Terri Schiavo Kill Bill Signed by Gov. Paterson

New York (GaeaTimes.com) Gov. David Paterson does talk about domestic violence prevention but in action he actually takes the opposite route. What am I talking about? Let me tell you a real story first of all.

Terry Schindler Schiavo. This is the story of the Florida woman who decided to divorce her husband. One day, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Terri Schiavo Kill Bill Signed by Gov. Paterson.

HR 4872: Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Bill Passed

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — The much awaited Health Care Bill has been passed. March 21, 2010 witnessed a historic event as the members of the house passed the Health care and Education Affordability Reconciliation act. H.R. 4872, the Reconciliation Act of 2010 was passed by 220 votes.
Passing of this health reformation bill indicates people’s faith …. Original article  : HR 4872: Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Bill Passed.

US Congress approves ‘historic’ health care overhaul bill

WASHINGTON – US Congress has approved a legislation over the nation’s health care system along the lines proposed by US President Barack Obama that would provide medical coverage to millions of uninsured Americans.

The bill cleared the House on a 219-212 vote, with Republicans unanimous in opposition.
Congressional officials …. Read the original article  : here.

Pure maple syrup good for health

WASHINGTON – The next time you gorge on that French toast, waffles or pancakes, don’t forget to take an extra helping of maple syrup, for that will sure boost your health, say scientists.

University of Rhode Island researcher Navindra Seeram, who …. Original source  : Pure maple syrup good for health.

US Congress hands Obama a huge win with health care reforms (Second Lead)

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama savoured a major political victory with the Congress passing a landmark bill to provide medical coverage to tens of millions of uninsured Americans, a feat that has eluded six presidents.

Speaking from the East Room of the White House shortly before midnight, minutes after the final approval of the bill …. Original article  : US Congress hands Obama a huge win with health care reforms (Second Lead).

Michelle Obama dodges health debate by taking daughters to Broadway show

NEW YORK – Michelle Obama took her daughters for a Broadway show in New York while her husband continued to battle the health care debate in Washington.

The US First Lady, along with Sasha, 8, and Malia, 11, watched the matinee performance of “Memphis” at the The Shubert Theater.
“They didn’t … Read : Michelle Obama dodges health debate by taking daughters to Broadway show.

Dark coffee ‘good for your tummy’

WASHINGTON – Espresso, French roast, and other dark-roasted coffee are not harmful for the tummy as was previously believed because these roasts contain a substance that tells the stomach to reduce production of acid, according to a study.

And people who … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dark coffee ‘good for your tummy’.

Health Care Vote Results Update

New York (GaeaTimes.com) The vote on the health care legislation was scheduled for this Sunday and after a prolonged debate of over a year, the Democratic Congress handed President Obama a huge victory on Sunday Night. The passing of the bill could mean a slew of changes taking effect within months. But the impact …. Original source  : Health Care Vote Results Update.

Infertile men at higher prostate cancer risk

WASHINGTON – Infertility increases a man’s risk of prostate cancer, a new research has found.

The study showed that infertile men have an increased risk of developing high-grade prostate cancer, which is more likely to grow and spread quickly.
The study’s results suggest that because infertility may … Original article on : Infertile men at higher prostate cancer risk.

Seaweed can fight obesity

WASHINGTON – Seaweed could hold the key to conquering obesity, scientists believe.
Their research shows that it can reduce fat uptake by more than 75 per cent.

Now, scientists at Newcastle University are adding the seaweed fibre to bread and launching trials to see …. Original article  : Seaweed can fight obesity.

Motherhood ‘protects against suicide’

WASHINGTON – Mothers with big broods are less likely to commit suicide, a new study has concluded.

The study has been reported in an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
The study, following 1 292 462 women in Taiwan over 20 years, was undertaken to confirm a hypothesis postulated by the renowned sociologist Emile Durkheim in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Motherhood ‘protects against suicide’.

Oz man pleads guilty to prostituting girl, 12, sharing proceeds with her mum

MELBOURNE – A Tasmanian man has admitted pimping out a 12-year-old girl to make money to buy drugs and sharing the proceeds with her mother.

