Stem cell breakthrough could offer cure for motor neurone disease

LONDON – Scottish researchers have for the first time created brain cells bearing a deadly genetic mutation linked to motor neurone disease in an Edinburgh laboratory-a breakthrough that could lead to a cure for the illness.

The stem-cell innovation marks …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Stem cell breakthrough could offer cure for motor neurone disease.

Food insecurity ups risk of weight gain during pregnancy

WASHINGTON – A person’s inability to obtain adequate amounts of food due to resource constraints can lead to greater weight gain and increased complications during pregnancy, says a recent study.

“Prior studies have shown that women living in food insecure households are more likely to experience health complications,” said study co-author Craig Gundersen, who is …. Read the original article  : Food insecurity ups risk of weight gain during pregnancy.

Blood test to tell if babies at risk of allergies

SYDNEY – A simple blood test can now tell whether newborn babies are at high risk of developing allergies as they grow older, says a new research.

Tony Ferrante, professor and immunologist at the University of Adelaide, says the new marker may be the most significant breakthrough in allergy testing for some decades.
“A protein …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Blood test to tell if babies at risk of allergies.

Female-to-male HIV transmission risk doubles during pregnancy: Study

WASHINGTON – Previous studies have shown that women of reproductive age, especially when pregnant are highly prone to HIV infection. Now, a new study has warned that pregnancy is a time when men also are at higher risk. In fact, their risk doubles if their partner is both HIV-infected and pregnant.

Many women remain sexually …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Air India crash: Experts to conduct DNA test today

MANGALORE – A team of experts would conduct DNA tests to identify 22 victims of the air crash which are still remained unclaimed at the Wenlock Hospital here on Monday.

A team of experts landed here from Hyderabad on Sunday evening.

The DNA test would help in identification of bodies charred beyond recognition in Saturday’s Air … Read : Air India crash: Experts to conduct DNA test today.

Pediatricians group no longer opposes swim lessons for toddlers in light of new evidence

Swim lessons for toddlers get doctors’ approval

CHICAGO – The nation’s largest pediatricians group is relaxing its stance against swimming lessons for children younger than 4.
A few small studies now suggest toddlers may be less likely to drown if they’ve had swim lessons.
That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics says it’s fine to enroll children as … Original source on Gaea Times at : Pediatricians group no longer opposes swim lessons for toddlers in light of new evidence.

Study finds children’s gun deaths as common in the most rural areas as in cities

Guns claim kids’ lives in both urban, rural areas

CHICAGO – Children in the most rural areas of the United States are as likely to die by gunshot as kids in the biggest cities, a new analysis of nearly 24,000 deaths finds.
Not surprisingly, murders involving firearms are more common among city youth. But gun suicides and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Study finds children’s gun deaths as common in the most rural areas as in cities.

Treatment for baldness: Australian scientists discover key gene

MELBOURNE – Australian scientists claim to have discovered a gene responsible for baldness in women which may lead to an effective treatment for hair loss.

Researchers at the University of Melbourne and St Vincent’s Hospital studied the DNA of almost 500 women who had lost at least 50 percent of hair on their scalp. Aged between …. Source  : Treatment for baldness: Australian scientists discover key gene.

Alcohol kills 2.5 million people worldwide: WHO

Geneva, May 23 (IANS/WAM) Harmful use of alcohol kills 2.5 million people annually and is the eighth leading factor for deaths globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.

Of the 2.5 million people, 320,000 people are between 15 and 29 years of age, it said.
For the first time, representatives from 193 member states of … Read : Alcohol kills 2.5 million people worldwide: WHO.

Mystery disease leaves two girls dead in Haryana village

CHANDIGARH – Panic has spread in Samlehri village of Haryana’s Ambala district after two girls died and 40 other patients were referred to a hospital following a mysterious disease.

Both girls, Disha and Priyanka, died Saturday of a disease that could not be readily identified.
Senior district and health officials led by Additional Deputy Commissioner Renu … Read more : Mystery disease leaves two girls dead in Haryana village.

Obesity tied to depression in teen girls

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that obesity is a risk factor for depressive symptoms, but not for clinical depression, suggesting that weight status could play a part in the development of depression in some teenage girls.

“This is important, because depressive symptoms are considered …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Cut back on sugary drinks to lower BP

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown a surprising link between sugar in drinks and blood pressure.

The research, led by Liwei Chen, Assistant Professor of Public Health at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, has found that by cutting daily consumption of sugary drinks by just one serving a [..] Read the original article: here.

HEALTHBEAT: NIDA chief urges addiction care that blocks high and rewires relapse-prone brains

Targeting brain circuits for addiction, relapse

WASHINGTON – Could a once-a-month alcoholism shot keep some of the highest-risk heroin addicts from relapse? A drug that wakes up narcoleptics treat cocaine addiction? An old antidepressant fight methamphetamine?
This is the next frontier in substance abuse: Better understanding of how addiction overlaps with other brain diseases is sparking a … Read more : HEALTHBEAT: NIDA chief urges addiction care that blocks high and rewires relapse-prone brains.

