Hottest new fad chills to kill fat

LONDON – The hottest new weight-loss method chills to kill the flab, instead of melting it with heat based lasers.

Tests have shown that just one treatment is capable of destroying up to 25 percent of fat cells in the area.
Fresh from the US, this innovative machine goes by the name of Zeltiq, and uses …. Original source  : Hottest new fad chills to kill fat.

Herpes virus can treat head and neck cancer

LONDON – Doctors have revealed that with the help of genetically engineered herpes virus they were able to successfully cure patients with head and neck cancer.

A London hospital trial of 17 patients has shown that use of the virus along with chemotherapy and radiotherapy helped kill the tumours in most patients.

Study leader Dr Kevin Harrington, …. Source  : Herpes virus can treat head and neck cancer.

Weekend lie-in could boost your health

LONDON – For all those who are looking for an extra hour or two of sleep on weekends have something to be happy about-scientists have shown that a weekend lie-in could be vital for well-being.

Tests on volunteers showed that the occasional sleep-in provides an invaluable antidote to the harmful effects of sleep deprivation.

“The additional …. Original source  : Weekend lie-in could boost your health.

‘Guardian’ protein prevents DNA damage during replication

WASHINGTON – Researchers have discovered a protein in yeast that safeguards the yeast cells’ genome during replication – a process vulnerable to errors when DNA is copied.

Researchers from Cornell University’s Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology said that protein Mec1 plays the role of “guardian of the genome,” explained Marcus Smolka, assistant professor of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Guardian’ protein prevents DNA damage during replication.

Computer screens retarding kids’ brains

WELLINGTON – A psychologist has warned that computer screens are bad for the brains of young children.

Dr Aric Sigman, an American-born British psychologist warns against computer usage, especially by any children under 9.

“Children are adults [legally] at 18 but their brains are not adult till they’re 24 and a half,” The New Zealand Herald quoted …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Houses with pets have filthiest kitchen floors

LONDON – A new study has found that people with pets have the filthiest kitchen floors.

A house with a dog or a cat will typically have bacteria levels almost 20 times higher than the ones without.

Surprisingly, having children in a house- makes only a negligible difference.

Microbiologists at Leeds Metropolitan University swabbed sample areas from …. Original article  : Houses with pets have filthiest kitchen floors.

Orissa reports first swine flu death this year

BHUBANESWAR – A 56-year-old woman died of swine flu at a private hospital here, the first death in the state from the pandemic H1N1 virus this year, a senior health official said.

“The woman from city’s Sailashree Vihar area tested positive for swine flu on July 30. She was kept on ventilator at a private hospital … Original source on Gaea Times at : Orissa reports first swine flu death this year.

Kolkata’s SSKM hospital to open breast milk bank

KOLKATA – Kolkata’s state-run SSKM hospital, one of the elite healthcare centres in West Bengal, is all set to have a breast milk bank – the first of its kind in eastern India and only the second in the country.

The breast milk bank will not only be used to feed babies whose mothers fall ill …. Source article  : Kolkata’s SSKM hospital to open breast milk bank.

Pill popping 11-year-old girls increase by five fold: UK Study

LONDON – Sex is becoming an alarmingly casual trend in UK as records reveal a five-fold increase in the number of 11 and 12-year-olds on the Pill in the last decade.

More than 1,000 girls have been on the Pill, prescribed by their doctors unbeknownst to parents, while 200 girls, aged between 11 and 13, were … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pill popping 11-year-old girls increase by five fold: UK Study.

Snoozing for less or more than 7 hours a day ups risk of heart diseases

WASHINGTON – Sleeping for less than or more than seven hours a day could put your heart at an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases.

The risk of irregular sleeping patterns was more than two times higher than that of people who reported daily sleep duration of seven hours.

And the risk is higher for adults under 60 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Snoozing for less or more than 7 hours a day ups risk of heart diseases.

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 >>>.

Disrupted body clock may increase heart disease risk

WASHINGTON – Scientists have found that when the circadian rhythm gets thrown off, it could come with an unexpected side effect: high triglycerides, a risk factor for atherosclerosis and heart disease.

