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 »».

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.

Long ring finger may mean you’re at prostate cancer risk

LONDON – Men with a long ring finger could be three times more likely to develop prostate cancer.

Doctors found that the risk increases if the ring finger on the right hand is significantly longer than the index finger next to the thumb. But men whose ring fingers are only slightly longer, or are about … Read more »»».

Antibiotics could act as ‘needle-free’ malaria vaccine

WASHINGTON – Advance administration of antibiotics in residents of areas with high malaria transmission could act as a natural “needle-free” vaccination against the disease, a new study has found.

In the study, led by Dr. Steffen Borrmann from the Department of Infectious Diseases at Heidelberg University Hospital, mice were given an antibiotic for three days and … Read more »»».

Kids of older women ‘vulnerable to effects of prenatal alcohol exposure’

WASHINGTON – A recent study has revealed the damaging effects of maternal binge drinking during pregnancy are greater among children born to older drinking mothers.

The presence and severity of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are influenced by factors beyond alcohol consumption.

The researchers studied the factors that may increase the risk of FASD – … Original source on Gaea Times at : Kids of older women ‘vulnerable to effects of prenatal alcohol exposure’.

Manipulating babies’ gut bacteria by changing diet can improve future health

LONDON – Early childhood is the best time to manipulate babies’ gut bacteria to influence future health, since the bacteria appear to respond readily to changes in diet at this age.

Researchers led by Ruth Ley at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, have found that microbes in a baby’s body grew more numerous and diverse …. Source article  : Manipulating babies’ gut bacteria by changing diet can improve future health.

Asthma, eczema sufferers ‘at lower risk of developing cancer’

WASHINGTON – In a new study, scientists found that men who had a history of asthma or eczema generally had a lower risk of developing cancer.

Researchers at INRS-Institute Armand-Frappier, the Research Centre of the Centre hospitalier de l’Universit??? de Montr???al, and McGill University, analyzed information that was collected in a study on exposures in the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Women most vulnerable to PTSD in their 50s

WASHINGTON – Researchers have found that men are most vulnerable to Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between the ages of 41 and 45 years, while women are most vulnerable at 51 to 55.

Elklit and Daniel N Ditlevsen, from the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital, Denmark, collected data from 6,548 participants in previous Danish …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Women most vulnerable to PTSD in their 50s.

Iced tea ‘ups risk of kidney stones’

WASHINGTON – If you love iced tea, it could be time for you to give up that love – a urologist has warned that drinking it excessively could lead to kidney stones.

Iced tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones.

Though hot tea also contains …. Original article  : Iced tea ‘ups risk of kidney stones’.

Feeling secure in a relationship is good for your heart

WASHINGTON – Being in a close and warm relationship that makes you feel secure is really good for your heart, says a new study.

The study conducted by Lachlan A. McWilliams, PhD, of Acadia University and a colleague revealed that people insecure about their attachments to others might be at higher risk for cardiovascular problems than …. Read the original article  : Feeling secure in a relationship is good for your heart.

Thousands of AIDS activists rally in Austria for more rights

Thousands attend AIDS rally in Austria
VIENNA – Thousands of AIDS activists rallied in downtown Vienna with singer Annie Lennox Tuesday to demand more rights for people with the disease.

The crowd – many carrying banners, waving flags and blowing on whistles – appealed for an end to discrimination and access to treatment for all those infected …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Johnson & Johnson 2nd-quarter sales down in top 2 markets but up sharply in emerging markets

J&J sales down in US, Europe but up elsewhere

Sales of most categories of Johnson & Johnson consumer health products were down in the first quarter, particularly over-the-counter drugs and nutritionals. That’s because of repeated recalls of pain relievers and some other nonprescription medicines and the shutdown of a factory that made them.

SECOND-QUARTER SALES TRENDS
U.S.
Change
Overseas
Change
Global
Change

Over-the-Counter/Nutritionals:
$492M
Down
28%
$649M
Up
3%
$1.14B
Down
13%

Wound Care/Other:
$165M
Down
12%
$123M
Down
17%
$288M
Down
14%

Oral …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

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.

