Teen internet addicts face double depression risk

LONDON – Teenagers who are addicted to the internet are more than twice as likely to suffer from depression.

For the first time, a study claims that ‘pathological’ web use causes mental health problems.
Previous research has been unable to work out whether spending hours online was a trigger for depression or merely an … Read more »».

Brit woman on trial for ‘kicking three-inch stiletto heel’ into boyfriend’s eye socket

LONDON – A British woman fractured her boyfriend’s eye socket, and burst a blood vessel in his brain when she kicked him with a three-inch stiletto heel, a trial heard.

The Bradford Crown Court heard that Petite Staci Hargreaves rammed her shoe into Gavin Taylor’s left eye during a drunken bust-up in a taxi.

The attack …. Source article  : Brit woman on trial for ‘kicking three-inch stiletto heel’ into boyfriend’s eye socket.

Teen Internet addicts ‘more likely to suffer depression’

WASHINGTON – A recent study has revealed that teenagers who use the Internet pathologically are more likely to develop depression than those who don’t.

Pathological (uncontrolled or unreasonable) use of Internet has been associated with relationship problems, physical ill health, aggressive behaviors and other psychiatric symptoms.

Researchers studied pathological Internet use and later mental health problems …. Source  : Teen Internet addicts ‘more likely to suffer depression’.

‘Blood transfusion can raise heart attack risk’

LONDON – Concerns are being voiced that while blood transfusions have saved lives, they may have also taken some.

Recent studies suggest a blood transfusion during surgery increases the patient’s risk of death, particularly from heart attacks or strokes and of serious illnesses, such as pneumonia and cancer of the lymph glands.
The risk, however, … Read more : ‘Blood transfusion can raise heart attack risk’.

Pregnant women benefit from close-knit community: Study

WASHINGTON – A new study showed that a strong sense of community is very beneficial to pregnant women.

The study compared African American and European American women and women of lower and higher socio-economic status to see what effects a strong sense of community had on their health.

The pregnant African American women and women of lower …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pregnant women benefit from close-knit community: Study.

Oak moth pest could pose significant health risk to humans: Study

LONDON – The caterpillar of the oak processionary moth, which damages oak trees, could pose a danger to humans too, says a study.

The moth, found mostly in trees in west London, has around 62,000 toxic hairs, which can be blown into contact with people, causing skin rashes, itchy eyes and triggering asthma attacks.

Hairs that fall … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Oak moth pest could pose significant health risk to humans: Study.

Scarlett Keeling’s mother fears being murdered by Goa “drugs nexus”

PANAJI – The mother of murdered British teenager Scarlett Keeling has claimed that her own life was in danger after accusing a politician of involvement in her daughter’s death.

Fiona MacKeown, 46, who was giving evidence at Goa Children’s Court, told the court that Goa Home Minister Ravi Naik led a “drugs nexus” linked to gangs … Read more : Scarlett Keeling’s mother fears being murdered by Goa “drugs nexus”.

Nanoparticle ’smart bomb’ formed by bee venom may harbour cancer cure

WASHINGTON – A toxic protein in bee venom, when altered, significantly improves the effectiveness liposome-encapsulated drugs or dyes, such as those already used to treat or diagnose cancer, according to a new study.

This research shows how modified melittin may revolutionize treatments for cancer and perhaps other conditions, such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and serious infections. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nanoparticle ’smart bomb’ formed by bee venom may harbour cancer cure.

Tricking the brain to shed weight

LONDON – Being a little smart may help you lose weight! The brain can be tricked into shedding weight by eating high satiety, low-calorie foods like apples, bananas and grapes.

For instance, eating an apple before your meal can make you feel more satisfied from your food, says a Daily Mail report.
Apples are about …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tricking the brain to shed weight.

Cheers! Beer can help you lose weight

LONDON – Swapping two glasses of red a night for a pint of beer can help people lose weight, according to a new study.

Research by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has shown that drinking beer rather than wine could mean losing almost 10lb in a year. And by ditching alcopops for beer, people could … Read more >>>.