Blackcurrants may ease asthma

LONDON – Natural chemicals from blackcurrants may ease breathing in some types of asthma, says a new study.

Researchers from Plant & Food Research (PFR), a New Zealand government owned company, found a compound from blackcurrants that may reduce lung inflammation with a multi-action assault in allergy-induced asthma.
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Soothing massage can ease pain of bereavement

LONDON – Soothing massages once a week for eight weeks after the death of a loved one can ease the pain of bereavement, says a new study.

People, aged between 34 to 78 years, who had lost a relative to cancer took part in the study. It included widows, widowers and daughters and sisters of the … Original article on : Soothing massage can ease pain of bereavement.

Compulsive eating, drug addiction driven by same mechanism

WASHINGTON – The same molecular mechanisms that drive people into drug addiction are behind the compulsion to overeat, says the latest research.

The new study was conducted by Paul J. Kenny, professor at Scripps Research’s Florida campus and graduate student Paul M. Johnson.
The study shows clearly that in rat models, the development of obesity coincides … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Compulsive eating, drug addiction driven by same mechanism.

Britain’s oldest father thanks bananas for virility

LONDON – Gerry Burks, who has become Britain’s oldest father at age 74, feels that his astounding virility is thanks to his passion for bananas.

Burks, whose son Ryan was born March 12, said: “I eat lots of bananas and always have done – sometimes a couple a day. I don’t eat much salt and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Junk food as addictive as cocaine fix

LONDON – Pigging out on junk food is as addictive as taking heroin and cocaine, according to a new research.

In the new study, scientists from The Scripps Research Institute have shown for the first time that the same molecular mechanisms that drive people into drug addiction are behind the compulsion to …. Original source  : Junk food as addictive as cocaine fix.

Prachanda develops affinity with yoga guru Ramdev

KATHMANDU – Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ seems to have developed an affinity with Indian yoga guru Ramdev.

Yoga enthusiasts attending Ramdev’s camp in Kathmandu were surprised to find Prachanda in their midst on Monday morning.
“This is a happy coincidence, as Maoism and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Prachanda develops affinity with yoga guru Ramdev.

‘Single shot’ breast cancer treatment to ward off radiotherapy ordeals

LONDON – A single half-hour “shot” treatment for breast cancer can now do away with a six-week course of tumour-destroying therapy, according to British doctors.

The radiotherapy treatment, which is for use in patients with early breast cancer after they have undergone surgery on … Read more : ‘Single shot’ breast cancer treatment to ward off radiotherapy ordeals.

Antibiotic treatment could act as ‘lifeline’ for HIV patients

LONDON – Providing antibiotics to some newly diagnosed HIV patients could save tens of thousands of patients, but researchers are missing this opportunity, say researchers.ccording to a major study in The Lancet, the simple, cheap, drug treatment halved mortality.

The World Health Organization already endorses the treatment, but specialists say many … Read more : Antibiotic treatment could act as ‘lifeline’ for HIV patients.

Iraq war ’stunting’ children’s growth

LONDON – Children born in most violent areas of Iraq have been observed to be shorter than their counterparts from safer regions, say British researchers.

Boffins at Royal Holloway, University of London, examined the data from the country’s central statistics office and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Talking to babies boosts their brain power

LONDON – Talking to babies can boost their brain power, a study has revealed.

Months before babies start to speak, words play an important role in their brain development and even at the age of three months, words have a bigger impact on their minds than other sounds, including music, reports dailymail.co.uk.
The research … Original source on Gaea Times at : Talking to babies boosts their brain power.