Potential therapeutic target for breast cancer identified

LONDON – Scientists have identified a potential target for the treatment of breast cancer.
They have discovered a protein, which could stop cancer tumours from growing and spreading.

Professor Reuven Agami, of the Netherlands Cancer Institute in Amsterdam, found that the protein, known as BRD7, activates an anti-cancer … Read more : Potential therapeutic target for breast cancer identified.

Lockerbie bomber can live for five more years

TRIPOLI – Terminally ill Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi is at the centre of another controversy after it was revealed that he is taking an anti-cancer chemotherapy drug, which can keep him alive for five more years.

According to … Original article on : Lockerbie bomber can live for five more years.

CT scans overuse linked to cancer

SYDNEY – Health experts have warned that unjustified use of CT scans is increasingly becoming a reason behind cancers.

A latest medical research has claimed that more than 400 new cases of cancer a year in Australia … Read more : CT scans overuse linked to cancer.

Get paid 24,000 pounds just to eat

LONDON – TV character Homer Simpson would have loved this job. A company in Britain is looking for a worker who has to do nothing, except eat – and the pay will be nearly 24,000 pounds a year.

Daily Mail Monday reported that the firm Proactol Ltd wants the worker to have a hearty appetite; the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Get paid 24,000 pounds just to eat.

Cheaper painkillers soon thanks to opium breakthrough

TORONTO – Canadian researchers have decoded opium poppy which will lead to cheaper and mass production of the current costly pain killers. Currently, the morphine is the most used painkiller around the world.

Researchers at Canada’s University of Calgary revealed Sunday that they have decoded the unique genes in the opium poppy that allow it to … Original article on : Cheaper painkillers soon thanks to opium breakthrough.

MSNBC host Keith Olbermann’s dad, subject of health care debate commentaries, dies in NY at 80

MSNBC host Keith Olbermann’s dad dies in NYC at 80

NEW YORK – The father of MSNBC host Keith Olbermann has died in New York City at age 80.
Theodore C. Olbermann was thrust into the nation’s health care debate through commentaries made by his son on television.
Keith Olbermann says the former architect died Saturday of complications … Read more >>.

White House backs down on pushing Senate to remove special deals from health bill

White House backs down on health bill deals

WASHINGTON – The White House is backing down from trying to get senators to remove some special deals from the health care bill.
Senior adviser David Axelrod says the White House only objected to deals that affected just one state, such one involving Medicaid and Nebraska that’s being cut … Read more »»».

India mends Uganda kids’ hearts, Tharoor bids hearty ‘bye

NEW DELHI – Tired yet relieved, parents and their little ones who came all the way from Uganda to seek treatment for heart diseases were Sunday seen off by Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor, who said they had managed to “cross international frontiers that divide people”.

As part of aid organisation Rotary International’s … Read more >>>.

Haryana’s low-cost surgery package a big hit: officials

CHANDIGARH – The subsidised surgery package programme of the Haryana government is becoming quite popular in the state with around 48,000 people benefiting from it in just seven months, officials said here Sunday.

The one-of-its-kind programme was launched in July last year in all government hospitals.
“Increasing number of people are coming to government health institutions …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Haryana’s low-cost surgery package a big hit: officials.

Punish pharma firms offering doctors gifts, says MCI

NEW DELHI – After quantifying punishments for doctors accepting gifts, the Medical Council of India (MCI) Sunday said it has also written to the health ministry to regulate pharmaceutical companies luring doctors through gifts and free hospitality.

“Doctors are under our jurisdiction and we have now regulated them. But the other half – pharma companies – … Read : Punish pharma firms offering doctors gifts, says MCI.

Smoking, not history of alcohol abuse, ‘impairs mental function’

WASHINGTON – A new study suggests that men and women with a history of alcohol abuse may not see long-term negative effects on their memory, but female smokers do.

In a study, which involved 287 men and women aged 31 to 60, researchers found that those with past alcohol-use disorders performed similarly on standard tests of … Read : Smoking, not history of alcohol abuse, ‘impairs mental function’.

Magical tricks may help treat children with locomotor disabilities

WASHINGTON – A researcher at Tel Aviv University has found a new approach to help kids with paralysis and motor dysfunction improve their physical skills and inner confidence – magic.

Dr. Dido Green developed an innovative yet remarkably simple series of therapeutic exercises … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Magical tricks may help treat children with locomotor disabilities.

The humble banana may help prevent HIV spread

WASHINGTON – University of Michigan scientists have identified a chemical in bananas as a potent inhibitor of HIV infection.

