Brit docs say they were not consulted about Lockerbie bomber’s release

LONDON – Four British cancer experts who had previously been involved with the bomber’s treatment have claimed that they were not consulted by the Scottish Government before the decision to release Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi, was taken.

According to the BBC, the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Brit docs say they were not consulted about Lockerbie bomber’s release.

Smart pill alerts heart patients about next dose

LONDON – A ’smart’ pill that texts your cellphone when your next dose is due is undergoing tests in Britain.

The chips in the pills alert a patch attached to the patient’s shoulder when swallowed. It also texts the patient if he or she forgets to take medication.
The system, known as Raisin, also monitors … Original article on : Smart pill alerts heart patients about next dose.

Half brained miracle boy can talk and walk normally after surgery

LONDON – In what could be called a miracle, a boy who underwent a drastic surgery to treat a disease similar to meningitis and left with only half brain can run and talk properly after recovery.

Lewis Bull’s parents cannot …. Source article  : Half brained miracle boy can talk and walk normally after surgery.

Cancer is not a disease of the rich but a global health priority, say experts

LONDON – Medical experts are calling for action on cancer, saying that it is not a ‘disease of the rich’ but a global health priority.

“The integration of cancer prevention and care where both are needed is precisely what we need to do … Original source on Gaea Times at : Cancer is not a disease of the rich but a global health priority, say experts.

Aging inmates prompt creation of assisted living center at Washington prison

Aging inmates straining prison systems
CONNELL, Wash. – Curtis Ballard rides a motorized wheelchair around his prison ward, which happens to be the new assisted living unit – a place of many windows and no visible steel bars – at Washington’s Coyote Ridge Corrections Center.
A stroke left Ballard unable to walk. He’s also had …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

‘Sunshine vitamin’ can help beat cancer, heart disease

LONDON – Milk fortified with vitamin D can make our bones not only stronger but also prevent heart disease and cancer, a new study says.

In colder countries with poor or erratic sunshine, half the population is likely to be low in the ’sunshine vitamin’.
The vitamin is vital for calcium absorption and bone … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Sunshine vitamin’ can help beat cancer, heart disease.

Colombian vice president leaves hospital after heart operation

Colombian VP out of hospital after heart surgery

BOGOTA, Colombia – Colombia’s vice president has been released by doctors after undergoing heart bypass surgery.
Vice President Argelino Garzon was hospitalized during his third day on the job to undergo open-heart surgery.
The director of a medical clinic in northern Bogota says Garzon was recovering at home starting Sunday … Original article on : Colombian vice president leaves hospital after heart operation.

Mexico dog owners urged to dispose pets’ excreta

Mexico City, Aug 15 (IANS/EFE) The Mexico City government has urged dog owners to remove their pets’ excreta from roads when they take them out as it was spreading a foul smell and causing health risks.

The city is home to about 1.2 million dogs which produce some 551 tonnes of excreta daily.
To deal with …. Source  : Mexico dog owners urged to dispose pets’ excreta.

Study: Teen flings bad for grades, but sex in relationship doesn’t affect school performance

Teen sex not always bad for school performance

LOS ANGELES – Worried that your teenager’s sex life is affecting his school performance?
A provocative new study has found that teens in committed relationships do no better or worse in school than those who don’t have sex.
The same isn’t true for teens who “hook up.” Researchers found that …. Source  : Study: Teen flings bad for grades, but sex in relationship doesn’t affect school performance.

Offspring of sperm donors seek changes so they can find their fathers more easily

Sperm-donors’ kids seek more rights and respect

NEW YORK – Katrina Clark and Lindsay Greenawalt have much in common. Bright women in their 20s, raised by single mothers, keenly curious about the men whose donated sperm helped give them life.
Clark’s search for her father succeeded after only a month, though with a bittersweet aftermath. Greenawalt is … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Offspring of sperm donors seek changes so they can find their fathers more easily.

Aggressive people ‘have higher heart attack risk’

Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): Here’s a reason for aggressive people to calm down – a new study has found that antagonistic people are at an increased risk of experiencing heart attack or stroke.