Booze may protect against Alzheimer’s risk

Washington, May 25 (ANI): Occasional drinking can cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially among women and non-smokers, says a new study.

The study has been published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Researchers at the University of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Booze may protect against Alzheimer’s risk.

Rights panel seeks reply in congenital blindness cases

PATNA – At a time when the Bihar government is in a dilemma over 28 cases of congenital blindness which have been reported in a span of a few months in Bhojpur district, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the state government to submit a report on this, officials said Tuesday.

The NHRC has … Read more >>.

Anti-aging pills should be taken before old age for benefits

WASHINGTON – Anti-aging supplements should be taken before old age for benefits, researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute on Aging claim.

The experts opine that neutraceuticals- supplements made up of mixtures- might be better than single compounds at preventing decline in physical function

Christiaan … Read more »».

Adulterated food, contaminated water claims 15 lives

LUCKNOW – At least 15 people in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh district have died in the last 10 days after consuming adulterated food and contaminated water, prompting the state government to direct a sanitation drive, officials said Tuesday.

Health authorities, along with civic agencies, have been directed by the state government to conduct sanitation drives and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Adulterated food, contaminated water claims 15 lives.

House committee criticizes NFL doctors on equipment, helmets and treatment of retired players

House committee criticizes NFL docs on head trauma

NEW YORK – A congressional committee criticized the NFL’s research into equipment, particularly helmets, questioning if player safety is indeed being given top priority in an “infected system that needs to be cleaned up.”
The House Judiciary Committee also expressed dissatisfaction at a Manhattan forum Monday with how the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : House committee criticizes NFL doctors on equipment, helmets and treatment of retired players.

Allergy can prevent cancer, say studies

LONDON – People suffering from allergy are far less likely to contract cancer than others, according to two studies.

Scientists believe that adverse reactions stimulate the immune system, helping to ward off other potentially fatal conditions, reports telegraph.co.uk.
“Allergies are a general activation of our immune systems. It’s hard to prove, and I’ve heard some scepticism, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Gratitude boosts relationship: Study

LONDON – Appreciation for the “little things” in relationships can boost feelings of happiness and romance, researchers have found.

Showing gratitude has the ability to boost feelings of happiness and romance which helps the relationship to flourish, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Experts from the University of North Carolina in the US studied how couples behave when responding to …. Read the original article  : Gratitude boosts relationship: Study.

Michelle Obama exercises her way around South Lawn, announces summer exercise series for kids

WH kicks off summer exercise series on South Lawn

WASHINGTON – Dozens of Washington, D.C., schoolchildren scampered around the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday afternoon after first lady Michelle Obama announced a summer of activity designed to encourage kids to exercise.
The series is part of Mrs. Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign against childhood obesity.
To show … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Michelle Obama exercises her way around South Lawn, announces summer exercise series for kids.

Early antibiotic treatment for chronic disorder shows improvement

WASHINGTON – Medical experts have discovered that if patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were treated with antibiotics at an early stage, they showed more improvement compared to those who received the treatment later, or not at all.

“Acute exacerbations of COPD are re???sponsible for more than 600,000 hos???pitalizations annually, resulting in di???rect costs … Read more >>.

Chemicals in plastic may pose cancer risk

LONDON – Scientists have described the cancer-causing effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), which have hormone-like effects in the body.

The researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine said that although the health-threatening effects are known to a vast extent, more complex strategies for studying how these chemicals affect health are required.

“The strength and breadth of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chemicals in plastic may pose cancer risk.

Ineffective contraception ups teen pregnancy risk nearly 6 fold

WASHINGTON – Not using effective contraception once becoming sexually active multiples up to 6 times the risk for teen pregnancy, a new Spanish research has found.

The study conducted by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Universidad Complutense in Madrid also found that the use of ineffective contraception (methods other than condoms, intrauterine contraceptive …. Read the original article  : Ineffective contraception ups teen pregnancy risk nearly 6 fold.

Minerals Management Service employees doing drugs, exchanging pornographic e-mails: US report

WASHINGTON – In a scathing report on the government’s oil drilling regulator, the US Department of Interior’s watchdog has accused its employees of accepting gifts from the industry, doing drugs and exchanging pornography-filled e-mails.

According to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Minerals Management Service employees doing drugs, exchanging pornographic e-mails: US report.

Here’s why Achilles heels are so hard to mend

WASHINGTON – Tendons in high-stress and strain areas, like the Achilles tendon, actually repair themselves less frequently than low-stress tendons, according to a new study.

Tendons, composed of collagen and other proteins, serve to connect muscle to bone and thus are vital for movement.

