Muscular heart failure patients ‘have a better chance at survival’

WASHINGTON – Heart failure patients with more muscle have the potential to increase their length of life, University of Alberta research has discovered.

Antigone Oreopoulos, a researcher from the U of A’s School of Public Health, studied 140 patients with heart failure.

Study participants underwent a special scan to measure there muscle mass and body …. Source article  : Muscular heart failure patients ‘have a better chance at survival’.

Swimming pool disinfectants ‘can cause asthma, cancer’

WASHINGTON – A dip in the pool on a hot summer day might not be as safe as you thought-the application of disinfectants in recreational pools can lead to asthma and bladder cancer, according to a recent University of Illinois study.

Not only is swimming fun, but it’s also a popular form of exercise in many …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

AIDS stigma drives HIV in India: World Bank study

WASHINGTON – HIV prevalence in India and South Asia is growing among sex workers and other high risk groups due to widespread failure to prevent stigmatising of people living with AIDS, according to a new report.

Despite prevention and other efforts to reduce high-risk behaviours such as unprotected sex, buying and selling of sex, and injecting …. Original article  : AIDS stigma drives HIV in India: World Bank study.

Melorheostosis: A Rare Bone Disorder

Melorheostosis is a rare disorder of the bone, where the outer layer of the bone (cortex) becomes wider. It causes severe pain in the body and physical deformity. It mainly affects one limb of a human body.
Cause
Melorheostosis is caused by the mutation of a gene, LEMD3. It affects bone as well as soft tissue. Though …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

BJP demands ban on contraceptive ads

PANAJI – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday sought a ban on contraceptive pill advertisements on television, saying it encouraged unprotected sex and increased the possibility of AIDS.

Speaking during Question Hour in the Goa assembly, BJP’s Damodar Naik said the state health department should urge the central government to ban “I-Pill ads”.
“On …. Original article  : BJP demands ban on contraceptive ads.

Tackling obesity in women means healthier society

WASHINGTON – Women are most hit by obesity issues, and only tackling them will lead to a healthier society overall, says a new study.

“We rely on women to serve as the ‘Chief Health Officer’ for the family, but with more than a third being obese themselves, we’re unlikely to break the cycle with children without … Read more »»».

Broadway to hold bone marrow donor drive for 11-year-old ‘Lion King’ star with leukemia

B’way to hold drive for sick ‘Lion King’ kid star
NEW YORK – Eleven-year-old actress Shannon Tavarez should have been belting out songs in her starring role as Nala in Broadway’s “The Lion King.”
Instead, the 78-pound actress lay curled on a hospital bed as a doctor injected her spine with her first dose of …. Source  : Broadway to hold bone marrow donor drive for 11-year-old ‘Lion King’ star with leukemia.

Scrap Vitamin A programme for kids, say leading nutritionists

BANGALORE – Top Indian nutritionists have urged the Indian government to scrap the ongoing programme of “massive-dose” Vitamin A administration to children.

“Vitamin A deficiency is no longer a public health problem in India and massive doses can actually be toxic,” warns C. Gopalan, former chief of the Indian Council of Medical Research and a … Read more »».

Herbal supplements ‘contain toxic metals and pesticides’

WASHINGTON – There’s a reason to worry for those who regularly consume herbal dietary supplements, says a new article.

C and EN Senior Editor Celia Henry Arnaud cautioned that little is known of the actual effectiveness or potential ill effects of these products.

Consumers could be putting their health at risk by using products like black cohosh …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Herbal supplements ‘contain toxic metals and pesticides’.

Chili pepper ingredient helps fight obesity

WASHINGTON – If you love chili peppers, you are in luck – as new research suggests it has an ingredient that helps fight fat.

The study conducted by Jong Won Yun and colleagues revealed that chilli peppers contain Capsaicin, which triggers certain beneficial protein changes in the body, causing weight loss.

It decreases calorie intake, shrinking fat …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chili pepper ingredient helps fight obesity.