According to The Mercury, the 51-year-old man acted as the girl’s pimp last year while she had sex with more than 100 men at Glenorchy.
The crimes have left the young girl …. Source  : Oz man pleads guilty to prostituting girl, 12, sharing proceeds with her mum.

Moderate alcohol consumption is good for sick hearts

WASHINGTON – Regular and moderate alcohol consumption is beneficial for people who had a previous heart attack or other ischemic vascular events, a new study has concluded.

The study was performed by the Research Laboratories at the Catholic University of Campobasso, Italy. It claimed that moderate consumption, defined as one or two glasses of wine a …. Source  : Moderate alcohol consumption is good for sick hearts.

Physical therapy exercise program can cut postnatal depression risk

WASHINGTON – A new research has shown that a physical therapy exercise and health education program can effectively reduce the risk for postnatal depression (PND).

Previous studies have shown that general exercise improves mood states in younger and older women, improves well-being, and leads to a reduction in depressive symptoms in mothers diagnosed with PND.
However, no …. Original source  : Physical therapy exercise program can cut postnatal depression risk.

Frequent heavy drinkers have worse health care habits

WASHINGTON – Risky drinkers are less likely to take good care of themselves, a new study has found.

The Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research study has been published in the journal Addiction Research and Theory.
For the study, researchers surveyed 7,884 members of the Kaiser Permanente Northwest integrated health plan in Oregon and Washington. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Frequent heavy drinkers have worse health care habits.

Walnuts may help fight prostrate cancer

WASHINGTON – Walnut consumption may help slow the growth of prostate cancer in mice, a new study has found.

What’s more, the nut has beneficial effects on multiple genes related to the control of tumor growth and metabolism, UC Davis and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Western Regional Research Center in Albany, Calif. have found.
The study, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Walnuts may help fight prostrate cancer.

Jesus Christ Supersizer: Food in Last Supper paintings has grown by biblical proportions

Study: Last Supper paintings supersize the food
An obesity researcher analyzed dozens of famous paintings of the Last Supper and found that food portions have grown larger in more recent ones.
Cornell University’s Brian Wansink (WAHN-sink) studied 52 paintings depicting Jesus Christ’s last meal with his disciples. The paintings were done at various times during …. Read the original article  : here.

Knife-wielding man stabs and kills 6 students at a school in eastern China; 7 others wounded

Man stabs and kills 6 students in eastern China

BEIJING – A knife-wielding man stabbed and killed six children and injured seven others Tuesday at an elementary school in eastern China, a state news agency reported.
The assailant was arrested after the 7:20 a.m. attack, Xinhua News Agency said. He was described as a middle-aged, former community …. Original article  : Knife-wielding man stabs and kills 6 students at a school in eastern China; 7 others wounded.

Summary Box: Interest rates slip ahead of $118 billion in debt auctions; Greek woes add demand

Summary Box: Rates fall ahead of $118B in auctions

MODEST MOVES: Interest rates slipped in the bond market Monday after investors showed little concern about expected spending increases tied to the health care overhaul bill.
AWAITING AUCTIONS: Trading was quiet ahead of $118 billion in planned auctions by the Treasury Department this week.
CONCERNS OVER GREECE: Questions about …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Summary Box: Interest rates slip ahead of $118 billion in debt auctions; Greek woes add demand.

HEALTHBEAT: Doctors try testing hotly debated vein fix for MS as some patients want care now

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Testing new MS theory as patients demand care now
WASHINGTON – Under intense pressure from patients, some U.S. doctors are cautiously testing a provocative theory that abnormal blood drainage from the brain may play a role in multiple sclerosis – and that a surgical vein fix … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : HEALTHBEAT: Doctors try testing hotly debated vein fix for MS as some patients want care now.

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.

Oz officers’ booze, drugs and sex sessions aboard HMAS Success revealed

MELBOURNE – The ongoing inquiry into the Navy supply ship HMAS Success has revealed that officers indulged in booze and drugs apart from having sex with junior female sailors during shore leave.