According to researchers, the discovery, based on studies in mice with a ‘broken clock,’ helps to explain the normal rise and fall in triglycerides, which … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Disrupted body clock may increase heart disease risk.

Chili peppers may benefit those with high BP

WASHINGTON – Chili peppers might just be the solution for those with high blood pressure, according to a study.

The research in hypertensive rats has shown that while the active ingredient that gives the peppers their heat-a compound known as capsaicin-might set your mouth on fire, it also leads blood vessels to relax.

“We found that long-term … Original article on : Chili peppers may benefit those with high BP.

Achuthanandan on ‘leave’ for ayurveda therapy

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Kerala’s Communist Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan has taken an official break from work to undergo a week-long ayurveda rejuvenation therapy.

An official source said that for the next one week, the 86-year-old will remain indoors as a team of ayurveda doctors from the famed Kottakal Arya Vaidya Sala will treat him at his official … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Achuthanandan on ‘leave’ for ayurveda therapy.

Another woman dies of swine flu in Andhra

HYDERABAD – Another pregnant woman died of swine flu in Andhra Pradesh Wednesday, taking the toll to 18 since June this year.

The woman died at King George Hospital in coastal city of Visakhapatanam. She was undergoing treatment at the hospital for the last few days and was from Araku valley, doctors said.
Two women have … Read : Another woman dies of swine flu in Andhra.

Fructose-rich Western diets fuel growth of pancreatic cancers

WASHINGTON – A new study by researchers at UCLA has found that pancreatic cancers use the sugar fructose, common in the Western diet, to activate a key cellular pathway that drives cell division, helping the cancer to grow more quickly.

Although it’s widely known that cancers use glucose, a simple sugar, to fuel their growth, this … Read : Fructose-rich Western diets fuel growth of pancreatic cancers.

Aerial Spraying to Eradicate Encephalitis

MASSACHUSETTS (GaeaTimes.com) – Aerial spraying will hit south eastern region of Massachusetts as an initiative to eradicate the region’s mosquito pollution and prevent human cases of the deadly blood-borne disease Eastern equine Encephalitis. This initiative will be taken by the health officials tonight after dusk over 285,000 acres of land.

Encephalitis is an inflammation of the … Read more >>>.

Pregnancy complications linked to depression in mums

LONDON – A new study by Dutch researchers has found that women who have complications in pregnancy or a difficult labour stand a much greater chance of having post-natal depression than those who do not.

Post-natal depression occurs most often in the first three months after delivery and can range from mild symptoms – sometimes called … Read more >>.

Oral contraceptive use linked to increased risk of breast cancer

WASHINGTON – In a new study, scientists found that African American women who use oral contraceptives have a greater likelihood of developing breast cancer than nonusers.

The study results were based on data from the Black Women’s Health Study (BWHS), a large follow-up study of 59,000 African American women from across the U.S. conducted by … Original article on : Oral contraceptive use linked to increased risk of breast cancer.

One more dies of H1N1 in Orissa, toll rises to three

BHUBANESWAR – The swine flu toll in Orissa rose to three Wednesday with the state government confirming the death of a 48-year-old man due to the H1N1 virus.

The man was admitted Sunday to a private hospital in Cuttack, 26 km from here, with flu-like symptoms.
“The hospital authorities sent his swabs for examination. Although …. Source article  : One more dies of H1N1 in Orissa, toll rises to three.

Life is without toilets for millions in Bihar

PATNA – Parvatia Devi and her young daughter, residents of Ranipur village near the Bihar capital, make their way to an open field under the cover of darkness every day – to defecate. They are the faces of millions of people in Bihar – around 8.8 million households in a state of over 100 million … Original article on : Life is without toilets for millions in Bihar.

Mums-to-be who put on too much weight have fatter kids

LONDON – Mothers-to-be, who gain too much weight, are more likely to have fatter children, according to a study.

It is well established that larger mothers have heavier babies at birth, but previously factors like genes shared between mother and child were thought to explain weight problems as children grow up.

But a new study comparing sisters … Original article on : Mums-to-be who put on too much weight have fatter kids.

