Ecstasy can cure post-traumatic stress

LONDON – Ecstasy may prove useful to distressed victims of post-traumatic stress in overcoming their demons, research has revealed.

During a test, scientists found dramatic effect on previously untreatable patients who had suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for more than 19 years.

Doctors in the United States held two eight-hour psychotherapy sessions three to five weeks apart … Read more »»».

Tax payer fury over Brit prison hiring yoga teacher for hardened criminals

LONDON – A prison that has all the inmates serving lifetime has fuelled a row after it appointed a yoga teacher to teach the inmates how to relax.

Taxpayers are dishing out money for murderers to learn ‘Taoist meditation breath work’ and ‘flowing stretches’-which cost around 10 pounds an hour on the outside.

The classes have been …. Read the original article  : here.

Depression does make the whole world seem dull and gloomy

LONDON – The whole world seems to be dull and gloomy if you are depressed-this is because the ability to perceive contrast is impaired, say experts.

The researchers ran an electrode along one eye in each of 40 people with depression, and 40 people without.

The electrodes measured activity in the nerves connecting photoreceptors – which …. Original article  : Depression does make the whole world seem dull and gloomy.

Filipino singer Charice undergoes cosmetic procedure to prepare for US hit show “Glee”

Filipino singer undergoes cosmetic fix for ‘Glee’

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino singing sensation Charice Pempengco has had noninvasive cosmetic procedures in preparation for her debut in the second season of the hit TV show “Glee.”
The 18-year-old Charice, whose singing career rocketed after appearing on Ellen DeGeneres’ and Oprah Winfrey’s shows, underwent a 30-minute Thermage procedure, involving … Read more : Filipino singer Charice undergoes cosmetic procedure to prepare for US hit show “Glee”.

Now, cure fibroids without losing uterus

NEW DELHI – If you are a middle-aged woman experiencing annoying periods and painful sexual intercourse, the reason could be a certain F word – fibroids. But the good news now is you may not have to remove the uterus.

A new and simple method which reduces the fibroids without removing the uterus is proving to … Read more »».

Star shaped brain cells regulate breathing

LONDON – Astrocytes, the brain cells named after their characteristic star-shape, play a key role in the regulation of breathing.

Scientists at the University College London and the University of Bristol demonstrated that astrocytes are able to sense the levels of carbondioxide in the blood, reports Science Express. They then activate brain neuronal (nerve cell) respiratory …. Read the original article  : Star shaped brain cells regulate breathing.

Microneedles now for painless immunisation

LOS ANGELES – American scientists have successfully developed a new technology using “microneedles” to deliver painless immunisation.

Experiments conducted on mice have proved that instead of a shot, people also might get immunised in futre through a “stick-on” skin patch containing tiny microneedles, the lead author of the study, Sean Sullivan, was quoted as saying by … Read more : Microneedles now for painless immunisation.

Book on Chinese patent medicines soon

BEIJING – Over 9,000 traditional medicines made from Chinese herbs will soon have a textbook that will provide details on each one of them.

The medicines, including pills, capsules, and ointments will be detailed in a book titled “Proper Use of Traditional Chinese Patent Medicine”, the Beijing Huimin Health and Medical Development Foundation said.
The textbook …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Test-tube kids face higher cancer risk, first big study says, but not likely due to procedure

Test-tube kids and cancer? Method unlikely a cause
CHICAGO – For the first time, a large study suggests a higher rate of childhood cancer among test-tube babies, but researchers say the reason probably has nothing to do with how the infants were conceived.
More likely, it’s related to the genetics of the parents …. Source  : Test-tube kids face higher cancer risk, first big study says, but not likely due to procedure.

Vitamin C can help fight cancer

AUCKLAND – Vitamin C could play a key role in fighting cancer.
People with cancer cells should have more vitamin C to limit tumour growth, a research led by Margreet Vissers, associate professor at the University of Otago, has said.

“Our results offer a promising and simple intervention to help in our fight against cancer, … Read more »».