21-year-old is Britain’s youngest doctor

LONDON – Rachael Faye Hill at 21 will become the youngest doctor in Britain next month, breaking the record of Indian-born Heenal Raichura who finished her degree at St George’s University in London at 22 in 2008.

Rachael, who will receive her medical degree from Manchester University, told the Daily Mail: “I decided I wanted to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 21-year-old is Britain’s youngest doctor.

Bee sting can help treat arthritis

LONDON – Venom from bee stings can help treat and even prevent arthritis, a study has revealed.

The research team from University of Sao Paulo in Brazil has found that bee venom can control the harmful inflammation in joints that leads to rheumatoid arthritis. The venom contains molecules that cause an increase in natural hormones … Original article on : Bee sting can help treat arthritis.

New way to treat cancer using gas bubbles

LONDON – Researchers have found a novel technique of destroying cancer cells in the body – injecting exploding gas bubbles into the blood stream.

The research team from Leeds University developed the technique that uses microscopic gas bubbles to carry chemotherapy drugs to tumours, where the drugs can target the cancer cells.
Each of the tiny … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New way to treat cancer using gas bubbles.

20 fall ill after eating in Macau restaurant

MACAO – Twenty tourists from the Chinese mainland fell ill after eating at a restaurant here, the Macao Health Bureau said Sunday.

While 13 tourists showed symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting after having food Saturday night, seven people showed similar symptoms Sunday morning after dining in the same restaurant, Xinhua reported.
The restaurant …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hospitalized Cheney reported feeling much better after treatment to address fluid buildup

Hospitalized Cheney reported feeling much better

WASHINGTON – One of Dick Cheney’s daughter says the hospitalized former vice president could go home on Monday after receiving medication to treat a fluid buildup related to his aggressive form of heart disease.
The 69-year-old, who has had five heart attacks, was admitted to George Washington University Hospital on Friday … Read more »»».

Man who cheated death looks for Guinness mention

THANE – A man who survived despite contacting various life threatening ailments including cancer and paralysis and who underwent 10 major surgeries hopes to get into the Guinness Book of World Records for his feat, doctors said Sunday.

Doctors who have treated Shamji Solanki, 47, said his survival surely deserves a mention in the Guinness …. Original source  : Man who cheated death looks for Guinness mention.

Is sugarcane juice a health drink?

LOS ANGELES – The sweet liquid squeezed from sugarcane is the latest food fad here as it is believed to cure diseases like jaundice, help in fighting breast and prostate cancer, maintaining normal kidney function and providing strength to the heart, eyes and the brain.

But science suggests that all these claims are baseless. When [..] Read the original article: here.

AGP opposes cervical cancer vaccination drive

GUWAHATI – A major immunisation drive against cervical cancer in Assam has run into rough weather with the main opposition Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) questioning the validity of the vaccine and also whether the campaign was approved by health experts.

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier this week announced the government’s decision to vaccinate 100,000 …. Original source  : AGP opposes cervical cancer vaccination drive.

Living near a road is bad for your health

SYDNEY – A new study has revealed that children living within 500 metres of a major road or freeway are more prone to developing asthma, while adults face an increased likelihood of lung and heart-related illnesses.

The biggest international study …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Living near a road is bad for your health.

Drinking beetroot juice lowers blood pressure

LONDON – The nitrate content of beetroot juice can lower blood pressure levels, says a study.

The researchers of Queen Mary University of London found that blood pressure (BP) was lowered within 24 hours in people who took nitrate tablets and people who drank beetroot juice.
The research is a welcome news for people with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Drinking beetroot juice lowers blood pressure.

South Asians more prone to heart attacks than whites

LONDON – The incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) is higher among the South Asian communities of Britain than the white population, a new research by the British Heart Foundation and Oxford University has revealed.

The prevalence of CHD is highest in Indian (six per cent) and Pakistani (eight per cent) men, it says.
The details … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : South Asians more prone to heart attacks than whites.

Bicycling, brisk walking help women control weight

WASHINGTON – Bicycling and brisk walking help pre-menopausal women control weight, especially those who are overweight and obese, according to a new study.

Additionally, the research found that slower walking does not offer the same benefits as brisk walking.

Anne C. Lusk, of the Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, and colleagues, studied 18,414 women who participated … Original article on : Bicycling, brisk walking help women control weight.

Meet the American girl, 21, who has to eat every 15mins to stay alive

LONDON – An American girl, who suffers from a rare and undiagnosed syndrome that prevents her from putting on weight, has to eat every 15 minutes in order to stay alive.

