Sachin Tendulkar inaugurates hi-tech cath lab in Mumbai.

MUMBAI – Star batsman Sachin Tendulkar inaugurated here a highly specialised catheterization laboratory for cardiac patients in Holy Family Hospital.

The lab will enable cardiac patients to immediately undergo a surgery if their angiography shows that he or she requires it.

“I feel that, with this facility in the hospital, we have been blessed to serve the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Low-cost drug could save thousands from heart failures

LONDON – A low-cost drug at 1.30 pounds per day could save thousands of people suffering from heart failure.

A study of the pill, involving 6,500 patients in 37 countries, including Britain, showed it cuts deaths and hospital admissions by 25 percent.
A doctor involved in the trial, the largest published on heart failure, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Scientists identify genes linked with migraine risk

LONDON – Scientists have for the first time pinpointed genes that are linked with migraine.

The researchers, examining the genetic profile of more than 50,000 people, came up with new insights into what triggers the attacks, opening the door to new treatments.
The international team found that patients with a particular DNA variant between … Read more : Scientists identify genes linked with migraine risk.

India moves ahead with robotic revolution in surgery

NEW DELHI – A robot performing surgery sounds like a scene out of a Hollywood sci-fi flick. But fiction is fast turning into reality in Indian operation theatres where high-precision robotic surgeries – a less cumbersome procedure than conventional operations – are gaining acceptance.

Leaving behind the days of low technology methods, doctors are now ushering … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India moves ahead with robotic revolution in surgery.

Parent’s misuse of medicines puts children at risk

WASHINGTON – Parents might buy over-the-counter medicines without any reservations, but their lack of knowledge about the dosage of the medicine puts their children at a high risk, says a new study.

The researchers, led by Dr. Rebekah Moles from the University of Sydney, New South Wales, say that dosing errors and inappropriate use of such …. Original article  : Parent’s misuse of medicines puts children at risk.

Drink, obesity behind steep rise in liver deaths

LONDON – Binge drinking and obesity are contributing to a steep rise in deaths from liver disease. The number of deaths from damaged, diseased and worn-out livers has gone up by 60 percent in just a decade in Britain.

Liver disease, including cancer, claimed 9,719 lives in Britain in 2008 alone, up from 6,058 10 … Original source on Gaea Times at : Drink, obesity behind steep rise in liver deaths.

Smoking contributes to blues among teens

TORONTO – Some teenagers smoke to puff away their blues, but it may actually end up worsening their depressive symptoms.

“Smokers who used cigarettes as mood enhancers had higher risks of elevated depressive symptoms than teens who had never smoked,” says study co-author Jennifer O’Loughlin, professor of preventive medicine at the University of Montreal. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

ER visits for concussions soar among young athletes; docs say never ‘tough out’ these injuries

ER visits for concussions soar among kid athletes
CHICAGO – Emergency room visits for school-age athletes with concussions has skyrocketed in recent years, suggesting the intensity of kids’ sports has increased along with awareness of head injuries.
The findings in a study of national data don’t necessarily mean that concussions are on the rise. However, …. Original article  : ER visits for concussions soar among young athletes; docs say never ‘tough out’ these injuries.

Mosquitoes themselves may one day become anti-malaria `syringes’

BERLIN – A team of German scientists may have discovered a “needle-free” malaria vaccine by combining antibiotics with malaria-infected mosquitoes – effectively using mosquitoes themselves as “syringes”.

If successful, the new treatment could dramatically reduce the nearly one million deaths caused from malaria every year. The treatment is not aimed at travellers, because it protects against … Read : Mosquitoes themselves may one day become anti-malaria `syringes’.

Two die of swine flu in Orissa, toll 19

BHUBANESWAR – Two women died of swine flu in Orissa, taking the total number of deaths due to the influenza to 19 in the state since July, an official said Monday.

The women died Sunday at the Veer Surendra Sai Medical College and Hospital in Burla town of Sambalpur district, about 350 km from here, …. Original article  : Two die of swine flu in Orissa, toll 19.

