulness and hyperactivity among others.
WASHINGTON – Scientists have come up with evidence to show that calcineurin, an enzyme, is critical in controlling normal development and function of heart cells. The loss of the protein leads to heart problems and death in genetically modified mice, says a new study.
WASHINGTON – A new study led by University of Pennsylvania researchers has found a positive relationship between mindfulness training (MT) and improvements in mood and working memory. Mindfulness is the ability to be aware and attentive of the present moment without emotional reactivity or volatility.
SAN DIEGO – Researchers at 17 US medical centres plan to start using a hormone to treat serious brain injuries on a trial basis, according to a presentation Friday at an annual US gathering of scientists. Initial studies have showed that progesterone, a steroid hormone involved in the female menstrual cycle and pregnancy, can cut the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sex hormone could help heal traumatic brain injuries.
Summary Box: J&J cuts Swiss partner, MRSA rights DEAL BREAKER: A highly touted drug for dangerous MRSA skin infections being developed by Johnson & Johnson and Swiss partner Basilea Pharmaceutica is rejected by European regulators weeks after the FDA did the same, and J&J immediately ends the partnership.
Jamaican doctor accused of abortion on 13-year-old KINGSTON, Jamaica – Authorities in Jamaica are investigating a doctor who has been accused of performing an illegal abortion on a 13-year-old girl.
LONDON – In order to prevent the usage of alertness and attention boosting drugs by students during exams, UK universities must introduce random dope tests, a Cambridge University professor has said. The Guardian quoted Barbara Sahakian, a professor of clinical neuropsychology at Cambridge University’s psychiatry department, as saying that student use of drugs, such as Ritalin …. Original article on Gaea Times at : ‘UK universities must conduct dope tests to control use of smart drug’.
WASHINGTON – Music training can shape a growing child’s brain, says a new research. “Playing an instrument may help youngsters better … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Music ‘boosts kids’ brain development’.
LONDON – Is your pet pooch barking mad? Well, just give it some Reconcile. It can be used to treat a canine compulsive disorder in which faulty genes combine with stress to produce excessive licking, whimpering and tail-chasing, reports The Times.
Early, aggressive therapy eyed in blocking AIDS SAN DIEGO – Aggressive, early anti-viral therapy might provide a way to derail the spread of AIDS, a battle where a successful vaccine remains elusive.
Research finds brain link for words, music ability SAN DIEGO – Words and music are natural partners. Now science is confirming that those abilities are linked in the brain.
NAACP elects Brock, 44, as youngest board chairman NEW YORK – The NAACP has elected a health care executive as its youngest board chairman.
First lady to governors: address child obesity
Pilots offer to talk with Lufthansa before strike BERLIN – The Cockpit pilots union offered Saturday to meet with the chief of Lufthansa AG to try to head off a four-day strike beginning Monday that could cause headaches for thousands of travelers.
WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- As per the latest and confidential reports of the US government Avandia, a popular and widely used drug made by pharmaceuticals major GlaxoSmithKline can be banned shortly. The drug that has come under the scanner of the FDA is used for treating the diabetic patients. As per the latest findings, it …. Read the original article : Avandia Harmful For Hearts?.
WASHINGTON – Scientists have developed a way to make simple oil droplets “smart” enough to navigate through a complex maze, almost like a trained lab rat. This technique might help cancer drugs reach their target. Bartosz Grzybowski, Northwestern University (NU) chemical scientist and bio-engineer, and his colleagues note that the ability to solve a maze … Read more : Cancer drugs may now find their way to tumour.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Severe sleep apnea reduces nightmare recall frequency
The study has been published in the Feb. 15 …. Source : Severe sleep apnea reduces nightmare recall frequency.Sleep problems raise risk of motor vehicle accidents in adolescents
Results indicate that adolescent drivers were twice as likely …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Sleep problems raise risk of motor vehicle accidents in adolescents.Tobacco use ‘worsens outcomes in patients with HPV-positive head, neck cancer’
TV medical shows do not depict proper first aid for seizures
Sex tips for people with breathing problems
“It is important that you talk to your partner about any worries and …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Sex tips for people with breathing problems.Tiny fruit fly tongue holds clues to obesity
Paul Hardin, professor of biology from …. Original article : Tiny fruit fly tongue holds clues to obesity.From heartache to heartbreak – how to avoid one?