The inquiry was told that the officers would return to the ship so drunk they had to be “escorted” to their cabins to sleep …. Original source  : Oz officers’ booze, drugs and sex sessions aboard HMAS Success revealed.

TB prevalence more common among elderly, HIV patients

WASHINGTON – The highest death rates from tuberculosis (TB) are among those aged over 50 or infected with HIV, concludes a new study.

The study by the Barcelona Public Health Agency has been published in the journal Respiratory Research.
“Some patients give up their tuberculosis treatment (which lasts for a minimum of six months), resulting in a …. Source article  : TB prevalence more common among elderly, HIV patients.

Why older adults remember the past through a positive lens

WASHINGTON – Many older adults maintain a positive outlook, remembering the positive experiences from their past. Now, a new study has revealed that older adults’ ability to remember the past through a positive lens is linked to the way in which the brain processes emotional content.

The new study, reported in the April 2010 issue of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Indians, Bangladeshis less prone to asthma than White children

WASHINGTON – Indians, Bangladeshis and Black Africans have a similar or lower prevalence of asthma than White children, while Black Caribbean and Mixed Black Caribbean/White boys are more likely to have asthma, according to a study of UK schoolchildren.

In the study, the researchers examined the occurrence of asthma, and probed ethnic differences in risk factors.
Melissa … Read more >>>.

Head injury can cause loss of taste and smell

WASHINGTON – A head injury can make a person lose his or her ability to taste and smell, according to a new study.

The study by scientists from the Universit?? de Montr??al, the Lucie Bruneau Rehabilitation Centre, as well as the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal has been published in the journal … Read : Head injury can cause loss of taste and smell.

Light, flat shoes a safe bet for arthritic knees

WASHINGTON – Flatter shoes with more flexible soles are easier on the knees than clogs or walking shoes, and may offer relief to people with osteoarthritis, says a new study.

Loading on the knee joints is a key factor in the development of osteoarthritis.
The study has been published online in the journal Arthritis Care and …. Original article  : Light, flat shoes a safe bet for arthritic knees.

Park Street fire: DNA tests to be conducted on charred bodies

KOLKATA – Forensic experts will on Thursday conduct DNA tests on the charred bodies that were recovered from the scarred interiors of the Stephen Court building on Park Street on Wednesday as relatives messed up in identifying the bodies that led to a dispute.

The dispute will be solved through DNA tests.
Kolkata Police had on Wednesday …. Source  : Park Street fire: DNA tests to be conducted on charred bodies.

Every Madhya Pradesh district to have AIDS drugs centre

BHOPAL – With Madhya Pradesh reporting over 400 new HIV-AIDS cases in 2009, medical centres are to be set up in every district so that patients, especially rural ones, can get treatment without having to travel long distances.

The directive to create more Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) link centres was issued by Health Minister Anup Mishra. He … Read more »»».

No soup for you: Man detained in Mexico after Nigerian stew spices mistaken for African drug

Man held in Mexico after spices mistaken for drugs

SAN DIEGO – A Nigerian-born U.S. citizen spent two days in a Tijuana jail after Mexican authorities mistook the soup spices he was bringing to his nephew in Mexico for an illegal drug.
San Diego social worker Okoronkwo Umeham (oh-koh-RUHN’-kwoh oo-MAY’-ham) said Tuesday that he was detained while …. Source article  : No soup for you: Man detained in Mexico after Nigerian stew spices mistaken for African drug.

Attorney says Dennis Hopper is dying, can’t undergo chemotherapy in cancer fight

Divorce attorney says Dennis Hopper is dying
LOS ANGELES – Dennis Hopper is terminally ill and unable to undergo chemotherapy as he battles prostate cancer, his attorney wrote in a court filing.
Attorney Joseph Mannis wrote about the “Easy Rider” star’s grave condition in a declaration filed Wednesday asserting the actor cannot be questioned by …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

French researchers ask more fund for anti-AIDS projects

PARIS – The French National Agency on AIDS Research (ANRS) has expressed concern over lack of funding for new projects regarding prevention of the dreaded disease in the country.

