China to execute a Japanese citizen for smuggling drugs

NEW DELHI – Japanese citizen Mitsunobu Akano, who has been convicted of attempting to smuggle drugs from China to Japan in 2006, will be executed on Monday.

The 66-year-old Akano was arrested in September 2006 when he was meeting someone at an airport in Dalian of Liaoning, attempting to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : China to execute a Japanese citizen for smuggling drugs.

Fabled ‘vegetable lamb’ plant may offer osteoporosis treatment

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that fabled “Vegetable Lamb of Tartary, ” a plant once believed to ripen into a baby sheep, produces substances that show promise in laboratory experiments as new treatments for osteoporosis.

The study has been published in ACS’ monthly Journal of Natural Products.
Young Ho …. Read the original article  : here.

HIV risk factor for teens: Crack and cocaine use

WASHINGTON – Teens with a history of crack or cocaine are at an increased risk for HIV than youth who have never used these drugs, claims a new study.

The study has been published in the April issue of the Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse.
Bradley …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : HIV risk factor for teens: Crack and cocaine use.

Chocolate reduces BP, risk of heart disease

LONDON – Chocolate may be good for you — at least in small bits and preferably if it’s dark, according to new research.

It shows just one small square of chocolate a day can lower your blood pressure (BP) and reduce your risk of heart disease.
Researchers in Germany followed 19,357 people, aged between 35 …. Source  : Chocolate reduces BP, risk of heart disease.

Chemical exposure before mid-30s ‘ups breast cancer risk’

WASHINGTON – Women exposed to chemicals and pollutants in the workplace before they reach mid-30s may have a higher risk of developing breast cancer later in life, says a new research.

The study revealed that women exposed to synthetic fibres and petroleum products during the course … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chemical exposure before mid-30s ‘ups breast cancer risk’.

Healthy lifestyle cuts Alzheimer’s risk

LONDON – A healthy lifestyle in middle age is key to staving off Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, says a new study.

According to two senior doctors, keeping obesity, blood pressure and cholesterol under control as you age can cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia by 20 per …. Read the original article  : Healthy lifestyle cuts Alzheimer’s risk.

Acupuncture ‘an effective treatment for post-viral infection loss of smell’

WASHINGTON – Traditional Chinese acupuncture (TCA) may be an effective treatment option for patients who suffer from persistent post- viral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD), say scientists.

In the procedure, very thin needles are used to stimulate specific points … Read more >>>.

Lifestyle regularity a means for maintaining a good night’s sleep

WASHINGTON – Maintaining regular daily routines is associated with better sleep quality in older adults, a new study has claimed.

The study has been published in the April 1 issue of the journal Sleep.
Results of regression analyses indicate that increased stability in daily routine predicted a shorter time to fall asleep, higher …. Source  : Lifestyle regularity a means for maintaining a good night’s sleep.

Cigarettes may contain pig blood: Australian expert

ISLAMABAD – Cigarettes may contain traces of pig blood which, if confirmed, can lead to protests against tobacco companies that refuse to disclose the ingredients used in making the product, an Australian expert was quoted by Pakistan’s Online news agency as saying.

A study conducted in the Netherlands has identified 185 different industrial uses of the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Acupuncture can cure dentist phobia

LONDON – A new study has revealed that one five-minute session of acupuncture can significantly help cure the fear of going to the dentist.

During the study, researchers recruited patients who had previously avoided dentist and found that they were able to undergo dental treatment after receiving a session of acupuncture.
The study looked …. Source  : Acupuncture can cure dentist phobia.