Ginkgo likely to aggravate seizures in epileptics

WASHINGTON – The use of Ginkgo biloba, a top-selling herbal remedy, should be restricted as growing scientific evidence shows it may increase the risk of seizures in people with epilepsy, according to a new study.

It could also reduce the effectiveness of anti-seizure drugs, it added.
Eating raw or roasted Ginkgo seed or drinking …. Source  : Ginkgo likely to aggravate seizures in epileptics.

Coconut oil, breast milk potent new treatment for acne

WASHINGTON – A natural product found in both coconut oil and human breast milk – lauric acid — could be a possible new acne treatment, research says.

A bioengineering doctoral student from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) developed a “smart delivery system”, capable of delivering lauric acid-filled nano-scale bombs directly to skin-dwelling bacteria … Read more >>.

Agra explore benefits of yoga in water

AGRA – While yoga has legions of followers, Agra sees locals going in for water yoga.
In water yoga, the ‘asanas’, or yogic exercises, are performed in water, making them more challenging than when they are practiced on dry land.

At times, the exercises even become less … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Agra explore benefits of yoga in water.

Hib vaccine: Are press releases telling whole truth?

BANGALORE – Is the Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B) vaccine that India is considering for routine immunisation really effective and should it be introduced in developing countries? The answer to both is ‘yes’ if one believes the joint press release issued by a number of international agencies sponsoring the research.

But in a just published report … Read more : Hib vaccine: Are press releases telling whole truth?.

Onion natural alternative to artificial preservatives

LONDON – Some components of the onion have antioxidant and anti-microbial properties, making it possible to use it to preserve food, says a new study.

“The antioxidant and anti-microbial properties of the raw onion make it a good candidate for use in food preservation,” says researcher Jonathan Santas from the department of nutrition and bromatology …. Original source  : Onion natural alternative to artificial preservatives.

Video game before bedtime ‘has only mild effect on adolescent sleep’

WASHINGTON – Playing a video game before bedtime has only a mild effect on the sleep of older male teens, a new study suggests.

The study appears in the April 15 issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
Results show that after playing … Read more : Video game before bedtime ‘has only mild effect on adolescent sleep’.

Coconut oil and nano-bombs may help treat acne

WASHINGTON – A natural product found in both coconut oil and human breast milk – lauric acid – may offer treatment for acne, say a scientist.

The bioengineering graduate student from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering developed a “smart … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Coconut oil and nano-bombs may help treat acne.

Brief meditative exercise helps cognition

WASHINGTON – A brief bit of meditation can make us cognitively sharper, suggests a new study.

While past research using neuroimaging technology has shown that meditation techniques can promote significant changes in brain areas associated with concentration, it has always been assumed that extensive training was required … Read : Brief meditative exercise helps cognition.

Statins ’slow multiple sclerosis progression’

WASHINGTON – Cholesterol-lowering drugs statins can slow the progression of multiple sclerosis, a study has found.

The UCSF-led study examining the impact of statins on the progression of multiple sclerosis found a lower incidence of new brain lesions in patients taking the cholesterol-lowering drug in the early … Read more »».

Childhood obesity program should start early, say experts

LONDON – US First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign must include interventions that target pregnant women, infants, and pre-school-age children, and they should start as early as possible, say UCSF experts.

Janet Wojcicki, PhD, MPH, UCSF assistant professor of pediatrics, and Melvin Heyman, MD, MPH, professor of pediatrics and chief of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and …. Original article  : Childhood obesity program should start early, say experts.