Hence, … Read more »»».

Gay men should not be banned from donating blood, say AIDS research pioneers

WASHINGTON – Pioneering AIDS researchers have called for a change in policies that ban gay men from donating blood – calling the move unscientific and wrong.

Dr. Mark Wainberg and Dr. Norbert Gilmore have said that the ban issued on gay men since 1983 by blood agencies in Canada, the United States and many other industrialized …. Original article  : Gay men should not be banned from donating blood, say AIDS research pioneers.

Michelle Obama exercises her way around South Lawn, announces summer exercise series for kids

WH kicks off summer exercise series on South Lawn

WASHINGTON – Dozens of Washington, D.C., schoolchildren scampered around the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday afternoon after first lady Michelle Obama announced a summer of activity designed to encourage kids to exercise.
The series is part of Mrs. Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign against childhood obesity.
To show … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Michelle Obama exercises her way around South Lawn, announces summer exercise series for kids.

Eating raw crayfish ‘can cause severe parasitic infection’

WASHINGTON – Anyone planning to spend time at the river this summer should avoid eating raw crayfish, suggests a new study which found that doing so can result in a severe parasitic infection.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have diagnosed a rare parasitic infection in six people who had consumed raw …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Eating raw crayfish ‘can cause severe parasitic infection’.

Lockerbie bomber’s cancer at very advanced stage, says Gaddafi’s son

LONDON – Libyan leader Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi’s son has claimed that the cancer-hit Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset al-Megrahi is facing “very serious health troubles”.

“He has cancer at a very advanced stage. That is all I know about his condition,” The Scotsman quoted Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, as saying during a speech in London.

Megrahi was sentenced to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Lockerbie bomber’s cancer at very advanced stage, says Gaddafi’s son.

Now senior citizens’ clubs in all Haryana cities

CHANDIGARH – Haryana will establish senior citizens’ clubs in all cities across the state to take care of the elderly.

Announcing this at Panchkula town near here Wednesday, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said that annual financial assistance of Rs.500,000 would be given to each of the senior citizens’ clubs.
Hooda said that day-care centres and …. Source  : Now senior citizens’ clubs in all Haryana cities.

US health official impressed with services at oft-criticized San Diego immigration jail

Health official tours San Diego immigration jail
SAN DIEGO – A U.S. health official peppered doctors with questions as he toured an often-criticized immigration detention center Wednesday, saying he left impressed by what he saw and heard.
Dr. David Rutstein, the acting deputy surgeon general, asked a pharmacist if patients quickly get uncommon psychiatric drugs, …. Original source  : US health official impressed with services at oft-criticized San Diego immigration jail.

Soon: Pill that could mimic exercise effects

WASHINGTON – Physical activity improves a person’s ability to burn fat by anywhere from 50 percent to more than 1,000 percent, depending on how fit the individual is at the first place and how long he/she exercises, according to a new study.

Moreover, the accelerated burn lasts long after the workout ends.

The finding of the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Soon: Pill that could mimic exercise effects.

Risk of cardiovascular disease rises in winters

WASHINGTON – In winters, there is an increase in the rate of cardiovascular disease because many people don’t know how to rug up against the cold, an Aussie study has found.

Dr Adrian Barnett from Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT’s) Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI) said the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Risk of cardiovascular disease rises in winters.

Mouth fluid may lead to non-invasive test for gum disease

WASHINGTON – Gum diseases are the primary cause of tooth loss in adults, but now scientists have found a little-known mouth fluid that may allow them to develop an early, non-invasive tests for the diseases.

The fluid, called gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), is not saliva, but produced in tiny … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Mouth fluid may lead to non-invasive test for gum disease.

Antiretroviral therapy tied to decreased HIV transmission risk

LONDON – Treating HIV-infected persons with antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces HIV transmission to their sexual partners by more than 90 percent, researchers have found.

The study has been published in the Lancet.

“These results are an important finding in the search [..] Read the original article: here.

Red alert: Lead found in red shades of lipstick

SYDNEY – Warning for women: Your favourite red lipsticks that make you look attractive, composed, sexy and ready for the world, may in fact be causing you more harm than good.

Last year, the US Food and Drug Administration conducted tests on 22 red lipsticks and found lead, a neurotoxin, in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Red alert: Lead found in red shades of lipstick.

Vaccine offers hope against deadly skin cancer

LONDON – A potent new vaccine that could reverse or even cure malignant melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, is on the anvil.

Skin cancer is now the most common cancer in the 15-34 age bracket and is linked to exposure to the sun on beach holidays and the use of tanning booths. It claims …. Source article  : Vaccine offers hope against deadly skin cancer.

Bristol Palin calls teen pregnancy ‘humiliating’

NEW YORK – Bristol Palin has said that her pregnancy in the spotlight of the 2008 presidential campaign was “humiliating”, and that the father of her baby-Levi Johnston-is “a stranger”.

