High doses of caffeine boost performance

LONDON – High doses of caffeine directly increase muscle power and endurance during relatively low-intensity activities.

Scientists from the Coventry University believe their findings may have implications for the use of caffeine in sport to improve performance.
“A very high dosage of caffeine, most likely achieved via tablets, powder or concentrated liquid, is feasible and might …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : High doses of caffeine boost performance.

Age no bar for decision-making: Study

WASHINGTON – According to a new study from North Carolina State University, age does not act as a hindering factor for decision-making.

The study shows that when it comes to making intuitive decisions – using your “gut instincts” – older adults fare as well as their juniors.

The researchers tested groups of young adults (aged 17-28) and …. Original article  : Age no bar for decision-making: Study.

Now, a ‘calorie counter’ to check weight lost during sex, shopping

LONDON – A new hi-tech armband can now help you count every calorie you eat – and those you burn, be it during sex, or shopping.

Ki Fit lifestyle armband is a gadget that uses sensors to measure continuously motion, steps, body temperature, heat flux and galvanic skin response.

The calorie counter monitors daily calorie burn, activity, …. Source article  : Now, a ‘calorie counter’ to check weight lost during sex, shopping.

How asbestos causes cancer

WASHINGTON – For the past 40 years, researchers were trying to understand why asbestos causes cancer and now the mystery has been unravelled.

Researchers led by Drs. Haining Yang and Michele Carbone at the University of Hawai’i Cancer Research Center, found that when asbestos kills cells, it does so by inducing a process called “programmed … Original source on Gaea Times at : How asbestos causes cancer.

Soon, a simple, prenatal blood test for developing foetus

WASHINGTON – Researchers in The Netherlands are on the verge of developing a simple, prenatal blood test that would be able to detect accurately chromosomal abnormalities in the developing foetus.

Dr Suzanna Frints, a clinical geneticist at Maastricht University Medical Centre (Maastricht, The Netherlands), will tell the 26th annual meeting of the European Society of … Original article on : Soon, a simple, prenatal blood test for developing foetus.

Mexico ends swine flu alert after 14 months

Mexico City, June 30 (IANS/EFE) The Mexican government has announced the end of the health alert for swine flu after 14 months in which 1,289 people died in this country and 72,000 cases were registered.

Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos made the announcement at a press conference Tuesday.
The decision was taken unanimously Monday by …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mexico ends swine flu alert after 14 months.

Shopping makes men impotent?

LONDON – Shopping is really bad for men’s health and fertility, scientists are now saying after new research.

Researchers have discovered that a chemical compound found on some cash receipts contains a hazardous substance, Bisphenol A (BPA), which suppresses male hormones in the body and can make men impotent.
The compound, used to make ink visible … Read more »»».

Cambodian PM contracts swine flu

PHNOM PENH – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and five other government officials have contracted the A(H1N1) virus, also known as swine flu, the ministry of health said.

Minister of Health Mam Bunheng said late Tuesday the prime minister has received treatment and is recovering.
Mam Bunheng said the six were likely exposed to the virus …. Source article  : Cambodian PM contracts swine flu.

British doctors say there could be twice as many cases of Huntington’s disease as once thought

UK may have many more cases of Huntington’s
LONDON – British officials say there may be twice as many cases of Huntington’s disease in Britain than previously thought.
To investigate how often the rare and inherited degenerative disease actually occurs, a government group is starting a new study of Huntington’s that will comb health databases … Read : British doctors say there could be twice as many cases of Huntington’s disease as once thought.

Summary Box: Vioxx wins first state trial over Vioxx

Summary Box: Vioxx wins state trial on Vioxx
VIOXX RULING: Merck & Co. wins the first trial over Vioxx brought by a state trying to recoup what it paid for residents to take the painkiller withdrawn from the market because it doubled cardiovascular risks.
THE CLAIM: Lawyers for Louisiana were seeking about $20 million, arguing … Original source on Gaea Times at : Summary Box: Vioxx wins first state trial over Vioxx.