Working overtime is bad for the heart

LONDON – Working overtime is bad for the heart, say results from a long-running study of more than 10,000 civil servants.

The research found that people who worked three or more hours longer than a normal seven-hour day had a 60 percent higher risk of heart-related problems such as death due to heart disease, non-fatal heart …. Read the original article  : Working overtime is bad for the heart.

Study on cell phone cancer risk ‘inconclusive’

LONDON – The WHO study on links between mobile phone use and certain types of brain cancer has proved inconclusive.

The researchers said that even though there could be possible health risks from heavy mobile phone use, nothing … Read more : Study on cell phone cancer risk ‘inconclusive’.

False diagnosis of TB in HIV patients is fatal

WASHINGTON – A new study conducted by researchers at University of California-San Francisco and Makerere University-Kampala has shown that HIV-infected patients who are falsely diagnosed as having tuberculosis (TB) have higher rates of mortality than those who are correctly diagnosed with the disease.

“Among HIV-infected persons with suspected TB, falsely diagnosing persons with TB by …. Source article  : False diagnosis of TB in HIV patients is fatal.

Dr “Death” Patel threw childish tantrum over patient’s treatment

SYDNEY – Former Bundaberg Base Hospital chief surgeon Dr Jayant “Death” Patel was so annoyed when his request for a critically ill patient’s ventilator to be turned off was not followed that he threw a childish ‘tantrum’ in protest.

The Courier Mail quoted prosecutors as saying that, Patel wanted the patient off the ventilator so that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dr “Death” Patel threw childish tantrum over patient’s treatment.

Regular use of vitamin E may cut COPD risk

WASHINGTON – A new study conducted by researchers at Cornell University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital has suggested that long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women 45 years of age and older may help decrease the risk of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Regular use of vitamin E may cut COPD risk.

A Chinese drug sold at 1,300 percent profit

BEIJING – A cancer patient in China’s Hunan province had to pay 213 yuan for a medicine that cost just 15.5 yuan ($2.2) to the manufacturer, generating a mind-boggling profit of 1,300 percent.

The patient, a resident of Changsha of Hunan province, was suffering from ovarian cancer. Her doctor told her to buy Lusun Pian …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : A Chinese drug sold at 1,300 percent profit.

Financial squeeze linked to mental health problems

LONDON – Many workers have sought medical advice for stress and anxiety following the recession, says a UK survey.

The survey of 2,050 workers found that the post recession period has seen an increase in stress levels and mental health deterioration due to …. Original article  : Financial squeeze linked to mental health problems.

Statins cut risk of clot-related diseases

WASHINGTON – People at risk for clot related diseases may benefit from cholesterol lowering drugs called statins, according to a new University of Connecticut study.

“Previous clinical studies have indicated statins may play a role in lowering the risk of these conditions, but these studies …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Statins cut risk of clot-related diseases.

Statins reduce risk of clot-related diseases

WASHINGTON – People likely to face clot-related diseases may benefit from common cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, says a new study.

“In our study, we aimed to analyse and evaluate the effect of these drugs in patients with specific conditions related to vessel blockages,” said study leader Vanjul Agarwal at the University of Connecticut. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Statins reduce risk of clot-related diseases.

Asthmatic kids at increased risk of developing COPD

WASHINGTON – A new study from the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne has shown that children with severe asthma have more than 30 times the risk of developing adult chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) as adults compared to children without asthma.

“There is …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mothers’ oral hygiene affects child’s health

WASHINGTON – The oral health of pregnant women affects their child’s future oral health and even overall health, research shows.

“Ideally, the oral health education for any family will begin with prenatal education and the establishment of a dental home by the time the child is 12 to 18 months of age,” says Tegwyn Brickhouse, study … Read more >>>.

Aerobic exercises trump walking for health benefits

WASHINGTON – When it comes to selecting the best exercise for fitness, aerobic exercise provides better health benefits than walking, according to a new study.

In the study, University of Alberta researchers compared fitness training to a pedometer-based walking program, measuring the fitness [..] Read the original article: here.

Old age falling tied to altered blood flow in brain

WASHINGTON – Altered blood flow in the brain due to high blood pressure and other conditions may lead to falls in elderly people, a new study has shown.

The research has been published in the May 18, 2010, issue of Neurology.

“At age 60, 85 percent of people … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Old age falling tied to altered blood flow in brain.

Caffeine may slow Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

Washington, May 18 (ANI): Caffeine may be protective against the cognitive decline seen in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

A special supplement to the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, “Therapeutic Opportunities for Caffeine in Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases,” sheds new light on this …. Source article  : Caffeine may slow Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

High-fat ketogenic diet ‘can help treat persistent childhood seizures’

Washington, May 18 (ANI): A high-fat ketogenic diet, made up of high-fat foods and few carbohydrates, can help reduce or completely eliminate debilitating seizures in most children with infantile spasms, whose seizures persist despite medication, say researchers.