Director of ANRS, Jean-Francois Delfraissy, told BEM-TV that the budget of the institution has not changed in the last five years, Prensa Latina reported.
That is …. Source  : French researchers ask more fund for anti-AIDS projects.

Minnesota boy who fled state to avoid chemo turns 14; family spokesman says he’s cancer-free

Minn. boy who fled state to avoid chemo turns 14

MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota boy who once fled the state with his mother to avoid chemotherapy for cancer has reason to celebrate.
Daniel Hauser of Sleepy Eye had his 14th birthday Friday, and family spokesman Dan Zwakman says he remains in remission.
Daniel was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma …. Source  : Minnesota boy who fled state to avoid chemo turns 14; family spokesman says he’s cancer-free.

Rangers 2B Kinsler gets anti-inflammatory injection; MRI reveals bone bruise in right ankle

Rangers 2B Kinsler has anti-inflammatory injection

SURPRISE, Ariz. – Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler, who has not played since March 12 because of a high right ankle sprain, received an anti-inflammatory injection Friday.
Along with the sprain, an MRI revealed a bone bruise.
Kinsler had hoped to return to the Rangers’ lineup Monday, but assistant general manager … Read : Rangers 2B Kinsler gets anti-inflammatory injection; MRI reveals bone bruise in right ankle.

3M sees charge of $85 million to $90 million in 1st quarter due to new health care law

3M sees 1Q charge of $85M-$90M for health reform

NEW YORK – 3M Co., which makes a myriad of products including Post-Its and Scotch Tape, said Friday it expects to take a one-time noncash charge of $85 million to $90 million due to changes in tax deductions relating to the newly enacted health care law.
3M, which … Read more >>>.

Summary Box: AT&T will take charge related to the health care bill

Summary Box: AT&T will take charge for health care

NEW LAW’S EFFECTS: AT&T Inc. will take a $1 billion non-cash charge in the first quarter. It may also cut health care benefits to current and retired workers.
THE REASON: The new law no longer allows companies to claim a tax deduction on subsidies covering 28 percent of …. Source  : Summary Box: AT&T will take charge related to the health care bill.

AT&T will take a $1 billion non-cash charge in first quarter related to the health care bill

AT&T will take $1B non-cash charge for health care

NEW YORK – AT&T will take a $1 billion non-cash charge in first quarter related to the health care bill.
AT&T Inc. said Friday the charge is to reflect the change of the tax treatment of Medicare subsidies. Companies say the health care overhaul, which President Barack Obama …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sickened NCAA swimming and diving competitors had norovirus, shared same flight to Ohio

Norovirus to blame for NCAA swim-dive meet delay

COLUMBUS, Ohio – College athletes and a coach whose gastrointestinal illnesses delayed the NCAA Division I men’s swimming and diving championships had norovirus and were on the same flight from Dallas to Columbus, health officials said Friday.
Norovirus, an ailment that is easily transmitted to others, was identified from … Original article on : Sickened NCAA swimming and diving competitors had norovirus, shared same flight to Ohio.

Cuba to vaccinate more than 1.1 million against swine flu, reversing previous stance

Cuba to vaccinate more than 1.1M against swine flu

HAVANA – Cuba will begin vaccinating nearly 10 percent of its citizens against swine flu next week, reversing its previous skepticism about the high cost and effectiveness of immunization to combat the virus.
Communist Party newspaper Granma said Friday that the vaccinations will come in two waves, the … Read more : Cuba to vaccinate more than 1.1 million against swine flu, reversing previous stance.

Placido Domingo returns to work after cancer surgery, says he has resumed singing in private

Domingo returns after cancer, singing privately

LOS ANGELES – Placido Domingo says he is still tender following surgery to remove a cancerous polyp from his colon, but he has returned to work and resumed singing in private – and plans to be back on stage in a couple weeks.
The 69-year-old Spanish tenor became ill on tour …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Placido Domingo returns to work after cancer surgery, says he has resumed singing in private.

FDA warns that drinking raw milk can make people sick and is sometimes deadly

FDA warns against drinking raw milk
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration has said it more than once, and they’ll say it again: Don’t drink raw milk.