In a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Bristol talked of her feelings when the McCain-Palin …. Original source  : Bristol Palin calls teen pregnancy ‘humiliating’.

‘Sulabh toilets can help reduce global warming’

WASHINGTON – An Indian innovator who plans to promote cheap toilet technology in 50 developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East region says his technologies could also help developed nations reduce global warming.

Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of the Sulabh movement, told the World Environment and Water Resources Congress at Providence in Rhode … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Sulabh toilets can help reduce global warming’.

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.

‘Sack tapping’, punching classmates in the groin, can lead to serious injury

NEW YORK – Hitting on the groin of a friend or “sack tapping”, which is a popular prank among school children, can be dangerous, health experts have warned.

It can often lead to emergency surgery that can have an impact on kids’ lives forever.

Urologist Dr. Scott Wheeler, who has treated young boys with ruptured … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Sack tapping’, punching classmates in the groin, can lead to serious injury.

Bradford heroin addicts selling bodies for pounds20- pounds30

LONDON – A lot of women in Bradford, addicted to drugs, are getting into prostitution.

Many are ready to sell their bodies for 20pounds- 30pounds, a sum enough for two hits of heroin.

A friend of murdered Shelley Armitage confessed she was addicted to heroin.

The pal claimed drugs addiction eventually leads to prostitution.

“All … Read : Bradford heroin addicts selling bodies for pounds20- pounds30.

Heartburn pills ‘can raise osteoporosis risk’

LONDON – Heartburn pills can lead to more than one bargained for – the drugs have been linked to an increased risk of the bone disease osteoporosis.

According to a research, the meds used by millions of patients to treat indigestion and heartburn, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), are linked … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Heartburn pills ‘can raise osteoporosis risk’.

Prenatal exposure to BPA may raise breast cancer risk

WASHINGTON – Exposure in the womb to chemicals like Bisphenol-A (BPA) and Diethylstilbestrol (DES) can increase an offspring’s risk of breast cancer, according to a new study.

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine found that BPA and DES, called endocrine-disrupting chemicals, are substances in the …. Source article  : Prenatal exposure to BPA may raise breast cancer risk.

Fresh Express recalls romaine salad, lettuce packages after 1 tests positive for salmonella

Chiquita’s Fresh Express recalls salad packages

SALINAS, Calif. – Fresh Express, a subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International Inc., said Monday it is recalling several types of ready-to-eat salads after salmonella was found in a package tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The products in question include lettuce mixes, Caesar salad and other salad kits, hearts … Read more »».

Mexico’s Supreme Court upholds law giving rape victims morning-after birth control pill

Mexico upholds morning-after pill for rape victims

MEXICO CITY – Mexico’s Supreme Court has upheld a law requiring hospitals to offer rape victims a morning-after birth control pill, rejecting an appeal that argued the pill’s effect constitutes the equivalent of an abortion.
Abortion is regulated under state laws in Mexico, and most of the 31 states outlaw … Read : Mexico’s Supreme Court upholds law giving rape victims morning-after birth control pill.

Nurses in Minn., Calif., set 1-day walkout plans if agreement isn’t reached with hospitals

Nurses in Minn., Calif. set strike dates
MINNEAPOLIS – Thousands of nurses in Minnesota and California say they’ll stage a one-day walkout next month if they don’t reach contract agreements with hospitals.

The separate disputes involve about 12,000 nurses in the Minneapolis area and nearly 13,000 at hospitals across California. Both set June 10 as a strike … Read more »».

Meet the scientist infected with computer virus

LONDON – A British researcher has successfully infected himself with a computer virus and claims to be the first of its kind.

Scientist Mark Gasson, contaminated a tiny, radio frequency identification (RFID) chip with a virus and placed it under the skin on his hand. He uses that chip to activate his cell phone, as well … Original source on Gaea Times at : Meet the scientist infected with computer virus.

FDA investigating possible mercury exposure linked to homemade skin cream from Mexico

Feds probing homemade skin cream link to mercury

RICHMOND, Va. – Federal officials are investigating cases of possible mercury exposure linked to a homemade cream from Mexico that claims to lighten the skin, fade freckles and age spots, and treat acne.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration spokesman Ira Allen says the agency was recently made aware of … Read more »».

Police: 3 locked Ind. woman with dementia in tiny room for months to steal her monthly checks

Police: 3 locked demented woman in room for months
INDIANAPOLIS – Police in Indiana say three people kept a 65-year-old woman with dementia locked in a tiny room for months while they lived off of her monthly checks.
Police in the city of Anderson freed Anna Turner on Thursday from the 8-foot-by-6-foot utility room where …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Police: 3 locked Ind. woman with dementia in tiny room for months to steal her monthly checks.

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.