Enough calcium in early life key to optimal bone health

WASHINGTON – Not getting enough calcium when one is an infant could endanger bone health for life and perhaps trigger obesity, a new research says.

During an 18-day trial involving newborn pigs, researchers documented markedly lower levels of bone density and strength in half the piglets fed a calcium-deficient diet compared to the other half that …. Read the original article  : Enough calcium in early life key to optimal bone health.

Frequent alcohol use fans faster HIV spread

WASHINGTON – HIV tends to progress faster in infected individuals who consume two or more alcoholic drinks daily, says a new study.

The study clearly demonstrates that frequent alcohol use, defined as two or more drinks daily, is associated with declining CD4+ cell counts (which indicate a weakened immune system) in individuals, who are HIV positive … Original source on Gaea Times at : Frequent alcohol use fans faster HIV spread.

Seven member board to replace MCI

NEW DELHI – The health ministry Friday decided to set up a seven-member panel of doctors to replace the Medical Council of India (MCI) whose chief was arrested on corruption charges and subsequently resigned.

The government has decided to dissolve MCI following the resignation of its president Ketan Desai. The name of former All India … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Seven member board to replace MCI.

BHU Team Finds Arsenic Cure

BENERAS, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The major health problem that is now plaguing a large section of Indians is arsenic poisoning. In some sections of the country the groundwater has been contaminated by this substance which is leading to fatal skin ailments and other types of diseases. However, those who dread arsenic poisoning can take heart …. Original article  : BHU Team Finds Arsenic Cure.

Psychological problems during childhood create long-term economic losses

WASHINGTON – Childhood psychological disorders could diminish people’s ability to work and earn as adults, according to a study.

People who suffer from childhood conditions such as depression and substance abuse are less likely to be married, attain less education …. Original article  : Psychological problems during childhood create long-term economic losses.

Cardiac procedure cuts risk of Alzheimer’s disease and stroke

WASHINGTON – Catheter ablation, treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, significantly reduces the risk of stroke, mortality, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, researchers have found.

The finding, by researchers from the Heart Institute at Intermountain …. Original source  : Cardiac procedure cuts risk of Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.

Poor kids more vulnerable to poor sleep effects

WASHINGTON – School kids from poor families are more vulnerable to the effects of poor sleep than their peers, concludes a new study.

The research, that assessed the ties between children’s sleep and their emotional development, by researchers at Auburn University, appears in the May/June 2010 …. Original article  : Poor kids more vulnerable to poor sleep effects.

Iraqi accident victim gets new lease of life in India

GURGAON – For 23-year-old Dler Asaad, an Iraqi garage worker critically injured in a car crash, life in the last four years had been a journey of failed attempts at recovering – until he came to India.

“Earlier I underwent 17 operations – on my brain, eyes and 11 of them on my trachea,” said Asaad, …. Read the original article  : here.

Women derive double benefit from heart failure device than men

WASHINGTON – Women show better results than men with device therapy to prevent the progression of mild heart failure, according to a study.

Women with mild heart disease who had a cardiac resynchronization device combined with a defibrillator (CRT-D) implanted had a 70 percent reduction … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Women derive double benefit from heart failure device than men.

Spider attacks sleeping nudist

AUCKLAND – A Canadian tourist who dozed off naked on a New Zealand beach after a swim suffered inflammation of the heart after being bitten on his penis by a spider.

The 22-year-old was apparently attacked by a katipo spider in Northland. He had left his clothes on the sand dunes before going for the naked … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Spider attacks sleeping nudist.