As part of the study, researchers for the U.S. National Institute on Aging (NIA), a component of the National Institutes of Health …. Original article  : Aggressive people ‘have higher heart attack risk’.

Red meat ‘increases heart disease risk by 30 pc’

Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): Higher consumption of red meat sharply increases the risk of heart disease, says a new study.

However, the study also showed that American women who ate more protein-rich foods instead of red meat had a significantly lower risk of developing heart disease.

Eating more fresh red meat, processed red meat and high-fat [..] Read the original article: here.

Rare shoulder replacement surgery in Punjab hospital

MOHALI – A 60-year-old woman who suffered multiple fractures to her shoulder and dislocated the joint, underwent a rare shoulder replacement surgery at a hospital here and was able to move the joint the day after the operation, doctors said Tuesday.

The patient Mohindro Devi, a resident of Kurukshetra town in Haryana, had an accidental fall …. Read the original article  : here.

Drinking beer ‘can lead to psoriasis in women’

Washington, Aug 17 (ANI): Women who drink regular beer-but not light beer or other types of alcohol-are more likely to develop psoriasis, according to a new study.

Psoriasis is a common immune-mediated skin disease.

To evaluate the association between different types of alcohol and psoriasis risk, Abrar A. Qureshi, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical …. Read the original article  : Drinking beer ‘can lead to psoriasis in women’.

Flood-hit Pakistanis facing serious health risk

ISLAMABAD – Of the 20 million people displaced by floods in Pakistan, at least 10 percent are facing serious health risks as hundreds of skin disease and diarrhoea cases have been detected in the flood-hit areas across the country.

Amidst reports of a cholera outbreak in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, two cases have been reported and samples collected … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Flood-hit Pakistanis facing serious health risk.

Chhattisgarh’s infant morality rate goes down

RAIPUR – Chhattisgarh, which has a vast population that has no access to health facilities, has improved its infant and maternal morality rates, an official here said Tuesday.

“The state government’s initiatives to reach all areas of the state’s 18 districts have started showing results as now the latest figures say the state’s infant morality rate …. Source  : Chhattisgarh’s infant morality rate goes down.

Expert says Lockerbie bomber can live for three more years with medical help

LONDON – Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi could remain alive for at least three more years, if not more, with medical help, a prostate cancer specialist said on Monday.

Al Megrahi is currently receiving chemotherapy in Libya for terminal prostate cancer

Consultant urologist Professor Roger Kirby said new treatments mean patients can live for much longer than in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Expert says Lockerbie bomber can live for three more years with medical help.

In India, physical abuse by in-laws common during and after pregnancy

WASHINGTON – Physical abuse and ill treatment by in-laws during and after pregnancy is a common occurrence in India, says a new study.

Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher Anita Raj and her team, found that more than one in four women in the low-income strata reported violence or other forms of maltreatment from …. Original source  : In India, physical abuse by in-laws common during and after pregnancy.

Now, a cheap and organic drug treatment for malaria

WASHINGTON – Researchers are testing a new drug for malaria – one that is made from simple organic molecules and will be cheaper to mass-produce.

Traditionally, an extract of a Chinese herb, artemisinin, is commonly used in malaria treatment. The new drug, created by the Liverpool team, is chemically similar to artemisinin.

However, it can be taken …. Original article  : Now, a cheap and organic drug treatment for malaria.

Red meat ups heart disease risk by 30 percent

LONDON – Avoid eating red meat twice daily or face a 30 percent higher risk of heart disease, says a study about women.

Substituting red meat with fish cuts heart disease risk by 24 percent while replacing red meat with chicken lowered it by 19 percent, the survey found.
Researchers at the Harvard School of … Read : Red meat ups heart disease risk by 30 percent.

Caffeine in energy drinks improves athletic performance

WASHINGTON – Popular energy drinks promise superior athletic performance and weight loss, a new study says.