Accordion to University of Michigan Medical School scientists, the potent new inhibitor of HIV, derived from bananas, may open the door to new treatments to prevent sexual transmission … Read more : The humble banana may help prevent HIV spread.

War trauma ups asthma risk among civilians

WASHINGTON – The risk of developing asthma increases if a person lives through the trauma of war, claims a study.

Published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, the study found that those who are most traumatised are twice as likely …. Source article  : War trauma ups asthma risk among civilians.

Erectile dysfunction plus heart disease ups death risk

WASHINGTON – Men with cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction (ED) are at an increased risk of death, according to a new study.

Reporting in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, German researchers stated that erectile dysfunction (ED) … Original article on : Erectile dysfunction plus heart disease ups death risk.

Treating vitamin D deficiency cuts heart disease risk

WASHINGTON – Treating vitamin D deficiency with supplements may help to prevent or reduce a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease and a host of other chronic conditions, say researchers.

According to two new studies at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Murray, Utah, preventing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Treating vitamin D deficiency cuts heart disease risk.

It’s official: Steaming cup of morning coffee helps you stay fit

WASHINGTON – A steaming hot cup of coffee in the morning can actually do wonders for your health.

And now two new studies have provided more support to the drink’s benefits.
Touted as “the devil’s brew,” coffee contains several nutrients (eg, calcium) as well as hundreds of potentially biologically … Read this article on Gaea Times at : It’s official: Steaming cup of morning coffee helps you stay fit.

Meditation a good way to ease pain

WASHINGTON – Meditation can help enhance the ability to moderate reactions to pain, according to new study.

In the study, published in The Journal of Pain, boffins from the University of North Carolina measured pain ratings in students interested in learning meditation who recruited for the …. Source article  : Meditation a good way to ease pain.

UN AIDS chief says new HIV infections increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes

New HIV infections increasing among homosexuals

NEW YORK – New HIV infections are increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes who don’t seek help because of laws that criminalize these practices, the head of the U.N. AIDS agency said Monday.
Michel Sidibe, the head of UNAIDS, said “it is unacceptable” that 85 countries still have laws criminalizing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : UN AIDS chief says new HIV infections increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes.

Body of missing NH mother found in Maine; family says she was troubled by bipolar disorder

Body of missing NH mother found in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine – A New Hampshire woman who fled her home in a manic state, leaving her husband and young son behind, left few clues when she abandoned her car 150 miles away in another state on a highway median in a snowstorm.

Police believed Sarah Rogers was likely … Original source on Gaea Times at : Body of missing NH mother found in Maine; family says she was troubled by bipolar disorder.

Stomach wraps more effective approach to treat severe acid reflux

WASHINGTON – For treatment of severe acid reflux, stomach wrap operations could be a more effective option than acid suppression tablets, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review.

The study shows a more pronounced improvement in symptoms shortly after surgery than with drug treatment.
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common chronic disease in which acid reflux … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Stomach wraps more effective approach to treat severe acid reflux.

Heart abnormalities diagnosed in World Trade Center workers

WASHINGTON – The World Trade Center collapse has caused potentially dangerous heart problems in responders on-site, according to new research.

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine conducted the analyses of 1,236 WTC workers.
Their study showed that responders have impaired diastolic function of both the right and left ventricle, meaning their hearts do not relax normally, … Read more »»».

Anti-obesity drugs unlikely to provide lasting health benefits

LONDON – Anti-obesity drugs fall short of providing long lasting health benefits, researchers have pointed out.

Experts at the University of Liverpool debated the drugs handled the biological consequences of obesity since most developers focused primarily on weight loss as their end goal.
Dr Jason Halford, Reader in Appetite and Obesity at the University of Liverpool, and … Read more : Anti-obesity drugs unlikely to provide lasting health benefits.

Increased intake of leafy greens, nuts ‘can cut colon cancer risk in men’

TORONTO – For men, boosting the intake of magnesium, a mineral found in leafy greens, nuts and legumes, can help significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer, says a new research from Japan.

Magnesium has been shown to guard against high blood pressure, heart disease, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Women prefer ‘manly’ men when poor health is their country’s norm

LONDON – Women who live in countries where poor health is the norm prefer more masculine-looking men, a new research has found.

On the hand, women who live in healthier countries prefer more feminine-looking men, according to the study.
Psychologists say their research suggests that masculine men …. Original source  : Women prefer ‘manly’ men when poor health is their country’s norm.

