South Africa president is HIV negative

JOHANNESBURG – South African President Jacob Zuma is HIV negative, the results of the test that the leader took earlier this month have said.

This was the fourth HIV test taken by Zuma, even as the president said he has decided to “take the test at regular intervals” and asked everyone else to do the same. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : South Africa president is HIV negative.

Parents can help overweight kid with body image

WASHINGTON – When parents maintain a healthy body image and weight-control strategies, overweight adolescent children tend to follow their example, a new study reveals.

“There was a pretty strong association between parent body satisfaction and adolescent body satisfaction,” said Taya Cromley, who led the study at University of California, San Diego (UCSD).
“Messages from parents …. Read the original article  : Parents can help overweight kid with body image.

Noisy neighbours affecting lives of Britons

LONDON – At least three million adults in Britain suffer from noisy neighbours but over 30 percent fail to take action, a study has said.

Neighbours’ loud voices and arguments accounted for the most disturbing noise (58 percent), followed by blaring music or television noise (40 percent), Which? Legal Service, which surveyed 2,131 adults aged …. Source article  : Noisy neighbours affecting lives of Britons.

Jacob Zuma is HIV negative

LONDON – After receiving much flak over ruining safe sex campaigns, South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has revealed test results showing he was HIV negative.

Zuma, who has three wives, triggered controversy by fathering a child out of wedlock and admitting to having unprotected sex with …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Jacob Zuma is HIV negative.

Sex wonder pill to be sold in Britain

LONDON – A pill that prevents premature ejaculation is all set to be launched in Britain with “the potential to do as much for men’s sexual health as Viagra”.

The Sun reported Monday that the Priligy tablet is to be taken one to three hours before sex and it is shown to make men last three … Original article on : Sex wonder pill to be sold in Britain.

South Africans get 100 free condoms after HIV test

JOHANNESBURG – South African citizens who took a test in the country’s largest HIV/AIDS campaign have been given 100 free condoms each, a media report said.

Responding to President Jacob Zuma’s call for everyone to know their HIV status, South African citizens came out in thousands to get tested for HIV at the launch of the … Original source on Gaea Times at : South Africans get 100 free condoms after HIV test.

Russia bans Gerber baby food from US

Moscow, April 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia has banned baby food containing poultry components produced by an Amercian company after the country passed new safety regulations, a top official has said.

Consumer rights watchdog Rospotrebnadzor banned the Gerber Products company, one of US’ largest producers of baby food, from importing four kinds of its poultry products to …. Read the original article  : Russia bans Gerber baby food from US.

Athletes get food poisoning in Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, April 26 (IANS/EFE) More than 1,200 young athletes participating in an event in the Dominican Republic fell sick and 22 of them were hospitalised due to food poisoning, media report said.

The athletes between the age of nine and 18 were competing in the 12th Don Bosco Salesian National Games in Santo Domingo. Organisers …. Source  : Athletes get food poisoning in Dominican Republic.

Leftover veins can help treat future heart problems

LONDON – Researchers have found that human veins left over from lifesaving bypass surgery could be a source of “master” cells that can help treat future heart problems.

Stem cells have been popular area of research because they have the ability to produce many different types of human cells, thus opening up the possibility of repair … Read more »».

Allison Cowles, matriarch of family that publishes The Spokesman-Review, dies at 75

Allison Cowles dies at 75 from pancreatic cancer
SPOKANE, Wash. – Allison Stacey Cowles, a longtime civic leader and matriarch of the family that publishes The Spokesman-Review, has died.
The newspaper said Cowles died late Saturday night in Spokane from pancreatic cancer. She was 75.
Cowles met future Spokesman-Review publisher William H. Cowles III in Cambridge, …. Read the original article  : Allison Cowles, matriarch of family that publishes The Spokesman-Review, dies at 75.

Baby boomers ageing to be self-reliant

TORONTO – Baby boomers are retiring healthy, financially secure and with a desire to travel, according to a new demographic study.

“They’ve been independent their entire lives. They won’t stop being self-reliant when they get old and sick,” says University of Montr??al (UM) demographer Jacques L??gar??.
Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1966. … Read more : Baby boomers ageing to be self-reliant.