“Most of the performance-enhancing effects of energy drinks can be linked to their caffeine content,” says Stephanie Ballard, the study leader and assistant professor of pharmacy at the Nova Southeastern University’s West Palm Beach campus in the US.
“Caffeine … Read more >>>.

Demand for blonde hair dye in Britain signals end of recession

LONDON – British women have taken to dyeing their hair blonde, which suggests the end of recession is close at hand, revealed a study.

Sale of the hair dye has gone up for the first time since the start of the global financial meltdown, and beauty experts have pointed out that this only happens when economic [..] Read the original article: here.

Doctor saves Utah man’s life by freezing his skull

LONDON – A Utah man was blessed with a new life after doctors froze his skull and performed a risky surgery on his swollen brain.

Kyle Johnson’s brain got swollen uncontrollably after he fell off from a longboard (surfboard on wheels). He had no chances of surviving as he had shattered his skull in more than … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Doctor saves Utah man’s life by freezing his skull.

Teenage deafness linked to iPods, MP3 players

LONDON – MP3 players, iPods and more exposure to live music could have caused an increase in hearing loss among teenagers, research in the US suggests.

The study noticed that the number of teenagers suffering from hearing problems has shot up by nearly a third in the past 20 years. Also, between 2005 and 2006, one … Read : Teenage deafness linked to iPods, MP3 players.

Energy drink risks may outweigh benefits

WASHINGTON – The number of energy drinks available over the counter is unlimited these days, but how beneficial are these drinks really?

“Energy drinks typically feature caffeine and a combination of other ingredients, including taurine, sucrose, guarana, ginseng, niacin, pyridoxine and cyanocobalamin,” says Stephanie Ballard from Nova Southeastern University.

“Caffeine has been consistently been observed to enhance …. Original source  : Energy drink risks may outweigh benefits.

Despite anti-tobacco efforts, 301M people still smoke in China; secondhand smoke significant

China anti-tobacco efforts failing, officials say
BEIJING – Efforts to curb tobacco use in the world’s most populous nation have had no real impact and 301 million Chinese are still smoking, China’s Center for Disease Control said in a report.
A survey of more than 13,000 people earlier this year found no significant improvement in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Despite anti-tobacco efforts, 301M people still smoke in China; secondhand smoke significant.

Eli Manning feeling some discomfort, undergoing more tests, Saturday a question mark

Manning undergoing more tests, uncertain for game

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – A bloodied Eli Manning was in some discomfort a day after receiving 12 stitches for a head wound.
Manning’s status for the New York Giants’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend is uncertain.
While the Giants said Tuesday that Manning showed no signs of a concussion … Original source on Gaea Times at : Eli Manning feeling some discomfort, undergoing more tests, Saturday a question mark.

Experts urge caution with music volumes as study finds spike in teenagers’ hearing loss

Study: 1 in 5 teenagers has slight hearing loss

CHICAGO – A new study has found a stunning increase in the rate of hearing loss among American teenagers. The report says nearly one in five teenagers has at least slight hearing loss.
The cause is a mystery. But some experts are urging teenagers to protect their hearing … Read more >>.

Ailing 11-year-old ‘Lion King’ Broadway actress gets potentially lifesaving blood transplant

Young ‘Lion King’ thespian gets blood transplant
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. – An 11-year-old girl with leukemia who played young Nala in “The Lion King” on Broadway has undergone a potentially lifesaving procedure in New York.
Shannon Tavarez received an umbilical-cord blood transplant Tuesday at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park, on Long …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Shire to withdraw ProAmatine after FDA threatens to pull it off shelves over missing data

Shire will pull blood-pressure drug cited by FDA
WASHINGTON – Shire PLC says it will pull a blood-pressure drug off the market following warnings from federal regulators who said the drug has not been proven effective.
The Irish drugmaker said in a statement Tuesday it will withdraw ProAmatine by the end of September. The announcement … Read : Shire to withdraw ProAmatine after FDA threatens to pull it off shelves over missing data.

Breakdowns in brain connections slow down physical response as we age

WASHINGTON – As we age, the connections in our brain get severed slowly, causing our physical responses to slow down, says a new study.

