Natural birth ‘bacteria’ protects child from asthma, allergies

SYDNEY – Babies delivered vaginally receive protective bacteria as they pass through the birth canal, a scientist says.

Infants born by caesarean section, however, are more vulnerable to asthma, allergies and infection as they miss out on receiving mothers’ good bacteria, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Natural birth ‘bacteria’ protects child from asthma, allergies.

Avoid saunas, hot showers, alcohol to become ‘Daddy Cool’!

LONDON – The trick to becoming a father is staying cool – literally.

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has advised men to avoid saunas, hot showers and alcohol to increase their fertility chances.

In their study, it was found that one in five healthy young men between the ages of 18 and 25 have abnormal sperm … Read more >>>.

HIV-infected people in US, Canada not getting early treatment: Study

WASHINGTON – A new study warns that HIV-infected people in the United States and Canada are not getting treatment early enough.

Researchers conducted a study of 45,000 patients to reach the conclusion.

They analyzed patients’ CD4 cell counts, a critical measure of immune system strength, when these …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Researchers study protein essential for successful pregnancy

WASHINGTON – Researchers have helped solve the mystery of a unique protein called Pre-implantation Factor – which is produced by healthy embryos to direct embryo attachment and help the mother adapt to pregnancy.

The protein modulates maternal immunity, promotes attachment of the early embryo, and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Researchers study protein essential for successful pregnancy.

Andhra, Gujarat get $5 mn for anti-tobacco campaign

NEW DELHI – The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has granted $5 million for strengthening the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh, a statement said Saturday.

The grant will be given to the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), a Delhi based public-private partnership, over a three- year period.
A … Original source on Gaea Times at : Andhra, Gujarat get $5 mn for anti-tobacco campaign.

Cheech, Chong need not apply: Business folk readying to sell at 1st NJ medical pot centers

High hopes for business folk planning NJ pot sales
MONTCLAIR, N.J. – After careers in human resources and business consulting, Marianne Bays is tired of the corporate world. The 57-year-old’s choice for a change: trying to become one of New Jersey’s first legal pot dealers.
In January, New Jersey became the 14th state to allow …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sexually transmitted diseases among Aussie youngsters on the rise

SYDNEY – Experts have called for a new HIV awareness campaign after it was seen that venereal disease among young Australians has skyrocketed.

According to federal government figures, the number of chlamydia cases doubled to 60,000 over the four years to 2008, and people aged between …. Read the original article  : Sexually transmitted diseases among Aussie youngsters on the rise.

Essential protein for successful pregnancy isolated

WASHINGTON – Researchers have isolated and detailed the function of a unique protein, called Preimplantation Factor (PF) produced by healthy embryos, which ensures a successful pregnancy.

The research showed that PF modulates maternal immunity, promotes attachment of the early embryo, and influences remodelling of uterine cells.
“Preimplantation Factor appears to be essential for pregnancy …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Essential protein for successful pregnancy isolated.

To sleep at night, overcome stress during day

BERLIN – Dealing with mental stress during the daytime is one way to get a good night’s sleep as the body cannot switch itself into a relaxed mode at the push of a button, according to Professor Thomas Pollmaecher of the German Society of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Neurological Healing.

Workers should make sure they get enough … Original article on : To sleep at night, overcome stress during day.

More women falling prey to rheumatoid arthritis

WASHINGTON – More and more women are falling prey to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), currently afflicting between one and two million Americans, says a new study.

RA is a chronic inflammatory disease that targets joints and contributes to work-related disability, increased morbidity and shortened survival.
Mayo Clinic study authors are attributing the rise in RA, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : More women falling prey to rheumatoid arthritis.