Decongestant use during pregnancy cuts risk of premature birth: Study

WASHINGTON – The results of a new study indicate that the use of over-the-counter decongestants during pregnancy cuts the risk of premature births.

Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) epidemiologist Rohini Hernandez and colleagues conducted the study.

“The more we can learn about what could potentially cause preterm birth would help our understanding in how to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Decongestant use during pregnancy cuts risk of premature birth: Study.

Chhattisgarh seeks central help to battle sickle cell

RAIPUR – Chhattisgarh has sought financial assistance from the central government to battle sickle cell anaemia that has gripped the 18-20 percent of the state’s 20.08 million population, officials said Tuesday.

The state government Monday briefed union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad in New Delhi about the disease that has attained alarming proportions, a senior health …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chhattisgarh seeks central help to battle sickle cell.

Social support protects against some of the negative effects of heart attack

WASHINGTON – Social support can help minimize some of the worst physical damages to the brain caused by a heart attack, shows new mice study.

From cell death to depressive symptoms to regulation of the heart, mice that lived with a partner after a heart attack suffered less damage than did similar mice that were housed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Social support protects against some of the negative effects of heart attack.

Gentle exercise could prevent thousands of cases of breast, bowel cancer

LONDON – A new research has suggested that thousands of cases of breast and bowel cancer could be prevented if people exercised regularly.

Even doing 45 minutes of household chores could be really helpful, said the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).

Experts have said that more than 10,000 cases of cancer in the UK could be prevented …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Gentle exercise could prevent thousands of cases of breast, bowel cancer.

Testing: Foursquare, MTV to reward STD check-ups with special badge

Foursquare, MTV to reward STD checkups with badge

NEW YORK – You can “check in” to restaurants and bars, so how about health clinics while you get tested for sexually transmitted diseases?
Foursquare, the online application people use to tell their friends and strangers where they are, is offering a special virtual “badge” through September to people … Original source on Gaea Times at : Testing: Foursquare, MTV to reward STD check-ups with special badge.

Passenger dies from ovarian cancer aboard Delta flight from Nigeria to Atlanta

Passenger dies on flight from Nigeria to Atlanta
ATLANTA – Delta Air Lines says a 57-year-old passenger was found dead aboard a flight from Nigeria to Atlanta.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation spokesman John Bankhead said an autopsy determined Aolatou Assani died of ovarian cancer.
Delta spokeswoman Susan Elliott says she was found unresponsive early Monday aboard … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Passenger dies from ovarian cancer aboard Delta flight from Nigeria to Atlanta.

C-section rate likely to keep rising as 1 in 3 first-time moms deliver by surgery

Scientists expect C-section rate to keep rising

WASHINGTON – More women will be giving birth by C-section for the foreseeable future, government scientists said Monday, releasing a study into the causes of a trend that troubles maternal health experts.
Overall, cesarean deliveries account for about a third of births in the U.S. While much attention has recently … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : C-section rate likely to keep rising as 1 in 3 first-time moms deliver by surgery.

R.K.Laxman ‘fine’ after minor procedure, says family

PUNE – Eminent cartoonist R.K. Laxman underwent a minor procedure at the Military Command Hospital here and is now fine, his family said here Monday.

Laxman was admitted to the hospital two days ago to remove a tube which had been inserted in his nose after he suffered multiple strokes and was treated in a Mumbai …. Read the original article  : here.

Italy health minister visits, apologizes to woman who gave birth amid fighting doctors

Italy health minister apologizes for botched birth

MESSINA, Sicily – Italy’s health minister traveled to Sicily on Monday to apologize to a woman whose delivery of a son was botched when her two doctors got into a fistfight in the operating room.
Laura Salpietro, 30, had to have her uterus removed and her son, Antonio, suffered heart [..] Read the original article: here.