The breakdown occurs in corpus callosum, a part of the brain that acts as a dam during one-sided motor activities to prevent unwanted connectivity, or cross-talk, between the two halves of the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Breakdowns in brain connections slow down physical response as we age.

Just a little belly fat can harm blood vessels: Study

WASHINGTON – Healthy young people who put on as little as 9 pounds of fat, specifically in the abdomen, are at risk for developing endothelial cell dysfunction, Mayo Clinic researchers have found.

Endothelial cells line the blood vessels and control the ability of the vessels to expand and contract.

“Endothelial dysfunction has long been associated with an … Read : Just a little belly fat can harm blood vessels: Study.

Dream discovery: eat ‘healthy’ junk food

LONDON – Here’s hope for all those battling the bulge – and the temptation to eat junk food. Scientists have found a way to make fatty foods like ice cream less unhealthy.

Experts discovered that by using a protein layer on fat, unhealthy foods can be made harder to digest. This helps curb the appetite, Daily … Original source on Gaea Times at : Dream discovery: eat ‘healthy’ junk food.

Salmonella Threatens Consumption of Eggs and Pickles

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — US Government declared a Salmonella outbreak from eggs sold at a firm named Wright County Egg in Galt, lowa. The egg producer firm has been asked to recall more than 200 million chicken eggs contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that the Salmonella related infection has been found since …. Read the original article  : here.

Can psychedelic drugs chase blues away?

LONDON – Psychedelic drugs like LSD, which alter thought process and perception, can chase the blues away.

The drugs can help patients alter their perception of problems or pain levels, according to Swiss researchers.
Trials suggest that LSD or Lysergic Acid Diathylamide, banned worldwide since the 1960s and 1970s, helps patients of cancer and other … Read : Can psychedelic drugs chase blues away?.

Nurses at 2 Duluth, Minn., hospitals reject contract offer, authorize 1-day strike

Duluth, Minn., nurses reject contract, OK strike

DULUTH, Minn. – Nurses at two hospital systems in the northeast Minnesota city of Duluth have rejected new contracts and voted to authorize a one-day strike.
The Minnesota Nurses Association said 90 percent of nurses from St. Mary’s-Duluth Clinic who voted rejected the contract and voted for a strike. The …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

20-doctor team plans operation to separate conjoined twins in Panama

Surgeons in Panama to separate conjoined twins

PANAMA CITY – A team of 20 doctors in Panama is preparing an operation to separate conjoined twin girls.
The one-year-old twins are joined at the abdomen, and doctors will have to separate their livers, in the first operation of its kind in the Central American nation.
The operation had been … Original source on Gaea Times at : 20-doctor team plans operation to separate conjoined twins in Panama.

Study: Lung cancer patients live longer, not just better, with care stressing quality of life

Study shows value of quality-of-life cancer care
Palliative care, which helps the gravely ill make the most of the time they have left, provided a surprising bonus for terminal lung cancer patients: More time left to enjoy.
A study found that patients who started soon after their diagnosis on palliative care along with usual cancer …. Source  : Study: Lung cancer patients live longer, not just better, with care stressing quality of life.

Tai chi, Chinese ‘moving meditation,’ may ease painful joints of fibromyalgia, study finds

Tai chi eases fibromyalgia symptoms, study finds
Tai chi eased painful joints and other symptoms of fibromyalgia in a small but well-done study of this ancient Chinese form of exercise.
Tai chi (ty-CHEE’) combines meditation with slow, gentle movements, deep breathing and relaxation. It can improve muscle strength, balance, sleep, coordination and, some evidence suggests, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tai chi, Chinese ‘moving meditation,’ may ease painful joints of fibromyalgia, study finds.

228 Million Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella Poisoning

IOWA (GaeaTimes.com) — Several cases of illness have been found during the months of June and July that directly links to the Salmonella outbreak through poultry eggs. The accused Iowa egg producer, is recalling near about 228 million eggs back to his poultry farm.
Reportedly, 226 Californians and 7 in Minnesota were victimized by the tainted …. Read the original article  : 228 Million Eggs Recalled Due to Salmonella Poisoning.