The FDA says there are 12 confirmed cases of illness in Michigan after consumers drank raw milk from Forest Grove Dairy in Middlebury, Ind. According to the agency, raw … Read more >>.

Pneumonia leading cause of child death in China

LONDON – A new study claims that pneumonia is the leading cause of death amongst Chinese children.

The condition accounts for 17 per cent of deaths in under-5s, according to the study.
But the number of children in China who die before reaching the age of five has dropped by 70 per cent since 1990 – from …. Source  : Pneumonia leading cause of child death in China.

Some, not all, forms of massage help fight low-back pain

WASHINGTON – Some forms of massage can help fight low-back pain, a new study has confirmed.
But not all forms of massage have been scientifically proven to help against low back pain, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) pointed out in information published on informedhealthonline.org.

Back pain often affects the lower back …. Original article  : Some, not all, forms of massage help fight low-back pain.

Flaxseed lowers high cholesterol in men

WASHINGTON – Flaxseed may help lower high cholesterol in men, a new study has found.
Suzanne Hendrich, an Iowa State University professor in food science and human nutrition, led a study that examined the effects of flaxseed lignan in 90 people diagnosed with high cholesterol. The results showed that consuming at least 150 milligrams of flaxseed … Read more »».

French researchers ask more fund for anti-AIDS projects

PARIS – The French National Agency on AIDS Research (ANRS) has expressed concern over lack of funding for new projects regarding prevention of the dreaded disease in the country.

Director of ANRS, Jean-Francois Delfraissy, told BEM-TV that the budget of the institution has not changed in the last five years, Prensa Latina reported.
That is … Read more »»».

Minnesota boy who fled state to avoid chemo turns 14; family spokesman says he’s cancer-free

Minn. boy who fled state to avoid chemo turns 14

MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota boy who once fled the state with his mother to avoid chemotherapy for cancer has reason to celebrate.
Daniel Hauser of Sleepy Eye had his 14th birthday Friday, and family spokesman Dan Zwakman says he remains in remission.
Daniel was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Minnesota boy who fled state to avoid chemo turns 14; family spokesman says he’s cancer-free.

Rangers 2B Kinsler gets anti-inflammatory injection; MRI reveals bone bruise in right ankle

Rangers 2B Kinsler has anti-inflammatory injection

SURPRISE, Ariz. – Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler, who has not played since March 12 because of a high right ankle sprain, received an anti-inflammatory injection Friday.
Along with the sprain, an MRI revealed a bone bruise.
Kinsler had hoped to return to the Rangers’ lineup Monday, but assistant general manager … Read more »».

3M sees charge of $85 million to $90 million in 1st quarter due to new health care law

3M sees 1Q charge of $85M-$90M for health reform

NEW YORK – 3M Co., which makes a myriad of products including Post-Its and Scotch Tape, said Friday it expects to take a one-time noncash charge of $85 million to $90 million due to changes in tax deductions relating to the newly enacted health care law.
3M, which … Read more : 3M sees charge of $85 million to $90 million in 1st quarter due to new health care law.

Summary Box: AT&T will take charge related to the health care bill

Summary Box: AT&T will take charge for health care

NEW LAW’S EFFECTS: AT&T Inc. will take a $1 billion non-cash charge in the first quarter. It may also cut health care benefits to current and retired workers.
THE REASON: The new law no longer allows companies to claim a tax deduction on subsidies covering 28 percent of … Read : Summary Box: AT&T will take charge related to the health care bill.

AT&T will take a $1 billion non-cash charge in first quarter related to the health care bill

AT&T will take $1B non-cash charge for health care

NEW YORK – AT&T will take a $1 billion non-cash charge in first quarter related to the health care bill.
AT&T Inc. said Friday the charge is to reflect the change of the tax treatment of Medicare subsidies. Companies say the health care overhaul, which President Barack Obama … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : AT&T will take a $1 billion non-cash charge in first quarter related to the health care bill.

