Nicotine withdrawal causes dangerous agitation in intensive care patients

WASHINGTON – During intensive care, nicotine withdrawal can cause dangerous agitation in patients, say scientists.

Writing in BioMed Central’s open access journal Critical Care, boffins found that compared to non-smokers, agitated smokers were more likely to accidentally remove tubes … Read more : Nicotine withdrawal causes dangerous agitation in intensive care patients.

Chlamydia screening unlikely to cut women’s chances of pelvic disease

LONDON – Annual chlamydia screening may not protect women from pelvic inflammatory disease, says a research published on bmj.com.

The study, which included 2529 sexually active female students between the ages of 16 to 27 from 20 universities and further education colleges in London, concluded that most cases … Read : Chlamydia screening unlikely to cut women’s chances of pelvic disease.

Achoo! Pollen is everywhere, and plaguing allergy sufferers across the nation

Achoo! Pollen at its worst in years in many areas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Pollen: It’s on your car, in the air and especially in your sinuses.
From Florida to Texas to Colorado, 2010 is shaping up to be a monster of an allergy season. The words “pollen” and “allergy” are among the top 10 trending topics …. Read the original article  : Achoo! Pollen is everywhere, and plaguing allergy sufferers across the nation.

Trans fats ‘can prove dangerous for women with heart disease’

NEW YORK – Trans fats, found in many packaged foods, are deadly for women with heart disease, says a new study.

According to a study reported by Rodale Health, females with heart disease who eat the most trans fats (at least 2.5 percent of their daily caloric intake) are three times as likely to suffer a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Trans fats ‘can prove dangerous for women with heart disease’.

FDA reviews potential hormone interference from antiseptic chemical in soap, toothpaste

FDA reviews antiseptic chemical in soap
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the safety of a widely used chemical found in antibacterial soap, toothpaste and other consumer goods.

The agency said Thursday in an online statement it is looking into recent studies showing the chemical triclosan can alter hormone levels in animals. Other studies …. Original source  : FDA reviews potential hormone interference from antiseptic chemical in soap, toothpaste.

Royal officials: Camilla, wife of Prince Charles, breaks her leg while hiking in Scotland

Camilla, wife of Prince Charles, breaks her leg

LONDON – Camilla, the wife of Prince Charles, has broken her left leg while hiking in Scotland, royal officials said Thursday.
The 62-year-old royal was walking in the hills Wednesday when she slipped and fractured the leg, Clarence House said in a statement. The break was confirmed by an …. Source article  : Royal officials: Camilla, wife of Prince Charles, breaks her leg while hiking in Scotland.

Sanofi-Aventis, CureDM Group Holdings sign deal to develop potential diabetes drug

Sanofi-Aventis, CureDM developing diabetes drug

NEW YORK – Sanofi-Aventis and CureDM Group Holdings LLC said Thursday they will work to develop a diabetes treatment aimed at restoring a patient’s ability to produce insulin and other pancreatic hormones.
The deal is potentially worth more than $335 million to biotechnology company CureDM.
Current diabetes treatments focus on either adding insulin … Read more >>>.

Divorced Brit women turning to plastic surgery to woo new lovers

LONDON – In a bid to look young and woo new partners, divorced women in the UK are thronging cosmetic surgery clinics.

Experts say that there are many women who are using their alimony to fund their surgeries.ccording to a report by Harley Medical Group, the number …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Divorced Brit women turning to plastic surgery to woo new lovers.

British doctors separate conjoined Irish twins in 14-hour operation at London hospital

Doctors separate conjoined Irish twins
LONDON – British doctors say they successfully separated conjoined Irish twins in a London hospital.

The twin boys, Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf, were born in Cork, Ireland, joined at the chest. They did not share any major organs. About 20 doctors and nurses at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital were involved in …. Original source  : British doctors separate conjoined Irish twins in 14-hour operation at London hospital.

Over 50s at health risk from excess iron, copper intake

WASHINGTON – Consumers over 50 years of age should consider steps to cut copper and iron intake to reduce the risk of age-related diseases, says a new study. he report has appeared in ACS’ Chemical Research in Toxicology.

George J. Brewer says in the report: “This story of copper … Read more »».