Weight training may help arthritis patients

LONDON – A new research has found that regular weight-training regime may help treat rheumatoid arthritis.

The study, which included 28 patients, found that those who pumped iron saw improvements in basic physical function, such as walking.

Researchers at Bangor and Gwynedd Hospital said that such high intensity exercising could play a key role alongside drug … Original source on Gaea Times at : Weight training may help arthritis patients.

Beaches can make you sick

WASHINGTON – Swimmers at beaches face an increased risk of illness, according to a new research.

The study, led by a team of University of Miami researchers, examined the risk of illness that beachgoers face when exposed to recreational marine water at sub-tropical beaches with no known source of pollution or contamination.

The study enlisted more … Read : Beaches can make you sick.

Quit-smoking drug linked to suicides

MELBOURNE – Many smokers who take pills to quit the habit have developed suicidal tendency and at least 15 have committed suicide while on medication since 2008, Australian drug-control authority has said.

Hundreds of people have considered killing themselves while taking the popular quit-smoking pill Champix and 15 have in fact committed suicide, the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

1,500 suffer from whooping cough in US

LOS ANGELES – Health officials in the US have issued a health warning as a whooping cough epidemic has swept across various parts of the country, affecting over 1,500 people.

California state has seen over 1,500 reports of pertussis, or whooping cough in the first six months of the year, in comparison to just 300 cases …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : 1,500 suffer from whooping cough in US.

Get on the bus: Goodell talks Favre, 18-game schedule, CBA, HGH test on Madden Cruiser

‘You see that report?’: Goodell, Madden tour camps

ABOARD THE MADDEN CRUISER – NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is a man with plenty on his mind, of course.
Leaning back with legs crossed while sitting in a green paisley bench aboard the 45-foot-long bus owned by John Madden, Goodell addressed a variety of the topics facing his league …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Overeating for 2 could create a baby more likely to be obese and have later health problems

Pregnant moms who overeat could make obese babies
LONDON – Women who gain too much weight during pregnancy have big babies, putting their children at risk of becoming heavy later on, a new study says.
American researchers followed all births in Michigan and New Jersey between 1989 and 2003. They then focused on women who … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Overeating for 2 could create a baby more likely to be obese and have later health problems.

‘Trinidad and Tobago can develop ayurvedic medicine’

Port-of-SPAIN – Latin America and the Caribbean have the highest rates of non-communicable and lifestyle diseases in the world, and a place like Trinidad and Tobago has the potential to develop ayurvedic treatment for these diseases, leading experts have said.

The high level of occurance of lifestyle diseases has put a burden on the economy of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Trinidad and Tobago can develop ayurvedic medicine’.

Judge approves $55K settlement in Pittsburgh anorexia bullying case over mother’s objection

Judge OKs $55K anorexia bullying settlement in Pa.

PITTSBURGH – A federal judge has approved letting Pittsburgh Public Schools pay $55,000 to settle what’s believed to be a first-of-its-kind lawsuit by a woman who claims her daughter was bullied into anorexia.
The woman, identified as “Mary V.” in court documents, and her daughter sued last August over [..] Read the original article: here.

In DC, no such thing as too poor for medical pot; City is first to give discounts to the needy

In DC, no such thing as too poor for medical pot

WASHINGTON – There should be no such thing as too poor to buy pot if you live in D.C., at least if the marijuana is for a medical condition.
That’s part of the conclusion of a new law enacted in the nation’s capital earlier this year. … Read : In DC, no such thing as too poor for medical pot; City is first to give discounts to the needy.

Six dental myths demystified

WASHINGTON – Irrespective of brushing, flossing, and twice-yearly dental check-ups if you still face dental problems, then there are things you need to know.

Scientists have demystified the common dental myths and outline how diet and nutrition affects oral health in children, teenagers, expectant mothers, adults and elders.

Following are the myths generally associated with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Six dental myths demystified.

‘Lockerbie bomber Megrahi could not have faked his cancer’: UK oncologist Sikora

LONDON – Leading British oncologist Professor Karol Sikora, who examined Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, has agreed that the latter was released based on medical reports and could not have faked his illness.