Growing Numbers of Salmonella Egg Recalled List

WASHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com) — United States is facing a massive Salmonella outbreak in 2010. The recalled list of eggs reached to over 380 million. The Wright County Egg is reported to carry these contaminated eggs.
The outbreak received a national coverage when Salmonella infection caused over 35 people hospitalized. The Wright County firm sells eggs to different … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Growing Numbers of Salmonella Egg Recalled List.

Ketamine – a magic drug for snapping out of blues

LONDON – A single dose of ketamine drug acts like magic for snapping out of the blues.

Ketamine has been used as an anaesthetic for animals and, in some cases, humans too. But studies have found it can treat depression within hours, even when years of alternative treatments have failed.
And the effects of … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ketamine — a magic drug for snapping out of blues.

‘Active travel’ one of the keys to healthy lifestyle

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that communities with more walkers and cyclists are healthier than those where people must rely on cars to get around.

Researchers analyzed city- and state-level data from the United States and international data from 15 countries to study the relationship between “active travel”-bicycling or walking rather than driving-and physical …. Original source  : ‘Active travel’ one of the keys to healthy lifestyle.

Common hypertension drugs can raise certain patients’ BP

WASHINGTON – A new study suggests that commonly prescribed drugs used to lower blood pressure can actually have the opposite effect-raising blood pressure in a statistically significant percentage of patients.

The study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University suggests that doctors could avoid this problem-and select drugs most suitable for their … Read : Common hypertension drugs can raise certain patients’ BP.

Binge drinking, BP a deadly combo

LONDON – If you have high blood pressure, binge drinking may severely increase your risk of dying from a stroke or heart disease, according to a South Korean study

Compared to non-drinkers with normal blood pressure, researchers found that the risk of cardiovascular death in men with blood pressure of at least 168 /100 millimeters … Read more : Binge drinking, BP a deadly combo.

Nothing beats yoga in managing mood, anxiety

WASHINGTON – There’s nothing to beat yoga for managing mood and anxiety disorders.

These findings by Boston University School of Medicine researchers show a link between yoga, decreased anxiety and increased GABA (brain gamma-aminobutyric) levels.
Low GABA levels are associated with depression and other widespread anxiety disorders, the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine reported. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nothing beats yoga in managing mood, anxiety.

3 biggest US drug chains sell flu shots months earlier; feds have advised for all but newborns

3 drug chains offering seasonal flu shots early
NEW YORK – Many drug stores are offering flu shots earlier than in past years in line with a federal recommendation that everyone older than six months be vaccinated this season.
The three largest national chains will be selling flu shots by next week.
Rite Aid Corp. said …. Original article  : 3 biggest US drug chains sell flu shots months earlier; feds have advised for all but newborns.

Delaware pediatrician accused of serial pedophilia may also have given patients bad vaccines

Accused Del. doctor may have given bad vaccines

DOVER, Del. – A former Delaware doctor charged with sexually assaulting more than 100 of his patients also may have given diluted or expired vaccines to children.
State health officials this week have been sending warning letters to parents of children treated by former Lewes pediatrician Earl Bradley.
They said … Original article on : Delaware pediatrician accused of serial pedophilia may also have given patients bad vaccines.

FDA panel says antidepressant looks effective for back pain, but not osteoarthritis

FDA panel mixed on approving Cymbalta for pain
WASHINGTON – A majority of federal health advisers say a best-selling antidepressant from Eli Lilly & Co. appears effective in treating back pain, but not arthritis.
The Food and Drug Administration is considering whether to broaden approval of Cymbalta to treat chronic pain, which would expand sales … Read : FDA panel says antidepressant looks effective for back pain, but not osteoarthritis.

