Cutting salt intake could reduce BP in dialysis patients

WASHINGTON – Kidney patients trying to control their blood pressure should cut their salt intake to reduce fluid build-up in the blood, suggests an Indian-origin scientist.

According to an analysis, led by Dr. Rajiv Agarwal, (Indiana University School of Medicine and Roudebush VA Medical Center) … Read : Cutting salt intake could reduce BP in dialysis patients.

Brush your teeth twice daily to avoid heart disease

LONDON – Brushing your teeth twice a day could go a long way reducing the risk of heart disease, says a new study.

Over the last 20 years, there has been increased interest in links between heart problems and gum disease and it has been established that inflammation in the body, including mouth and gums, plays …. Original article  : Brush your teeth twice daily to avoid heart disease.

Kids respond better to recommended swine flu vaccine

Washington, May 28 (ANI): In the first head to head study of the two H1N1 vaccines used in the UK during the recent pandemic has found that the adjuvanted split virus vaccine induced higher immune response rates in young children, but was linked with more reactions than the …. Source article  : Kids respond better to recommended swine flu vaccine.

Dietary supplement may prevent alcohol related brain, skull damage

Washington, May 28 (ANI): The dietary supplement CDP-choline, that acts as a brain-boosting agent and under study for stroke and traumatic brain injury, may prevent skull and brain damage resulting from alcohol consumption early in pregnancy, according to a new research.

Dr. Erhard Bieberich, biochemist …. Original source  : Dietary supplement may prevent alcohol related brain, skull damage.

Clean your teeth twice a day to stave off heart attack

London, May 28 (ANI): If you don’t brush your teeth twice a day, you’re more likely to develop heart disease, according to a new study.

The study, published on BMJ.com, claims that people who have poor oral hygiene have an increased risk of heart disease compared to those who brush their teeth twice a day.

To reach … Original article on : Clean your teeth twice a day to stave off heart attack.

US survey shows just 1 in 5 kids live within half-mile of parks, making exercise a challenge

Exercise limits: Just 1 in 5 kids live near parks

ATLANTA – Health officials say one reason so many American kids are overweight is that few have a nearby place to play and exercise.
Only about one in five homes have parks within a half-mile, and about the same number have a fitness or recreation center within …. Read the original article  : US survey shows just 1 in 5 kids live within half-mile of parks, making exercise a challenge.

Teammate: Moss received 3 treatments from Canadian doctor, confident he will be cleared

Teammate: Moss had treatments with Canadian doctor

ASHBURN, Va. – Washington Redskins receiver Santana Moss has told teammates he received three treatments from the Canadian doctor who was charged last week with smuggling and supplying human growth hormone.
Defensive lineman Phillip Daniels says Moss told a small group of players last week that he was treated by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Teammate: Moss received 3 treatments from Canadian doctor, confident he will be cleared.

2 Year Old Smoking Cigarette Video

San Francisco (GaeaTimes.com) Millions of internet users are now searching for the shocking video of Ardi Rizal, the two year old Indonesian boy smoking cigarette. The boy seems to be overweight and is quite adept at smoking cigarettes. It is reported that he had his first smoke at 18 months under his Dad’s …. Source  : 2 Year Old Smoking Cigarette Video.

Trans fats are gone, and many foods didn’t get worse as feared, report says

Report: Trans fat limits lead to healthier foods

LOS ANGELES – There’s some good news about fat in our foods.
A new report says most companies and restaurants that cut trans fat did not replace the artery-clogger with another bad fat.
There were fears that baked goods and junk food would be remade with higher saturated fat content.
The …. Original article  : Trans fats are gone, and many foods didn’t get worse as feared, report says.

NYC man’s kidney transplant gave him woman’s cancer; trial weighs transplant risks, rewards

NY man’s kidney transplant gave him woman’s cancer
NEW YORK – Jurors are deliberating the case of a New York City man who received a donor kidney and died in what experts say may be the only known case of uterine cancer being transmitted by transplant.
The widow of Vincent Liew (LOO) is suing NYU …. Original source  : NYC man’s kidney transplant gave him woman’s cancer; trial weighs transplant risks, rewards.