Keep food out of sight to eat less

WASHINGTON – Can eating less be as simple as leaving serving dishes on the stove and out of sight?

Researchers led by Brian Wansink, director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, shared findings of their “Serve Here; Eat There” study of 78 adults.
“We looked at whether serving foods from the kitchen counter, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Keep food out of sight to eat less.

Sodas, processed foods can accelerate signs of aging

WASHINGTON – High levels of phosphate in sodas and processed foods can accelerate the aging process in mice and contribute to age-associated complications such as chronic kidney disease, claims a new study.

The study has been published in the FASEB Journal.
“Humans need a healthy diet and keeping the balance of … Original article on : Sodas, processed foods can accelerate signs of aging.

Straight off the stove ‘Kitchen Counter’ diet cuts down eating by a third

WASHINGTON – Eating less can be as simple as leaving serving dishes on the stove and off the table, suggest researchers.

At Experimental Biology conference in Anaheim, Calif., researchers led by Brian Wansink, director of the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Straight off the stove ‘Kitchen Counter’ diet cuts down eating by a third.

Cognitive behavior therapy may rapidly relieve severe IBS symptoms

WASHINGTON – Cognitive behavior therapy may rapidly relieve severe symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a new study.

The study has been published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute.
“Patients who quickly achieve treatment gains – for example, IBS symptom relief – may be spared the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Cognitive behavior therapy may rapidly relieve severe IBS symptoms.

Eat like the Greeks to boost your brainpower

WASHINGTON – People who eat a classic Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables, fruits, olive oil, cereals and fish improve their brainpower, says an ongoing prospective study.

Called the Chicago Health and Aging Project, the study has shown that adherence to the Mediterranean diet can reduce the risk of cognitive decline with older age.
“This diet emphasizes vegetables, … Original article on : Eat like the Greeks to boost your brainpower.

Regular aerobic exercise keeps the brain healthy

WASHINGTON – Regular aerobic exercise improves blood flow to the brain and speeds learning process, says a new study.

The study led by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is the first to examine these relationships in a non-human primate model.
The finding is available in … Read more : Regular aerobic exercise keeps the brain healthy.

Exercise ‘forestalls osteoporosis’

WASHINGTON – Physical activity can help forestall osteoporosis, according to Medical College of Georgia researchers.

Declining estrogen levels have long been linked to osteoporosis, but bone density starts to decline years before these levels drop, according …. Read the original article  : here.

Popular antidepressants may give cardiovascular health a boost

WASHINGTON – A class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may improve cardiovascular health by affecting the way platelets, small cells in the blood involved in clotting, clump together, say researchers.

In a study …. Source article  : Popular antidepressants may give cardiovascular health a boost.

Brown rice may cut risk of heart disease, high BP

WASHINGTON – Brown or half-milled rice may reduce the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure by interfering with a protein linked to those conditions, suggests a new study by researchers at the Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Physiology at [..] Read the original article: here.

Haryana to have herbal parks in each district

CHANDIGARH – In an effort to promote medicinal plants and ayurveda in Haryana, the state government has decided to set up at least two herbal parks in each district, an official said here Wednesday.

“We want to encourage people to use herbs in daily life. We would also apprise them about the utility of medicinal plants … Read : Haryana to have herbal parks in each district.

Laughter is good exercise for promoting health

WASHINGTON – Laughter is as good as exercise in promoting health and a sense of well-being, a new study says.

Lee S. Berk, preventive care specialist and researcher at Loma Linda University’s Schools of Allied Health (SAHP) and Medicine, and Stanley Tan have come up with the study.
They have been studying the human body’s … Read more »».

Hot peppers may help trim waistline

WASHINGTON – Hot peppers contain a substance called capsaicin that not only adds spice to our food but can actually cause our body to heat up. Evidence suggests that the heat generating power of peppers can help shed those extra inches.

Researchers assume that plants evolved to contain capsaicin because it protected them from being …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Hot peppers may help trim waistline.

Ciggie smoking, fructose consumption worsens liver disease

WASHINGTON – Modifiable risk factors such as cigarette smoking and fructose consumption can worsen nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), scientists have claimed.

With NAFLD, fat accumulates in … Read more >>.