Lizzie Velasquez, 21, from Austin, Texas, who is a communications student, weighs just four stone and has almost zero percent body fat, but she is … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Meet the American girl, 21, who has to eat every 15mins to stay alive.

Nitrate in beetroot juice reduces BP

WASHINGTON – A new research from Queen Mary University of London has revealed that the nitrate content of beetroot juice is the underlying cause of its blood pressure lowering benefits.

The study found that blood pressure was lowered within 24 hours in people who took nitrate tablets, and people who drank beetroot juice.

Study author Amrita …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Nitrate in beetroot juice reduces BP.

As need increases, fewer hungry children getting free summer meals

Fewer hungry children getting free summer meals

WASHINGTON – Hungry children looking for a free meal this summer may not be able to find one.
States and cities have cut funding for summer meal programs as need has skyrocketed, according to a new report from an anti-hunger group that tracked the program in 2009. Budget woes that [..] Read the original article: here.

Dark chocolate ‘reduces BP’

WASHINGTON – Doctors could soon be prescribing a dose of dark chocolate to help people with hypertension, according to a new research.

Scientists combined the results of 15 studies into the effects of flavanols, the compounds in chocolate, which cause dilation of blood vessels, on blood pressure.

Dr Karin Ried worked with a team of researchers from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dark chocolate ‘reduces BP’.

Using statins in people with normal cholesterol divides heart doctors, confuses patients

Cholesterol drugs for the healthy still debatable

CHICAGO – Should healthy people with normal cholesterol take a daily statin drug to prevent heart problems? The question is dividing heart doctors and confusing patients.
An analysis published Monday questions previous research that led to wider use of the AstraZeneca PLC drug Crestor. The Food and Drug Administration in …. Source article  : Using statins in people with normal cholesterol divides heart doctors, confuses patients.

90 percent of docs surveyed say physicians overtest to protect against malpractice lawsuits

9 in 10 docs blame lawsuit fears for overtesting

CHICAGO – Ninety percent of physicians surveyed said doctors overtest and overtreat to protect themselves from malpractice lawsuits.
That sentiment is more common among male doctors than female doctors, according to the survey published Monday in Archives of Internal Medicine. The findings echo a recent Associated Press story …. Read the original article  : 90 percent of docs surveyed say physicians overtest to protect against malpractice lawsuits.

A trafficker’s best friend: Aging sniffer dogs blamed for cocaine on Guyana-US flights

Aging sniffer dogs blamed for Guyana drug lapses

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Sniffer dogs are being blamed for airport security lapses in Guyana, where police said Monday that their canines are too old or not skilled enough to detect drugs stuffed inside suitcases.
Police in the South American country are preparing to buy and train new animals to … Original source on Gaea Times at : A trafficker’s best friend: Aging sniffer dogs blamed for cocaine on Guyana-US flights.

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.

Exposure to second-hand smoke in the womb may affect long-term health

WASHINGTON – Children born to non-smoking mothers exposed to second-hand smoke during pregnancy have genetic mutations that may affect long-term health, according to a University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study.

The abnormalities, which were indistinguishable from those found in newborns of mothers who were active smokers, may affect survival, birth weight and lifelong … Read more »»».

Tai Chi, Qigong offer significant health benefits

WASHINGTON – Both Qigong and Tai Chi provide abundant health advantages for both physical and mental health which include areas of the heart, immune system and over all well being, according to a new research.

A review included 77 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on Qigong or Tai Chi interventions published in peer-reviewed journals between 1993 and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tai Chi, Qigong offer significant health benefits.

How a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil protects against heart disease

WASHINGTON – It is well-known that olive oil and a Mediterranean diet are associated with a lower risk for cardiovascular disease, but a new research offers a surprising reason why: These foods change how genes associated with atherosclerosis function.

“Knowing which genes can be modulated by diet in a healthy way can help people select … Read more »»».

Olive oil ‘offers protection against breast cancer’

WASHINGTON – Scientists have identified a key mechanism by which virgin olive oil protects the body against breast cancer.

The study was carried out in an experimental model and researchers have already begun a new study with human cell lines.

Research carried out with animal models demonstrate that a diet rich in fats is directly related to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Olive oil ‘offers protection against breast cancer’.

A good night’s sleep will help you remember

WASHINGTON – A good night’s sleep will help you remember.
People who sleep after processing and storing a memory carry out their intentions much better than people who try to execute their plan before getting to sleep.

