Egypt’s top Muslim cleric, whose moderate views angered hard-liners, dies of heart attack

Egypt’s top Muslim cleric dies of heart attack
CAIRO – Egypt’s state-owned news agency says the country’s top Muslim cleric has died of a heart attack during a visit to Saudi Arabia.
Sheik Mohammed Sayed Tantawi was 81 years old. He was the grand sheik of Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s pre-eminent theological institute. His moderate views … Read more : Egypt’s top Muslim cleric, whose moderate views angered hard-liners, dies of heart attack.

How the AP-GfK poll on Obama was conducted

How the AP-GfK poll on Obama was conducted

The Associated Press-GfK Poll on President Obama, the direction of the country and health care was conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media from March 3-8. It is based on landline and cell phone telephone interviews with a nationally representative random sample of 1,002 adults. Interviews were …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : How the AP-GfK poll on Obama was conducted.

Genetic variant raises lung cancer risk for light smokers

WASHINGTON – Individuals who carry a particular genetic variant are at much higher risk of developing lung cancer from exposure to second-hand smoke than others, even if they rarely come into contact with it, according to a new study.

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati say that for family members who carry this genetic variant, the …. Read the original article  : Genetic variant raises lung cancer risk for light smokers.

Simple relaxation with soothing music the best way to ease anxiety

WASHINGTON – Massage eases anxiety, but it is no more effective than simple relaxation in a room alone with soft, soothing music, concludes a new study.

A new randomized trial has shown that on average, three months after receiving a series of 10 massage sessions, patients had half the symptoms of anxiety. This improvement resembles that …. Source article  : Simple relaxation with soothing music the best way to ease anxiety.

Risk-free treatment for women with low sexual desire

WASHINGTON – Scientists have found evidence that a low-cost, risk-free psychological treatment for women with low sexual desire is effective and may be a better alternative to drugs that have adverse side effects.

“Low sexual desire is the number one problem women bring to sex therapists,” said Laurie Mintz from University of Missouri.
“Drugs to treat low … Original article on : Risk-free treatment for women with low sexual desire.

Healthier men enjoy more years of good sex

LONDON – Healthy individuals are almost twice as likely to be interested in sex compared to those in poor health, says a new study.

The research has been published on bmj.com.
According to the study’s results, at the age of 30, men have a sexually active life expectancy of nearly 35 … Read : Healthier men enjoy more years of good sex.

Facet Biotech Acquired By Abbott

CALIFORNIA (GaeaTimes.com)- In a move that may have an impact on the future of biotechnology and medical research, Abbott Laboratories is going to acquire noted biotechnology products developer Facet Biotech Corp. The acquisition will cost Abbott a whopping $450 million. Abbott is known for producing the famous drug prescribed for arthritis, Humira. The … Read more : Facet Biotech Acquired By Abbott.

Irritable bowel syndrome patients not at increased colon cancer risk

WASHINGTON – Irritable bowel syndrome patients are at no greater risk of having polyps, colon cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases than fit individuals undergoing colonoscopies, according to a new research.

The study has been published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
“Patients …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Irritable bowel syndrome patients not at increased colon cancer risk.

Papaya may harbour cancer cure

WASHINGTON – The humble papaya is gaining recognition in Western medicine for its anticancer powers, with a University of Florida researcher claiming that the power fruit thwarted growth of cancer cells in lab tests.

University of Florida researcher Nam Dang, M.D., Ph.D., … Read more »»».

Acupuncture ‘provides no help with IVF’

LONDON – Acupuncture do nothing to increase the chance of getting pregnant through IVF, fertility experts have said.

Before issuing the new guidance, experts at the British Fertility Society analysed 14 trials involving 2,670 people.
“All the trials involved acupuncture, in which needles were inserted into …. Read the original article  : here.