Now, enjoy coffee without getting heartburn

WASHINGTON – Do stomach irritations prevent you from enjoying your daily cup of coffee? Now, scientists have identified several substances that may be among the culprits responsible for brewing up heartburn and stomach pain in every cup.

Research has led to the counter-intuitive finding that espresso, French roast and other dark-roasted coffee may be easier on … Read : Now, enjoy coffee without getting heartburn.

Chemotherapy-synthetic compound combo may prevent pancreatic cancers

WASHINGTON – Chemotherapy in combination with a synthetic compound- JP1201- which mimics the action of a naturally occurring “death-promoting” protein found in cells, can dramatically reduce human pancreatic cancer cells, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

The research, conducted in mice, could lead to more effective therapies for pancreatic and possibly other cancers, said …. Original source  : Chemotherapy-synthetic compound combo may prevent pancreatic cancers.

Texas inmate set for execution Wednesday insists DNA testing could clear him in triple slaying

Condemned Texas man says DNA tests could clear him

LIVINGSTON, Texas – Texas death row inmate Hank Skinner insists DNA testing could exonerate him in the New Year’s Eve 1993 slayings of his girlfriend and her two adult sons.
Skinner is scheduled to die Wednesday in Huntsville. On Tuesday, he visited with his French-born wife as he … Original source on Gaea Times at : Texas inmate set for execution Wednesday insists DNA testing could clear him in triple slaying.

Tequila plant may help fight osteoporosis

WASHINGTON – An ingredient in the plant that gave the world tequila may help protect against osteoporosis and other diseases, suggests a news study.

Foods spiked with “fructans” from the agave plant may be used in a new genre of processed foods with health benefits and as a source of nutrients that helps the body’s absorption …. Original article  : Tequila plant may help fight osteoporosis.

10 letters a day: Obama’s daily dose of humanity, keeping him grounded in health care debate

10 letters a day: humanizing talismans for Obama

WASHINGTON – Part of President Barack Obama’s determination to press forward on health-care legislation came from the 10 letters he reads each day from ordinary Americans.
In his first week as president, Obama asked his staff to select 10 letters a day for him to read from among the [..] Read the original article: here.

Aspirin a day ‘cuts breast cancer risk’

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that postmenopausal women who take aspirin and other analgesics (known as painkillers) regularly have lower estrogen levels, which could contribute to a decreased risk of breast or ovarian cancer.

“We observed some significant inverse associations between concentrations of several estrogens and the use of aspirin, aspirin plus non-aspirin nonsteroidal …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hair dye, smoking ‘increase progressive liver disease risk’

WASHINGTON – A new research has suggested that hair dye and smoking both increase the risk of progressive liver disease.

Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), which is an early form of liver cirrhosis, is a long-term progressive autoimmune disease, in which environmental factors are thought to play a part.
It causes the liver’s plumbing system of bile ducts … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hair dye, smoking ‘increase progressive liver disease risk’.

Barbecue sauces good for health

WASHINGTON – Here’s a good news for those who can’t wait to fire up the grill – a new study has shown that popular barbecue sauces could do more than just please the taste buds.

Raymond Thomas from the University of Western Ontario has found that common marinades and sauces that contain herbs and spices are …. Original article  : Barbecue sauces good for health.

Hand sanitizers better than handwashing

WASHINGTON – Hand sanitizers containing ethanol have been proven to work better against the common cold than washing hands with soap and water in a new study.

Researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville and Dial Corporation, Scottsdale, Arizona found sanitizers containing both ethanol and organic acids were significantly more effective in removing … Read more : Hand sanitizers better than handwashing.

Optimism good for body’s immune system

WASHINGTON – Optimism may be good for your health, say researchers, claiming that feeling better about the future might help you feel better for real.

In a new study, psychological scientists Suzanne Segerstrom of the University of Kentucky and Sandra Sephton of the University of Louisville studied how law students’ expectations about the future affected their … Read : Optimism good for body’s immune system.