Death risk doubles for obese men who are obese at age 20: Study

WASHINGTON – Researchers have found that men who enter adult life obese face a life-long doubling of the risk of dying prematurely.

For the study, researchers tracked more than 5,000 military conscripts starting at the age of 20 until up to the age of 80.

They found … Original article on : Death risk doubles for obese men who are obese at age 20: Study.

Twirling a whisker prevents strokes in rats

WASHINGTON – Researchers have found that common types of strokes can be completely prevented in rats by stimulating a single whisker, suggesting that similar results could be possible in humans as well.

So should men be tickling their own beards? And what about women, who are less likely to have facial hair?
A stroke usually …. Source  : Twirling a whisker prevents strokes in rats.

Asthmatics ‘at greater risk for other diseases’

TORONTO – A new study by Canadian researchers as revealed that people with asthma face much greater risks of suffering from additional diseases than those without it.

Asthmatics will often see their physicians or visit hospitals more often than the general population for treatment of their lung ailment.

But the study found that people with asthma … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Asthmatics ‘at greater risk for other diseases’.

New hope for breast cancer cure

LONDON – Researchers from Edinburgh University have made a novel discovery that could help treat women suffering from a common form of breast cancer.

The researchers looked at the role of genetics in the type of the disease known as HER2 positive breast cancer, reports the Scotsman.

For the first time, they were able to identify the …. Read the original article  : New hope for breast cancer cure.

59 ill after gas leak in Mumbai, seven critical

MUMBAI – About 60 people, mostly students, were taken ill after suspected chlorine gas leaked from a scrapyard in the Mumbai Port Trust (MPT) premises close to a college early Wednesday. The condition of seven people is critical, officials said, adding that 500 people were evacuated from the area.

“Seven are in a critical state, while [..] Read the original article: here.

Obama calls for political will to increase efforts in preventing HIV/AIDS and improving care

Obama promises commitment to combating HIV/AIDS

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Tuesday a new strategy for combating HIV and AIDS fulfills America’s obligation to stopping the spread of the virus and rooting out the inequities and attitudes on which it thrives.
The strategy sets a goal of reducing new infections by 25 percent over the next … Original article on : Obama calls for political will to increase efforts in preventing HIV/AIDS and improving care.

Obama calls for political will to increase efforts in preventing HIV/AIDS, improving care

Obama promises commitment to combatting HIV/AIDS

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama said Tuesday a new strategy for combatting HIV and AIDS fulfills America’s obligation to stopping the spread of the virus and rooting out the inequities and attitudes on which it thrives.
The strategy sets a goal of reducing new infections by 25 percent over the next …. Original article  : Obama calls for political will to increase efforts in preventing HIV/AIDS, improving care.

FDA staffers disagree on safety of one-time blockbuster diabetes drug Avandia

Summary Box: Drug safety debate exposes FDA rift

DIABETES DEBATE: The Food and Drug Administration is asking a panel of outside physicians to weigh in on the safety of Avandia, a former blockbuster drug that some experts believe increases heart risks.
FDA DIVIDED: As the FDA began a two-day meeting Tuesday to discuss Avandia’s future, it became … Read more : FDA staffers disagree on safety of one-time blockbuster diabetes drug Avandia.

Study finds many doctors don’t report addicted, incompetent colleagues to authorities

Many doctors don’t report on troubled colleagues

CHICAGO – A new study finds too many doctors who work with drunk, drug-addicted or incompetent colleagues fail to report them.
A surprising 17 percent of the doctors surveyed had personal knowledge of an impaired or incompetent physician at work.
One-third of those doctors had not reported the problem to hospital … Original article on : Study finds many doctors don’t report addicted, incompetent colleagues to authorities.

High-stakes meeting on Avandia exposes internal rifts among FDA scientists

Diabetes pill controversy shows rift in FDA ranks

WASHINGTON – The diabetes pill Avandia has been used by millions of patients and racked up billions in sales in more than a decade on the market. This week the Food and Drug Administration is trying to answer a seemingly simple question: Does it cause heart attacks?
It’s the … Read more »».