New nicotine replacement products offer hope to smokers

WELLINGTON – Researchers from the University of Otago have come up with new ways to help smokers kick the butt.

In their study, smokers gave thumbs up to two nicotine replacement products, which may become more commonly available.
The products come in small sachets, … Read more »».

Childhood abuse ‘accelerates body’s ageing process’

WASHINGTON – Physical or emotional abuse during childhood accelerates the body’s ageing process, according to a new research.

Cellular aging remains somewhat of a mystery, although there is growing evidence that over time, the DNA within cells begins to show signs of aging.
One of these signs is the shortening … Read more >>>.

Thin smokers at increased lung cancer risk

KUALA LUMPUR – A research has revealed that smokers who are thin are more at risk of suffering from lung cancer than people who are fat.

According to China’s Xinhua news agency, researchers from the National University of Singapore surveyed 63,257 middle- aged and elderly Chinese Singaporeans from 1993 …. Source  : Thin smokers at increased lung cancer risk.

Advance emergency contraception doesn’t reduce pregnancy rates

WASHINGTON – Women who take emergency contraception in advance of need do not reduce their chances of getting pregnant, despite increased and faster use of such medications after unprotected sexual intercourse, concludes a new study.

Women who take emergency contraception up to five days after unprotected sex are less likely to become pregnant.
However, there are chances …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Obesity, passive smoking cut supply of oxygen to unborn child

WASHINGTON – Babies born to obese mothers and exposed to passive smoking are more likely to face health problems, a new study claims.

The conclusion is based on evidence of elevated levels of nucleated red blood cells in the umbilical cord reported in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health.
Pediatrician Abd ElBaky of …. Source article  : Obesity, passive smoking cut supply of oxygen to unborn child.

Retired Director General of Income Tax has plan to cure sick and dying without any drugs

NEVADA – A retired Director General of Income Tax of India says that give him your terminally ill and dying for few months and he will return them healthy and vibrant.

Mumbai (India) based Veer Dilawar Singh Balahara, who has been atheist most of his life, found inner-light while working in various senior positions in Government …. Original source  : Retired Director General of Income Tax has plan to cure sick and dying without any drugs.

Fish may help fight bowel cancer

WASHINGTON – In people whose genetic make-up predisposes them to bowel cancer, a purified form of an omega 3 cuts the number and size of precancerous bowel growths (polyps), says a new study.

The study has been published in the journal Gut.
Furthermore, this particular omega 3 (eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA) seems to be as effective as …. Source  : Fish may help fight bowel cancer.

Hypnotherapy effective for easing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms

WASHINGTON – Hypnotherapy may help ease the distressing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), say experts.

During a wide ranging discussion of the condition in a Frontline Gastroenterology podcast, experts revealed that in a goodly proportion of cases, hypnotherapy clears up symptoms altogether.
Excluding certain foodstuffs may help alleviate symptoms, but usually only for a while, says … Original article on : Hypnotherapy effective for easing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

Low vitamin D levels associated with higher rates of asthma among kids

WASHINGTON – African American children with asthma in metropolitan Washington, DC, are significantly more likely to have low levels of vitamin D than healthy African American children, researchers have claimed.

The study by researchers at Children’s National Medical Center has been published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
Vitamin D deficiency has been recently linked to a variety … Original source on Gaea Times at : Low vitamin D levels associated with higher rates of asthma among kids.

Loneliness linked to high BP in elderly

WASHINGTON – Loneliness may adversely affect blood pressure in older adults, a new study reveals.

The new study at the University of Chicago shows, for the first time, a direct relation between loneliness and larger increases in blood pressure four years later-a link that is independent of age and other factors that could cause blood pressure …. Source  : Loneliness linked to high BP in elderly.

GM says Redskins invited 500 area high school football coaches to minicamp, concussion forum

Redskins invite local coaches to concussion forum

WASHINGTON – The Washington Redskins are inviting 500 area high school football coaches to a concussion forum during a minicamp next month.
Speaking Wednesday at a panel discussion as part of Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill, Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said the team has sent letters to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Cancer researchers question why some medical studies exclude gays, lesbians

Report questions excluding gays from some studies
Some researchers are questioning why gay men and lesbians are excluded from participating in certain medical studies.
In a letter in Thursday’s New England Journal of Medicine, three scientists from the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia cite several dozen studies requiring a participant to be “in a … Original article on : Cancer researchers question why some medical studies exclude gays, lesbians.