The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center … Read : High-fat ketogenic diet ‘can help treat persistent childhood seizures’.

Fat Embolism: The Term Unexplained In “House”

LOS ANGELES (GaeaTimes.com)- What exactly is fat embolism? The term was referred to in the final episode of the popular ABC television series “House” and since then people have been very eager to know more about the term. Considering the fact that social networking site Twitter has become the most popular mode of … Original article on : Fat Embolism: The Term Unexplained In “House”.

‘Sausage not steak’ raises risk of heart disease

WASHINGTON – Eating processed meat such as sausages raises the likelihood of heart disease, while red meat does not seem to be as harmful, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found.

The study found that eating processed meat was associated with a 42 percent … Read more : ‘Sausage not steak’ raises risk of heart disease.

Cochlear implants ‘less beneficial’ for the elderly

WASHINGTON – Cochlear implants are less beneficial for older adults as compared to younger patients who have similar levels of hearing impairment before surgery, according to a report.

The study has been published in the May issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and … Read more >>.

A handful of pistachios a day can help keep heart doc away

WASHINGTON – A diet containing nuts, including pistachios, can significantly lower total and LDL-cholesterol levels, in addition to triglycerides, according to a new study.

Published in Archives of Internal Medicine, the 600-subject, 25 clinical trial study, conducted in seven counties, is the most comprehensive … Original article on : A handful of pistachios a day can help keep heart doc away.

‘Fountain of youth’ steroids may provide protection against heart disease

WASHINGTON – Steroids sold as health supplements can switch on a natural defence mechanism against heart disease, according to University of Leeds researchers.

The University of Leeds biologists have identified a previously-unknown ion channel in human blood vessels that can limit the production of inflammatory cytokines – …. Source  : ‘Fountain of youth’ steroids may provide protection against heart disease.

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.

Stretching with yoga safe for moms-to-be

WASHINGTON – Yoga, a low-impact fitness alternative, allows pregnant women to continue an exercise regimen without straining their heart or harming the baby.

The rewards of basic yoga outweigh the potential physical risks, as long as you take caution and perform the exercises in moderation according to your flexibility level, said the American Academy of …. Original source  : Stretching with yoga safe for moms-to-be.

Using sari to filter water can provide protection against cholera

WASHINGTON – Sari cloth is a simple, sustainable protector from cholera, a study conducted in Bangladesh has revealed.

Using the sari to filter household water protects not only the household from cholera, but reduces the incidence of disease in neighbouring households that do [..] Read the original article: here.

Autism does not ruin parents’ marriage: Study

WASHINGTON – Autism does not ruin relationships, says a new study, challenging the popular perception that an autistic child wrecks 80 percent of marriages as a heavy burden is imposed on parents.

Brian Freedman, clinical director of the Centre for Autism and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute (KKI), said the findings seem to debunk a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Autism does not ruin parents’ marriage: Study.

Beware! Impotence could wreck your heart

LONDON – A significant proportion of men who suffer from impotence show early signs of coronary artery disease (CAD), warn experts.

A new study shows that such men will often develop coronary symptoms within two to three years and actually experience a heart attack within three to five years.
The study authors stress that clinicians stabilise …. Read the original article  : Beware! Impotence could wreck your heart.

They keep cholera at bay with a simple sari

WASHINGTON – A study on village women in Bangladesh, who filter water with their saris, found that this method not only keeps cholera at bay in households but also cuts down the likelihood of disease in the neighbourhood.

“A simple method for filtering pond and river water to reduce the incidence of cholera, field tested …. Read the original article  : They keep cholera at bay with a simple sari.

Moderate drinkers ‘are healthier than teetotallers’

LONDON – A major new study has shown that people who drink moderately, two or three glasses of wine in the evening, are far healthier than those who abstain from drinking any alcohol.

The study indicates that moderate drinkers have lower rates of heart disease, obesity and depression than people who abstain from alcohol entirely.

But [..] Read the original article: here.

Daily ginger consumption alleviates muscle pain

WASHINGTON – Daily ginger consumption can reduce muscle pain caused by exercise, says a new study by researchers at the University of Georgia.

Patrick O’Connor, a professor in the College of Education’s department of kinesiology, said that while ginger had been shown to exert anti-inflammatory effects in rodents, its effect on experimentally-induced human muscle pain was …. Source article  : Daily ginger consumption alleviates muscle pain.

Particulate air pollution bad for heart health

WASHINGTON – Penn State College of Medicine researchers say that breathing polluted air increases stress on the heart’s regulation capacity, up to six hours after inhalation of combustion-related small particles called PM2.5.

This high stress may contribute to cardiovascular diseases, said Duanping Liao, professor of public health sciences.