Father seeks release of China AIDS activist who was jailed while petitioning for compensation

Father seeks China AIDS activist’s release
BEIJING – A Chinese AIDS activist jailed after a run-in with a hospital administrator is in poor health but has vowed to keep fighting for compensation after being infected by tainted blood during a childhood transfusion, his father said Monday.
Tian Xi was taken into custody earlier this month …. Source article  : Father seeks release of China AIDS activist who was jailed while petitioning for compensation.

DASH eating plan ‘cuts heart attack risk’

WASHINGTON – A new research has concluded that the DASH eating plan, known to reduce blood pressure and bad cholesterol, also reduces the 10-year risk of heart attack, especially among African-Americans.

The DASH eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables … Read more »»».

High-fat diet during puberty linked to breast cancer risk

WASHINGTON – Eating a high-fat diet during puberty is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer later in life, according to a preliminary research.

The findings come from research at Michigan State University’s Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Center.

Physiology professor Sandra Haslam, director of the center, and Richard Schwartz, microbiology professor and associate dean …. Source article  : High-fat diet during puberty linked to breast cancer risk.

Selenium intake linked to decreased risk of bladder cancer

WASHINGTON – Increasing selenium intake may decrease the risk of bladder cancer, according to a new study.

Selenium is an essential micronutrient that is incorporated into about 25 proteins, called selenoproteins.

Most of these selenoproteins are enzymes with antioxidant properties that prevent cellular damage caused by the by-products of oxygen metabolism, according to lead researcher Nuria Malats, … Read : Selenium intake linked to decreased risk of bladder cancer.

Eating fruits and veggies may cut lung cancer risk

WASHINGTON – A diverse diet of fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of lung cancer – especially if you smoke, says a new study.

“Although quitting smoking is the most important preventive action in reducing lung cancer risk, consuming a mix of different types of fruit and vegetables may also reduce risk, independent of the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Insecure infant-mother attachment linked to early puberty in girls

WASHINGTON – Researchers at Birkbeck University in London have established a link between an insecure infant-mother attachment bond and early puberty.

Jay Belsky said that it makes more sense to look at development the way nature does-from an evolutionary perspective.

This means that growing up in a risky, unstable environment-the kind that fosters an insecure rather …. Original article  : Insecure infant-mother attachment linked to early puberty in girls.

Brit man jailed for infecting girlfriend with HIV

LONDON – A British man has been jailed for 12 months after he infected his girlfriend with HIV and made her pregnant.

Nicholas Richards, 32, admitted committing grievous bodily harm by hiding the 19-year-old that he had the virus.

She only discovered she was infected after blood tests during pregnancy, a court heard.

Her baby did … Read more : Brit man jailed for infecting girlfriend with HIV.

Indian origin surgeon blasts kidney stones, saves boy’s life

LONDON – A doctor of Indian origin blasted kidney stones with laser in a highly risky operation and saved a five-year-old boy from certain death.

Benjamin White faced death through renal failure after developing 16 kidney stones, some as large as four cm in diameter.
Until now surgeons faced great difficulties in removing kidney stones from … Read more : Indian origin surgeon blasts kidney stones, saves boy’s life.

Chinese national down with swine flu in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – A Chinese national is among five more people infected with swine flu in Orissa, taking the total number of victims in the state in the last two months to 87, an official said Wednesday.

The 25-year-old foreigner works at a private factory in Jharsuguda, about 374 km from here. He tested positive late Tuesday, …. Source article  : Chinese national down with swine flu in Orissa.

Teetotallers die sooner than heavy drinkers: Study

WASHINGTON – Want to live a few years longer? Well, then start drinking, for a new study suggests that non-drinkers die sooner than heavy drinkers. Moderate drinkers, however, fair the best.

The study took a look at 1,824 participants over 20 years, according to Time.com. Sixty-three percent of them were men, reports CBS News.

Scientists, led by … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Teetotallers die sooner than heavy drinkers: Study.

Lack of sleep linked to mental illness: Oz study

SYDNEY – An Australian research has suggested that youngsters who get very little sleep are more prone to mental illness.