Gran’s care can make kids obese
However, kids who went to nursery or had a childminder had … Read more »»».Being fat can help you live longer in old age
And those pensioners classed as obese have the same risk … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Being fat can help you live longer in old age.Do popular TV shows depict proper first aid for seizures?
Rapid flu tests work better in kids than adults
‘French soldiers used as nuclear guinea pigs’
Cosmetic shots could ease migraine symptoms
Aspirin, ibuprofen offer no protection against skin cancer
Maryam M. Asgari, of Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Oakland, and colleagues studied 415 …. Source article : Aspirin, ibuprofen offer no protection against skin cancer.3 out of 4 teen girls happy with their bodies, reveals US survey
Poor fit may explain why men are not big fans of condoms
Brazilian woman expelled from school for short miniskirt, emerges as Rio Carnival star
Wearing a “Carnivalized” version of the very …. Original source : Brazilian woman expelled from school for short miniskirt, emerges as Rio Carnival star.20 inmates die in 2 months, ministers visit observation home
Put a ring on it? Experts explore new ways to circumcise men in Africa to fight AIDS epidemic
Now …. Source : Put a ring on it? Experts explore new ways to circumcise men in Africa to fight AIDS epidemic.Delhi government for proper healthcare in observation homes
Fertility chip can accurately count sperm
Tintin told off by Turkish TV regulators – for smoking
Drink cranberry juice to lower BP
The study conducted by Roger Corder, professor at Queen Mary University of London, has appeared January 28 in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.New therapy for relapsing multiple sclerosis shows promise
Parenting programme to tame unruly teenagers
In the Belgian study, conducted at the University …. Original source : Parenting programme to tame unruly teenagers.Addition of rosemary to beef reduces cancer-causing agents
Heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are mutagenic compounds that form when meat and fish are cooked at high temperatures-especially meats that are grilled, pan-fried, broiled, or barbecued. HCAs are [..] Read the original article: here.Walking, shellfish supplement may help ease arthritis pain
Glucosamine is a chemical found in shellfish shells that has long been … Read more >>.‘8 in 10 men, 7 in 10 women to be overweight by 2020???
“Unlike the recent report on … Read more : ‘8 in 10 men, 7 in 10 women to be overweight by 2020′.‘Active women give birth to smarter kids’
According to their hypothesis, the researchers say, pregnant women who …. Source : ‘Active women give birth to smarter kids’.Lack of morning light keeps teenagers awake
Obesity raises kidney stone risk
Taking ibuprofen regularly cuts Parkinson’s disease risk
Participants were asked about their use of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including aspirin, ibuprofen and acetaminophen. After six years, 293 participants …. Read the original article : Taking ibuprofen regularly cuts Parkinson’s disease risk.More flexibility in work schedules boosts employees’ health
“Control at work is … Read : More flexibility in work schedules boosts employees’ health.Newborn-care training in developing countries reduces stillbirths: Study
It tested [..] Read the original article: here.Over 160 cases of Hepatitis E in Shimla since mid-January
Michelle Obama to take childhood obesity drive on Mike Huckabee’s TV show
Huckabee praised …. Source article : Michelle Obama to take childhood obesity drive on Mike Huckabee’s TV show.Obesity ‘ups kidney stone risk’
“The common thinking was that as weight rises, kidney stone risk rises as well, but …. Original article : Obesity ‘ups kidney stone risk’.New test quickly detects kidney transplant rejection
This …. Read the original article : New test quickly detects kidney transplant rejection.Chronic migraineurs more likely to be sick, poor, depressed
Frying meat on gas hob ‘ups cancer risk’
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has recently classified cooking fumes …. Source : Gaea News Network.One in four fed up women wish they were men
Prostitutes to use defibrillators to save clients
How low sexual desire affects women emotionally
The results are based on …. Original article on Gaea Times at : How low sexual desire affects women emotionally.Postpartum depression common in low-income urban mums
This is the first study to describe the prevalence of depression among low-income urban mothers, who were attending well-child care visits, through the use …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Postpartum depression common in low-income urban mums.Focus on nutrition rather than calories: Expert