“I am surprised he is still alive, you take into account the type of cancer he had, and the X-ray evidence that it had … Original article on : ‘Lockerbie bomber Megrahi could not have faked his cancer’: UK oncologist Sikora.

USC CB T.J. Bryant has surgery on cheekbone after fight with teammate Stanley Havili

USC’s Bryant has surgery after scrap with teammate

LOS ANGELES – Southern California cornerback T.J. Bryant had surgery on his left cheekbone Thursday after getting into a fight with teammate Stanley Havili last week.
Coach Lane Kiffin said Bryant will be out for at least three weeks, decreasing his chances of winning a starting job. The Trojans …. Source  : USC CB T.J. Bryant has surgery on cheekbone after fight with teammate Stanley Havili.

Study: Women who have a miscarriage don’t need to wait before trying for another baby

After miscarriage, don’t wait before trying again

LONDON – Women who suffer a miscarriage may have the best chance of having a baby if they get pregnant again within six months, new research says.
Doctors in Scotland followed nearly 31,000 women who went to the hospital for a miscarriage in their first pregnancy and subsequently became pregnant …. Read the original article  : here.

Measles outbreak kills 110 in Zambia

LUSAKA – An outbreak of measles in Zambia has affected over 6,200 people and claimed at least 110 lives, the Zambian health ministry has said.

Currently, the total number of people affected by the disease in the country stands at 6,252, ministry of health spokesperson Kamoto Mbewe was quoted as saying by the Zanis news agency … Read : Measles outbreak kills 110 in Zambia.

US doctors told to avoid 1 flu shot brand for kids because of fever, convulsions in Australia

Docs told to avoid 1 flu shot brand for small kids

ATLANTA – A government panel is recommending doctors steer clear of giving one brand of flu vaccine to young children this year because of convulsions and fever in kids who got the shot in Australia and New Zealand.
At issues is the flu vaccine made by …. Original article  : US doctors told to avoid 1 flu shot brand for kids because of fever, convulsions in Australia.

Swine Flu cases in Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh

AURANGABAD/VISAKHAPATNAM – Many cases of swine flu have been reported from Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh in the last few days.

In Aurangabad city of Maharashtra, several people have shown symptoms of swine flu, out of which nine persons have …. Source article  : Swine Flu cases in Maharastra, Andhra Pradesh.

Five new swine flu cases in Bengal

KOLKATA – Five more people tested positive for swine flu in West Bengal Thursday taking the number of confirmed cases of the contagious disease to 114 in the state this year, a health department official said.

“Five confirmed cases of swine flu were reported today (Thursday). The total confirmed cases of H1N1 infection are now 114 [..] Read the original article: here.

An American has successful heart transplant in India

CHENNAI – Sixty-five-year-old US citizen Ronald Lemmer’s heart is expected to beat for India after his successful heart transplant operation here.

He is the first American to undergo a heart transplant in India. He is also the oldest person to undergo a heart transplant operation in India.
“The US doctors said that my husband …. Read the original article  : An American has successful heart transplant in India.

One more swine flu death in Orissa, toll four

BHUBANESWAR – The swine flu toll in Orissa rose to four Thursday with the death of a 27-year-old man, officials said.

The man was tested positive for swine flu Wednesday. He died Thursday at Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College & Hospital at Cuttack, 26 km from here, a senior state health official told IANS.
Of …. Read the original article  : One more swine flu death in Orissa, toll four.

Chinese drug passes US clinical trials for first time

BEIJING – A traditional Chinese medicine for treating cardiovascular diseases has been tested safe and effective by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and would be marketed there by 2013, Xinhua reported Saturday.

With domestic sales of over one billion yuan (about $148 million) last year, the drug was the first Chinese patent traditional medicine … Read more : Chinese drug passes US clinical trials for first time.

Paraguayan president diagnosed with cancer

Asuncion (Paraguay), Aug 7 (IANS/EFE) Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo has been diagnosed with malignant lymphoma, his doctors have said.

Lugo, 59, will travel to Brazil Tuesday for more tests, Health Minister Esperanza Martinez and doctors treating him said in a press conference Friday.
The cancer was detected during a surgery Wednesday to remove a gland from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Paraguayan president diagnosed with cancer.