Nicholas Glozier of the University of Sydney said that lack of sleep might help explain the puzzling increase in mental illness among young people over the past [..] Read the original article: here.

Gogoi fit, to reach Guwahati Wednesday

GUWAHATI – Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has been declared fit, nearly a month after he underwent three critical heart surgeries in Mumbai’s Asian Heart Institute. He is expected to be discharged Friday and arrive here Sep 8.

An Assam government spokesperson Thursday said Gogoi would stay in Mumbai until Sunday.
“From Mumbai, the chief minister … Read : Gogoi fit, to reach Guwahati Wednesday.

China to vaccinate 100 mn kids against measles

BEIJING – Over 100 million children, including those of foreigners living in China, will be vaccinated in the country’s largest ever measles immunisation campaign, the ministry of health has said.

The campaign would target children aged between eight months to fours years, the China Daily reported Thursday.
The 10-day vaccination programme, funded by the central government …. Original source  : China to vaccinate 100 mn kids against measles.

Staying up late to browse raises mental illness risk

LONDON – Staying up late to browse the web or chat with friends could cost you your sanity later in life, finds a new study.

Such sleep deprivation could explain why more young people are becoming mentally ill over the recent decades.
The study of 20,000 people aged between 17 and 24 years found that … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Staying up late to browse raises mental illness risk.

Organic strawberries ‘are more nutritious’

LONDON – Scientists have revealed that organic strawberries are both tastier and better for health.

Naturally produced strawberries also have a longer shelf life and a richer, fruitier flavour, according to the researchers.

‘We show that you can have high quality, healthy produce, without resorting to an arsenal of pesticides,” the Daily Mail quoted … Read more >>.

Hangover cure may lie in the ’size of the glass’

LONDON – Scientists have concluded that the cure for hangover depends on the size of the glass.

People who pour drinks into tall glasses are likely to pour less than those who use smaller tumblers.

Scientists say that some hangovers could be down to an optical illusion.

Drinkers tend to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Hangover cure may lie in the ’size of the glass’.

Daily stress may cause over-eating leading to obesity

WASHINGTON – Comfort food is not a new notion, but a new study has said that stress on a daily basis can lead to over eating and consequently, obesity.

A recent study conducted by the Departments of Psychiatry and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, examined the effects of stress on the …. Source  : Daily stress may cause over-eating leading to obesity.

Mindfulness boosts well-being in teens, study shows

LONDON – ‘Mindfulness,’ which means consciously bringing awareness to our experience, boosts well-being in teenage boys, finds a recent study.

University of Cambridge researchers analysed 155 boys from two independent UK schools, Tonbridge and Hampton, before and after a four-week crash course in mindfulness.
After the trial period, the 14- and 15-year-old boys were found … Read more »».

Reducing emergency arrival time by 10mnts can save a third of road deaths

WASHINGTON – Spanish researchers have concluded that by reducing the time between an accident taking place and the arrival of the emergency services from 25 to 15 minutes, risk of death can be reduced by one-third.

“The average wait after an accident until the emergency medical services arrive is 25 minutes in Spain”, Rocio Sanchez-Mangas, co-author … Original article on : Reducing emergency arrival time by 10mnts can save a third of road deaths.

Bomb detection technology to detect fake medicines in developing countries

WASHINGTON – Soon, scientists could be introducing a technique that detects fake medicines – a problem that is plaguing developing countries, especially Africa, where half of the malaria medication sold could be ineffective or even harmful.

Researchers from Lund and the UK are working on a prototype that will resemble a briefcase in which a pharmacist, …. Source article  : Bomb detection technology to detect fake medicines in developing countries.

‘Mindfulness’ mediation improves mental health in teen boys

WASHINGTON – ‘Mindfulness’ meditation, the process of becoming more aware of one’s surroundings, improves mental health and well being in teenage boys, says a new study.

Researchers from the University of Cambridge found that after meditation, 14 and 15 year-old boys were found to have increased well-being, defined as the combination of feeling good (including positive …. Original article  : ‘Mindfulness’ mediation improves mental health in teen boys.