Boston Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie diagnosed with mononucleosis

Boston’s Lowrie diagnosed with mononucleosis

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Boston Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie has mononucleosis.
Lowrie has not played since March 11 and had been feeling fatigued. He went for tests this week.
“He can play as tolerated,” Red Sox manager Terry Francona said Wednesday. “There’s a reason he was feeling run down last week. He … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Boston Red Sox infielder Jed Lowrie diagnosed with mononucleosis.

Michelle Obama says her fight against obesity isn’t about how kids look but their energy level

First lady: Diet is key to children’s productivity
WASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama says her fight against childhood obesity isn’t about appearance but about whether kids have enough energy to be productive at school.
Speaking Wednesday at a forum sponsored by Newsweek magazine, Mrs. Obama said that every parent is familiar with the difference … Read more »»».

David Beckham and wife Victoria fly to London after surgery on torn Achilles’ tendon

Beckham in London after surgery in Finland

LONDON – David Beckham arrived in London with his wife Victoria on Wednesday after flying in from the Finnish clinic where he had surgery for a torn Achilles’ tendon.
With his left leg in a cast, Beckham flew in on a private jet. He injured his foot on Sunday and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : David Beckham and wife Victoria fly to London after surgery on torn Achilles’ tendon.

Smoking may impair women’s cognition

WASHINGTON – Men and women with a history of alcohol abuse may not see long-term negative effects on their memory and thinking but female smokers do, a new study suggests.

In a study of 287 men and women ages 31 to 60, researchers found that those with past alcohol-use disorders performed similarly on standard tests of … Read : Smoking may impair women’s cognition.

Acupuncture ‘can spread HIV, hepatitis B and C’

NEW DELHI – Acupuncture treatment may lead to transmission of bacterial infections, hepatitis B and C, and even HIV, health experts have warned.

Microbiologists at the University of Hong Kong insist that use of contaminated needles can have devastating results, reports The China Daily.
The researchers, led by Patrick Woo, microbiology professor at the University of Hong …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Cardiac rehabilitation can help heart patients

WASHINGTON – Researchers have found that cardiac rehabilitation is associated with significantly reduced mortality rates for patients who have had stents placed to treat blockages in coronary arteries.

The findings, presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology in Atlanta in the US, found that patients who had coronary angioplasty and participated in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Cardiac rehabilitation can help heart patients.

Shift workers at increased irritable bowel syndrome risk

WASHINGTON – Shift workers face a significantly increased risk of developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal pain compared to those working a standard day-time schedule, says a new study.

The study has been published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
“We know that people participating in shift work often complain of gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal [..] Read the original article: here.

Women with swine flu more likely to suffer critical illness if pregnant

LONDON – Pregnant women with swine flu are 13 times more likely to become critically ill than non-pregnant women infected with H1N1, concludes a new study.

The research, published on bmj.com, included pregnant women in Australia and New Zealand.
Boffins concluded that 11 percent of mothers and 12 percent of babies died as a result of being … Read more >>>.

Stress during pregnancy ‘ups offspring’s asthma risk’

WASHINGTON – Stress during pregnancy may increase offspring’s risk of asthma, say researchers.

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston investigated differences in immune function markers in cord blood between infants born to mothers in high stress environments and those born to mothers with lower stress and found marked differences in … Read more : Stress during pregnancy ‘ups offspring’s asthma risk’.

Chinese man kills boy, 11, eats his brain of to cure epilepsy

LONDON – In a shocking case, a Chinese man allegedly killed an 11-year-old boy and ate his brain, believing it would cure his epilepsy.

A superstitious man, Wang Chaoxu, of Qixian village, Yunnan, allegedly murdered Li Xuetang, whose dead body has been found buried in a grain field in a neighboring hamlet.
The victim’s head was peeled … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chinese man kills boy, 11, eats his brain of to cure epilepsy.

Nebraska’s ‘Cornhusker Kickback’ gets the boot, while TN, ND make hay in new health care bill

‘Cornhusker Kickback’ gets the boot in health bill

WASHINGTON – Bye bye, Cornhusker Kickback. Hello, extra money for Tennessee and North Dakota.
Democrats issuing revisions Thursday to their health care overhaul bill decided to kill the extra $100 million in Medicaid funds for Nebraska that has become a symbol of backdoor deal making.
But the changes include extra …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Nebraska’s ‘Cornhusker Kickback’ gets the boot, while TN, ND make hay in new health care bill.

