Fish-oil tablets don’t boost children’s brainpower

LONDON – Fish-oil tablets are of no help in improving children’s brainpower, a study has concluded.

The study showed that pupils’ reading, spelling and co-ordination were “largely unaffected” by taking omega-3 supplements, reports The Daily Express.

The four-month study involved 450 children, aged eight to 10, across a range of social classes at 17 schools in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Fish-oil tablets don’t boost children’s brainpower.

Antibiotic regimen found effective for Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis

WASHINGTON – A combination of antibiotics has been found to be an effective treatment for Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis, a major step forward in the management, and possibly cure, of this disease, say researchers from University of South Florida College of Medicine.

The study results are published in the May issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Antibiotic regimen found effective for Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis.

Obesity linked to increased fibromyalgia risk

WASHINGTON – Norwegian University of Science and Technology scientists have established a link between the level of leisure time physical exercise and a future risk of developing fibromyalgia.

The research team also identified BMI as an independent risk factor for fibromyalgia.

The study’s findings appear in the May issue of Arthritis Care and Research, …. Original source  : Obesity linked to increased fibromyalgia risk.

Tiger Woods’ golf rehab takes second step with this week’s Quail Hollow Championship

Tiger’s golf rehab takes 2nd step at Quail Hollow

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Tiger Woods hopes his second step back on the PGA Tour is even better than his first.
Woods’ golf rehab continues Thursday at the Quail Hollow Championship, three weeks after he ended a five-month hiatus from the game at the Masters. Woods tied for fourth …. Read the original article  : Tiger Woods’ golf rehab takes second step with this week’s Quail Hollow Championship.

Balti cuisine has ‘outrageous’ levels of salt

LONDON – Balti cuisine, spicy curries of Asian origin that are loved by Britons, have been found to contain salt nearly three times the recommended levels, and health experts call it “outrageous”. Some baltis are even saltier than seawater.

As many as 784 products from stores and takeaways were checked by Consumer group Consensus Action … Original source on Gaea Times at : Balti cuisine has ‘outrageous’ levels of salt.

Chinese media says knife-wielding man attacks 28 children at kindergarten in Jiangsu province

Man stabs 28 children at kindergarten in China

BEIJING – A local official says a knife-wielding man has attacked 28 children at a kindergarten in eastern Jiangsu province, the second such attack in China in two days.
Propaganda department official Zhu Guiming told The Associated Press on Thursday that the man wounded the students, two teachers and [..] Read the original article: here.

Teacher on years-long sick leave wounds 15 students, 1 teacher with knife in southern China

Teacher stabs 15 students, 1 teacher in China

GUANGZHOU, China – A teacher who broke into a primary school in southern China and wounded 15 students and a teacher in a knife attack has been on a years-long sick leave due to mental illness, state media reported Thursday.
The rampage Wednesday in Guangdong province’s Leizhou city came …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Elton John calls Ryan White lifelong inspiration, 20 years after the Ind. teen died of AIDS

Elton John says Ryan White turned his life around

INDIANAPOLIS – Elton John says he’s been sober for 20 years, since shortly after the death of an Indiana teen with AIDS who the musician credits with inspiring him to turn his life around.
John was in Indianapolis on Wednesday to headline a benefit celebrating the life and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Elton John calls Ryan White lifelong inspiration, 20 years after the Ind. teen died of AIDS.

Abortion provider says complying with new Okla. ultrasound law leaves some patients emotional

Clinic: New Okla. abortion law hard on patients

OKLAHOMA CITY – The manager of an Oklahoma abortion clinic says the requirements of the state’s new law have been difficult for some patients to handle.
Reproductive Services of Tulsa director Linda Meek said Wednesday the clinic is complying with the law requiring women to have an ultrasound and …. Source  : Abortion provider says complying with new Okla. ultrasound law leaves some patients emotional.

Doctors: Vitamin E shows promise for treating obesity-related fatty liver disease

Vitamin E shows promise for treating liver disease

LOS ANGELES – New research finds that people with an obesity-related liver disease got a surprising benefit from vitamin E pills.
It’s believed to be the first time a vitamin supplement has been shown to help treat a major ailment not caused by a nutrient deficiency.
However, doctors say people …. Read the original article  : here.