Chandigarh best city in quality sanitation

CHANDIGARH – The union territory of Chandigarh has been adjudged the best Indian city in terms of quality sanitation followed by Mysore, Surat and New Delhi, officials said here Tuesday.

This city topped the national rating and award scheme for sanitation for Indian cities. The survey was conducted by the central ministry of urban development. … Read more »».

Restless legs syndrome tends to run in families

TORONTO – Restless legs syndrome tends to run in families, and the siblings of those who are severely affected seem to have a greater risk of developing the disease, says a new report.

Restless legs syndrome is characterised by an irresistible desire to shake legs. Some previous studies have suggested that the condition clusters in families. …. Read the original article  : Restless legs syndrome tends to run in families.

Spanish hospital says tests show no cancer in tumor removed from King Juan Carlos

No cancer in growth removed from Spanish king
MADRID – Doctors say full tests show there are no traces of cancer in the small tumor removed from Spain’s King Juan Carlos.
Hospital Clinic in Barcelona says the 72-year-old monarch is recovering satisfactorily from Saturday’s operation.
The king remained in the hospital Tuesday.
A statement issued late Monday …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Spanish hospital says tests show no cancer in tumor removed from King Juan Carlos.

Nicotine-containing hookah an unhealthy hit among youngsters

WASHINGTON – A study has found that a hookah or shisha, which is believed to be safer than smoking cigarettes, contains nicotine, carbon monoxide, and carcinogens that are more harmful.

Hookahs or waterpipes are gaining in popularity among the younger generation, with almost one-quarter of young adults in Montreal …. Read the original article  : Nicotine-containing hookah an unhealthy hit among youngsters.

‘No cardiovascular health benefit from chocolate, coffee, red wine’

WELLINGTON – The Australian Heart Foundation has revealed that there is no cardiovascular health benefit from eating chocolate or drinking coffee or red wine, even though they contain antioxidants.

Susan Anderson, the Heart Foundation’s national director of healthy weight, said a review of … Read more »»».

Vigorous exercise strengthens hip bones in kids

WASHINGTON – Vigorous physical activity in young children results in stronger hip bones, says a new study.

Researchers from Southhampton and Cambridge Universities in the UK presented the results at the World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO-ECCEO10) in Florence, Italy.

More than 200 six-year olds participated in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Vigorous exercise strengthens hip bones in kids.

Air pollution can kill

WASHINGTON – A growing body of evidence shows that air pollution is linked with heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths.

People, particularly those at high cardiovascular risk, should limit their exposure, says an updated American Heart Association (AHA) scientific statement.
The evidence is strongest for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) having a causal relationship to cardiovascular disease, … Read more : Air pollution can kill.

Fluctuating BP linked to cerebrovascular disease risk

WASHINGTON – Individuals who have fluctuating blood pressure in addition to high blood pressure are at a higher risk for cerebrovascular diseases, according to a new study.

The study appears in the May issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

Cerebrovascular disease, which includes stroke …. Source article  : Fluctuating BP linked to cerebrovascular disease risk.

Eat nuts to improve cholesterol levels

WASHINGTON – Eating a handful of nuts a day is associated with improvements in blood cholesterol levels, researchers say.

The pooled analysis of data from 25 trials has been reported in the May 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one … Original article on : Eat nuts to improve cholesterol levels.

Soon, ‘magic pill’ that will allow people to live beyond 100

LONDON – Scientists are developing a new pill, which, if taken at 40, could boost a person’s chances of living longer.

Prof Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute of Ageing at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, said that one can …. Source  : Gaea News Network.