Washington University-St. Louis (WUSL) researchers Michael Scullin and his adviser Mark McDaniel have shown that sleep enhances the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : A good night’s sleep will help you remember.

Simple exercises can reduce depression

SYDNEY – At least half of all heart attack victims suffer from depression 12 months after hospitalisation but a simple exercise regime can benefit them.

A report by Michelle Rogerson of Victoria University reveals the link between lack of exercise and higher levels of depression among people with coronary heart disease.
It showed that …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Simple exercises can reduce depression.

Shopping bags may contain deadly germs

LONDON – Shopping bags could be a threat to shoppers’ health as they harbour deadly food poisoning micro-organisms, researchers have said.

Tests conducted on shopping bags of a total of 84 shoppers have revealed that almost half of them contained traces of E.coli, a lethal micro-organism that killed 26 people in Scotland in 1996 in one … Read : Shopping bags may contain deadly germs.

UAE group to bring affordable healthcare to smaller Indian cities

WASHINGTON – A prominent woman-owned hospital group in the United Arab Emirates, begun by a woman who moved there from Nagpur, plans to bring affordable health care services to smaller Indian cities with a $24 million World Bank financing.

“The project will introduce high clinical and managerial standards and create new jobs where there is significant … Read more : UAE group to bring affordable healthcare to smaller Indian cities.

British student dies after swimming in Ganges

LONDON – A British gap-year student died in India, days after swimming in the river Ganges.

Sam Banks, 20, collapsed with severe sickness and diarrhoea. By the time he was taken to a hospital in Indian capital New Delhi, he was dead.
“I understand from friends out there that he (Sam) had been swimming …. Original article  : British student dies after swimming in Ganges.

An eye doctor’s battle to save snakebite victims (July 1 is Doctor’s Day)

KOLKATA – Meet Dayal Majumdar, a 50-year-old eye specialist, who travels to remote villages in West Bengal on a mission to save people who fall unwitting victims to snakebite. About 3,000 people die of snakebites in the state every year.

Majumdar, attached to a premier medical college of the city, has been battling government apathy …. Read the original article  : An eye doctor’s battle to save snakebite victims (July 1 is Doctor’s Day).

Sashi Tharoor’s tweet among 14 favourites on US govt health care website

WASHINGTON – The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new website, HealthCare.gov, which had a Twitter feed with a list of “favourite tweets”, from Indian politician Sashi Tharoor, rapper Sean P. Diddy Combs and others.

The new web portal provides one with the ability to investigate health insurance plans and provisions …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sashi Tharoor’s tweet among 14 favourites on US govt health care website.

Broccoli extract ‘effective against inflammatory bowel disease’

WASHINGTON – A new research has shown that an extract made from a food plant in the Brassica family was effective in alleviating signs of ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel condition, in mice.

After the discovery of plant-derived compound called Phenethylisothiocyanate, or PEITC, which showed potential anti-inflammatory activities, Moul Dey from South Dakota State University will … Original article on : Broccoli extract ‘effective against inflammatory bowel disease’.

Higher testosterone may up heart disease risk in elderly

WASHINGTON – Older men with higher testosterone levels are more likely to have a heart attack or other cardiovascular disease, says a study.

“The study finding contradicts smaller studies that have shown that testosterone levels are not associated with higher rates of cardiovascular disease,” said Kristen Sueoka, physician at the University of California, San Francisco. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Higher testosterone may up heart disease risk in elderly.

Childhood malnutrition could weaken brain function

WASHINGTON – Malnutrition early in life seems to diminish brain function in old age and this has implications for many poor and developing countries, a new study says.

The study of more than 15,000 elderly people in China suggests that not being hungry throughout childhood saves lives and improves health besides enhancing cognitive well-being …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tuberculosis Treatment In Moving Vehicle

TEXAS (GaeaTimes.com)- Global BioDiagnostics which happens to be the new entrant at the Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus is planning for a portable test unit for tuberculosis. Reportedly, the tuberculosis portable test unit shall function for the company at their new medical base in Warrington.
The company has plans to elevate the tuberculosis surgery procedures to … Read more >>>.

Fructose intake linked to high BP

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that people who eat a diet high in fructose, in the form of added sugar, are at increased risk of developing high blood pressure, or hypertension.

The findings suggest that cutting back on foods and beverages containing a lot of fructose (sugar) might decrease one’s risk of developing …. Source article  : Fructose intake linked to high BP.