Now, just hypnotise your obesity away!

London, July 23 (ANI): British patients, who are obese, are being hypnotised into thinking their stomach is the size of a golf ball in a pioneering NHS treatment.

The treatment, which is on trial at a GP’s surgery, is said to have helped patients lose up to 11lb a week, and to have a 95 percent … Read more >>.

Malicious use of drugs latest form of child abuse

WASHINGTON – The abusive use of drugs on children should be seen as the latest form of child abuse, says a researcher.

Shan Yin from the University of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Poison Drug Centre at Denver Health conducted a study attempting to shed light on this under-recognised problem.
He reviewed cases of pharmaceutical abuse … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Malicious use of drugs latest form of child abuse.

UN expert warns that overcrowded prisons are breeding grounds for AIDS

UN warning on AIDS in prisons
VIENNA – The U.N.’s top investigator on torture and punishment is warning that overcrowded prisons are breeding grounds for AIDS.

Manfred Nowak, who has visited detention facilities around the world, says inmates are often held in inhumane conditions in which the HIV virus is spread through the use of non-sterile drug … Read more : UN expert warns that overcrowded prisons are breeding grounds for AIDS.

Fad diets could result in osteoporosis

London, July 23 (ANI): Experts have warned that non-dairy or wheat free fad diets could be putting young women at risk of developing osteoporosis in later life.

Research has shown that nearly a third of women are so keen to shed those extra kilos that they are cutting out entire food groups.

Failure to build …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sitting too long ‘ups death risk’

Washington, July 23 (ANI): A new study has found that the more time people spent sitting down, the greater their risk of death.

American Cancer Society researcher Alpa Patel says that irrespective of the physical activity you get, the amount of time spent sitting can up death risk.

The study found that more leisure time spent sitting …. Source article  : Sitting too long ‘ups death risk’.

Parents lose six months sleep over newborns

LONDON – Babies cost parents as much as six months sleep in the first two years after their birth.

A survey among 1,000 parents has shown that on an average parents get just about four hours of uninterrupted sleep at night, which is an hour less than the minimum they require.
Two in three respondents said …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Parents lose six months sleep over newborns.

Sugar substitutes help reduce caloric intake

WASHINGTON – A recent study has shown that people who consume low-calorie sweeteners are able to significantly reduce their caloric intake and do not overeat.

In fact, study participants who received the sugar substitutes instead of sugar consumed significantly fewer calories and there was no difference in hunger levels despite having fewer calories overall.

The researchers … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sugar substitutes help reduce caloric intake.

Childhood physical abuse linked to heart disease

Washington, July 23 (ANI): A new study has revealed that childhood physical abuse is associated with significantly elevated rates of heart disease in adulthood.

The findings were based on data from a 2005 representative community survey conducted in two Canadian provinces.

“Individuals who reported they had been physically abused as children had 45 per cent higher … Original source on Gaea Times at : Childhood physical abuse linked to heart disease.

Women will be more fertile in 40s, says study

LONDON – The trend for having children later in life could lead to women becoming more fertile in their 40s, researchers at a British university have suggested.

As many women wait until they are older to give birth, only those with longer lasting fertility genes will be successful. That means the average length of fertility …. Source  : Women will be more fertile in 40s, says study.

Gaza hospitals overloaded with expired drugs

GAZA – Hospitals in the Gaza Strip are overloaded with expired drugs and medicines, Palestinian officials said.

The officials insisted Thursday that the drugs and medicines, which were donated to the Gaza Strip by aid organisations all over the world over the last two years, had expired, Xinhua reported.
Only 30 percent of the medical … Read : Gaza hospitals overloaded with expired drugs.

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.

Cutting calorie intake starves brain cancer

WASHINGTON – Believe it or not, but reducing calorie intake can starve brain cancer to death.