Summary Box: Apple director and auto industry expert Jerome York dies at 71

Summary Box: Jerome York dies at 71
WHAT HAPPENED: Jerome York died Thursday of a brain aneurysm at a Pontiac, Mich., hospital. He was 71.

IMPACT ON BUSINESS: York has served as a board member of Apple Inc. since 1997 and helped to lead comebacks in the 1980s and 1990s as chief financial officer at Chrysler Corp. … Read more »»».

Democrats unveil US health reform bill

WASHINGTON – US Democratic leaders Thursday unveiled a final version of the health insurance reform bill, setting the stage for a vote this weekend in the House of Representatives, Xinhua reported.

According to non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the bill will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, cutting the federal deficit by $138 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Acne drug may help prevent HIV breakout

WASHINGTON – A cheap acne drug that’s been used for decades effectively targets infected immune cells in which HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, lies dormant and prevents them from reactivating and replicating, claim Johns Hopkins researchers.

The drug, minocycline, likely will improve on the current treatment regimens of HIV-infected patients if used in combination with … Read : Acne drug may help prevent HIV breakout.

Cough medicine ingredient noscapine may help fight prostate cancer

WASHINGTON – Cough medicine ingredient noscapine could be used as a prophylactic treatment for prostate cancer, according to a new study.

The study shows that noscapine inhibited tumor growth in mice and also limited the spread of tumors without causing any side effects.
The collaborative pre-clinical laboratory research was conducted by Dr. Israel Barken, of the Prostate … Read more »»».

Pesticide chlorpyrifos associated with childhood developmental delays

WASHINGTON – Exposure to the pesticide chlorpyrifos is associated with early childhood developmental delays, according to a study by researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health.

Findings of the study, “Chlorpyrifos Exposure and Urban Residential Environment Characteristics as Determinants of Early Childhood Neurodevelopment,” are online in the American Journal of Public Health.
The study examined … Read more : Pesticide chlorpyrifos associated with childhood developmental delays.

Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland out of ICU at Phoenix hospital

Westmoreland out of ICU at Phoenix hospital

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Boston Red Sox minor league prospect Ryan Westmoreland has been out of the intensive care unit and into the neuro rehabilitation unit at the St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix on Friday.
According to Dr. Robert Spetzler, Westmoreland’s neurosurgeon and the director of Barrow …. Read the original article  : Red Sox prospect Ryan Westmoreland out of ICU at Phoenix hospital.

Texas governor gives copy of pardon to family of man who died in prison, later cleared by DNA

Texas gov. gives copy of pardon to man’s family

FORT WORTH, Texas – The family of a Texas man who died while imprisoned for a rape he didn’t commit has been given a framed copy of the state’s first posthumous pardon – a document that finally proves his innocence.
Gov. Rick Perry granted Timothy Cole’s pardon nearly …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Texas governor gives copy of pardon to family of man who died in prison, later cleared by DNA.

Big dip in US tuberculosis cases last year may be due to better screening of immigrants

Testing overseas may explain big drop in TB cases
ATLANTA – An unexpected big drop in new U.S. tuberculosis cases is probably because of stepped up screening and treatment of immigrants before they leave their native countries, health officials say.
The nation’s TB rate dropped more than 11 percent last year, the largest single-year decrease … Read : Big dip in US tuberculosis cases last year may be due to better screening of immigrants.

Now, a gel to end misery of cleft palates

LONDON – In a novel study, Oxford scientists have developed a gel that may soon heal the misery of cleft palates in kids.

Although they can be corrected through surgery, those most severely affected can suffer problems with their speech and appearance for years to come.
According to researcher David Bucknall, the gel is significantly better … Read more »».

Genetically modified mosquitos may help fight malaria

LONDON – Japanese scientists have developed a genetically modified mosquito that vaccinates as it bites and could help prevent the spread of malaria.

The research team has created an insect producing a natural vaccine protein in its saliva, which is injected into the bloodstream when it bites.
The “prototype” mosquito carries a vaccine against Leishmania, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Genetically modified mosquitos may help fight malaria.

Former PGA champion Toms could take break to fix shoulder

Toms says right shoulder needs surgery
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Former PGA champion David Toms has been losing length off the tee that he can’t afford, and now he knows why. Toms said Friday he has a bone spur in his rotator cuff that will require surgery.

Toms, who shot an 8-under 63 to get into contention … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Former PGA champion Toms could take break to fix shoulder.