Pesticides ‘put the unborn at cancer risk’

LONDON – Pesticides put pregnant women at greater risk of having children with cancer, say researchers.

They say previous studies have shown that pesticide exposure either before conception or during pregnancy increases the risk of childhood cancer, reports the Scotsman.

Professor Andrew Watterson of Stirling University, one of the authors, warned that as well as putting children …. Source article  : Pesticides ‘put the unborn at cancer risk’.

Lack of vitamin D linked to metabolic syndrome in elderly people

WASHINGTON – A new study has linked lack of vitamin D to metabolic syndrome in elderly people.

“Because the metabolic syndrome increases the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, an adequate vitamin D level in the body might be important in the prevention of these diseases,” said study co-author Marelise Eekhoff, of VU University Medical … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lack of vitamin D linked to metabolic syndrome in elderly people.

Tea tree oil found promising in cancer cure

WASHINGTON – Tea tree oil may be used in future as a fast, safe, cheap and effective treatment for non-melanoma skin cancers, says a new research.

A three-year study at The University of Western Australia’s Tea Tree Oil Research Group has found solid tumours grown under the skin in mice and treated with a tea tree …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tanning industry in Nebraska burned over new tax, say customers already staying out of salons

Tanning industry in Neb. burned over new tax
LINCOLN, Neb. – Red in the face over a new tax that is part of the federal health care bill, about 150 tanning salon owners, workers and customers protested at the Capitol on Thursday, the day the tax went into effect.
Some workers said their bosses had …. Source  : Tanning industry in Nebraska burned over new tax, say customers already staying out of salons.

Women living closer to grocery store ‘are more likely to be obese’

WASHINGTON – The closer a woman lives to the grocery store, the greater is her BMI, found a study.

Researchers at the University at Buffalo conducted a neighbourhood-scaled exploratory study that tested the association between the food environment, the built environment and women’s body mass index (BMI).

And they have found that women with homes closer to …. Source  : Women living closer to grocery store ‘are more likely to be obese’.

Swine flu shots must for cardiac patients

NEW DELHI – As swine flu cases shoot up across India with the onset of the monsoon, experts are suggesting vaccines for those with chronic illness like heart diseases.

“A swine flu shot is a must especially for those with heart problems because flu infection can cause a heart attack,” Praveer Agarwal, cardiologist in the Escorts …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Swine flu shots must for cardiac patients.

US IQ study slammed as racist

NEW DELHI – A US research suggesting that people in developing countries have lower intelligence quotient (IQ) because their bodies divert energy from the brain to fighting diseases has been slammed as racist by experts here.

“The report is definitely racist. There is no link between intelligence and diseases,” said Kamal Verma, senior neurologist from the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US scientists create HIV-resistant cells

LOS ANGELES – American scientists have created HIV-resistant cells that could one day pave the way for controlling the virus without using harsh anti-retroviral drugs.

Scientists at the Keck School of Medicine, at the University of Southern California, used mice to test the cells that target one of the two “gateway” molecules that the Human …. Source  : US scientists create HIV-resistant cells.

Austrian doctors amputate patient’s wrong leg

VIENNA – Doctors in an Austrian state amputated the wrong leg of a 91-year-old woman by mistake, and then had to cut off the infected leg too.

Surgeons at the St. Johann Hospital in Austria’s western state of Tirol, conducted the wrong surgery June 16, and later realised that they amputated a healthy leg after the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Austrian doctors amputate patient’s wrong leg.

Secret of living till 100 lies in genes

LONDON – Scientists have discovered new genes that can indicate with incredible accuracy who is most likely to live beyond the age of 100.

The team from Boston University, US, identified a group of genetic variants that can predict exceptional longevity in humans with 77 percent accuracy. They claim to have identified 150 bits of DNA … Original article on : Secret of living till 100 lies in genes.

Olive oil protects against breast cancer: Study

LONDON – Adding olive oil to one’s daily diet could help keep breast cancer at bay, says a latest study.

The findings show that the Mediterranean oil mounts a multi-pronged attack on the tumours, stunting their growth, driving their cells to implode and protecting against potentially-cancerous damage to DNA, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Spanish scientists from the Universitat …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Olive oil protects against breast cancer: Study.

Correction: Germany right-to-die story

Correction: Germany right-to-die story
BERLIN – In a story June 25 about a right-to-die case, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Germany’s top criminal court legalized assisted suicide. The court didn’t rule on the issue of assisted suicide. The case involved a woman in a vegetative coma who was being kept alive through an intravenous feeding …. Original article  : Correction: Germany right-to-die story.