Mutilated Afghan girl Aisha to undergo nose rebuilding surgery in US

LONDON – Aisha, the Afghan girl whose controversial photograph depicting her disfigured face on a Time magazine cover attracted international attention, is presently in the United States to have her nose rebuilt.

The 18-year-old girl’s nose and ears had been sliced off with the approval of a Taliban commander by her abusive husband as punishment … Original article on : Mutilated Afghan girl Aisha to undergo nose rebuilding surgery in US.

Tattooing linked to higher hepatitis C risk

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases.

University of British Columbia researchers reviewed and analyzed 124 studies from 30 countries, including Canada, Iran, Italy, Brazil and the United States, and found the …. Source article  : Tattooing linked to higher hepatitis C risk.

Doctor by day, teacher for slum children by noon

GORAKHPUR – Medical check-ups, vaccination and medicines are not the only things on offer at a paediatric clinic here. For, it doubles up as a classroom for impoverished children who learn to read and write, thanks to the good doctor.

Nandini Ghosh, 55, dons the role of a teacher at her Deep Clinic in the busy …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Doctor by day, teacher for slum children by noon.

Disfigured Afghan teenager in Time magazine cover photo to undergo plastic surgery in Calif.

Disfigured Afghan teen to have surgery in Calif.

LOS ANGELES – The disfigured Afghan teenager whose photo was recently featured on a Time magazine cover has arrived in Southern California where a foundation has arranged for reconstructive surgery.
The Grossman Burn Foundation in Los Angeles said Friday that 18-year-old Bibi Aisha arrived Thursday and is staying with …. Read the original article  : Disfigured Afghan teenager in Time magazine cover photo to undergo plastic surgery in Calif..

Montana health officials say loophole allows out-of-state residents to get medical marijuana

Out-of-state residents can get medical pot cards

HELENA, Mont. – Montana health officials say a person doesn’t have to live in the state to be on its medical marijuana registry.
Health officials discovered what they call a loophole in state law after reviewing plans to require medical marijuana applicants to have a Montana driver’s license or state-issued … Original source on Gaea Times at : Montana health officials say loophole allows out-of-state residents to get medical marijuana.

Damaged heart could soon be able to mend itself

LONDON – Researchers led by an Indian-origin scientist at the Gladstone Institute, University of California, have found a novel way to coax a damaged heart to mend itself.

The revolutionary treatment could be possible after the scientists discovered a technique for turning ordinary connective tissue into muscle cells inside the heart.
It works in a similar …. Original source  : Damaged heart could soon be able to mend itself.

Bodyguard testifies that Anna Nicole Smith’s boyfriend, doctor supplied her with drugs

Bodyguard: Anna Nicole’s boyfriend supplied drugs

LOS ANGELES – Anna Nicole Smith’s bodyguard testified Friday that he saw her boyfriend and a psychiatrist supply the Playboy model with drugs as she slipped into addiction in the months before her overdose death.
Smith would take 20 pills at a time, including Valium, Maurice Brighthaupt testified.
He also said he … Original article on : Bodyguard testifies that Anna Nicole Smith’s boyfriend, doctor supplied her with drugs.

Widow of comedian Bernie Mac files wrongful death lawsuit against longtime doctor

Bernie Mac’s widow sues comedian’s doctor
CHICAGO – Comedian Bernie Mac’s widow has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Chicago against the late comedian’s longtime doctor.

Rhonda McCullough alleges that a few weeks before Mac’s 2008 death, dermatologist Rene M. Earles didn’t recognize indications of respiratory failure and kept the 50-year-old Chicago native at the clinic for …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Widow of comedian Bernie Mac files wrongful death lawsuit against longtime doctor.

Eating liquorice during pregnancy ‘ups kids’ disease risk in adulthood’

LONDON – Pregnant women who eat liquorice could be increasing their unborn child’s risk of diseases later in life, a new study has found.