Sickened NCAA swimming and diving competitors had norovirus, shared same flight to Ohio

Norovirus to blame for NCAA swim-dive meet delay

COLUMBUS, Ohio – College athletes and a coach whose gastrointestinal illnesses delayed the NCAA Division I men’s swimming and diving championships had norovirus and were on the same flight from Dallas to Columbus, health officials said Friday.
Norovirus, an ailment that is easily transmitted to others, was identified from … Read more : Sickened NCAA swimming and diving competitors had norovirus, shared same flight to Ohio.

Koirala, a key architect of peace in Nepal: Yoga Guru Ramdev

KATHMANDU – Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has termed former Nepalese Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala as the champion of democracy in the Himalayan nation.

Talking to reporters here after visiting the residence of Koirala, Ramdev said: “From the establishment of democracy in Nepal, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

HIV-positive woman spreads hope in Uttar Pradesh

GORAKHPUR – After she tested positive for HIV three years ago, Bhanumati (name changed) was shattered. Living under the shadow of death, the 36-year-old feared she too would die of the infection like her husband. But today Bhanumati spearheads AIDS/HIV awareness programmes in villages of Uttar Pradesh.

Bhanumati, a resident of Tilauli village in Gorakhpur …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Challenging special-needs cases make up growing share of adoptions from China

Most adoptions from China now special-needs cases
NEW YORK – Not long ago, the choices facing Robert and Julie Garrett would have been simpler. Once they set their hearts on adopting a child from China, the odds were high they could soon bring home a healthy infant girl.
It’s different now.
Faced with a long wait …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Lack of hard data linking cancer to World Trade Center dust complicates 9/11 lawsuit

Cancer question complicates 9/11 compensation deal
NEW YORK – Of all the illnesses people fear might be caused by dust from the World Trade Center, nothing scares them like cancer.
Hundreds of people are suing New York City over cancer diagnoses they received after working at ground zero. A judge rejected a legal settlement for …. Source article  : Lack of hard data linking cancer to World Trade Center dust complicates 9/11 lawsuit.

Yoga can help India, Nepal bond: Nepali president

KATHMANDU – President of Nepal Ram Baran Yadav Saturday said Indian yoga could help the two nations bond better.

“Yoga is an integral part of traditional Indian culture and we are trying to carry it forward scientifically. With rising addiction, corruption and stress across the world and even in Nepal, yoga and ancient ayurvedic system of …. Original source  : Yoga can help India, Nepal bond: Nepali president.

Hamlin to have knee surgery Monday, but is expected to race in Phoenix after Easter break

Denny Hamlin to have knee surgery
MARTINSVILLE, Va. – NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin will have arthroscopic surgery on Monday to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, but isn’t planning to miss any races.

Hamlin injured the knee playing basketball in January and originally thought he would be able to wait until after the [..] Read the original article: here.

HPV may not spread like other STDs

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, may not spread like other sexually transmitted diseases.

Study lead author Dr. Lea Widdice, an assistant professor of paediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, said that … Original source on Gaea Times at : HPV may not spread like other STDs.

TV medical dramas ‘rife’ with breaches of professional conduct

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that TV medical dramas are ‘rife’ with ethical dilemmas and actions that often ran afoul of professional codes of conduct.

A medical student and faculty directors from the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics analysed depictions of bioethical issues …. Source  : TV medical dramas ‘rife’ with breaches of professional conduct.

HIV/STD on the rise among men who have sex with men in china

WASHINGTON – HIV/STD disease is on a rise among ‘men who have sex with men’ (MSM) in Africa and Asia, according to a new study.
Three articles in the April issue of the Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, points at the fact that increasing HIV/STD disease … Read this article on Gaea Times at : HIV/STD on the rise among men who have sex with men in china.

Tea party protest in Sen. Harry Reid’s Nevada hometown seeks to turn anger into votes

Showdown in Searchlight: Tea party targets Reid

LAS VEGAS – Sarah Palin and thousands of tea party activists plan to be in Sen. Harry Reid’s hometown Saturday to call for the ouster of Democrats who supported the health care overhaul.
The former Republican vice presidential nominee heads a list of speakers at a noon rally in the …. Source article  : Tea party protest in Sen. Harry Reid’s Nevada hometown seeks to turn anger into votes.