Twin Cities nurses to vote Tuesday on deal to avert another strike

Twin Cities nurses to vote on deal to avert strike

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Nurses Association will vote next week on a tentative deal that could avert a strike by about 12,000 nurses at 14 Twin Cities hospitals.
The union said Friday that if 51 percent of its members vote “yes” in the Tuesday vote, the contract … Read more >>.

Stroke complications steal 2 years of healthy life

WASHINGTON – Complications shortly after a stroke deprive patients of about two years of healthy life, according to new research.

In a study of more than 1,200 patients suffering from ischemic stroke, the researchers gauged the impact of stroke and its complications using disability-adjusted life years (DALY) measures of age, gender and disability level.

The study revealed …. Read the original article  : Stroke complications steal 2 years of healthy life.

Brit baby has half her brain disconnected

LONDON – She is just a year old, and has just had half her brain disconnected by doctors in a groundbreaking operation.

Angelina Mills from Gresham, Norfolk, had the right half of her brain ravaged by a rare condition but thanks to miracle surgery she’s left with a great chance of a normal life.

Surgeons ’switched …. Original source  : Brit baby has half her brain disconnected.

Can mobile phones help smokers kick the butt?

MELBOURNE – Mobile phones could be the next weapon in the fight against smoking, says a scientist.

According to The Mercury, Dr Stuart Ferguson, researcher at the University of Tasmania, is about to conduct a study to find whether new technologies like text messaging could be used to help smokers in kicking the butt.

According to Ferguson, …. Read the original article  : Can mobile phones help smokers kick the butt?.

Authoritative parenting style guides kids to better nutrition

WASHINGTON – An authoritative parenting style is associated with more frequent family meals, researchers from the University of Minnesota have found.

Their data further indicated that family meals have a positive influence on adolescents to eat a healthy diet.

With a basis in whether parents are responsive and/or demanding, parenting style can be divided into four … Read more »».

Saliva could hold clue to cancer cure

LONDON – Scientists have developed a revolutionary saliva test that could hold the clue to a cure for cancer.

According to the researchers, the test could be used for widespread early screening even before symptoms show, potentially saving millions of lives.

“The ability to implement safe, cost-effective, widespread screening could be the answer to saving thousands of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Saliva could hold clue to cancer cure.

Health benefits associated with urban cycling outweigh risks

WASHINGTON – A study has found that even though there are many risks that urban cyclists face, it is still far healthier to get on a bike than to drive.

The study also showed that the health of the individual cyclists may improve as they drive less and exercise more, and the resulting reduction in exhaust …. Read the original article  : here.

US asks women to quit smoking on independence day

LOS ANGELES – The US National Cancer Institute has asked all American women to quit smoking on the occasion of the nation’s Independence Day Sunday.

The institute will encourage American women to take a “Smoke-free Pledge” to kick the habit and has also started a website to help them out, Xinhua reported.
The health risks associated … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : US asks women to quit smoking on independence day.

Navjot Sidhu’s wife admitted in Delhi hospital

NEW DELHI – The wife of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Navjot Singh Sidhu, who was rushed to Delhi in an air ambulance from Patiala Friday, was admitted to the intensive care unit of a private hospital here.

A hospital medical bulletin said her condition is critical but stable.
Navjot Kaur was admitted to Apollo hospital July …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Navjot Sidhu’s wife admitted in Delhi hospital.

Wind turbines do not make people sick, says Oz study

MELBOURNE – An Australian study has come to the conclusion that there is no scientific evidence linking wind turbines to the ill health of people living nearby.

The National Health and Medical Research Council assessed the common complaints levelled at the wind-powered …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Acupuncture helps chronic heart patients in exercising

LONDON – Acupuncture can help chronic heart patients tolerate exercises well, says a clinical pilot study.

Patients with chronic weakness of the heart muscle, one of the most frequent diseases and cause of death in Europe, suffer from a reduction in work capacity. Shortness of breath and fatigue brought on by physical exercise are other …. Read the original article  : Acupuncture helps chronic heart patients in exercising.

Personalized approach to smoking cessation may soon be a reality

WASHINGTON – Personalised approach to help a person kick the butt is on the anvil, revealed a study from Duke University Medical Center and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Researchers have found new evidence, which … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Personalized approach to smoking cessation may soon be a reality.