Strokes can happen to children too

WASHINGTON – Children can have strokes too that can be recurrent, according to pediatric researchers.

Unfortunately, boffins said, the strokes often go unrecognized the first time, and the child does not receive treatment before the recurrence.
Pediatric neurologist Rebecca Ichord, M.D., director of the Pediatric …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Strokes can happen to children too.

First ovarian transplant helps woman bear two kids

LONDON – The world’s first-ever ovarian transplant has helped a woman conceive and deliver two healthy babies in Denmark.

The ovarian tissue had been removed and frozen during Stinne Holm Bergholdt’s cancer treatment and then restored once she was cured.
Following the transplant, she gave birth to a girl in February 2007 after receiving fertility treatment …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : First ovarian transplant helps woman bear two kids.

Osteoporosis drug may help cut risk of bone fractures, breast cancer, stroke

LONDON – The nonsteroidal selective estrogen-receptor modulator lasofoxifene may help reduce the risk of vertebral and non-vertebral fractures, ER-positive breast cancer, coronary heart disease and stroke in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, says a new study.

The research has been published in the latest … Original article on : Osteoporosis drug may help cut risk of bone fractures, breast cancer, stroke.

Zen meditation reduces sensitivity to pain

TORONTO – Zen meditation can help people reduce their sensitivity to pain by thickening their brain, says a new study.

Montreal University (M-U) researchers made the discovery by comparing the grey matter thickness of Zen meditators and non-meditators.
They found evidence that practicing the centuries-old discipline of Zen can reinforce a central brain region (anterior … Read more : Zen meditation reduces sensitivity to pain.

Athletes should avoid performing through pain

WASHINGTON – Athletes often misunderstand how serious an injury can be and try to rush back into competition without appropriate treatment and rehabilitation.

Some of the most difficult cases seen by foot and ankle surgeons are those in which athletes have continued to play after an injury.
Surgeons at the Annual Scientific Conference of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Athletes should avoid performing through pain.

Ahmedabad hosts yoga camp for board exam students

AHMEDABAD – In an attempt to improve the psychosocial competence of students appearing for board examinations this year, the city of Ahmedabad organised a yoga camp.

Adarsh, a non-profit organization, sponsored the event.
During the psychotherapeutic … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ahmedabad hosts yoga camp for board exam students.

Single men more likely to have fatal stroke

WASHINGTON – Single men or those leading an unhappy married life run a higher risk of fatal stroke in their later decades, says a new study.

The findings are based on a survey of 10,059 civil servants and municipal workers (average age 49) who participated in the Israeli Ischemic Heart Disease Study that started in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Single men more likely to have fatal stroke.

Abromaitis scores 17, Notre Dame makes 10 3-pointers to beat No. 12 Pittsburgh 68-53

Notre Dame makes 10 3s, beat No. 12 Pitt 68-53

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Tim Abromaitis scored 17 points, Ben Hansbrough had 15 points and nine rebounds and Notre Dame made 10 3-pointers to beat No. 12 Pittsburgh 68-53 on Wednesday and end the Panthers’ five-game winning streak.
The Fighting Irish (18-10, 7-8 Big East), playing a … Read : Abromaitis scores 17, Notre Dame makes 10 3-pointers to beat No. 12 Pittsburgh 68-53.

NFL hopes to test for human growth hormone; Major League Baseball talks with union

NFL hopes to test for HGH; MLB talks with union

NEW YORK – The NFL hopes to start testing players for human growth hormone, and Major League Baseball has started talks with its union to investigate the test that led to the suspension of a British rugby player.
NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said Wednesday that the league … Original article on : NFL hopes to test for human growth hormone; Major League Baseball talks with union.

Influential federal panel recommends annual flu shots for virtually all Americans

Panel recommends annual flu vaccinations for all
ATLANTA – A government panel is now recommending that virtually all Americans get a flu shot each year, starting this fall.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices had gradually been expanding its recommendation for flu shots – 85 percent of Americans were already included.
On Wednesday, the panel voted … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Influential federal panel recommends annual flu shots for virtually all Americans.