Experts London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital and the University of Helsinki discovered that eight-year-olds who were exposed to liquorice in the womb had levels of the hormone cortisol up to a third …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Eating liquorice during pregnancy ‘ups kids’ disease risk in adulthood’.

Hairball extracted from Argentine girl’s stomach

Buenos Aires, Aug 8 (IANS/EFE) Surgeons extracted a hairball weighing 700 grams from the stomach of a 12-year-old Argentine girl suffering from a rare psychological disorder that makes her compulsively eat inedible objects, an official said.

For seven years the girl had been eating her own hair, small pieces of toys, porcelain, cement and dirt, until …. Read the original article  : Hairball extracted from Argentine girl’s stomach.

Zsa Zsa Gabor to remain hospitalized until at least Monday; actress recovering from broken hip

Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized until at least Monday

LOS ANGELES – Doctors want to keep Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized until at least Monday, after the 93-year-old actress went into shock during her recovery from a broken hip.
Gabor’s publicist John Blanchette said Saturday that Gabor had a bad reaction to morphine, but her condition has improved since …. Read the original article  : Zsa Zsa Gabor to remain hospitalized until at least Monday; actress recovering from broken hip.

How to spot the early signs of dementia

LONDON – The early stages of Alzheimer’s and other causes of dementia can be difficult to spot, but there are some signs that be useful in spotting the disease.

Early signs of Alzheimer’s include:
Regularly misplacing everyday items, or putting things in odd places, and then forgetting or even denying having done so, reports telegraph.co.uk.
Problems … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : How to spot the early signs of dementia.

Digital X-ray machines to overcome staff shortage in Tamil Nadu

CHENNAI – With a shortage of radiologists plaguing Tamil Nadu government hospitals, the health department has decided to install digital X-ray machines in various health facilities and set up a centralised unit of experts to interpret the images.

“We are planning to issue a tender for sourcing digital X-ray machines for various district hospitals. The images … Read more >>>.

Tony Judt, historian who challenged conventions and author of ‘Postwar,’ dies at age 62

Tony Judt, author of ‘Postwar,’ dies at 62

NEW YORK – Tony Judt, a highly praised and controversial historian who wrote with sharp persistence about the changing world at large and the dying world within the disease that paralyzed him, died Friday at his home in New York City.
Judt, a native of London who in recent … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tony Judt, historian who challenged conventions and author of ‘Postwar,’ dies at age 62.

Women unaware of breastfeeding norms in China

BEIJING – Most of women in China are not aware of the breastfeeding norms, a survey has revealed.

Only 20 percent of respondents understood what exclusive breastfeeding means while more than 50 percent of mothers stopped exclusive breastfeeding before their child was six months old, the poll said.
The poll also found that only 29 percent …. Original source  : Women unaware of breastfeeding norms in China.

Iraqi twin dies after separation surgery in Saudi Arabia

Iraqi twin dies after surgery in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – An Iraqi twin who was joined at the hip with her sister died Saturday, three weeks after separation surgery in Saudi Arabia, a Saudi surgeon said.
The conjoined twins, Zainab and Ruqqaya Naseer, were born June 5 in the Shiite holy city of Najaf, south …. Original source  : Iraqi twin dies after separation surgery in Saudi Arabia.

1 of Iraq’s conjoined twin girls dies in Saudi Arabia after separation surgery

1 of Iraq conjoined twins dies after Saudi surgery

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – A Saudi surgeon says one of Iraqi twin girls flown to the kingdom for separation surgery last month has died.
The twins, Zainab and Ruqqaya Naseer, were born June 5 in the Shiite holy city of Najaf in southern Iraq. They were joined at …. Read the original article  : 1 of Iraq’s conjoined twin girls dies in Saudi Arabia after separation surgery.

Former Canadian PM Jean Chretien recovering after successful brain surgery

Former Canadian PM undergoes brain surgery

MONTREAL – Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien is recovering after successful brain surgery in Montreal.
The Jewish General Hospital said Saturday the 76-year-old former Liberal leader had the surgery Friday.
He was treated for a spontaneous subdural hematoma – a collection of blood between the skull and the brain that applies … Read more : Former Canadian PM Jean Chretien recovering after successful brain surgery.