Detroit Medical Center announces potential sale to Tenn.-based Vanguard Health Systems

DMC: Potential sale to Vanguard Health Systems
DETROIT – The Detroit Medical Center said Friday it has signed a letter of intent that opens the door for it to be purchased by a private Nashville, Tenn.-based health system.
The nonprofit Detroit health system announced the deal with Vanguard Health Systems in a statement. Terms of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Detroit Medical Center announces potential sale to Tenn.-based Vanguard Health Systems.

The Pill can lead to hair loss

SYDNEY – Hormones in the Pill are causing hair loss in a number of young women, a leading expert has said.

David Salinger, director of International Association of Trichologists, said he everyday treats one young woman for hair thinning, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.
Contraceptive pills such as Yasmin and Diane 35 ED can promote hair growth, … Read more : The Pill can lead to hair loss.

India is the place where the world has to invest: Purnendu Chatterjee (Interview)

NEW DELHI – Global investor Purnendu Chatterjee has identified life science as an area where he foresees great potential for investment in India, but with a totally different model on new drug discovery from what has been adopted by the developed world.

“India and China have 2.5 billion people. If we figure out how to design …. Source article  : India is the place where the world has to invest: Purnendu Chatterjee (Interview).

Liz Carpenter, an author and former press secretary to Lady Bird Johnson, dies in Texas at 89

Former press secretary for Lady Bird Johnson dies
AUSTIN, Texas – Liz Carpenter, an author and former press secretary to first lady Lady Bird Johnson, died Saturday at an Austin hospital after contracting pneumonia earlier in the week, said her daughter, Christy Carpenter. Carpenter was 89.
On Nov. 22, 1963, Carpenter scribbled the 58 … Original article on : Liz Carpenter, an author and former press secretary to Lady Bird Johnson, dies in Texas at 89.

Rep. Waxman: Dem leaders plan to advance health care bill over abortion foes’ objections

Waxman: No health deal with abortion opponents

WASHINGTON – A top House Democrat says party leaders are unlikely to cut a deal with abortion opponents to pass President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.
Rep. Henry Waxman tells The Associated Press that “the likely outcome” is that Speaker Nancy Pelosi will move ahead without the votes of a … Read more : Rep. Waxman: Dem leaders plan to advance health care bill over abortion foes’ objections.

House Rules Committee considers the terms for House debate, vote on health care legislation

House committee deciding terms of health care vote

WASHINGTON – House Democrats are moving closer toward enacting President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.
The House Rules Committee has begun meeting to set the terms for the final debate and vote – which is expected on Sunday.
The chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, California Democrat Henry … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : House Rules Committee considers the terms for House debate, vote on health care legislation.

Study: Lesser-known superbug more of a problem in Southern hospitals than MRSA

Study: Lesser-known germ a bigger hospital threat
ATLANTA – As one superbug seems to be fading as a threat in hospitals, another is on the rise, a new study suggests.
A dangerous, drug-resistant staph infection called MRSA is often seen as the biggest germ threat to patients in hospitals and other health care facilities. But …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Over two million pregnant women in India consume tobacco

NEW DELHI – Over two million pregnant women in India consume tobacco products, a shocking figure revealed by the Indian health ministry Saturday.

“It is shocking that over 8.5 percent of the ante-natal mothers in India are tobacco users,” said Jagdish Kaur, in-charge of the tobacco control programme in the health ministry.
She said though …. Original source  : Over two million pregnant women in India consume tobacco.

Higher doses of statin may lead to fatal kidney failure

LONDON – Higher doses of cholesterol lowering drug Zocor, sold generically as simvastatin, may increase risk of a condition which can lead to fatal kidney failure, a drug watchdog has warned.

According to an analysis of clinical trial data in America, large doses of simvastatin, which is taken in order to lower cholesterol and reduce the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Higher doses of statin may lead to fatal kidney failure.

Sleep deprivation linked to drug use in teens’ social networks

WASHINGTON – Poor sleep patterns are likely to drive adolescents at the centre of social networks to use drugs, thereby increasing their vulnerability, says a study.

Principal researcher Sara C. Mednick, assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the VA San Diego Healthcare System, pointed out the spread … Original article on : Sleep deprivation linked to drug use in teens’ social networks.

Parents putting babies at risk by using slings incorrectly, say experts

LONDON – Experts have raised concerns about the safety of babies in the way parents carry them in slings.

Experts have warned that babies can suffocate within two minutes if the sling is pushed against their face or if they are carried in a curled position that is popular with many mothers.
The … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Parents putting babies at risk by using slings incorrectly, say experts.