Laura Shelton and colleagues from Boston College report success with mice suffering from the most aggressive and invasive form of primary human brain cancer, known as glioblastoma multiforme.
Restricting calorific intake lowers blood glucose levels and reduces the carbohydrate energy …. Source article  : Cutting calorie intake starves brain cancer.

Media hyping organic food, says expert

Washington, July 25 (ANI): A Kansas State University professor has said that media may be hyping the benefits of organic food.

Doug Powell, an associate professor of food safety, is the co-author of “Coverage of organic agriculture in North American newspapers: Media-linking food safety, the environment, human health and organic agriculture.”

Using the content analysis technique, the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hormonal contraceptives less effective for obese women

WASHINGTON – Hormonal contraceptives seem to be less effective in preventing pregnancy among obese or overweight women, a study says.

Four of seven studies examined in a review comprising 39,531 women suggest that the heaviest women have the highest risk of pregnancy while using the contraceptives.
“Obese or overweight women should also consider potential health … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Hormonal contraceptives less effective for obese women.

Asbestos in schools: Cancer threat to students

SYDNEY – Over one-third of schools in Australia’s Queensland state have detected a threat to students’ health due to the presence of the deadly carcinogenic substance asbestos in the school walls.

Of the 289 schools inspected by the state education department, the substance called asbestolux – made of 70 percent asbestos – was detected in 115. …. Source  : Asbestos in schools: Cancer threat to students.

Unborn Brit baby cures mother’s cancer by kicking!

LONDON – Miracle baby Harry Salter saved his mum’s life – before he was even born by alerting the doctors of a tumour in her womb.

Mum-to-be Claire feared she was losing him 18 weeks into the pregnancy.

But doctors discovered the ‘miscarriage’ was actually a tumour of the womb – which her unborn child had …. Source  : Unborn Brit baby cures mother’s cancer by kicking!.

Air travel ‘poses no threat to heart patients’

LONDON – Air travel poses no threat to those with heart conditions, and even those with serious heart disease can fly if precautions are made, according to a new guideline issued by the British Cardiovascular Society.

“The cabin environment doesn’t pose a significant risk to heart health,” New Scientist quoted lead author David Smith at the …. Original source  : Air travel ‘poses no threat to heart patients’.

High-protein diet should begin with breakfast

WASHINGTON – Here’s how you can maintain muscle mass, curb hunger, reduce abdominal fat, and prevent age-related bone loss – starting your day with a high-protein breakfast.

While humans maintain the ability to build muscle at any age, the effects of insufficient protein increase substantially in older adults, often leading to muscle and bone conditions such … Read : High-protein diet should begin with breakfast.

Six more confirmed swine flu cases in West Bengal

KOLKATA – Six people tested positive for swine flu in West Bengal Saturday taking the number of confirmed cases of the contagious disease to 42, a health official said.

“Six confirmed cases of swine flu were reported today (Saturday). The total confirmed cases of H1N1 infection is now 42 in the state,” state nodal officer for …. Read the original article  : Six more confirmed swine flu cases in West Bengal.

Founder of Lilavati Hospital Vijay K. Mehta dead

MUMBAI – Philanthropist and linguist with mastery over 12 languages, Vijay K. Mehta, the founder of Mumbai’s prestigious Lilavati Hospital, passed away following a brief illness here Saturday, a family member said.

He was 79 years old and is survived by his wife Sushila, son, and several grandchildren, his son Niket V. Mehta, who is the …. Original article  : Founder of Lilavati Hospital Vijay K. Mehta dead.

China’s hairiest man set to undergo surgery to gain movie stardom

LONDON – China’s hairiest man is set to undergo surgery to enhance his appearance in a bid to gain international movie stardom.

Yu Zhenghuan, who suffers a hormonal imbalance, which causes thick black hair to cover 96 percent of his body, had last year been turned down for the lead role in a major Chinese TV …. Source article  : China’s hairiest man set to undergo surgery to gain movie stardom.