Go on, give it a try: DC works to educate women on female condom use to fight HIV epidemic

DC pushes female condoms to fight HIV epidemic

WASHINGTON – Officials in Washington, D.C., have launched a citywide effort to promote the use of female condoms, in hopes making them available can help stop the spread of HIV in that city.
The District of Columbia has one of the highest infection rates in the country. To encourage …. Source  : Go on, give it a try: DC works to educate women on female condom use to fight HIV epidemic.

Why counting calories doesn’t help you lose weight

NEW YORK – Trying to loose weight? Well, then counting how many calories you consume in a day might not help you get rid of those love handles.

According to the Daily Mail, just logging in the numbers doesn’t take into account that some high-calorie foods are worth eating.

For instance, both eggs and nuts may … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Why counting calories doesn’t help you lose weight.

Cash receipts from McDonald’s, KFC ‘harmful to your health’

Washington, July 28 (ANI): The next time you collect your cash receipt from fast-food outlets or groceries, be careful – a new study claims the receipts contain high levels of the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A.

The study by Environmental Working Group found the plastic component BPA on 40 percent of receipts from McDonald’s, CVS, KFC, Whole …. Source  : Cash receipts from McDonald’s, KFC ‘harmful to your health’.

Cell phones have 18 times more bacteria than toilet handles

LONDON – You may want to dump your mobile phone for ever after reading this – mobile phones are covered with up to 18 times more living bacteria than the flush handle on a men’s lavatory, a new UK study has found.

An analysis of 30 phones by Which? magazine found that almost a quarter were … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Cell phones have 18 times more bacteria than toilet handles.

Scientists identify risks of hypertension in young adults

WASHINGTON – A new study claims that ‘normal’ blood pressure at age 17 can still predict hypertension at early adulthood.

The study from Ben-Gurion University also found that teenage boys are three to four times more likely to develop high blood pressure in early adulthood than girls.

“It is increasing along with the obesity epidemic, but … Read more >>>.

Late preterm birth increases risk of respiratory illness

WASHINGTON – A new research has found that babies born between 34 weeks and 37 weeks gestation are much more likely to have respiratory illness compared to infants born at full term.

The research was conducted by University of Illinois at Chicago and by researcher Dr. Judith Hibbard and colleagues from the Consortium on Safe Labor.

“Even …. Original source  : Late preterm birth increases risk of respiratory illness.

Isolation as harmful as alcohol, 15 cigarettes a day

NEW YORK – People with close family and social ties have 50 percent more chances of living longer than those living isolated lives without friends, families or colleagues, says a new global study.

Isolation is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, being alcoholic or obese, says the study led by Julianne Holt-Lunstad, an associate …. Read the original article  : Isolation as harmful as alcohol, 15 cigarettes a day.

Drinking alcohol ‘can reduce severity of rheumatoid arthritis’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that drinking alcohol may reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis.

This is the first time that this effect has been shown in humans. The study also showed that alcohol consumption reduces the risk of developing the disease.

The study looked at 873 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and compared them with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Drinking alcohol ‘can reduce severity of rheumatoid arthritis’.

Top arms control official Ellen Tauscher diagnosed with esophageal cancer

Top arms control official diagnosed with cancer
OAKLAND, Calif. – The State Department’s top arms control official has been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus.
Ellen Tauscher informed her staff of the diagnosis last week.
According to her staff memo posted Tuesday by ForeignPolicy.com, Tauscher said she has an early stage of the cancer and expects …. Source article  : Top arms control official Ellen Tauscher diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Medical board files complaint against Kansas doctor over referrals for late-term abortions

Kan. medical board files complaint over abortions

WICHITA, Kan. – A Kansas doctor who provided second opinions for a late-term abortion provider slain last year could face disciplinary action from a state medical regulatory board.
Dr. Ann Neuhaus provided the second opinions for Dr. George Tiller that are required in Kansas for abortions performed after the 21st …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Medical board files complaint against Kansas doctor over referrals for late-term abortions.