Resetting biological clock may stop breast cancer in its tracks

WASHINGTON – Scientists have found that a form of the element selenium, which is found in tiny amounts in people’s diets, can help reset a cell’s biological clock after it has been thrown off by cancer-causing chemicals.

According to researchers, this discovery could lead to a way to help the body reboot cells …. Original article  : Resetting biological clock may stop breast cancer in its tracks.

Coronary artery calcium may help predict heart disease risk

WASHINGTON – A new research suggests that adding coronary artery calcium scores (CACS) to traditional risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) events significantly improves predictions of risk, and results in more individuals being placed in the highest and lowest risk categories.

Tamar S. Polonsky, from the Northwestern …. Source article  : Coronary artery calcium may help predict heart disease risk.

Low-moderate alcohol consumption does not harm women’s bone health

WASHINGTON – A new study has offered more evidence that low to moderate alcohol consumption does not harm bone health in women.

There is lack of information on low to moderate alcohol consumption and bone health, especially in women. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Low-moderate alcohol consumption does not harm women’s bone health.

Peppers may help you get rid of love handles

WASHINGTON – Love to have your food with extra pepper? Well, other than spicing up your taste buds, it will also help you lose those extra inches around the waist.

Food scientists have said that hot peppers contain a substance called capsaicin that can actually cause your body to heat …. Source article  : Peppers may help you get rid of love handles.

Computer games ‘as addictive as booze, drugs’

MELBOURNE – Computer games can be as costly and debilitating as drug and alcohol dependence.

In a study by the Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, conducted online among 1945 participants, 8 per cent were identified as problem gamers.

The volunteers …. Source article  : Computer games ‘as addictive as booze, drugs’.

Five-minute screening test could cut risk of developing bowel cancer

LONDON – A five-minute screening test has been developed, which researchers say, could cut the risk of developing bowel cancer by a third.

The research led by Imperial College London has been published in the Lancet.

According to the 16-year study, funded by the Medical Research Council, the National Institute for Health Research, and Cancer Research UK, …. Read the original article  : Five-minute screening test could cut risk of developing bowel cancer.

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.

Unhealthy habits put Brit teens ‘at increased premature death risk’

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Increasing binge drinking and smoking habits are putting British teenage girls at increased risk of premature death, a worldwide study has claimed.

The study claimed that British teenage girls are more likely to die early than those in Slovenia and … Read more : Unhealthy habits put Brit teens ‘at increased premature death risk’.

‘Use communication technology for better health services’

NEW DELHI – Use of communication technologies like mobile phone, toll-free helpline numbers and internet portals can help in providing better health care services, recent research on the information needs of health care professionals suggests.

The study titled “Understanding health information needs at the state, district, block and village levels” was conducted by Knowledge for …. Source article  : ‘Use communication technology for better health services’.

The bug that administers the kiss of death

TORONTO – A bug crawls onto your lips while you sleep, numbs your skin, bites and gorges on your blood. And if that’s not insult enough, it promptly defecates on the wound – and passes on a potentially deadly disease, called the Chagas’ disease.

Now Jean-Paul Paluzzi, doctoral candidate in biology at the University of … Read more >>>.

Regular booze ‘harms those over 60 with health issues, prescription meds’

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): More than a third of drinkers 60 years old and older consume amounts of alcohol that are excessive or that are potentially harmful in combination with certain diseases they may have or medications they may be taking, a study ahs found.

Basing their research …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Nude’ hospital gowns could help docs better spot hard-to-see symptoms

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Changing the color of hospital gowns and bed sheets to match a patient’s skin color could greatly enhance the ability of a doctor or nurse to detect cyanosis and other health-related skin color changes, suggests a new study.

The new study from …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Nude’ hospital gowns could help docs better spot hard-to-see symptoms.

17.5 percent Chinese suffer from mental disorders

BEIJING – Around 17.5 percent of Chinese people suffer from mental disorders, a study has said.

Over 6.1 percent people suffer from mood disorders, 5.6 percent suffer from anxiety disorders and 5.9 percent suffer from substance abuse disorders, the study, jointly conducted by several Chinese hospitals across the country, said.
The study, the third of its … Original source on Gaea Times at : 17.5 percent Chinese suffer from mental disorders.

