Binge drinking ups pancreatic cancer risk in men

WASHINGTON – Heavy alcohol use could up pancreatic cancer risk in men, says a new study.

Researchers found that the more alcohol a man consumed, the higher his risk of pancreatic cancer compared with those who drank little or no alcohol.
“If this relationship continues to be confirmed, reducing heavy and binge drinking may be more …. Source article  : Binge drinking ups pancreatic cancer risk in men.

Binge drinking ups pancreatic cancer risk in men

WASHINGTON – Heavy alcohol use could up pancreatic cancer risk in men, says a new study.

Researchers found that the more alcohol a man consumed, the higher his risk of pancreatic cancer compared with those who drank little or no alcohol.
“If this relationship continues to be confirmed, reducing heavy and binge drinking may be more …. Read the original article  : here.

90pc of gay men in the Asia-Pacific region ‘denied HIV care’- UN

LONDON – A new report produced jointly by the UN Development Programme and the Asia Pacific Coalition on Male Sexual Health claims 90 percent of gay men in the Asia-Pacific region do not get HIV/Aids help due to discriminatory laws in many states.

Most countries in the region have a law criminalizing gay male sex.

“The effectiveness …. Read the original article  : 90pc of gay men in the Asia-Pacific region ‘denied HIV care’- UN.

‘Magic bullet’ may help fight ‘untreatable’ cancers

LONDON – Scientists have offered new hope to cancer sufferers currently given no chance of survival – a ‘magic bullet’ cancer drug that blasts away tumours.

The new drug, developed from a harmless bug that can cause stomach upsets, has been hailed as a major new weapon in the fight against cancer.

Early evidence from a trial, …. Original source  : ‘Magic bullet’ may help fight ‘untreatable’ cancers.

Social activist in Mumbai felicitated for curing thousands of leprosy patients

MUMBAI – Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan felicitated social activist Brother Christudas with ‘The Week – Man of the Year 2009′ in Mumbai on Tuesday for curing thousands of leprosy patients.

Brother Christudas, who has treated over 50,000 leprosy patients in Bihar’s Sundarpur village expressed his happiness to receive such an award.

‘I feel delighted because it … Read more »».

‘Stand Up To Cancer’ simulcast fundraiser back on ABC, CBS, NBC in September

‘Stand Up To Cancer’ TV fundraiser returns
LOS ANGELES – “Stand Up To Cancer,” a 2008 multichannel TV fundraiser that helped deliver more than $100 million for research, is returning in September.
Leading the charge again is film and TV producer Laura Ziskin (”Spider-Man”), who is executive producer of the show and is undergoing treatment …. Source  : ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ simulcast fundraiser back on ABC, CBS, NBC in September.

Intense exercise ‘can produce asthma-like symptoms even in healthy kids’

WASHINGTON – Heavy exercise can provoke the onset of temporary lung problems and other symptoms typically associated with asthma in children who are not actually asthmatic, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California’s Irvine and Miller Children’s Hospital Children.

“Studies have shown that in adults, vigorous exercise can cause wheezing and …. Original source  : Intense exercise ‘can produce asthma-like symptoms even in healthy kids’.

Till 12 months, infants aren’t protected against measles

LONDON – Infants are virtually unprotected against measles from two months onwards, until they are vaccinated at 12 months, says new research.

This is because the level of antibodies infants get from their mother drops over time, leaving them susceptible until they are vaccinated.
These findings underline the importance of measles vaccination at around 12 months …. Original source  : Till 12 months, infants aren’t protected against measles.

Boulder city officials requiring medical marijuana growers to go green in energy usage

Boulder requires medical pot growers to go green

DENVER – Boulder has approved regulations for the medical marijuana industry with a twist in keeping with the sensibility of this liberal-leaning, Colorado university town.
The regulations unanimously passed Tuesday will require growing operations to offset 100 percent of their electricity use with wind or solar power.
Other rules limit … Read more »».

Best time of life is after 50: Study

LONDON – People over 50 lives a better life than people who are young and stressed, says a study.

Researchers found people above 50, are also benefited from a “positivity effect”, which means that they recalled fewer bad memories, had more emotional control and an ability to see things positively, reports express.co.uk.
People who were considered … Read : Best time of life is after 50: Study.