The body’s ability to properly regulate heartbeat … Read more >>>.

Binge drinking ‘can increase pancreatic cancer risk’

WASHINGTON – A new research from UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests that heavy alcohol use and binge drinking can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer in men.

Researchers found that men who consumed alcohol increased their risk of pancreatic cancer by 1.5 to 6 times compared with those who didn’t consume alcohol or who had less …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Binge drinking ‘can increase pancreatic cancer risk’.

Daily ginger consumption eases muscle ache

WASHINGTON – Ginger has long been used as a home remedy for ailments like colds and upset stomachs. But research has now found that daily ginger consumption also reduces muscle pain caused by exercise.

While ginger had been shown to exert anti-inflammatory effects in rodents, its effect on experimentally-induced human muscle pain was largely unexplored, said …. Source article  : Daily ginger consumption eases muscle ache.

UAE’s Ajman ruler opens high-tech hospital in Syria

Hims City (Syria), May 21 (IANS/WAM) A high-tech hospital funded by the ruler of UAE’s emirate of Ajman has been opened in the Hims province of Syria.

Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi in the presence of Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji al-Otari opened the hospital Thursday.
After the opening, Al Nuaimi and the Syrian prime …. Original source  : UAE’s Ajman ruler opens high-tech hospital in Syria.

Statins linked to liver problems, kidney failure

LONDON – Scientists in the UK have uncovered a range of ‘unintended’ side effects of cholesterol-busting drugs statins.

Their research showed that some doses and types of statins are linked with a greater risk of adverse effects, including liver problems and kidney failure, reports the … Original article on : Statins linked to liver problems, kidney failure.

Multiple health benefits of eating pistachios

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that pistachio nuts, eaten as part of a healthy diet, can increase the levels of antioxidants in the blood of adults with high cholesterol.

“Our previous study showed the benefits of pistachios in lowering lipids and lipoproteins, which are a risk factor … Read more >>.

Arsenic in playgrounds not harmful to kids: Study

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Researchers in University of Alberta have found in a study that children in playgrounds aren’t at risk from pressure treated wooden playground structures.

For parents who love to take their kids to the playground every summer, this is a great bit of news.

Chris Le, a scientist in the …. Original article  : Arsenic in playgrounds not harmful to kids: Study.

AirAsia launches flight to Bangalore

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia launched its inaugural flight to India’s Bangalore city, carrying 15 children with congenital heart disease who need open heart surgery.

The children will undergo surgery at the Narayana Hrudayalaya Heart Institute in Bangalore, whose chief Devi Shetty is a familiar name here as he regularly performs surgeries, The Star … Read more >>>.

Polluted groundwater may flow to sea: Study

LOS ANGELES – Polluted groundwater can find its way to the sea, indicating a direct link between septic systems and coastal contamination, a new study suggests.

In the first study of its kind, Stanford University researchers have tracked a plume of polluted groundwater from a septic system to one of Northern California’s top recreational beaches, Xinhua … Read more : Polluted groundwater may flow to sea: Study.

Congressional report: CDC used bad data to evaluate lead levels in DC water in 2004

Report: CDC used bad data to judge DC water safety

WASHINGTON – Federal health officials knowingly used flawed data in a study that calmed public fears about lead in the District of Columbia’s drinking water in 2004, according to a congressional investigation released Thursday.
The report by a House science and technology subcommittee admonishes the Centers for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Congressional report: CDC used bad data to evaluate lead levels in DC water in 2004.

Armstrong shrugs off latest doping accusation: ‘Floyd lost his credibility a long time ago.’

Buy a used confession from Landis? Not all of it.
Should you buy a used confession from this man?
The short answer: Not all of it.
Floyd Landis’ decision to come clean about his own drug use – and throw dirt on Lance Armstrong and others in the bargain – sounds like something boxing promoter Bob … Read more >>.

Bret Michaels hospitalized again after ‘warning stroke,’ diagnosed with hole in his heart

Bret Michaels hospitalized after ‘warning stroke’

LOS ANGELES – Bret Michaels is back in the hospital.
The rocker and reality TV star suffered what doctors call a “warning stroke” and has been diagnosed with a patent forum ovale, or hole in the heart, according to a report Thursday on his website. Michaels’ publicist, Joann Mignano, confirmed the … Original article on : Bret Michaels hospitalized again after ‘warning stroke,’ diagnosed with hole in his heart.

Ovarian cancer screening method shows promise in study; bigger one will see if it saves lives

Ovarian cancer screening shows promise in study
Researchers may finally be closing in on a way to screen healthy women for ovarian cancer – a disease that rarely shows symptoms until it’s too late to cure.
A simple blood test followed by ultrasound exams as needed found deadly tumors before they caused symptoms, and without … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ovarian cancer screening method shows promise in study; bigger one will see if it saves lives.

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.