Linebacker Wilson looking to stay clear of the doctor, live up to promise for Illini

LB Wilson looks to live up to promise for Illini

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – In three years at Illinois, Martez Wilson has gotten a firsthand medical education.
He can talk at length about the numbness and fear that follow a neck injury like his last fall against Missouri, and the months spent recovering after surgery.
He can tell you …. Original source  : Linebacker Wilson looking to stay clear of the doctor, live up to promise for Illini.

More evidence that light at night ups cancer risk

WASHINGTON – A new study has found an additional link between Light At Night (LAN) and cancer.

Previous studies have shown that living in areas that have more night-time illumination make men more susceptible to prostate cancer and women to breast cancer.

University of Haifa researchers’ hypothesis was that LAN harms production of melatonin, a hormone that …. Source  : More evidence that light at night ups cancer risk.

Study reveals new warning signs that may predict kidney transplant failure

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that kidney transplants that show a combination of fibrosis (scarring) and inflammation after one year are at higher risk of long-term transplant failure.

The researchers analyzed factors related to transplant survival in 151 patients who had no apparent problems after living-donor kidney transplantation.

One-year biopsies showed no abnormalities in …. Read the original article  : Study reveals new warning signs that may predict kidney transplant failure.

People dump superstition when faced with death

WASHINGTON – People who believe in fate and destiny tend to dump superstition when faced with the death, says a recent study.

Researchers were surprised to find that study participants’ thoughts about their own deaths jolted their superstitious beliefs, because the event happened to be one of extreme uncertainty.
Superstitious behaviour can include actions like … Original source on Gaea Times at : People dump superstition when faced with death.

Chemical in chili peppers linked to skin cancer

WASHINGTON – A new study has linked capsaicin, a component of chili peppers, to skin cancer.

Capsaicin, widely consumed worldwide in foods that contain chili peppers, is also used in topical creams for pain relief and its role in cancer development is controversial.

Capsaicin has been shown to induce apoptosis (cell death) in cancer cells. However, … Original article on : Chemical in chili peppers linked to skin cancer.

Osteoporosis drug ‘doubles cancer risk’

LONDON – A new study has shown that people who take oral bisphosphonates for bone disease over five years may be doubling their risk of developing oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet).

Oral bisphosphonates are a type of drug used to treat osteoporosis and other bone diseases and are the most commonly recommended treatment for such …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Measure stress in hair to assess cardiac risk

TORONTO – The levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, in one’s hair can tell when a person is most likely to suffer a heart attack.

University of Western Ontario researchers, led by Gideon Koren and Stan Van Uum, developed a method to measure cortisol levels in hair and gauge stress levels in the months prior … Read : Measure stress in hair to assess cardiac risk.

Two-year-old kicks the butt

LONDON – A two-year-old boy in Indonesia, who used to smoke 40 cigarettes a day, has quit smoking after entering rehab.

Child protection officials sent Aldi Rizal for therapy and, after three months of treatment, he has kicked the habit. He is now playing normally for the first time.
The rehab left Aldi confused. He …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

More bears killed after entering Colorado Springs home in search of food

Bears in Colo. Springs killed after entering home

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – For the second time in a week, state wildlife officers have killed a mother bear and cubs in Colorado Springs, Colo., that broke into a home.
The Gazette in Colorado Springs reports that the mother bear and two cubs were euthanized Thursday after entering the … Original article on : More bears killed after entering Colorado Springs home in search of food.

Study: Drugs to strengthen bones may slightly raise the chances of throat cancer

Bone drugs may raise risk of throat cancer
LONDON – People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests.
The findings are in contrast to another recent study that used the same database of 80,000 patients and concluded that there was no link …. Original article  : Study: Drugs to strengthen bones may slightly raise the chances of throat cancer.

Brit docs remove 12 bras from dog’s stomach!

LONDON – A British dog underwent a surgery after X-rays revealed it had eaten 12 bras.

Sick pup Molly was seized from her owners weighing half the weight of a normal Rottweiler and suffering a swollen stomach.

