Weight plays key role in kidney transplants

LONDON – A new study led by French researchers has revealed that matching up the weight of donors and recipients boosts success in kidney transplants.

During the study, researchers followed over 1,000 transplant patients and found that those receiving a small kidney in comparison to their weight were more at risk of complications like high blood …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Wii Fit could help soldiers recover from war injuries

WASHINGTON – Nintendo’s Wii Fit could successfully help improve balance for a soldier with a traumatic brain injury, a problem many soldiers are facing after serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, found Kansas State University researchers.

Shawna Jordan and Laurie Hildebrand, are studying … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wii Fit could help soldiers recover from war injuries.

Mangalore air crash: DNA experts arrives as 26 bodies still unidentified

MANGALORE – A team of experts from Hyderabad arrived here today to conduct DNA tests to help in identification of bodies charred beyond recognition in the Air India Express plane crash.

Karnataka Environment Minister J Krishna Palemar, who is coordinating the rescue operations, has said the process for identifying the remaining 26 bodies will begin today.

Meanwhile, … Read : Mangalore air crash: DNA experts arrives as 26 bodies still unidentified.

India’s ‘Sulabh Sauchalaya’ going global

NEW YORK – The low-cost Indian toilet system, popularly known as Sulabh Sauchalaya, will now be taken to 50 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East regions.

The movement’s founder, Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, announced his organisation’s plans in a keynote address at the four day at World Environment and Water … Original article on : India’s ‘Sulabh Sauchalaya’ going global.

Staying away from sun causes depression: Study

LONDON – Hiding away from sun rays to protect oneself from skin diseases can harm one’s health in many other ways, says an expert.

A study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has revealed that applying sun screen can contribute to Vitamin D deficiency. Though it is vital to protect our skin from harmful radiations, …. Source article  : Staying away from sun causes depression: Study.

Ginger eases aches and pains: Study

LONDON – Eating ginger can help ease muscle pain caused by heavy exercise, says a latest research.

Ginger root has been used as a household remedy since centuries for a variety of ailments, such as cough and colds and upset stomach, but now the study has revealed that ginger is particularly good for staving off muscle … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ginger eases aches and pains: Study.

Food insecurity ups weight gain, complications risk during pregnancy

WASHINGTON – Food insecurity, a person’s inability to obtain adequate amounts of food due to resource constraints, can lead to greater
weight gain and increased complications during a woman’s pregnancy, according to a new study.

“Prior studies have shown that women living in food insecure households are …. Source article  : Food insecurity ups weight gain, complications risk during pregnancy.

Prenatal exposure to plastic chemical linked to breast cancer

WASHINGTON – Adult women who were exposed prenatally to bisphenol-A (BPA, a chemical commonly used in plastic food containers) or diethylstilbestrol (DES) could be at increased risk of breast cancer, according to a new study in mice.

Endocrine-disrupting … Read more : Prenatal exposure to plastic chemical linked to breast cancer.

HIV patients gather to participate in Chennai candlelight memorial

CHENNAI – HIV patients gathered here on Friday to participate in the 27th International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day.

Organised by the Indian Community Welfare Organisation, the day was observed by HIV affected people.

Starting from 1983, the third Sunday of May is observed as the International AIDS Candle Light … Read more »»».

Removing HIV’s ‘invisibility cloak’ may help defeat the virus

LONDON – A new research has suggested that removing a chemical ‘invisibility cloak’ that makes HIV-infected cells look healthy might be the key to defeating the virus.

Human cells defend themselves against immune attack by displaying proteins on their surface that mark them as “self”.

When the immune system detects these proteins, … Original article on : Removing HIV’s ‘invisibility cloak’ may help defeat the virus.