Baby’s sex determines response to pregnancy stress

SYDNEY – Baby’s sex decides the way it responds to stress during pregnancy and its ability to survive complications, says a study.

Male and female babies show different growth and development patterns following stressors during pregnancy such as disease, cigarette use or psychological stress.
The research is being carried out by the Robinson Institute’s Pregnancy and … Read more >>>.

Coming soon: treatments for ‘winter blues’

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Manchester are hopeful they have made a key step towards creating new treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression or winter blues.

The researchers have discovered two ‘body clock’ genes that … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Coming soon: treatments for ‘winter blues’.

Energy drinks start their kick as soon as they touch your tongue

LONDON – Energy drinks starting their “kick work” as soon as they touch your tongue, concludes a new study.

In the study, Nicholas Gant at the University of Auckland in New Zealand and team had 16 participants tire out their biceps by flexing them for 11 minutes before … Original source on Gaea Times at : Energy drinks start their kick as soon as they touch your tongue.

Low-calorie diet helps lose weight, boosts immunity

WASHINGTON – People who follow a low-calorie diet or a very low-calorie diet not only lose weight, but also significantly enhance their immune response, concludes a new study.

The study may be the first to demonstrate the interaction between calorie restriction and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Low-calorie diet helps lose weight, boosts immunity.

Change your environment to achieve dieting success

WASHINGTON – Dieters who focus on changing their surroundings find it easier to adhere to their diet, say researchers.

What’s more, they also report losing the most weight, says the team of Cornell University researchers.

The researchers, led by Brian Wansink, Director …. Original article  : Change your environment to achieve dieting success.

Vitamin D supplements can prevent preterm labor/births

WASHINGTON – Vitamin D intake during pregnancy is not only safe for mother and baby, but also can prevent preterm labor/births and infections, says a new study.

The results of the randomized controlled study have been presented at the Pediatric …. Source  : Vitamin D supplements can prevent preterm labor/births.

Exposure to violent crime may exacerbate asthma in kids

WASHINGTON – Living in a high-crime neighborhood may worsen children’s asthma, says a new study.

The study has been presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

To reach the conclusion, researchers conducted a study of 561 children ages 8-14 years in Chicago who had … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Exposure to violent crime may exacerbate asthma in kids.

Brief therapy eases depression in mums

WASHINGTON – Depression is common in disadvantaged mothers, well beyond the postpartum period. In addition, if depressed moms are treated briefly, their symptoms improve as do their perceptions of their child’s behavior or the behavior problems themselves.

These are the conclusions of … Read more : Brief therapy eases depression in mums.

Tylenol Recalled By McNeil Consumer Healthcare

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- In a recent development, McNeil Consumer Healthcare has issued voluntary recall of a number of children’s medicines that has created sensation among the parents and the medical community at large. The over-the-counter medicines affected by the recall are liquid as well as tablets, as the company has confirmed. Several variants of …. Source article  : Tylenol Recalled By McNeil Consumer Healthcare.

Probiotics help preemies gain weight

WASHINGTON – Probiotics can help extremely low birthweight infants (ELBW) gain weight, a new study has found.

The randomized, controlled, double-blind study has been presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) annual meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Probiotics, which means “for life” in Latin, are …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Probiotics help preemies gain weight.

Soy-based compound in dietary supplement could cut menopausal hot flushes

WASHINGTON – Natural S-equol, a novel soy germ-based compound, could be the primary component for reducing hot flushes in the dietary supplement SE5-OH, which is under development for reduction of menopause symptoms, says a new study.

The above results have come through pre-clinical efficacy data from studies using an animal model.

It has been previously found that … Read more : Soy-based compound in dietary supplement could cut menopausal hot flushes.

Kids as young as 12 display symptoms of psychosis

WASHINGTON – Children as young as 12 experience flights of fancy, including imaginary friends and conversations with stuffed animals, but some of them are also having hallucinations and delusions, which might be the early signs of psychosis, say researchers.

In a study of British 12-year-olds, the kids were asked whether they had ever seen things or … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kids as young as 12 display symptoms of psychosis.