When docs carried out an X-ray they were stunned to discover the dog’s belly was full of underwear- including … Read : Brit docs remove 12 bras from dog’s stomach!.

3,600 free condom outlets set up in Shanghai

SHANGHAI – The Shanghai administration has set up over 3,600 condom outlets in areas having high concentration of migrant workers for distributing free contraceptives in a bid to promote safe sex in China’s business capital.

Condoms and other contraceptives were previously only given for free to local people holding a permanent residency permit.
Migrant workers had … Read more : 3,600 free condom outlets set up in Shanghai.

Jesus was HIV positive: South African pastor

LONDON – A South African pastor has angered Christians by preaching a sermon entitled ‘Jesus was HIV positive’ in a bid to combat the stigma surrounding HIV and Aids.

“My responsibility as a pastor is to paint a picture of a God who cares for people and wants the best for them, not who judges them … Read more : Jesus was HIV positive: South African pastor.

Coming soon: Single-dose malaria drug

LONDON – Just one dose of a new experimental drug could cure malaria, scientists at U.S. National Institutes of Health have reported.

Malaria is spread by night-biting mosquitoes, which infect people with parasite when they feed. Now an international team of scientists have found a drug, called NITD609 that is effective against the two most common …. Source article  : Coming soon: Single-dose malaria drug.

Paraguay president undergoes chemotherapy

Asuncion (Paraguay), Sep 4 (IANS/EFE) Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo underwent a chemotherapy session at a hospital here to treat the lymphatic cancer he is suffering from, a minister said.

The head of state, who is suffering from lymphoma, got admitted at the Migone Hospital in the capital Friday and began treatment that lasted for around four …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Paraguay president undergoes chemotherapy.

Md. health officials order 2 abortion doctors to stop procedures after woman injured

2 abortion Drs. ordered to stop after Md. injury

BALTIMORE – Maryland health officials have ordered two doctors to stop performing abortions after a woman was critically injured during a procedure last month.
The state Board of Physicians ordered Dr. Steven Brigham to stop practicing medicine without a license in Maryland and suspended the license of Dr. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Md. health officials order 2 abortion doctors to stop procedures after woman injured.

Louisiana health officials suspend abortion clinic’s license, citing health and safety risks

La. officials suspend abortion clinic’s license

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana health officials suspended an abortion clinic’s license Friday, the first time the state has used its new authority to shut down such a facility over health and safety concerns.
The Louisiana health department ordered the Hope Medical Group for Women in Shreveport to immediately cease performing …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Louisiana health officials suspend abortion clinic’s license, citing health and safety risks.

Vanity Fair reporter acknowledges misidentifying Palin’s Down syndrome son in recent article

Vanity Fair reporter admits error in Palin article

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A writer for Vanity Fair has acknowledged a case of mistaken identity in an unflattering article about Sarah Palin in the magazine’s October issue.
Reporter Michael Joseph Gross describes Palin’s youngest son, Trig, being pushed in a stroller by his older sister, Piper, before a [..] Read the original article: here.

Scandal on Canadian football team produces first positive HGH test in North America

Canadian football player tests positive for HGH

WATERLOO, Ontario – The first athlete to positive test for human growth hormone in North America is a Canadian college football player whose team was suspended for the 2010 season because of a steroid scandal.
The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports (CCES) says one of the 20 blood tests …. Read the original article  : Scandal on Canadian football team produces first positive HGH test in North America.

Peddling a product few want, nursing homes innovate, broaden offerings to turn a profit

Nursing homes broaden offerings to turn a profit

MIAMI – For decades, the mission at Miami Jewish Home and Hospital was simply to care for the old.
But like nursing homes around the country, the facility has remade itself because of consumer demands and the economic realities of selling a service nearly no one wants.
In recent years, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Peddling a product few want, nursing homes innovate, broaden offerings to turn a profit.