Vikings receiver Percy Harvin taken to hospital after apparent migraine attack at practice

Vikings’ Harvin has migraine attack at practice

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Percy Harvin experienced the scariest episode yet in a career plagued by migraine headaches when he collapsed at Minnesota Vikings’ practice Thursday and was taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Coach Brad Childress left team headquarters after practice and spent the rest of the afternoon at …. Source  : Vikings receiver Percy Harvin taken to hospital after apparent migraine attack at practice.

Two kids die, measles epidemic hits Maharashtra village

AURANGABAD – Two children died of measles and 26 others have been affected by the epidemic that hit Dongaav village of Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district, an official said Saturday.

“Two children of around seven years died due to post-measles complications last week. They developed pneumonia and suffered from severe weight loss,” Aurangabad District Health Officer R.B. Kasbe …. Original source  : Two kids die, measles epidemic hits Maharashtra village.

Passive smoking doing more harm than people may think

WASHINGTON – In a discovery that supports public smoking bans, researchers have found that an infrequent smoke, or being exposed to secondhand smoke, may be doing more harm than people may think.

New research from physician-scientists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, revealed that being exposed to even low-levels of cigarette smoke may put people at … Read : Passive smoking doing more harm than people may think.

Strike cripples medical services in Ranchi hospital

RANCHI – The strike by junior doctors and nurses at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS) here for the past four days has paralysed medical services, leading to the death of 41 patients.

According to sources in RIMS, more than 41 patients have died for lack of treatment and more than 300 patients have been … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Strike cripples medical services in Ranchi hospital.

Chinese AIDS activist who caught the virus as a boy is detained by police, colleagues say

AIDS activists: Chinese colleague detained

BEIJING – Police in central China have detained an AIDS activist who contracted the virus as a boy and whose tireless campaigning for the rights of those with the disease angered local authorities, his fellow activists said Saturday.
Under pressure to end Tian Xi’s campaigning, police from his home town of Gulu … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chinese AIDS activist who caught the virus as a boy is detained by police, colleagues say.

Protein that promotes cancer found

TORONTO – Australian scientists have uncovered a new protein that blocks DNA damage in the cell and thus help spread various cancers, a breakthrough that could pave the way for medical strategies to improve cancer therapies.

The findings by Toronto University researchers – Daniel Durocher, Anne-Claude Gingras and Frank Sicheri – show how cells regulate their … Read : Protein that promotes cancer found.

Vaginal cosmetic surgery in vogue in Italy

Rimini (Italy), Aug 21 (IANS/AKI) A growing number of Italian women are undergoing surgery to remodel their genitals and boost their sex lives, an expert has said.

In a sign of rising popularity of these operations, the final of the 2010 Italy’s Miss Cosmetic Surgery contest scheduled Friday in Adriatic coastal resort of Rimini includes … Original article on : Vaginal cosmetic surgery in vogue in Italy.

Vikings’ Harvin out of hospital, ‘doing fine’ after migraine attack, but return unclear

Vikings’ Harvin out of hospital and ‘doing fine’

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. – Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin is back with the team after an overnight hospital stay following a scary migraine attack, though his return to the field remains unclear.
Harvin was on the practice field Friday morning wearing a T-shirt, shorts and tennis shoes, drinking … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Vikings’ Harvin out of hospital, ‘doing fine’ after migraine attack, but return unclear.

In the elderly, fear of falling may be enough to cause future injuries, study finds

Fear of falling may be enough to raise injury risk

LONDON – The fear of falling may be enough to make elderly people more likely to fall, regardless of their actual risk, a new study says.
Australian and Belgian researchers followed 500 men and women, aged 70 to 90, for one year. They split the participants into … Read : In the elderly, fear of falling may be enough to cause future injuries, study finds.

Health insurance cashless dispute getting resolved: IRDA

CHENNAI – The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Friday said the issue of offering cashless treatment under health insurance policies issued by the four government-owned general insurers “is getting resolved”.

“The issue is getting resolved. There are more hospitals in the network of government owned insurers – over 400 – as compared to around 300 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Health insurance cashless dispute getting resolved: IRDA.

38 infected with anthrax in Bangladesh

DHAKA – At least 38 people have been detected with anthrax, three weeks after they consumed beef from two infected cows in a village in Bangladesh, an offical said.

