Don’t use spoons to medicate children, warn doctors

LONDON – Medical experts have warned parents that using domestic spoons to dispense children’s medicine could lead to overdosing or getting too little medication as some of them were found to hold two to three times as much liquid as other spoons.

A study looked at 71 teaspoons and 49 tablespoons collected from 25 households … Read more : Don’t use spoons to medicate children, warn doctors.

Cashew seed extract an effective anti-diabetic

TORONTO – A new study suggests that cashew seed extract can act as an effective anti-diabetic.

Researchers from Universities of Montreal, Canada and de Yaound?? Cameroun analysed whether cashew extracts could improve the body’s response to its own insulin, reports Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.
“Of all the extracts tested, only cashew seed extract significantly stimulated … Original article on : Cashew seed extract an effective anti-diabetic.

Black tea has more fluoride than once thought!

WASHINGTON – Black tea, the world’s most consumed beverage, contains higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought.

Fluoride helps prevent dental cavities, but excessive consumption causes advanced skeletal fluorosis, characterised by joint and bone pain.
“The additional fluoride from drinking two to four cups of tea a day won’t harm anyone, it’s the very …. Original article  : Black tea has more fluoride than once thought!.

McDonald’s, Burger King now ’serving healthier foods’

WASHINGTON – McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s are some of the fast food chains moving towards healthier foods, as per a new study.

New research from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health looked at trans fat and saturated fat levels in french fries from five … Read more >>>.

50pc of swine flu deaths were in previously healthy people: UK study

WASHINGTON – A new research at the University of Liverpool has shown that over half of UK swine flu hospital admissions and inpatient deaths occurred in people with no underlying health problems or obvious risk factors.

“The study found that … Read more »».

Drinking too much tea ‘can cause bone problems’

WASHINGTON – A new research by Medical College of Georgia has shown that black tea contains higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought.

“The additional fluoride from drinking two to four cups of tea a day won’t harm anyone; it’s the very heavy tea drinkers who could get in trouble,” … Read more »».

Good news for fast food addicts

WASHINGTON – Here’s some good news for fast food addicts. Five major US food chains, including McDonald’s and Burger King, have cut down on trans fats in their food.

Trans fats can elevate the risk of heart disease by increasing “bad” cholesterol and decreasing “good” cholesterol levels.
The latest findings from University of Minnesota School …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Good news for fast food addicts.

Ex-US Vice-President Dick Cheney has pump placed in heart

WASHINGTON – Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has revealed that he has undergone surgery to install a small pump in his heart to combat coronary artery disease.

Former President George W Bush’s deputy has suffered heart problems for much of his adult life, suffering five heart attacks since the age of 37.

Cheney was admitted to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ex-US Vice-President Dick Cheney has pump placed in heart.

Cow’s milk good for newborns

WASHINGTON – Mothers who feed their babies cow’s milk in the first 15 days of life may be protecting their children from dangerous allergies later on, says a new study.

“Women who regularly (daily) introduced their babies to cow milk protein early, before 15 days of life, almost completely eliminated the incidence of allergy to cow …. Source  : Cow’s milk good for newborns.

Gujarat asks MCI to review decision on medical colleges

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat government Thursday requested the Medical Council of India (MCI) to review its decision rejecting proposals for two new medical colleges in the state and the renewal of permission to run an existing one.

The MCI July 13 rejected the proposals for starting government medical colleges at Sola in Ahmedabad, Gotri in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.