Child survivors of cancer remain at risk

SYDNEY – Survivors of cancer during childhood remain at risk of developing the disease again, and need to have a “good follow-up health care”, Australian scientists have said.

Researchers reviewed cases of around 900 childhood cancer survivors treated at the Sydney Children’s Hospital from 1972 to 1999, with records of new cancer cases and early deaths. … Read more : Child survivors of cancer remain at risk.

Extended drug use damages brain

SYDNEY – Use of narcotics like ecstasy, ice and speed for a long time leads to brain damage, a study by Australian doctors has said.

Doctors at the Royal Perth Hospital scanned the brains of 30 patients who were treated for problems related to amphetamine use.
The patients were mostly men, with an average age …. Original article  : Extended drug use damages brain.

Cockroaches could help fight MRSA, E.coli

LONDON – Cockroaches and locusts, which are widely reviled for their dirty image, could actually be more of a health benefit than a health risk, say scientists.

Scientists at Nottingham University have discovered that the insects contain powerful antibiotic molecules in their brains that could be used to develop new treatments against MRSA and E-coli.

They …. Read the original article  : Cockroaches could help fight MRSA, E.coli.

NY nurse reunites with estranged father when he turns up as patient at Bronx hospice

At NY hospital, unlikely dad, daughter reunion

NEW YORK – It was a bittersweet and unlikely reunion.
A nurse at a Bronx hospice went to greet her new patient last week and was stunned to find that it was her estranged father, who she hadn’t seen in 41 years.
Victor Peraza left his infant daughter a lifetime ago …. Source  : NY nurse reunites with estranged father when he turns up as patient at Bronx hospice.

BC LB Herzlich’s return from cancer complete as he takes field for Eagles

BC LB Herzlich takes field after cancer recovery
BOSTON – Boston College linebacker Mark Herzlich has returned to the field for Saturday’s season-opener against Weber State after missing the entire 2009 season while recovering from cancer.
Herzlich, the 2008 Atlantic Coast Conference defensive player of the year, missed last year as he underwent treatment for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : BC LB Herzlich’s return from cancer complete as he takes field for Eagles.

Blackcurrant juice can prevent aches

LONDON – Blackcurrants have been used for centuries to treat tiredness, arthritis, kidney stones, gout and lung problems but studies have now revealed that the juice can help prevent aches and strains during exercise.

Researchers say compounds called flavonoids in the berries protect the body from the stresses of working out, reports dailymail.co.uk.
The experiment, led … Original article on : Blackcurrant juice can prevent aches.

71 more dengue cases in Delhi

NEW DELHI – A total of 71 more cases of dengue were reported in Delhi, taking the total number of infected people this year to 1,226, an official said Saturday.

“There have been no deaths today (Saturday),” the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s (MCD) chief medical officer N.K. Yadav told IANS.
Three people have succumbed to … Read : 71 more dengue cases in Delhi.

Two more swine flu deaths in Delhi, toll 33

NEW DELHI – Two people died of swine flu in Delhi Saturday, an official said. The deaths take the toll in the capital to 33 this year.

“One was a Delhi resident and was admitted in Apollo hospital while the other one was from Uttar Pradesh and admitted in Safdarjung hospital,” Debashish Bhattacharya, nodal officer for … Original source on Gaea Times at : Two more swine flu deaths in Delhi, toll 33.

MCD school kids to spread dengue prevention message

NEW DELHI – With only a month left for the start of the Commonwealth Games, Delhi Mayor Prithvi Raj Sawhney Saturday called on teachers to join the battle against dengue by spreading awareness among children about prevention of the deadly fever.

At a seminar conducted at Town Hall, Sawhney pointed out that teachers of Municipal Corporation …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : MCD school kids to spread dengue prevention message.

Task force to look into pharma industry’s problems: Azad

MUMBAI – Assuring the Indian pharma industry of the government’s support, Health and Family Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Saturday said the government has decided to constitute a task force to look into its problems.

In a meeting held here Saturday with representatives of pharma industry, Azad also asked pharma companies to ensure that the essential [..] Read the original article: here.