Rollercoaster rides can cause ear injury

WASHINGTON – The sharp turns, ups and downs, and high speeds of today’s roller coasters could cause damage to your ears, say physicians at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

The case study offers the first reported link between the force of acceleration in roller coasters and a common ear injury – ear barotrauma – that occurs …. Source  : Rollercoaster rides can cause ear injury.

10 hours of sleep every day can help you hit 100!

LONDON – Want to live to 100? Well, then get 10 hours of sleep a night, suggests a new study.

Sleep is a major factor in rejuvenating the body and activating the immune system.

In the study, boffins found that people who reach 100 are three times more likely to spend at least 10 hours a night … Read more >>.

World Laughter Day: Steve Wilson’s Thought

OHIO (GaeaTimes.com)- Steve Wilson, who happens to be one of the most prominent psychologists of Ohio call upon one and all to make the very best out of World Laughter Day. Reportedly, World Laughter Day marks the very first Sunday of May 2010 which shall witness many laughter clubs all across the globe celebrating this …. Original article  : World Laughter Day: Steve Wilson’s Thought.

Pharma firms flouted Medical Council’s ban on freebies to doctors

BANGALORE – Ever since the Medical Council of India (MCI) banned doctors from accepting gifts and freebies from the pharma and healthcare industry, some companies have openly induced the medical profession to disobey the directive, according to a New Delhi-based industry watchdog.

The Monthly Index of Medical Specialities (MIMS) has collected data on violations of the …. Source  : Pharma firms flouted Medical Council’s ban on freebies to doctors.

Olive oil may help protect against ulcerative colitis

WASHINGTON – Olive oil may help prevent ulcerative colitis, according to a new study co-ordinated by medical researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA).

Presented at the Digestive Disease Week conference in New Orleans, the findings show that …. Source article  : Olive oil may help protect against ulcerative colitis.

Organic food benefits a ‘myth’

MELBOURNE – Food grown without pesticides or herbicides should not be promoted as healthier because there’s no evidence to show that it contains more nutrients than conventionally grown food, claims a major University of Sydney … Read more : Organic food benefits a ‘myth’.

Just 5mins of ‘green exercise’ can boost mental health

WASHINGTON – Just five minutes of exercise in a park, working in a backyard garden, on a nature trail, or other green space can boost mood and self-esteem, according to a new study.

The study has been published in the American Chemical Society’s semi-monthly journal Environmental Science & Technology.

Jules Pretty and Jo Barton explain in the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Just 5mins of ‘green exercise’ can boost mental health.

Teenagers uninformed about over-the-counter meds

WASHINGTON – Most teenagers don’t know what acetaminophen is, despite having taken the over-the-counter analgesic recently, a US study found.

The University of Rochester Medical Center Study assessed teens’ health literacy.

More than 60 percent of the teens in the study had never before heard of acetaminophen despite 21 percent of them having taken it within … Read more »».

Kids living in apartments with nonsmokers still exposed to smoke

WASHINGTON – Children who live in apartments are exposed to secondhand smoke, even if they don’t live with smokers, a new study has found.

The research from the University of Rochester Medical Center is the first to examine whether housing type is a potential contributor to children’s exposure to cigarette smoke.

It has been presented at …. Source  : Kids living in apartments with nonsmokers still exposed to smoke.

Super-strong artificial collagen may help treat arthritis

WASHINGTON – Scientists have created the strongest form of collagen known to science, a stable alternative to human collagen that could one day be used to treat arthritis and other conditions that result from collagen defects.

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body, forming strong sheets and cables that support the structure of … Read : Super-strong artificial collagen may help treat arthritis.

Dietary proteins critical in maintaining overall health

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Dietary protein not only promotes health throughout life, but protein also plays an important role in weight loss and muscle maintenance, reveal researchers from a variety of institutions.

A panel discussion including leading protein researcher Dr. Don Layman examined the research debate … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dietary proteins critical in maintaining overall health.

Acupuncture the best bet to ease pain

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A new study has supported the use of traditional Chinese acupuncture method for pain treatment.

Dr. Philip Lang and colleagues of the University of Munich used quantitative sensory testing to identify changes in pain sensitivity with acupuncture in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Acupuncture the best bet to ease pain.