New pills shrink cancer tumours by half

LONDON – Scientists at a British laboratory have developed two pills which can halt the spread of skin cancer by shrinking deadly tumours by half.

Scientists at the GlaxoSmithKline drugs firm say the pills – which could be available within three years – will improve the length and quality of life for those with malignant melanoma, … Read more >>.

Chinese students going under the knife for better job prospects

NEW DELHI – A new study has found that up to 80 percent of Beijing’s plastic surgery market consists of senior high school and college students hoping to improve their looks and land better jobs.

China Medical Treatment Orthopedics and Beauty Association said that the … Read : Chinese students going under the knife for better job prospects.

Washing raw chicken ‘ups food poisoning risk’

LONDON – Washing whole chicken before cooking it increases the risk of food poisoning, a new research has warned.

The study by Which? has revealed that an estimated three-quarters of consumers who buy whole chickens wash them, potentially spreading bacteria on to work surfaces for up to a [..] Read the original article: here.

Desiree Jennings Illness Puzzles Doctors

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- When a bright and happy girl all of a sudden becomes a picture of pain and ailment she is bound to raise a few eyebrows. The same is applicable in the case of Desiree Jennings, a 25 year old Washington Redskins cheerleader and marketing executive who has overnight become a victim of … Read more : Desiree Jennings Illness Puzzles Doctors.

Pregnant women can enjoy one cup of coffee a day

LONDON – Pregnant women now can enjoy their morning coffee as researchers in the US claim that one cup a day is unlikely to cause any harm at all.

They say that 200 mg of caffeine – the equivalent of two cups of instant or one of filter – will not increase the risk … Read more >>>.

Medical journal expresses concern about cancer research by Duke scientist put on leave

Duke scientist’s cancer research is questioned
Concerns are being raised about the validity of research done by a Duke University cancer scientist who recently was placed on leave while the school investigates whether he falsely claimed to be a Rhodes scholar.
The editor of a British journal, Lancet Oncology, issued an “expression of concern” Friday … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Medical journal expresses concern about cancer research by Duke scientist put on leave.

Federal advisers say FDA proposal for curbing painkiller abuse doesn’t go far enough

FDA panel wants more restrictions on painkillers

WASHINGTON – Federal health advisers said Friday a government proposal to curb misuse of powerful painkillers does not go far enough to fix a problem linked to hundreds of fatal overdoses annually.
The Food and Drug Administration summoned a panel of 35 outside experts to review its plan to reduce …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federal advisers say FDA proposal for curbing painkiller abuse doesn’t go far enough.

‘Lion King’ cast and crew hold donor drive at Broadway theater for ailing 11-year-old actress

Hundreds at Broadway theater to help child actress
NEW YORK – The cast and crew of “The Lion King” is trying to save the life of one of its own.
Eleven-year-old actress Shannon Tavarez was forced to quit the Broadway show in April after she was diagnosed with leukemia. Her physician, Dr. Larry Wolfe, … Read : ‘Lion King’ cast and crew hold donor drive at Broadway theater for ailing 11-year-old actress.

39 children in China found to have lead poisoning

BEIJING – Thirty-nine children were hospitalised in China after they were found to have excessive lead levels in their blood, authorities said Friday.

A two-week health check period in southwest China’ s Yunnan province earlier this month showed excessive levels in blood samples of 39 children under the age of 14, Xinhua reported.
The health … Original source on Gaea Times at : 39 children in China found to have lead poisoning.

Obama, world leaders taken to task as AIDS meeting ends

VIENNA – US President Barack Obama and leaders of governments across the globe were asked to do more to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic by activists, as the 18th International AIDS Conference ended Friday in Vienna.

In a video message, Obama stressed his focus on groups that have a high risk of HIV infection. The statement sets …. Read the original article  : Obama, world leaders taken to task as AIDS meeting ends.