Autism can be detected in voice of children

LONDON – Autism could be detected in children by analysing their voice, says a new study.

Toddlers with the developmental disorder pronounce words differently to their healthy peers which can be picked up by a new automated vocal analysis system created by scientists.
The device called LENA (Language Environment Analysis) could lead to the … Read more >>.

17 swine flu cases in West Bengal

KOLKATA – The number of confirmed cases of swine flu in West Bengal this year has risen to 17, a health official said Tuesday.

“Till late Monday three people were admitted in hospital after testing positive for swine flu. With this, the total number of confirmed cases of HIN1 has gone up to 17,” said … Original article on : 17 swine flu cases in West Bengal.

India to resume medical missions in Afghanistan

KABUL – India is set to resume its medical missions in Afghanistan after a fresh reassurance about the safety of its nationals in that country.

“There is no scaling back. We are in the process of resuming full-fledged operations in Afghanistan,” said official sources after wide-ranging talks between India’s External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : India to resume medical missions in Afghanistan.

Study reinforces antiretroviral therapy’s effectiveness in HIV prevention

LONDON – The benefits of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) extend beyond treatment of the virus to significantly preventing the transmission and spread of HIV, according to new research.

The study, conducted by the BC Centre of Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE), Vancouver, British Columbia, appears in the journal Lancet.

Recognized as the gold standard treatment … Read : Study reinforces antiretroviral therapy’s effectiveness in HIV prevention.

Household cleaners may double breast cancer risk

LONDON – Women who overuse cleaning products could be twice as likely to get breast cancer, according to a new U.S. study.

Breast cancer researchers for the American Silent Spring Institute quizzed more than 1,500 women and found that housewives who battled to keep their bathroom, windows and homes smelling fresh, have higher risk of breast …. Source article  : Household cleaners may double breast cancer risk.

Mobile phone use ‘ups tinnitus risk by 71pc’

LONDON – Here’s a piece of information for those addicted to talking on cell phones – a new study has claimed that excessive use increases the risk of tinnitus by 71 percent.

Tinnitus is a ringing or booming sensation in one or both ears, possible a symptom of an ear infection or Meniere’s disease.

Scientists found that …. Read the original article  : Mobile phone use ‘ups tinnitus risk by 71pc’.

Large waistline, high triglyceride levels up coronary heart disease risk

WASHINGTON – People with a larger waistline and high triglyceride levels are at increased risk of coronary heart disease, according to a new research.

“Among individuals classified at low coronary heart disease risk based on the absence of traditional risk factors, the presence of the hyper-triglyceridemic waist is predictive of a substantially increased risk of coronary …. Original article  : Large waistline, high triglyceride levels up coronary heart disease risk.

Obese teens ‘at increased risk of psoriatic arthritis’

WASHINGTON – Young adults with psoriasis are at in increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis if they are obese, says a new study.

The study conducted by Razieh Soltani-Arabshahi, M.D., of the University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, and colleagues, found that body mass index (BMI) at age 18 was predictive of psoriatic …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obese teens ‘at increased risk of psoriatic arthritis’.

Do cleansing products cause breast cancer?

WASHINGTON – Women who report greater use of cleansing products may be at higher risk of breast cancer than those who use them sparingly.

Researchers found that women who reported using more air fresheners and products for mould (a fungal infection on the skin) and mildew (a thin, usually black, sometimes white, growth produced on … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Do cleansing products cause breast cancer?.

Marfan Syndrome: Causes,Treatment and More

Marfan Syndrome is an inherited genetic disorder of connective tissue. A person infected by such disease is characterized by an abnormal growth in height, long limbs and long fingers. It can affect a person at any age from a child to an old man.
Cause
The Marfan syndrome is carried by a gene called F1B1, which is …. Source  : Gaea News Network.