The incident happened in Sirajganj district, 134 km from Dhaka, Xinhua reported.
“The preliminary signs and symptoms show that the people have been infected with anthrax,” local …. Source article  : 38 infected with anthrax in Bangladesh.

Yoga boosts recovery in breast cancer survivors

WASHINGTON – A research has found that the new specialized Iyengar yoga program for breast cancer survivors and those undergoing breast cancer treatment affects the recovery positively.

For two years groups of study participants were asked to fill out a questionnaire about their physical and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Yoga boosts recovery in breast cancer survivors.

Exercise ‘reduces muscular pain’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that acute exercise can worsen muscular pain but long-term exercise reduces it.

Researchers from Middleton Memorial Hospital in Madison, Wis. and the University of Wisconsin tested levels of experimental pain sensitivity in Gulf War veterans following …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Childhood obesity rated biggest health problem for kids

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that the problem of childhood obesity is getting worse in the United States.

The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital conducted a National Poll on Children’s Health and it …. Read the original article  : Childhood obesity rated biggest health problem for kids.

Despite heart surgery, Brian Vickers says he’s on track for 2011 return

Vickers: Had heart surgery for blood clots

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Brian Vickers had heart surgery last month as part of his treatment for blood clots, but the NASCAR driver said he fully expects to resume his racing career next season.
Vickers has been out since May because of clots in his leg and lungs. In his first …. Source  : Despite heart surgery, Brian Vickers says he’s on track for 2011 return.

German director, actor and artist Christoph Schlingensief dies of cancer at age 49

German director Schlingensief dies at age 49
BERLIN – A spokesman for a cultural festival says German director and screenwriter Christoph Schlingensief, who was considered one of the most important figures in the country’s contemporary theater, has died.
Ruhrtriennale festival spokesman Oliver Golloch said the 49-year-old director died Saturday. He did not elaborate.
Schlingensief, who was …. Read the original article  : German director, actor and artist Christoph Schlingensief dies of cancer at age 49.

Bengal cancer institute to get second campus

KOLKATA – Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Saturday said a second campus of the world class Chittranjan National Cancer Institute will be set up in West Bengal.

“The state government has identified a 10-acre plot in Rajarhat (in the city’s north eastern outskirts). We want to make a world class cancer hospital here to help …. Source article  : Bengal cancer institute to get second campus.

After 2 deaths, NY counties pull residents from Pa. center for young disabled

After deaths, NY residents pulled from Pa. center

MINEOLA, N.Y. – Two New York counties are pulling their residents from a Pennsylvania center for disabled teens and young adults after two clients died there in 10 months.
Officials in Nassau and Suffolk counties had at least 11 residents at Woods Services in Langhorne, Pa. They say they … Read more »»».

Health department not cooperating: Swine flu nodal officer

NEW DELHI – Delhi’s nodal officer for swine flu Saturday expressed helplessness in furnishing the number of cases in Delhi, complaining of non-cooperation from the health department officials.

“Time and again I have asked the officials to give me a report by 5:30 p.m., but many times I am not provided the information. And then from … Original source on Gaea Times at : Health department not cooperating: Swine flu nodal officer.

Cancer-promoting protein discovered

TORONTO – Canadian scientists have uncovered a new protein that blocks DNA damage in the cell and thus help spread various cancers, a breakthrough that could pave the way for medical strategies to improve cancer therapies.

The findings by Toronto University researchers – Daniel Durocher, Anne-Claude Gingras and Frank Sicheri – show how cells regulate their …. Original article  : Cancer-promoting protein discovered.

Four infants die after immunisation in Lucknow

LUCKNOW – Four infants, aged six to nine months, died shortly after receiving routine immunisation in three different villages on the outskirts of the Uttar Pradesh capital Saturday, officials said.

“The children developed some illness within minutes of receiving their routine immunisation doses against measles, tuberculosis and vitamin A deficiency today (Saturday),” District Magistrate Anil Kumar … Read more >>.