But food is much more than that. It’s nourishment for our bodies and brains, says Carl Hastings, chief scientific officer of …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Focus on nutrition rather than calories: Expert.Increased HAART coverage tied to 50pc drop among injection drug users
Socioeconomic stresses may mean early death
Focusing on fun can boost physical activity
Flexibility at work boosts employees’ well being
Besides physical risks, the workplace can pose a threat to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Flexibility at work boosts employees’ well being.Fed-up women wish they were men: Survey
Mild traumatic brain injury may not be so mild after all
Coloured chickpeas have more antioxidants than regular cream ones
Principal investigator Dr. Shmuel Galili found that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Coloured chickpeas have more antioxidants than regular cream ones.Pre-marital sex more common among rural youths: Study
But “17 percent men in rural areas engaged in pre-marital sex compared to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pre-marital sex more common among rural youths: Study.Scientist uncovers secret of nerve cell regeneration
The study shows that an enzyme controls the structure of the cytoskeleton (cellular skeleton) and ensures that nerve …. Original source : Scientist uncovers secret of nerve cell regeneration.New test boosts accuracy, efficiency of detecting ADHD
The University of Sydney … Original article on : New test boosts accuracy, efficiency of detecting ADHD.Scientists identify enzyme vital to healthy heart
The research was led by scientists at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centre …. Source article : Scientists identify enzyme vital to healthy heart.Mindfulness exercises may improve mind-fitness
The study saw a high-stress U.S. military group preparing for deployment to … Read more »».Sex hormone could help heal traumatic brain injuries
Summary Box: J&J cuts Swiss partner, MRSA drug rights after EU rejects it for unreliable tests
WHY THE DELAYS?: U.S. and EU regulators both concluded … Read more »»».Jamaica police investigate doctor accused of performing abortion on 13-year-old
Police spokesman Karl Angell says the unidentified doctor faces charges including procuring abortion, procuring drug for an abortion and child endangerment.
Police have not said how far along …. Original source : Jamaica police investigate doctor accused of performing abortion on 13-year-old.‘UK universities must conduct dope tests to control use of smart drug’
Music ‘boosts kids’ brain development’
At the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting, a Northwestern University neuroscientist had argued that music training has profound effects that shape the sensory system and should be a mainstay of K-12 education.Now, anti-depressant pill just for dogs!
Scientists have come up with Reconcile, a dog version of the anti-depressant drug.
And keeping in mind … Read more : Now, anti-depressant pill just for dogs!.Scientists suggest intense testing and aggressive therapy to block spread of AIDS
Called “test-and-treat,” the goal is to catch new AIDS cases early and administer therapy to reduce the amount of virus in patients’ systems in an …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Scientists suggest intense testing and aggressive therapy to block spread of AIDS.Research finds brain link for words, music ability; finding may lead to better stroke care
It’s a finding that might even lead to better stroke treatments.
Studies have found an overlap in the brain’s processing of language and instrumental music. New research suggests that …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Research finds brain link for words, music ability; finding may lead to better stroke care.NAACP elects 44-year-old health care executive Roslyn Brock as its youngest board chairman
Forty-four-year-old Roslyn M. Brock was chosen Saturday to succeed Julian Bond. Brock had been vice chairman since 2001 and a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for 25 … Read more >>>.Michelle Obama tells governors that addressing child obesity is key to fixing health care
WASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama says child obesity is both a financial and health crisis.
She tells governors that nearly one in every three kids in the U.S. is overweight or obese. The first lady says many will develop diabetes and other conditions that are costly to … Read more : Michelle Obama tells governors that addressing child obesity is key to fixing health care.Pilots offer to talk with Lufthansa before strike; German minister urges both to compromise
The union offer to meet with Lufthansa Chief Executive Wolfgang Mayrhuber came after Germany’s transport … Read more »».Avandia Harmful For Hearts?
Cancer drugs may now find their way to tumour
Monday, February 22, 2010
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