Drinking tea ‘cuts ovarian cancer risk’

WASHINGTON – Drinking tea can decrease the risk of ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

“Our results indicate that drinking more than four cups a day of black, green or herbal tea may reduce ovarian cancer risk by almost 30 percent,” said lead researcher Dr Christina Nagle … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Drinking tea ‘cuts ovarian cancer risk’.

Anti Tobacco Day Drive In Dubai

DUBAI, UAE (GaeaTimes.com)- World Anti Tobacco Day shall witness UAE (United Arab Emirates) joining hands with WHO (World Health Organization) as a part of the global initiative which aims to curb the sale and smoking of tobacco; especially cigarettes. As a result of this Anti Tobacco Day measure, all gas stations of Eppco, Emarat and … Read more : Anti Tobacco Day Drive In Dubai.

Tobacco kills 1.5 million women annually: UN

TEHRAN – Use of tobacco kills more than 1.5 million women in world every year, and the number could rise to 2.5 million in the next two decades, the UN has warned.

“Most deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Without concerted action, that number could rise to 2.5 million women by 2030,” UN Secretary-General Ban …. Source article  : Tobacco kills 1.5 million women annually: UN.

Brit men’s skin cancer death rates double in 30 years

LONDON – In the wake of a boom in package holidays industry, the deaths due to skin cancer among men have increased, as they do not always remember to take precautions when out in the sun while travelling, according to a new report.

In fact, in the last 30 years the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Breast cancer vaccine to be tested on humans next year

LONDON – Scientists in the U.S. have offered new hope to millions of women suffering from breast cancer – by developing a new vaccine that has the potential to cut the disease by 70 per cent.

The jab will be tested …. Source  : Breast cancer vaccine to be tested on humans next year.

From piano lessons to bomber plane flights, wish-granting groups reach out to nation’s elderly

For elderly, a different kind of ‘make a wish’

WATERBURY, Conn. – Josephine Mastroianni has played piano by ear since she was 7 but never had formal training until a charitable group learned of her wish and made it happen.
Now 86 and taking weekly piano lessons, the Waterbury woman is among a growing number of senior … Original article on : From piano lessons to bomber plane flights, wish-granting groups reach out to nation’s elderly.

Molecule that plays key role in acupuncture identified

WASHINGTON – A molecule has been found to play a key role in the effectiveness of acupuncture, says a new study.

Applying that knowledge, researchers were able to triple the beneficial effects of acupuncture by adding a medication approved to treat leukemia in people.
“Acupuncture has been a mainstay of medical treatment in certain parts … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Molecule that plays key role in acupuncture identified.

Separated Siamese twins draw crowds in their village

PATNA – Sita and Geeta, the conjoined twins who were separated after a 14-hour surgery in New Delhi last month, returned to their home in a Bihar village to a rousing welcome with hundreds of people streaming in even from neighbouring areas to see them.

Some villagers offered them sweets, some garlanded them while others … Original source on Gaea Times at : Separated Siamese twins draw crowds in their village.

Young Indian women falling victim to tobacco?

NEW DELHI – Did you know that 8.3 percent of Indian girls between 13-15 years of age consume some form of tobacco? The statistic acquires significance as World No Tobacco Day is observed Monday with an emphasis on the marketing of tobacco to women.

“Adolescent girls are a major target of opportunity for the tobacco industry, …. Original source  : Young Indian women falling victim to tobacco?.

Soldiers’ widows say relationship with military a mix of support and judgments as they move on

Soldier widows caught in military, civilian worlds

RAEFORD, N.C. – Joann Yost still feels the stares of the other military wives five years after her husband was killed in Iraq: It happens at ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers or when she’s grocery shopping with her son.
It is unsettling, but Yost understands. In this North Carolina community a …. Source  : Gaea News Network.