More funds needed to tackle malaria: WHO (April 25 is World Malaria Day)

NEW DELHI – Malaria, which poses a risk to 77 percent of the South-East Asian population and claims thousands of lives each year, needs more commitment and greater funds for successful interventions from donors and states, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Friday.

Calling it a disease without borders, Samlee Plianbangchang, WHO regional director for South-East …. Source article  : More funds needed to tackle malaria: WHO (April 25 is World Malaria Day).

‘Drink lemonade to prevent kidney stones’

WASHINGTON – Drinking lemonade can prevent kidney stones, according to an American expert.
Roger L. Sur, director of UC San Diego Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center, says consumption of lemonade is one of five ways to prevent kidney stones.

Additionally, drinking plenty of fluids can reduce your intake of salt, dietary calcium … Read more : ‘Drink lemonade to prevent kidney stones’.

Lead healthy lifestyle, UAE women told

Dubai, April 23 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a health awareness programme for women in an effort to educate them about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) conducted the awareness campaign to check blood sugar and blood pressure levels, height, weight, BMI (Body Mass Index) and cholesterol, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lead healthy lifestyle, UAE women told.

Taking multivitamins ‘cuts chances of having an underweight baby’

LONDON – Taking a multivitamin pills during pregnancy can dramatically cut the chances of having an underweight baby, according to a new study.

The research of more than 400 women, conducted by the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition, found … Read : Taking multivitamins ‘cuts chances of having an underweight baby’.

Beauty treatment gives relief to Parkinson’s patients

WASHINGTON – One of the world’s most fashionable beauty treatments is gaining popularity for something other than the war on wrinkles.

Botulinum Toxin, commonly known as Botox, is being used at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Centre (MAPC) at Barrow Neurological Institute to help manage symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
“Botox is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Beauty treatment gives relief to Parkinson’s patients.

Beckham style haircut helps detect cancer

LONDON – Cancer was detected in a three-year-old boy in Britain, thanks to his David Beckham style haircut that showed up lumps on the back of his head.

Doctors at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge diagnosed leukaemia, and Maddox Tallowin was put on a course of chemotherapy, The Telegraph Friday.
Maddox, who was given the haircut … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Beckham style haircut helps detect cancer.

Non-smokers tend to put on less weight

LONDON – A new study has linked nicotine poisoning with weight gain, and concludes that active smokers put on more weight than non-smokers.

Four years of analysis at the University of Navarra in Spain (UNAV) revealed that those who put on the least weight were those who had never smoked.
Researchers from the department … Original article on : Non-smokers tend to put on less weight.

Study debunks smoking makes you slimmer myth

WASHINGTON – A new research debunks the myth that smoking makes people slimmer.
According to a four-year analysis by researchers at the University of Navarra, people who never smoked put on less weight than active smokers or those who stop smoking.

The researchers have …. Read the original article  : Study debunks smoking makes you slimmer myth.

World’s first full face transplant carried out in Spain

LONDON – The world’s first full face transplant has been carried out in Spain, a team of doctors has claimed.

The Telegraph Friday reported that the operation took place on a young man whose face was completely disfigured after he accidentally shot himself in the face in 2005.
“(The patient) had been operated on nine … Original article on : World’s first full face transplant carried out in Spain.

90 percent Chinese middle class over-fatigued

BEIJING – Nearly 90 percent of middle-class people in China are under “great pressure” and “do not feel good” about their health, a latest survey has said.

Around 88.9 percent of the people said they were “over-fatigued”, and 53.3 percent said they were not satisfied with their physical and mental conditions, the study said.
The study, … Read more : 90 percent Chinese middle class over-fatigued.